Afghanistan were bowled out for 240 on the first day of the one‑off Test at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, with Rahmat Shah the sole bright spot as he hammered 105 off 216 balls. Bangladesh piled up 346, leaving the hosts with a 106‑run deficit that sealed the win.
Hasan Mahmud turned the tide with a stunning hat‑trick, his fifth wicket taking him to 50 Test wickets in just 16 matches – the fastest for a Bangladeshi pacer.
The Afghan lineup struggled against the disciplined attack; opener Abdul Malik managed 62, while Ikram Alikhil’s 32 off 103 didn't help. The 106‑run advantage puts Bangladesh firmly in control of the series, and Afghanistan will need to rally before their next fixture.
Afghanistan’s next match will be against India in the second Test, a stern test of their resilience.