Bangladesh set a target of 479 runs for Afghanistan on the fourth day at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi after declaring their second innings at 372-7. Litton Das scored 102 runs off 117 balls to anchor the batting effort, remaining at the crease for 182 minutes.
The seventh Test century by Das included 14 fours and was built on a 149-run partnership for the seventh wicket with Mehidy Hasan Miraz. Miraz remained unbeaten on 52 at the close of play.
Afghanistan reached 132-3 in their second innings at stumps, leaving them needing 347 more runs to win the match. Bangladesh secured a 106-run lead after dismissing Afghanistan for 240 in the first innings, where they had scored 346.
Mohammad Saleem claimed two wickets for 69 runs in the first innings, finishing with match figures of 6-151. Abdul Malik fell for two while Shahidullah was dismissed for 19 by Hasan Mahmud.
Rahmat Shah scored 51 off 124 balls, including five fours and a six, while Ebadot Hossain took 2-32. Mahmud claimed 1-31, and Bangladesh requires seven wickets to secure victory.
