Sediqullah Atal's historic century saves Test for Afghanistan against Bangladesh

Sediqullah Atal became the first Afghanistan batter to score a fourth-innings Test century, making 111 off 332 balls to secure a draw against Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi, The Times of India reported.

Chasing 347, Afghanistan finished on 346 for 8 after 142 overs. Qais Ahmad made 49, according to The Times of India.

ESPNcricinfo reported that lower-order resistance helped Afghanistan hang on, and that Bangladesh's missed chances, especially in the final hour, cost them as they could not take the last two wickets.