Hasan’s Historic Hat-trick, Bangladesh Takes Big Lead Against Afghanistan

From the report

On the morning of the third day, Bangladesh bowled out Afghanistan for 240 with a superb bowling performance. Pacer Hasan Mahmud took five wickets for the team, including a hat-trick. He created history by becoming the first Bangladeshi fast bowler to take a hat-trick in Test cricket. Ebadot Hossain, on the other hand, claimed four wickets. As a result, Najmul Hossain Shanto’s team secured a 106-run lead in the first innings.

Bangladesh had posted 346 runs in their first innings. In response, Afghanistan was in a strong position at the end of day two, having scored 217 runs for 4 wickets. However, on the morning of the third day, their innings quickly collapsed under the onslaught of Bangladeshi pacers. The Afghans lost their remaining six wickets adding just 23 runs. Ultimately, the team was all-out for 240 runs.

Ebadot Hossain struck early in the day. He broke Afghanistan’s resistance by bowling Ikram Ali Khil, who had scored 32 runs, with an inswinger. Following this, Hasan Mahmud’s brilliant bowling spell began.