AFG vs BAN One-off Test Live Commentary - Abu Dhabi (09 October 2026)

Too full, on off, Mominul Haque digs it to mid on for one.

A low full toss, on leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto pushes it down the ground for a single.

Quicker, turning in, Mominul Haque blocks it back to the bowler.

Fullish, down leg, Mominul Haque looks to sweep it but misses.

A low full toss, on leg, Mominul Haque knocks it to mid on for a single.

Slightly fuller, outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto pushes it to cover for a single.

Shaping away, outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto leaves it alone.

Much fuller, on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto pushes it to mid off.

Too full, outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto blocks it to mid off.

Fullish, outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto shoulders arms at it.

Nice and full, outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto leaves it alone.

On the stumps, fuller on length, Najmul Hossain Shanto covers his line and blocks it back to the bowler.

Fullish, on leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto flicks it to mid-wicket.

A bit short, on leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto tucks it to square leg for a single. 200 comes up for Bangladesh.

Flatter, on leg, Mominul Haque flicks it to square leg.

Nice and full, on leg, Mominul Haque digs it to mid on.

Too full, on off, Mominul Haque pushes it to mid off for a quick single. The fielder has a shy at the bowler's end but misses.

Flatter, on leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto knocks it to mid on for a single.

Angling in, on off, Mominul Haque eases it to point.

Fullish, on off, Mominul Haque blocks it back to the bowler.

A sharp bouncer, on off, Mominul Haque ducks under it.

FOUR! Cheeky from Mominul Haque! Short, on off, Haque reads it well and guides it magnificently over the keeper's head for a boundary.

Pitched up, on off, Mominul Haque pushes it to cover.

Nice and full, on off, Mominul Haque pushes it to cover.

Fullish, on off, Mominul Haque pushes it to cover for a single.

FOUR! That's a freebie from Qais Ahmad! A full toss, on leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto latches onto it and powers it over deep mid-wicket for a bigge.

FOUR! That's another poor delivery! Another full toss, on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto picks it well and knocks it magnificently down the ground for a boundary.

Drops it short, on leg, Nayeem Hasan tucks it to mid-wicket.

Fired in, on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto eases it back to the bowler.

Top full, outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto digs it back to the bowler.

FOUR! That's a cracking shot! Hits the deck hard, outside off, Shadman Islam reaches out to it and cuts it magnificently through covers for a boundary.

Back of a length, on leg, Shadman Islam pulls it through mid-wicket for a single.

Hits the deck hard, on leg, Mominul Haque tugs it to square leg for one more.

Back of a length, on leg, Shadman Islam tucks it to mid-wicket.

OUT! TAKEN! The short ball tactic pays off for Mohammad Saleem. Saleem bangs it short again, on middle and leg, Shadman Islam looks to pull it but doesn't quite connect it well. The ball goes straight towards Zia-ur-Rehman at mid-wicket, who dives low to his left and takes a magnificent catch. A fine knock from Shadman Islam comes to an end.

Angling in, on the stumps, Najmul Hossain Shanto blocks it back to the bowler.

Much fuller, on leg, Shadman Islam flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

FOUR! That's a terrific shot! Fullish, on leg, Mominul Haque moves forward and lofts it magnificently over mid off for a boundary.

Shortish, on leg, Mominul Haque tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Drops it short again, on leg, Shadman Islam turns it to square leg for one more.

Much fuller, on off, Mominul Haque pushes it to cover.

Keeps it full, on off, Mominul Haque eases it to cover.

Back of a length, on leg, Shadman Islam pulls it to mid-wicket for a single.

Much fuller, on off, Mominul Haque taps it to cover.

Angling in, on off, Mominul Haque punches it to the cover fielder.

Bangs it short, on leg, Mominul Haque leaves it alone.

Bangs it short, on leg, Mominul Haque ducks under it.

A nasty bouncer, on leg, Mominul Haque tries to sway away from it. He fails to do so as the ball hits his helmet and lobs to the leg side.

Angling in, on leg, Shadman Islam tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Fullish, on leg, Mominul Haque flicks it through mid-wicket for a brace.

Fired in, on off, Mominul Haque blocks it back to the bowler.

Nice and full, on off, Mominul Haque pushes it to cover.

Drops it short, on leg, Shadman Islam tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Much fuller, on off, Mominul Haque blocks it to cover.

Back of a length, on leg, Shadman Islam tugs it to square leg.

Much fuller, on off, Shadman Islam taps it down the ground that hits the stumps at the bowler's end. Dot.

Bangs it short, on off, Shadman Islam ducks under it.

Fullish, on leg, Shadman Islam flicks it to square leg for a run.

Angling in, on off, Mominul Haque punches it to cover.

Much fuller, on off, Mominul Haque pushes it to cover.

Quicker, on off, Mominul Haque cuts it through point for a single.

Tossed up, on off, Shadman Islam knocks it to mid on for a single.

Too full, on off, Mominul Haque blocks it back to the bowler.

Drops it short, on leg, Mominul Haque pulls it to mid-wicket.

Fullish, on leg, Mominul Haque pushes it to mid on for a single.

A bit short, on off, Shadman Islam taps it to mid on for a run.

Nice and full, on off, Shadman Islam drives it to cover.

Angling in, on off, Shadman Islam punches it to cover.

FOUR! Fifty up for Shadman Islam! Angling in, on a length, on off. Islam leans on and cracks a drive through covers for a boundary. His 9th fifty in the Tests.

Much fuller, on leg, Shadman Islam flicks it through mid-wicket for a brace.

Back of a length, on leg, Shadman Islam pulls it through mid-wicket for a single.

Nice and full, on off, Mominul Haque steers it through point for a single.

Much fuller, on leg, Mominul Haque flicks it to mid-wicket.

Quicker, on leg, Mominul Haque flicks it to mid-wicket again.

Drops it short, on off, Mominul Haque makes room and slaps it to cover for a single.

Flighted up, on off, Shadman Islam knocks it to mid off.

Shout for LBW, turned down! Short, slightly down the leg side, Shadman Islam looks to pull it but wears it on his back leg. A loud appeal but nothing from the umpire. They go against the review. The reply later shows that it was missing the leg stump.

Flatter, on off, Shadman Islam pushes it through covers for a single.

Fullish, on off, Shadman Islam pushes it to mid off.

Shaping in, on the stumps, Shadman Islam blocks it back to the bowler.

Fullish, on middle, Shadman Islam knocks it down the ground for a single.

Back of a length, outside off, Mominul Haque leaves it alone.

Good length, on off, Mominul Haque eases it to cover.

150 comes up for Bangladesh! Full and outside off, Mominul Haque steers it through backward point for a single.

Fullish, on leg, Shadman Islam flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

FOUR! Nicely played! Drops it short, on leg, Mominul Haque rocks back and pulls it powerfully through backward square leg for a boundary.

Flatter, on leg, Mominul Haque flicks it to square leg.

Turn and bounce, on off, Mominul Haque eases it to cover.

Nice and full, on off, Mominul Haque eases it to mid off.

Shortish, on off, Mominul Haque pushes it to mid off.

Full and straight from Saleem, Mominul Haque flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Angling in, on leg, Shadman Islam flicks it to mid-wicket.

Angling in, on off, Shadman Islam knocks it to mid on for a quick single. Rahmat Shah collects the ball and makes a direct hit at the bowler's end. The umpire checks and confirms that Shadman Islam was just inside his crease.

Good length, on off, Mominul Haque punches it to cover for a single.

Angling in, on off, Shadman Islam pushes it through covers for a single.

Fullish, on leg, Mominul Haque flicks it to mid-wicket.

Zia-ur-Rehman starts with a short ball, on leg, Mominul Haque tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Tossed up, on middle, Shadman Islam knocks it to mid on for a single.

Fullish, on leg, Mominul Haque plays a reverse sweep towards point.

Slows it up, on middle, Mominul Haque blocks it back to the bowler.

Three runs! Slightly down the leg side, Mominul Haque sweeps it to fine leg. The fielder makes a good stop near the fence as the batters collect three runs.

Quicker, on leg, Shadman Islam tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Bangs it short, outside off, Mominul Haque leaves it alone.

Nice and full, on off, Mominul Haque pushes it to cover.

Keeps.it full, outside off, Mominul Haque taps it to point.

FOUR! That's a terrific shot! Back of a length, on middle, Mominul Haque leans back and guides it magnificently over short third for a boundary.

Good length, on leg, Mominul Haque tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.

A bouncer, on leg, Shadman Islam ducks under it. That will be Lunch on Day 1.

Slower one, outside off, Shadman Islam leaves it alone.

Length and outside off, Shadman Islam leaves it alone.

Back of a length, outside off, Shadman Islam slaps it to the point fielder.

Slows it up, outside off, Shadman Islam slaps it to the cover fielder.

Angling in, on middle, Shadman Islam tucks it to mid-wicket.

Angling in, on middle, Shadman Islam tucks it to mid-wicket.

Back of a length, outside off, Shadman Islam leaves it alone.

Angling in, on off, Shadman Islam punches it to cover.

Slower one, outside off, Shadman Islam shoulders arms at it.

FOUR! That's a beautiful shot! Full and outside off, Shadman Islam leans onto it and caresses it through the cover region for a boundary.

Short and wide, Shadman Islam slaps it through point for a single.

Back of a length, outside off, Mominul Haque leaves it alone.

Full and straight, Tanzid Hasan drives it through covers. He wanted a single but was sent back in time.

Much fuller, on off, Tanzid Hasan knocks it down the ground for a brace.

Slower one, outside off, Tanzid Hasan leaves it alone.

Another one outside off, left alone by Tanzid Hasan.

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! That's a disappointing dismissal for Tanzid Hasan. Slower one, outside off, and it just shapes away. Tanzid Hasan reaches out to it and looks to drive it but misses. Gets a faint edge and Ikram Alikhil, up on the stumps, takes a sharp catch. Tanzid doesn't review this one. He walks back after a fine knock.

Back of a length, outside off, Mominul Haque shoulders arms at it.

Fullish, on middle, Shadman Islam knocks it to mid on for a single.

Flighted up, slightly down the leg side, Tanzid Hasan flicks it towards square leg for a single.

Flatter, on middle, Shadman Islam taps it to mid on for one more.

SIX! This is magnificent from Hasan! Flighted up, on off, Tanzid Hasan moves forward and powers it all the way over long on for a maximum.

Fullish, on off, Tanzid Hasan taps it to cover.

Fired in, on off, Tanzid Hasan drives it through covers for a single.

Fullish, on off, Shadman Islam pushes it to cover.

Good length, outside off, Shadman Islam slaps it to cover. A misfield allows the batters to collect a single.

Shaping away, outside off, Tanzid Hasan leaves it alone.

Fullish, outside off, Tanzid Hasan drives it to cover.

Slower one, outside off, Tanzid Hasan leaves it alone.

Keeps it full, on off, Tanzid Hasan pushes it to cover.

Much fuller, on off, Tanzid Hasan blocks it back to the bowler.

SIX! That's a huge shot! Tossed up, outside off, Tanzid Hasan picks it well and powers it high and over long off for a massive six.

Fired in, on middle, Tanzid Hasan blocks it back to the bowler.

Flatter, on leg, Tanzid Hasan knocks it to mid on for a single.

A bit short, on off, Shadman Islam punches it to cover.

Much fuller, on leg, Shadman Islam flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Nice and full, on leg, Tanzid Hasan flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Slower one, outside off, Shadman Islam leaves it alone.

Hits the deck hard, outside off, Shadman Islam leaves it again.

Back of a length, outside off, Shadman Islam shoulders arms at it.

Tight single! Angling in, on off, Shadman Islam knocks it to mid on for a quick single. The fielder has a shy at the bowler's end but misses. A direct hit would have been close.

Full and outside off, Tanzid Hasan pushes it to cover for a single.

Zia-ur-Rehman sways it down the leg side, Tanzid Hasan leaves it alone.

Fullish, outside off, Tanzid Hasan pushes it to cover.

A bit short, on off, Tanzid Hasan punches it to cover for a single.

Flatter, on leg, Shadman Islam knocks it to mid on for a single.

Full and outside off, Tanzid Hasan taps it to mid off.

100 comes up for Bangladesh! Fuller, on leg, Tanzid Hasan flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.

FOUR! That's a fine shot! Full and straight, Shadman Islam leans onto it and drills it powerfully through mid off as the ball races away to the fence in a flash.

Slower one, outside off, Shadman Islam leaves it alone.

FOUR! Beautifully done by Shadman! Nice and full, outside off, Shadman Islam reads it well and drives it magnificently through the cover region for a boundary.

Hits the deck hard, outside off, Shadman Islam leaves it alone.

Very full this time, outside off, left alone again by Shadman Islam.

Full and just outside off, Shadman Islam leaves it again.

Flatter, on off, Tanzid Hasan taps it to mid off.

FOUR! That's a quality shot! Full and on middle, Tanzid Hasan stays in his crease and flicks it magnificently over mid-wicket for a boundary.

SIX! Up, up and away! Tossed up, outside off, Tanzid Hasan shimmies down the ground and plunders it high over long off for a biggie.

Much fuller, on off, Tanzid Hasan pushes it to cover for a single.

Flatter, on off, Shadman Islam knocks it down the ground for a single.

Fired in, on off, Tanzid Hasan blocks it back to the bowler.

Much fuller, on leg, Tanzid Hasan flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.

Good length, on leg, Shadman Islam tucks it through mid-wicket for a brace.

Full and straight, Shadman Islam taps it to mid off.

Angling in, on off, Shadman Islam taps it to mid off.

Slows it up, outside off, Shadman Islam leaves it alone.

Slower one, outside off, Shadman Islam drives it uppishly towards the cover fielder. Luckily, the ball landed short.

Fifty up for Tanzid Hasan! Full and outside off, Hasan drives it to cover for a single. What a magnificent knock from him. His second fifty plus score in the purest format of the game.

Angling in, on off, Shadman Islam pushes it to cover.

Full and straight, Shadman Islam drives it to cover.

FOUR! That's a quality shot! Fullish, on middle, Shadman Islam reads it well and flicks it magnificently through mid-wicket for a boundary.

Fired in, on off, Shadman Islam taps it to point.

Nice and full, on off, Shadman Islam eases it back to the bowler.

Nice and full, on off, Shadman Islam taps it to mid on.

Too full, targeting the stumps, Shadman Islam blocks it back to the bowler.

Keeps it full, on off, Shadman Islam pushes it to mid off.

Good length, on leg, Shadman Islam tucks it to mid on.

Full and outside off, Shadman Islam leaves it alone.

Keeps it full and outside off, Shadman Islam leaves it alone again.

Quicker, on middle, Shadman Islam blocks it back to the bowler.

A bit short, on off, Shadman Islam punches it through covers for a single.

Flatter, on leg, Tanzid Hasan flicks it to mid-wicket.

FOUR! Hasan moves to 48 now! Tossed up, on middle and leg, Tanzid Hasan moves forward and chips it elegantly over mid on for a boundary.

Fired in, on middle, Tanzid Hasan knocks it to mid on for a single.

Full and straight, Shadman Islam pushes it through mid off for a single.

Beaten! Angling in and shaping away at the last moment, Tanzid Hasan has a waft at it but misses. That was a jaffa.

SIX! First six of this Test match. Full and outside off, Tanzid Hasan shimmies down the ground and powers it high and over covers for a huge six.

Fullish, on middle, Tanzid Hasan taps it to mid on.

Nice and full, on off, Tanzid Hasan blocks it back to the bowler.

Keeps it full, on leg, Tanzid Hasan flicks it over mid-wicket for a brace.

FOUR! That is great striking from Hasan! Full and outside off, Tanzid Hasan reaches out to it and drives it magnificently through cover for a boundary.

Bangs it short, outside off, Tanzid Hasan leaves the harmless delivery.

FOUR! That's a beautiful stroke from Hasan! Full and outside off, Tanzid Hasan reaches out to it and creams it elegantly through cover-point for a boundary.

Angling in, on off, Tanzid Hasan blocks it to mid off.

Full and straight, Tanzid Hasan pushes it to cover.

FOUR! That's another fine stroke from Hasan! Full and outside off, Tanzid Hasan waits for the ball and guides it through the gap at cover for a boundary.

50 comes up for Bangladesh! Full and on off, Tanzid Hasan knocks it to mid off for a single.

Short and wide, Shadman Islam shoulders arms at it.

FOUR! That's a beautiful cover drive! Full and outside off, Shadman Islam leans onto it and cracks a drive through the cover region as the ball races away. 

Slows it up, outside off, Shadman Islam leaves it alone.

Shaping in, on off, Shadman Islam pushes it back to the bowler.

Nice and full, on middle, Shadman Islam digs it to mid off.

Yamin Ahmadzai bowls it outside off again, Shadman Islam shoulders arms at it.

Good length, outside off, Shadman Islam leaves it alone.

Angling in, on leg, Shadman Islam flicks it through square leg for a brace.

Bangs it short, on off, Shadman Islam ducks under it.

Short again, outside off, Shadman Islam leaves again.

Top edge, safe! Short, on off, Shadman Islam looks to pull it but gets a top edge. The ball lands safely over backward square leg. The batters collect a single.

Shaping in, on off, Tanzid Hasan whips it through backward square leg for a brace.

Much fuller, on off, Shadman Islam pushes it to mid off.

Keeps it full, on leg, Shadman Islam flicks it to mid-wicket.

This one kept low! Good length, outside off, and it keeps a tad low. Shadman Islam leaves it alone.

Another one outside off, left alone by Shadman Islam.

DROPPED! Full and outside off, Shadman Islam looks to drive it but the ball hits the upper part of his bat. It goes straight towards Hashmatullah Shahidi at cover, who spills a straightforward catch. Dot.

Much fuller, on leg, Shadman Islam flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Angling in, on off, Tanzid Hasan blocks it to cover.

Keeps it full, outside off, Tanzid Hasan pushes it to cover.

That's a nice delivery! Full and just outside off, shaping away. Tanzid Hasan looks to block it but edges it to the slip fielder. Dot.

Hits the deck hard, on off, Tanzid Hasan punches it to point.

Keeps it full, on off, Tanzid Hasan flicks it to square leg.

Some extra bounce off the deck, Tanzid Hasan blocks it to the slip fielder. Maiden from Saleem.

Fullish, on off, Tanzid Hasan blocks it to cover.

FOUR! That's a terrific shot! Fullish and outside off, Tanzid Hasan opens the face of his bat and guides it magnificent through backward point for a boundary.

Keeps it full, on off, Tanzid Hasan knocks it through mid off for a brace.

FOUR! Just over backward point! Full and outside off, Tanzid Hasan moves forward and slices it just over the leaping backward point fielder for a boundary.

Much fuller, on off, Tanzid Hasan drives it through covers for a brace.

Three runs! Brilliant fielding in the deep. Full and outside off, Tanzid Hasan drives it through covers. The fielder chases it and stops the ball with his foot just before the fence. The batters collect three runs.

A bit too full, on off, Shadman Islam pushes it to extra cover for a single.

Fullish, outside off, Tanzid Hasan taps it to mid off. It's a no ball for overstepping.

Goes full and wide outside off, Tanzid Hasan leaves it alone.

Shaping in, on off, Tanzid Hasan drives it through covers for a single.

FOUR BYES! That just missed the off pole! Just outside off, shaping in, Shadman Islam looks to drive it but gets beaten on the inside edge. The ball goes through the right of the keeper and races away to fine leg.

Much fuller, on off, Shahidullah Kamal blocks it back to the bowler.

Bangs it short, outside off, Shadman Islam leaves it alone.

Shaping away, outside off, Shadman Islam leaves the harmless delivery.

Slows it up, outside off, Shadman Islam shoulders arms at it.

Another one outside off, Shadman Islam leaves it again.

Fullish, on off, Shadman Islam looks to flick it but miscues it to extra cover for a single.

Keeps it full, targeting the stumps, Tanzid Hasan covers his line and blocks it back to the bowler.

Nice and full, on off, Tanzid Hasan blocks it back to the bowler.

Mohammad Saleem goes full and on off, Tanzid Hasan digs it back to the bowler.

Angling in, on off, Tanzid Hasan blocks it back to the bowler.

Nice and full, on middle, Tanzid Hasan covers his line and blocks it back to the bowler.

Good length , shaping in, this is defended solidly off the front foot by Tanzid Hasan.

FOUR! First boundary of the game! Mohammad Saleem goes slightly down the leg side, Tanzid Hasan uses the pace of the ball and tickles it through fine leg for a boundary.

Hits the deck hard, on off, Tanzid Hasan punches it to cover.

That's a good start from Shadman Islam. Yamin Ahmadzai goes full and Shadman drives it through covers for a brace.

Bangs it short this time, Shadman Islam sways away from it.

Much fuller, on off, Shadman Islam fends it to mid on.

Keeps it full, Shadman Islam drives it to cover.

Too full, on off, Shadman Islam digs it to mid off for a single.

Fullish again, outside off, Tanzid Hasan taps it to mid off for another single.