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Hasan Mahmud becomes Bangladesh’s first fast bowler to take a Test hat-trick
Bangladesh fast bowler Hasan Mahmud took a hat-trick against Afghanistan in a one-off Test in Abu Dhabi.
He dismissed Ismat Alam, Qais Ahmad and Zia-ur-Rehman with three consecutive deliveries on the third day.
The final dismissal was confirmed after Bangladesh reviewed an on-field decision, and video tracking showed the ball would have hit the stumps.
Mahmud became the first Bangladesh fast bowler to take a Test hat-trick and only the third Bangladesh player overall to do so.
He finished with five wickets as Afghanistan were bowled out for 240.
Bangladesh had scored 346, giving them a 106-run first-innings lead.
Afghanistan captain Rahmat Shah scored 105, but his team still finished the innings behind.
Hasan Mahmud became the first Bangladesh fast bowler to take a hat-trick in Test cricket.
He dismissed Ismat Alam, Qais Ahmad and Zia-ur-Rehman in consecutive deliveries during the one-off Test against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi.
Mahmud completed the hat-trick in the 83rd over on Day 3, with a review overturning the on-field decision against Zia-ur-Rehman.
He finished with five wickets for 55 runs as Afghanistan were bowled out for 240.
Bangladesh had scored 346 in their first innings and led by 106 runs.
- Who
- Hasan Mahmud, Bangladesh’s fast bowler, took the hat-trick.
- What
- He dismissed three Afghanistan batters in consecutive deliveries, becoming the first Bangladesh fast bowler to take a Test hat-trick.
- When
- Day 3 of the one-off Test, Sunday, October 11, 2026.
- Where
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
- Why
- Not stated
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Afghanistan resumed play at 211 for four.
Mahmud dismissed Ismat Alam and Qais Ahmad in consecutive deliveries.
Mahmud struck Zia-ur-Rehman on the pads; Bangladesh reviewed the decision and the call was overturned, completing the hat-trick.
Afghanistan were bowled out for 240, leaving Bangladesh with a 106-run lead.
- Hat-trick wickets
- Ismat Alam, Qais Ahmad and Zia-ur-Rehman
- Hat-trick over
- 83rd over
- Mahmud’s innings figures
- Five wickets for 55 runs
- Afghanistan total
- 240
- Bangladesh first-innings total
- 346
- First-innings lead
- Bangladesh by 106 runs
Sources
Rahmat Shah Scripts History With Hundred On Captaincy Debut Against Bangladesh
History in Bangladesh! Shah creates record on first outing as Afghan Test captain
AFG vs BAN: Hasan Mahmud becomes first Bangladesh pacer to take a Test hat-trick
Bangladesh Pacer Hasan Mahmud Scripts History With Test Hat-Trick Against Afghanistan
Hasan Mahmud becomes first-ever Bangladesh pacer to pick a hat-trick in Tests
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