History in Bangladesh: Shah creates record on first outing as Afghan Test captain

Rahmat Shah etched his name in the record books by becoming the first Afghan cricketer to score a century on his Test captaincy debut. Playing against Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi, the stylish batter anchored the innings with a gritty 105, showcasing exceptional composure under pressure.

Despite the historic milestone achieved by their skipper, Afghanistan struggled to match the opposition's first-innings total. The batting unit faltered against a relentless bowling attack, getting bundled out for 240 runs.

The total left Afghanistan trailing Bangladesh's commanding first-innings score of 346 by 106 runs. The deficit placed the team under considerable pressure as the match progressed into deeper phases.

Bangladesh pacer Hasan Mahmud stole the limelight with a sensational bowling performance. He ripped through the batting lineup by claiming five wickets, including a memorable hat-trick.

Hasan's stellar spell made him the first-ever Bangladeshi fast bowler to achieve a Test hat-trick. His fiery burst effectively dismantled the middle and lower order, restricting Afghanistan well below the target.