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ABU DHABI, UAE: Fast bowler Hasan Mahmud struck early as Afghanistan reached 34-1 at lunch on the second day of the one-off Test against Bangladesh at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi today.
Earlier, Bangladesh were bowled out for 346 in their first innings after adding 29 runs to their overnight total.
Overnight unbeaten batter Nayeem Hasan top-scored among the tailenders, remaining unbeaten on 35.
Afghanistan pacer Mohammad Saleem claimed the wicket of Taijul Islam for nine to finish with the best figures for his side, taking 4-82.
Yamin Ahmadzai dismissed Ebadot Hossain for a duck to finish with 3-79.
Bangladesh had built their total on half-centuries from openers Tanzid Hasan Tamim (83) and Shadman Islam (67), along with wicketkeeper-batter Liton Das (53).
Afghanistan’s openers began cautiously, keeping Bangladesh waiting for 11 overs before the first wicket fell.
Hasan Mahmud, who played a key role in Bangladesh’s Test victory over Australia in Darwin, provided the breakthrough by dismissing Sediqullah Atal for 17.
Abdul Malik was batting on 15, with Shahidullah on two, at the first interval of the day.
