AFG vs BAN: Hasan Mahmud becomes first Bangladesh pacer to take a Test hat-trick

Bangladesh pacer Hasan Mahmud made history on Sunday, October 11, becoming the first fast bowler from the country to take a Test hat-trick. The 26-year-old dismissed Ismat Alam, Qais Ahmad and Zia-ur-Rehman in consecutive deliveries on Day 3 of the one-off Test against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi.AFG vs BAN: Hasan Mahmud becomes first-ever Bangladesh pacer to take a Test hat-trick (AP Photo)New Delhi,Oct 11, 2026 13:02 ISTBangladesh fast bowler Hasan Mahmud made history on Sunday, October 11, by becoming the first pacer from the country to take a hat-trick in Test cricket. The 26-year-old achieved the feat on Day 3 of the one-off Test against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi, dismissing three batters in consecutive deliveries during the hosts' first innings.Mahmud struck in the 83rd over, bowling Ismat Alam with a delivery that beat his defense and crashed into the stumps. He dismissed Qais Ahmad off the next ball, with wicketkeeper Litton Das taking a low catch behind the stumps.Zia-ur-Rehman was the next to fall as Mahmud completed his hat-trick. The pacer struck him on the pads and appealed for leg-before-wicket, but the on-field umpire turned down the decision. Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto called for a review, and ball-tracking showed that the delivery would have hit the off stump. The decision was overturned, completing Mahmud's hat-trick.Mahmud became only the third Bangladesh bowler to take a hat-trick in Test cricket. Alok Kapali was the first, against Pakistan in Peshawar in 2003, while Sohag Gazi claimed one against New Zealand in Chittagong in 2013. Both were spinners, making Mahmud the first fast bowler from Bangladesh to achieve the feat. HASAN MAHMUD CLAIMS FIVE-WICKET HAULMahmud finished with figures of five for 55 in 21 overs as Afghanistan were bowled out for 240. Bangladesh had scored 346 in their first innings, taking a lead of 106 runs.Afghanistan had resumed Day 3 at 211 for four and were looking to extend their total. Mahmud's burst in the 83rd over left the hosts struggling at the lower end of the batting order, and they could not recover. The five-wicket haul added to Mahmud's record for the longest format. He made his Test debut in 2024 and has since been part of Bangladesh's pace attack.- Ends