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Bangladesh Sets 479-Run Challenge Amid Afghan Heat: Rahmat Shah's Last Stand
Core answer: Litton Das's 102 and a 372/7 declared third innings gave Bangladesh a 479-target fourth innings challenge against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi on day four in extreme heat. Key facts: - Bangladesh scored 346 & 372/7 declared, setting Afghanistan a 479-run Target - Litton Das top-scored with 102 (fifth dismissal also credited behind stumps) - Third innings built on Shanto 82, Mushfiqur 81 - Afghanistan lost two early wickets (Abdul Malik, Shahidullah) both lbw/bowled - Match played on Abu Dhabi's hottest day, accelerating surface wear Related Q&A: Q: Why was 479 considered unwinnable? A: A fourth innings 479 target on day four with ~5 sessions left favors the chasing side surviving. Q: Who carried Afghanistan's hopes? A: Captain Rahmat Shah, unbeaten on 14, remained the sole anchor. | Cross-checked: cricsultan.com
From Dhaka to Abu Dhabi, the Bangladesh cricket team created a historic challenge on a hot day. Liton Das's brilliant transformation from zero to century and Rahmat Shah's leadership in crisis created a calendar challenge. Bangladesh announced a 479-run target challenge, which appears as an extremely difficult challenge for Afghanistan. Afghanistan's score-based chest and Bangladesh's strategic analysis have illuminated this match deeply.
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