Afghanistan’s cricketers are on track for a famous Test win over Bangladesh.
After posting a first innings total of 342, they've reduced the hosts to 194 for 8 at the end of the second day’s play.
All-rounder Rashid Khan has starred for the tourists, taking four wickets and hitting a half century.
Day three gets underway at 8 am UAE time on Saturday.
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