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Hasan Mahmud Rewrites History with Bangladesh's First Pacer Hat-trick
11 Oct
Summary
- Hasan Mahmud secured Bangladesh's first-ever Test hat-trick by a pacer.
- He achieved this historic feat on Day 3 against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi.
- Mahmud's impressive spell concluded with figures of five for 55.
Hasan Mahmud achieved a historic milestone on Sunday, October 11, 2026, becoming the first pace bowler from Bangladesh to claim a hat-trick in Test cricket. The 26-year-old accomplished this rare feat during the first innings of the one-off Test against Afghanistan, held in Abu Dhabi.
Mahmud’s pivotal moment arrived in the 83rd over of Afghanistan's innings. He dismissed three consecutive batters, marking a significant achievement for Bangladesh cricket. This historic spell contributed to his overall impressive figures of five wickets for 55 runs within 21 overs.
The accomplishment places Mahmud in elite company, as only two other Bangladesh bowlers, both spinners, have previously taken a Test hat-trick. The opposition, Afghanistan, was bowled out for 240 in their first innings, trailing Bangladesh's total of 346 by 106 runs.
