Debutant Afghan pacer Nijat Masood impressed with a five-wicket haul as Bangladesh were dismissed for 382 in their first innings of the Dhaka Test.
Bangladesh lost their last five wickets within seven overs. In the morning session of the second day, they managed to add only 20 runs in 44 minutes.
Nijat claimed three of the last five wickets, becoming the second Afghan bowler to achieve a five-wicket haul on debut after Amir Hamza.
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Yamin Ahmadzai initiated the day's proceedings by dismissing Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who scored 48 runs. In the subsequent over, Nijat joined the action and removed Mushfiqur Rahim for 47 runs.
Nijat bowled a short ball to Mushfiqur, who attempted to play it along the ground but ended up offering a catch to the slip cordon.
Both overnight batsmen were dismissed in consecutive overs.
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Ultimately, Bangladesh's innings concluded at 382 in 86 overs.
Najmul Hossain Shanto led the charge for Bangladesh with his third Test century, well supported by Mahmudul Hasan Joy, who contributed a solid 76 runs.
Nijat shone for Afghanistan, claiming five wickets for 79 runs, while Yamin secured two wickets.
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