Bangladesh nears Afghanistan victory after Litton century

Bangladesh moved toward victory over Afghanistan in their one-off Test after Litton Das scored 102 and helped set a target of 479 in Abu Dhabi on Monday, Dawn reported.

Bangladesh declared its second innings at 372-7 on day four at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium after securing a 106-run first-innings lead. Afghanistan ended the day at 132-3, requiring 347 more runs Tuesday.

Ebadot Hossain removed Abdul Malik for two and later dismissed Rahmat Shah for 51. Hasan Mahmud, who took a hat trick during a five-wicket first-innings haul, removed Shahidullah Kamal for 19.

Litton recorded eight dismissals behind the stumps in the match, a Bangladesh record. He and Mehidy Hasan Miraz added 149 for the seventh wicket after Bangladesh resumed at 223-6. Miraz finished unbeaten on 52.