Bangladesh finished the opening day of the one-off Test against Afghanistan at 317 for 8 at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Friday. Half-centuries from openers Tanzid Hasan Tamim and Shadman Islam, followed by a fifty from Litton Kumar Das.

After winning the toss and electing to bat, Bangladesh made an aggressive start, scoring 134 runs in the first session from 26 overs. Tanzid led the charge, reaching his half-century off just 41 balls before being dismissed for 83. His 71-ball innings included eight fours and four sixes.

Bangladesh lost four wickets in the second session but added 92 runs from 26 overs to reach 226 for 5. The hosts then lost three more wickets in the final session, scoring another 91 runs from 32 overs to finish the day on 317 for 8 after batting for 84 overs.

At stumps, Nayeem Hasan was unbeaten on 15, while Taijul Islam was not out on four.

Shadman Islam scored 67, while Litton Das made 53. Mominul Haque contributed 39, captain Najmul Hossain Shanto scored 29, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz added 24. Hasan Mahmud made two, while Mushfiqur Rahim was dismissed for a duck.

For Afghanistan, Mohammad Saleem Safi claimed three wickets, while Yamin Ahmadzai and Ismat Alam took two wickets each.