Afghanistan survived a tense last‑day chase, holding off Bangladesh to finish on 150-148. The hosts’ 142‑over slog saw Qais Ahmed, batting ninth, stay unbeaten on 49 off 80, carving a 10‑minute buffer before a tear‑jerking hamstring incident. A blocked delivery from Taijul Islam in the final over sent a ripple through the crowd, but the Afghan batsman kept his composure and hit two sixes to seal the draw.
Sediqullah Atal’s maiden Test century—111 off 333—was the bedrock of the Afghan innings, making him the first Afghanistan batter to score a fourth‑innings century. Meanwhile, captain Rahmat Shah, in his debut Test as skipper, added 105 in the first innings and 51 in the second, the sixth cricketer ever to combine a century and a half‑century on captaincy debut. The match also echoed the 2024 T20 World Cup drama when Gulbadin Naib’s hamstring scare saw Bangladesh’s momentum stall.
Social media erupted as fans compared the two injury moments, while Bangladesh’s fielders celebrated the narrow margin. Analysts argued that the stoppage gave the Afghan bowlers a breathing space, but the board’s statement clarified no foul play. The incident rekindled debates over player safety in high‑pressure games.
With Afghanistan’s survival, the series sees a shift in momentum, and the next Test against India in Delhi promises a fresh showdown.