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Rahmat Shah Test Century: Rahmat Shah, the experienced middle-order batsman for Afghanistan, set a new record in red-ball cricket on Sunday, October 10. Leading the team in the one-off Test match against Bangladesh, Rahmat Shah etched his name in history by scoring a magnificent century in his very first match as captain. He became the first player from Afghanistan to score a Test century on his captaincy debut.
Captain's Knock: 105 Runs off 216 Balls with 10 Fours and 2 Sixes
In this solitary Test against Bangladesh, Captain Rahmat Shah led from the front as the Afghan team faced a high-pressure situation following the toss. Displaying great patience and composure, he scored 105 runs off 216 balls. During this memorable century knock, he played elegant shots all around the ground, including 10 fours and 2 towering sixes. His innings provided a solid foundation for Afghanistan's first innings.
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First Major Milestone After Replacing Hashmatullah Shahidi as Captain
It is worth noting that earlier this year, Rahmat Shah was appointed as the new captain of Afghanistan's Test and ODI teams, replacing Hashmatullah Shahidi. This was his first Test match since assuming the captaincy responsibilities.
With this historic century, Shah not only made a magnificent start to his captaincy but also vindicated the trust placed in him by the board and the selectors.Crucial Support from Abdul Malik and Ikram Alikhil
In response to the 346 runs scored by Bangladesh in the first innings, Afghanistan was in dire need of a solid start and a strong partnership:
- Abdul Malik's Patience: Opening batsman Abdul Malik contributed 62 runs off 120 balls with great composure and shared a vital partnership with the captain.
- Ikram Alikhil's Grit: Wicketkeeper-batsman Ikram Alikhil, batting in the lower-middle order, also played a useful innings of 32 runs, playing a key role in bringing the team's score closer to Bangladesh's total.
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