Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- Bangladesh need seven wickets on the final day to beat Afghanistan in the one-off Test after setting them a target of 479 runs in Abu Dhabi.

Afghanistan reached 132 for three at stumps on the fourth day, needing another 347 runs to win the match at the Zayed Cricket Stadium.

Bangladesh took two early wickets before Rahmat Shah and Sediqullah Atal steadied the innings with a partnership of 82 runs for the third wicket.

Ebadot Hossain broke the stand late in the day, dismissing Rahmat for 51 off 124 balls with a catch behind by wicketkeeper Litton Das. Atal was unbeaten on 35 at the close, with Afghanistan still facing a formidable chase.

Bangladesh declared their second innings at 372 for seven after Litton struck a c...