Litton Das produced a brilliant counter-attacking innings on Day 4 of the one-off Test between Bangladesh and Afghanistan at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batter reached his seventh Test century with an unbeaten 102 off 117 deliveries, helping his team extend its advantage and put the hosts under enormous pressure.

Bangladesh had already secured a 106-run first-innings lead after bowling Afghanistan out for 240. With Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim laying the foundation in the second innings, Litton’s aggressive approach helped Bangladesh build a formidable target and strengthen their position in the match.

Litton Das lights up Abu Dhabi with a counter-attacking century

Litton came to the crease with Bangladesh looking to build on their advantage after a strong partnership between Shanto and Mushfiqur. The experienced batter showed excellent composure before shifting gears, finding the boundaries regularly and keeping the scoreboard moving. He reached the three-figure mark in just 117 balls, striking 14 boundaries without hitting a six.

His innings combined calculated aggression with smart shot selection, ensuring Afghanistan’s bowlers could not build sustained pressure during the session. Mehidy Hasan Miraz provided excellent support at the other end, scoring an unbeaten half-century. The pair added 114 runs without losing a wicket during the opening session of Day 4, giving Bangladesh the momentum needed to declare their innings at 372/7.

Bangladesh take control after dominant batting and bowling displays

Bangladesh’s second-innings total was built on important contributions from across the batting order. Shanto scored 82, while Mushfiqur added 81, with their 159-run partnership helping the visitors recover after losing early wickets. The hosts had earlier struggled against Bangladesh’s bowling attack in their first innings. Rahmat Shah top-scored with an unbeaten 105, but Hasan Mahmud dismantled the lower order with figures of 5/51, including a hat-trick.

Afghanistan lost their final six wickets for just 21 runs and conceded a significant lead. With Bangladesh declaring at 372/7, Afghanistan were left needing 479 runs to win. The target put the hosts under considerable pressure on a surface that had become increasingly challenging as the match progressed.

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Here’s how fans reacted:

A magnificent century by Litton Das, scoring 102 off 117 balls against Afghanistan in the One-off Test! 🏏✨#LittonDas #BANvAFG pic.twitter.com/OXXdCWGy6s

— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) October 12, 2026

A high-tempo century from Litton Das as Bangladesh strengthen their hold on the Test in Abu Dhabi 👏

📝: https://t.co/9IJz6flrJl pic.twitter.com/kNK6xXWCg8

— ICC (@ICC) October 12, 2026

Litton Kumer Das brings up a magnificent hundred against Afghanistan in the only Test. A brilliant batting performance from the Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batter as he reaches the three-figure mark.#Bangladesh #Tigers #LittonDas #Afghanistan #TestCricket pic.twitter.com/zEG4p4y4Bi

— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) October 12, 2026

Litton Das scores a century to go with a fifty and five dismissals in the Test match so far.

This comes after he had three ducks in a row v Australia.

— Mohammad Isam (@Isam84) October 12, 2026

Most 100s for Bangladesh 🇧🇩 in Tests:

Mushfiqur Rahim – 14
Mominul Haque – 13
Tamim Iqbal – 10
Najmul Hossain Shanto – 9
Litton Das – 7*
Mohammad Ashraful – 6#AFGvBAN #AFGvsBAN

— sudharshan sridharan (@sudharshansrid1) October 12, 2026

Most 100s for Bangladesh in Tests:

14 – Mushfiqur Rahim
13 – Mominul Haque
10 – Tamim Iqbal
9 – Najmul Hossain Shanto
7 – Litton Das*
6 – Mohammad Ashraful pic.twitter.com/4gQExq6hTF

— 𝐒𝐲𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐢 (@samipress) October 12, 2026

Litton Das thanked Afghanistan for helping him scored runs including 100 in the Abu Dhabi test🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍

— Mohsin Ali (@MohPakistani) October 12, 2026

Litton Das showing everyone what he is capable of! WHAT A KNOCK!

— Saba Shafique (@SabaShafiq01) October 12, 2026

Remarkable test 💯 by Litton Das!👏👏#AFGvsBAN

— MUDASSAR ABBAS 🇵🇰 (@Mudassar7386) October 12, 2026

Congratulations Litton Das on your 7th Test century! ❤️
​And further congratulations on keeping up the Bangladeshi batsman tradition of getting out right after scoring a century!#AFGvBAN

— Masum (@masum_twt) October 12, 2026

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