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His unbeaten 72-run partnership with wicketkeeper batsman Ikram Alikhil, who remained not out on 26, helped the hosts recover after losing four wickets.Alikhil faced 91 balls and struck three fours as the pair kept Afghanistan’s hopes of gaining a first-innings lead alive.After losing two early wickets, Afghanistan needed a substantial partnership to stabilise their innings.
Rahmat joined Abdul Malik at the crease, and the duo added 70 runs for the third wicket to revive their side’s hopes.Bangladesh seamer Ebadot Hossain provided the breakthrough when he dismissed Malik, who edged the ball to wicket-keeper Litton Das, leaving Afghanistan at 134-3.Malik, who hails from Baghlan, scored his maiden Test half-century before departing for 62 off 120 deliveries.
His innings included four fours and a six.Afghanistan suffered another setback when Hashmatullah Shahidi was stumped by Litton off spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz for a duck, leaving the visitors struggling at 139-4.Alikhil then joined Rahmat, and the pair batted resolutely to prevent further damage and steer Afghanistan towards a respectable total.Earlier, Afghanistan had made a cautious start before Bangladesh struck twice to reduce the visitors to 64-2 in the 21st….
Hasan and Mehidy claimed one wicket apiece.Earlier in the day, Bangladesh resumed their first innings at the overnight score of 317-8 and were bowled out for 346 in 92.3 overs.Nayeem Hasan, who was unbeaten on 11 at Friday’s close, remained not out on 35 off 67 balls, hitting four fours.
Rahmat’s unbeaten 84 keeps Afghanistan afloat Sports Desk | Updated 30 minutes ago | Hosts reach 211-4 after Bangladesh post 346 in first innings.
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