Bangladesh vs South Africa SA in BAN, 2 Tests, 2024 Full Scorecard

There it is! There are the winning runs! On the pads. Stubbs looks to flick but misses. It hits the pad and goes down to fine leg. Two taken. Leg byes. SOUTH AFRICA WIN BY 7 WICKETS!

Floated up on off. This is blocked to cover.

Flatter and on off. Stubbs blocks.

On the pads. This is worked to mid-wicket.

Around off. This is pushed to cover.

On middle. Kept out.

Just the two needed! Outside off. This is pushed past cover for one more.

On middle. This is worked with the angle through mid-wicket for one.

Fuller and on off. This is pushed down to long off for one.

FOUR! Off the edge, but Stubbs will not mind. He just wants to finish things quickly. The ball is a tad shorter, outside off and it skids on after pitching. Tristan goes back to cut but is hurried into the shot. Gets a bottom edge which goes to the right of slip, to the deep third fence. Also, the 100 is up for South Africa and they are just one hit away from the win.

On the stumps. Kept out.

Flatter and on middle. Defended.

Flatter and on off. This is pushed to cover.

Around off. Kept out.

Ryan Rickelton is the next man in.

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Taijul has three! He has 8 for the game. He's been really good. This is a lovely nut! It lands on off. It pitches and turns away. David Bedingham strides out and looks to defend but this takes the outside edge and the keeper, Litton Das makes no mistake. South Africa three down but just needs 9 more runs to win.

Angled into middle. Defended.

Angled into the pads. This is clipped down to fine leg for one.

On the stumps. Defended again.

10 needed! Outside off. This is pushed past cover for one.

On the stumps. Kept out.

On off. This is pushed past cover for one.

Around off. Kept out.

SIX! All the way! Just the two more of such hits and the game is done! Tossed up, full and on off. This is lofted over the long off fence for a biggie.

Fuller and on off. This is hit down to long off for one.

Around off. David is solid in defense.

On middle. Kept out.

On off. This is punched down to long off for one.

On middle. Kept out.

Beaten again! This lands around off and spins away. Stubbs is beaten as he pushes at it.

On middle. Shorter. This is pulled through mid-wicket for three. South Africa are just 20 runs away from the win now.

On middle. Kept out.

SIX! Over the fence! What a shot! Nayeem Hasan tosses it up, full and around middle. Tristan Stubbs skips down the track to get to the pitch of it and heaves it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

On middle. This is tucked to mid-wicket.

FOUR! The reverse sweep comes out! On off. This is hit past point and it races away to the fence.

Fuller and on off. This is pushed down to long off for one.

On middle. Kept out.

Firss this one outside off. Stubbs leaves it alone.

On middle. Kept out.

Angled into middle. This is worked through square leg for one.

Flatter and on off. This is pushed to cover.

Beaten! Flatter and on off. This turns away. David is beaten as he looks to defend.

David Bedingham comes out to the middle now.

OUT! TAKEN! Tony de Zorzi cannot believe he has picked out the fielder here. Taijul Islam has another one! He slows it up and bowls it wider outside off as he sees Zorzi come down the track. He still goes for the shot. It goes off the toe end as he has to drag it, and it is taken well at long on by Hasan Mahmud. Tony de Zorzi walks back for 41 off 52 and will be disappointed that he could not stay till the end here.

FOUR! Drilled down the ground! Stubbs steps out. He gets to the pitch of it and hammers it down the ground and to the long off fence.

Around off. Blocked.

On middle. This is pushed down to long on for one.

Around off again. Zorzi cuts but finds point.

Outside off. This is cut but to point.

FOUR! Pulled away! A little too short and on middle. This is pulled through square leg. This races away.

Angled into middle. Blocked.

Flatter and outside off. Stubbs looks to cut but is beaten.

Around off. Stubbs leans forward and keeps it out.

On middle. Blocked.

Plays the reverse sweep. This goes off the bottom on the off side for one.

On the shortish side. This is pushed down to long off for one.

On the stumps again. Defended again.

Flatter and on middle. Zorzi leans forward and plays it onto the ground.

On middle. This is swept through square leg for one.

On middle. This is worked through square leg for one.

On middle. Flatter. Kept out.

Gives the charge! Just chips it over the bowler's head. Two taken. Runs needed below 50.

Dot to end! On off. Floated up. This is pushed to mid off.

On middle. Stubbs leans forward and defends.

On middle. Zorzi sweeps it through square leg for one.

On the off pole. Defended.

On middle. Quicker. Defended.

FOUR MORE! Makes use of his feet. Gets to the pitch of the ball and hits it wide of mid on. Two boundaries in a row.

FOUR! Shot! Off the mark in style! Slightly shorter and on off. Stubbs stands tall and punches it past cover. This races away to the fence. 50 up for South Africa and they need just 55 more runs to win!

On off. This is punched wide of mid off for one.

Another one on a length and on off. Zorzi keeps it out.

Around off. Good length. Defended.

FOUR! A little too straight and this is put away. It is flicked past mid-wicket and the ball races away to the fence.

Length and around off. Zorzi blocks it well.

Flatter and on middle. Defended solidly.

DRINKS! Bangladesh finally strikes but South Africa needs just 64 runs to win now. The only thing that can get the hosts back in this is a big collapse from the Proteas. Taijul Islam will be hoping that he can be the man to make a game out of this, but it really needs to be something special. Also, Tristan Stubbs walks out to bat at number 3.

OUT! BOWLED'EM! Taijul Islam strikes! He bowls the arm ball here, full and on middle, angling in sharply. Aiden Markram prods forward and plays for the turn but keeps a big gap between bat and pad. The ball sneaks through and rattles the stumps. The skipper goes for 20 off 27, but has given his team a good start in this chase!

Tossed up on off. This lands and spins away. Markram looks to defend but is beaten.

The sweep this time. Through square leg. Protection in the deep so only one.

FOUR! The reverse sweep is out! Playing his shots is de Zorzi! On middle. This is hit hard through point. Another boundary.

Flatter and on middle. Defended.

Fuller and on off. This is driven wide of mid off for one.

Bangladesh are not happy with the shape of the ball and the umpires agree with them. The box of balls comes out and a replacement has been found.

Fuller and on middle. Markram drives it down the ground. Hasan sticks his right leg out. It hits it and rolls to mid on. A run taken. The bowler saves three there.

Outside off. This is played past point for one.

Around off. This is pushed towards cover for one.

FOUR! Cut away! A little too short. Markram flays it over point and this races away. Runs flowing.

Fuller and on middle. Markram drives but to mid on.

FOUR! This time he nails it. Runs needed below 80. On middle. This is swept hard through square leg and the ball runs away to the fence.

Around off. Tony looks to sweep but gets an inside edge onto the pads.

Fuller and on off. This is pushed down to long off for one.

An appeal and the finger is raised! Markram is quick to review! NOT OUT! There's a spike on Ultra Edge as the ball passes the bat! Hence, the review. South Africa still have all the 10 wickets left. On middle. Markram looks to sweep it hard but gets an inside edge onto the pads.

On middle. Markram hangs back and punches it back to the bowler.

Flatter and on off. Markram pushes it to cover.

Just short! Hasan Mahmud goes 'over the wicket and lands this on a good length, on off, angling away. Tony de Zorzi plays at it with soft hands and gets an outside edge that falls just short of third slip. Maiden over!

Back of a length and on off, Tony de Zorzi dabs it down towards gully.

Hard length and on middle, angling in, Tony de Zorzi keeps it out to the off side.

On a length and on the sixth stump line, Tony de Zorzi pushes it towards covers.

Full again and on off, Tony de Zorzi strides out and taps it to short covers.

Fuller in length and around off, Tony de Zorzi knocks it towards mid off.

Quicker, full and on off, Aiden Markram stays back and keeps it out.

Flighted, full and on middle, Aiden Markram prods forward and blocks it out.

Flatter, full and outside off, Aiden Markram bunts it out towards short covers.

Arm ball, full and on middle, angling in, Aiden Markram looks to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads.

FOUR! Streaky! Goes shorter in length and around off, Aiden Markram moves back to punch it away but gets an outside edge past first slip. The short third fielder chases after it but the ball wins the race to the boundary.

Flatter, full and on middle, Aiden Markram stays deep in his crease and blocks it out.

A bit too full and outside off, Tony de Zorzi strides out and pushes it through covers for a brace.

Loose shot! Hasan Mahmud bangs this into the pitch and outside off, shaping away, Tony de Zorzi goes fishing for it but misses it completely.

Short of a length and around off, Aiden Markram punches it through point for a single.

Pitched up and on middle, nips away a bit, Aiden Markram plays it right underneath his eyes and keeps it out.

Back of a length and on off, Aiden Markram stays back and pats it down on the off side.

Fuller in length and around off, Aiden Markram taps it towards short covers.

Shorter in length and on middle, Tony de Zorzi stays back and keeps it out,

FOUR! Flighted, full and around middle, Tony de Zorzi goes down on one knee and slogs it over mid on for another boundary. The intent is pretty clear from South Africa! They need 89 runs to win now!

Play and a miss! Pushed through quicker, full and on off, goes with the angle, Tony de Zorzi strides out to play at it but misses.

A bit short and on middle, Tony de Zorzi stays back and blocks it out.

FOUR! Put away! Taijul Islam lands this short and on middle, Tony de Zorzi rocks back quickly and swats it away past mid on for a boundary.

Floated, full and on middle, Tony de Zorzi goes down and reverse sweeps it towards point.

BEATEN! Hasan Mahmud lands this on a good length and on off, holds its line, Aiden Markram has a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge. End of a fine over!

Length again and around off, Tony de Zorzi guides it towards point, Aiden Markram calls for the run and gets it in the end.

On a length and around middle, Tony de Zorzi clips it towards square leg.

Another beauty! Hits the hard length and on off, shapes away, Tony de Zorzi gets squared up as the ball zips past the outside edge.

Touch fuller, on middle, Tony de Zorzi blocks it down the pitch.

JAFFA! Hasan Mahmud serves this fuller and just on off, angles in and then straightens. Tony de Zorzi gets drawn forward into his defensive stroke but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Quicker again, shortish and outside off, Aiden Markram moves back to cut it away but misses. 8 runs off the over!

An appeal for LBW, but turned down! Pushed through quicker, full and on middle, angles in sharply. Aiden Markram stays back to play at it but gets hurried and chops it down on the pitch very close to his pads. Bangladesh thinks it is pad first but the replay shows it is not.

FOUR! Aiden Markram is looking to score runs here! Taijul Islam bowls this flatter, full and on off, Aiden Markram leans on to his drive and creams it past extra covers this time for another boundary. South Africa needs 98 runs now!

Flighted, full and around off, Aiden Markram drives it straight to extra covers.

Floated, full and on middle, Aiden Markram blocks it out.

FOUR! South Africa are underway in this chase! Taijul Islam starts with a juicy full toss around off. Aiden Markram with the full face of the bat drives it past short covers for a boundary. A freebie!

Taijul Islam to share the attack.

Massive appeal for caught behind, but turned down! Hasan Mahmud goes fuller and on middle and off, angles in and then nips away. Tony de Zorzi looks to work it away across the line but his head falls and it goes off his pads to the keeper where Litton Das grabs it out. Bangladesh does not take the review! MAIDEN OVER!

Hard length and on the fifth stump line, Tony de Zorzi dabs it down to point.

On a length and just on off, Tony de Zorzi pushes it towards covers.

Goes fuller and on middle, Tony de Zorzi blocks it down the pitch.

Back of a length and just around off, Tony de Zorzi leaves it alone.

Hasan Mahmud starts with a good-length delivery, nips back in sharply, Tony de Zorzi looks to flick but it goes off the pads to the leg side.

OUT! TAKEN AT SLIPS! Oh..no! Mehidy Hasan just misses out on a well-deserved hundred here! Kagiso Rabada wraps things up with a six-wicket haul. He lands this on a hard length and just around off, Mehidy Hasan backs away and tries to ramp it away to get to the ton. But he only manages to get an outside edge towards slip cordon where Wiaan Mulder takes a fantastic catch. Bangladesh have been bowled out for 307!

Short of a length and on middle, angling in, Mehidy Hasan looks to pull it away but misses and gets hit high on the pads.

Pitched up and around middle, keeps low, Mehidy Hasan adjusts well to steer it to point.

Full again and on middle, Hasan Mahmud clips it away past mid-wicket, the fielder chases after it but the batters has the time to take three. Mehidy Hasan back on strike and on 97!

Good length and around off, Hasan Mahmud leaves it alone.

An appeal for catch, but turned down! Wiaan Mulder bangs it into the pitch and on off, nips back in sharply. Mehidy Hasan has a wild heave across the line but it goes off his shoulders and Tristan Stubbs takes a diving catch at gully. The umpire shakes his head.

Fuller and on the pads again, Mehidy Hasan tucks it to short mid-wicket.

Fuller and on middle, shaping in sharply. Hasan Mahmud clips it away through square leg and surprisingly takes the single.

Hasan Mahmud is the last man in for Bangladesh.

OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Wiaan Mulder strikes for the very first time in this innings! The change of angles works for him and Bangladesh are nine down now. Hard length and just outside off, threatens to shapes in but keeps going with the angle. Taijul Islam strides out to play at it but only manages to get an outside edge towards second slip where Tristan Stubbs takes a sharp catch. Bangladesh leads by 101 runs but with just one wicket in hand.

Good length and around off, angles away, Taijul Islam looks to push it away but gets beaten on the outside edge.

FOUR! THE LEAD GOES PAST 100 NOW! Wiaan Mulder lands this short of a length and outside off, Taijul Islam accepts the width on offer and crunches it through point for a boundary. 300 up for Bangladesh!

Back of a length and on middle, angling in, Mehidy Hasan looks to pull but misses as the ball pops up off his thigh pad. Tony de Zorzi dives forward to grab it at short leg.

Beauty but Kagiso Rabada oversteps again! Fuller and on off, angles in and then straightens. Mehidy Hasan prods forward to block but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Pitched up and around off, Mehidy Hasan knocks it toward mid off.

Short of a length and around off, Mehidy Hasan stabs it out to point.

A shout for LBW, but turned down! Good length and on middle, nips back in a long way, Mehidy Hasan stays back to play but misses to get hit on the pads. No review by South Africa as it looked like going over.

Fuller and on middle, Mehidy Hasan drives it down the ground for a brace. Rabada oversteps and it is called a No Ball.

Hard length and outside off, Mehidy Hasan goes chasing after it but fails to connect.

Oh..close! Good length and on middle, nips back in sharply, Mehidy Hasan looks to play but it goes off the inside edge. Tony de Zorzi at short leg tries to grab it but it goes wide of him.

Sprays it down leg does Mulder, Taijul Islam lets it go.

Full but going down the leg side, Taijul Islam fails to tickle it away.

On a length, outside off, Mehidy Hasan reaches out and drives it wide of cover for a single.

On a back of a length, on off, Mehidy Hasan stands tall and cuts it past point for a couple of runs.

Full and shaping away from the batter, left alone by Mehidy Hasan.

FOUR! Mehidy Hasan moves into the 90s now! Wiaan Mulder begins with a full delivery just outside off, Mehidy Hasan reaches for it and drives it nicely through extra covers for a boundary.

Overpitched and around off, Taijul Islam drills it through cover-point for a brace.

Hard length and around off, Mehidy Hasan stays back and punches it through covers for one.

Pitched up and on off, Taijul Islam pushes it through covers for a run.

OUT! LBW! FIVE FOR RABADA! This is why we were saying he will be so important with the second new ball. This is fuller in length and around middle, keeps low too. Nayeem Hasan gets stuck in his crease and fails to get his bat down in time to play at it and gets hit on the pads right in front of the stumps. A huge shout for LBW, and up goes the finger. Bangladesh eight down now! Also, Taijul Islam comes out to the middle now!

Back of a length and on middle, shaping in sharply, Mehidy Hasan gets cramped up as the ball goes off his thigh pad past short leg. A leg bye is taken.

Kagiso Rabada starts with a full delivery, outside off, Mehidy Hasan leaves it alone.

We are all set for Day 4! Bangladesh will hope to extend their lead further and give something to their bowlers to bowl at. Mehidy Hasan and Nayeem Hasan are the overnight batters for them. South Africa as expected takes the second new ball straightaway and hands it to Kagiso Rabada who will start the attack for them. Let's play...

A spirited effort from the Bangladesh lower order saw them avoid an innings defeat but they are still behind in the game. The lead is just 81 and it’s still some runs away from being a competitive score. Mehidy Hasan is still out there and Nayeem Hasan has played well along with him so far. The former will be eying a ton and the job of the latter is to continue to hang around. They’ll seriously hope they can take their lead past the 150-run mark and then challenge the Proteas in the fourth innings. South Africa, on the other hand, will hope they can make quick work of the lower order as anything above 150 could be a tricky chase. They will have the option to take the second new ball from the start, and with Kagiso Rabada in fine form, he could wrap things up sooner rather than later. Day 4 could either end quickly or it could turn out to be very interesting. The first session can indicate a lot. Stay tuned.

Hello and a warm welcome folks! We have seen it all in this first Test. The bowlers dominating on the first day and then the batters from both sides showing good determination and resilience in the next two days to make things a lot interesting. As we head into Day 4 which could probably be the final day, South Africa will feel that they still hold the cards, but Bangladesh might have other ideas just as they showed on Day 3.

... DAY 4, SESSION 1 ...

Right then, that is it from a shortened Day 3 of this Test. Bangladesh have shown great determination and are leading by 81 runs which no one would have expected given their showing with the bat in the first innings. They will want to add as much as possible and set up a big target while South Africa will look to wrap things up in the morning session itself. Day 4 promises to be another eventful one and there is a huge chance that we will get a result. As we lost a lot of overs and time again, it will begin early at 3.45 am GMT, but you can join us early for all the build-up. Cheers!

South Africa, on the other hand, will be really disappointed with their performance. Kagiso Rabada set the tone with a couple of wickets early on while Keshav Maharaj also picked up one. At that point, Bangladesh were still trailing by just under 100 runs and with only 4 wickets in hand. However, after that early burst, the visitors failed to build on that and allowed the hosts to not only get back in the game but also put pressure back on South Africa. They finally got the breakthrough which was provided by Keshav Maharaj who was the only spinner who looked threatening as Dane Piedt was pretty expensive. Now, with the second new ball available, they will surely be looking to take that at the start of Day 4, and get these three wickets quickly as chasing something over 150 on this wicket will not be easy at all.

Bangladesh were rocked early when they lost both the overnight batters, Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Mushfiqur Rahim in the same over and were starring at the barrel of an innings defeat. However, Mehidy Hasan and Jaker Ali had other ideas and started the fight back. Initially, they looked to survive and ride the storm, but once they started to play their shots, there was no stopping them. They dominated proceedings and not only chipped away into the lead but helped them go past it with the biggest partnership of the match. Ali notched up his fifty on debut, but could not stick around for long after that. Mehidy and Nayeem Hasan then got together and frustrated South Africa making sure they did not lose any more wickets, and were also helped by bad light and rain that did not allow the Proteas to attack them with the second new ball.

Bad news folks! With the lights showing no signs of improving, the umpires have decided to call STUMPS ON DAY 3. It was really a stop-start kind of a day, but a good one for Bangladesh as they have put themselves in a position from where they can even think of winning this Test. South Africa, after making early inroads would have thought that they could finish the game early, but some inconsistent bowling along with an incredible fight with the bat from the hosts have kept this match alive.

UPDATE - 9.57 am GMT - The umpires did go out to take a reading a short while ago, but they went off the field pretty quickly as well. Perhaps, it is still not better than the benchmark that was set on Day 1. Things are looking gloomy here and with every passing minute, the hopes of getting a resumption are getting slimmer and slimmer.

UPDATE - 9.38 am GMT - Nothing really to update about. The light still has not improved and the waiting game continues. The official word was that we could play till 11.45 am GMT, but looking at the first two days, it does not look like light will hold up till then. Stay tuned for further updates.

Aiden Markram needs to make a decision whether to stay on and bowl only spin or take the second new ball and bring Kagiso Rabada into the attack. He is having that discussion with the umpires who still deem it is not safe for a pacer to bowl. Mehidy Hasan and Bangladesh look reluctant to go, but as Markram requests he wants to bowl a pacer, the umpires cannot do anything except STOP PLAY DUE TO BAD LIGHT. This is not the end of Day 3, and we hope that the light gets better so that we can at least get some more action.

Flighted, full and around off, Mehidy Hasan taps it wide of short covers for a quick run.

Quicker, short and on leg, turns in, Mehidy Hasan goes down to swipe it but misses and the keeper also fails to stop it. Two byes taken. Bangladesh leads by 80 runs now!

A loopy low full toss, on off, Nayeem Hasan goes down and paddles it through square leg for one.

Flatter, short again, on off, Nayeem Hasan stays back and keeps it out.

Short and on middle, Mehidy Hasan flicks it off the back foot through square leg for a single.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Mehidy Hasan prods forward and blocks it out.

Fires one full, on middle, skids through, Nayeem Hasan fends it off the inside edge to the leg side.

Flighted, full and on off, Nayeem Hasan defends it on the front foot.

Flatter, full and on off, Nayeem Hasan stays back and blocks it out.

A bit of a mix-up but no harm done! Flighted, full and around off, Mehidy Hasan streets it away and calls for the run. There is a bit of a 'Yes and No' between the batters but the go for it. Ryan Rickelton throws it at the keeepr's end where Kyle Verreynne takes the bails off. However, the replay shows that Nayeem dragged his bat inside albeit in an unusual fashion.

Floated, full and on off, Mehidy Hasan pushes it towards covers.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Nayeem Hasan goes down and paddles it towards fine leg for a single.

Maiden over! Flighted, full and on off, Mehidy Hasan strides out and tucks it short mid-wicket.

Short again and angling down the leg, Mehidy Hasan fails to glance it away.

Pushed through quicker, short and on middle, turns in, Mehidy Hasan misses his flick as the ball pops up off his pads. Tony de Zorzi at short leg dives forward but fails to grab it.

Flatter, full and on middle, angling in, Mehidy Hasan turns it to the leg side.

Floated, full and on middle, Mehidy Hasan knocks it down the pitch.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Mehidy Hasan blocks it out.

Flighted, full and on middle, Nayeem Hasan is solid in his defense.

On off, kept out.

On middle, blocked out.

Just short! Short and on middle, Nayeem Hasan stays back and pats it down the pitch, it falls just short of the bowler but Keshav Maharaj dives to his right to make a good stop.

Short and around off, Mehidy Hasan punches it through covers for a single.

FOUR! Good intent! Tossed up, full and around off, turns away. Mehidy Hasan skips done the track and lofts it away towards the long off fence. Tristan Stubbs chases after it, dives and tries to flick it back inside but fails to do so. The replay confirms it is a boundary.

Keshav Maharaj to share the attack.

Slows it up, full and on off, Nayeem Hasan keeps it out.

Short and round leg, Mehidy Hasan clips it towards square leg for one.

Tossed up, full and on off, Nayeem Hasan drives it through covers for another run.

Flighted, full and around off, Nayeem Hasan reaches for it and bunts it back to the bowler.

Flatter, full and on off, Mehidy Hasan drills it to long on for a run.

Aiden Markram starts with a short delivery, on leg, Nayeem Hasan nudges it towards fine leg for a single.

We are back for the final session! The players are making their way out to the middle now. Nayeem Hasan and Mehidy Hasan to resume the batting for Bangladesh. The umpires have informed South Africa that the light is not good enough for a pacer to bowl. Surprisingly, it is Aiden Markram who will start proceedings with the ball. Let's play...

... DAY 3, SESSION 3 ...

WE HAVE A START TIME! PLAY WILL RESUME AT 9 AM GMT! The umpires had a little inspection, and they are happy with the outfield. Credit to the ground staff for preparing it pretty quickly as well.

UPDATE - 8.40 am GMT - Some positive news! The covers are being taken off now as the rain has stopped fully. The Super Soppers are also working to dry the outfield and the ground staff are working hard to get it ready as soon as possible. The only thing is that the blue skies have faded and it is pretty dark out there. The floodlights are on and whenever we get back out on the field, light could be a factor. Fingers crossed!

SESSION SUMMARY - 66 runs and 1 wicket in 17 overs! We only managed to get around an hour of play in this session, but it was pretty eventful. Firstly, Bangladesh went ahead for the first time in this game and made sure that South Africa had to bat in the fourth inning. The duo of Mehidy Hasan and Jaker Ali picked up from where they left in the first session, with the latter nothing up a maiden Test fifty on debut. However, after a lot of grinding, Keshav Maharaj finally broke the 138-run stand which was the highest of this game, giving the Proteas some hope. Maharaj looked threatening and almost got Nayeem Hasan as well only to be outdone by a review. Mehidy holds the key for them batting on 77 off 155. With a lead of 65 runs and only 3 wickets in hand, the hosts still have a lot of work to do, but the way they have fought back in this game, we cannot rule them out yet.

EARLY TEA ON DAY 3 HAS BEEN TAKEN! The umpires have decided to use this delay as Tea time and with the rain slowing down a bit, hope that we can be back in action after the break. There is not much movement from the groundstaff but we can that the sky is clearing up and it will not be surprising if we see some cricket sooner rather than later.

UPDATE - 8 am GMT - The visuals show that it is still raining and the covers are firmly in place. It looks like we are in for a longer delay, but the good thing is that there are some blue skies above the ground and hopefully, this is just a passing shower. Stick with us for more news.

Oh..no! It has started to drizzle here in Mirpur! The covers and the hessian are coming on quickly and as we write this, the drizzle has turned into a heavy rainfall. We can see the players making their way out of the ground with the Test match hanging in the balance at the moment. Also, when we come back, South Africa will have the option of taking the second new ball which could prove to be decisive in this game. Stay tuned for further updates.

Angled into middle. Hasan shows the full face of the bat and plays it back to the bowler.

Slower and outside off. Turning away. Left alone.

Tossed up on off. Hasan is solid in defense.

Angled into middle. Blocked.

Outside off. Left alone.

Quicker and on middle. Mehidy plays it back to the bowler.

Fuller and outside off. Nayeem drives it past cover for a couple.

Angled into the pads. This is flicked through square leg. A run taken.

Fuller and on middle. This is worked down to long on for one.

On middle. This is swept through square leg for one.

Outside off. Shortish. This is cut but to point.

On middle. Hasan keeps it out well.

Around off. Tossed up. This is punched to cover.

On the stumps. Defended.

Flatter and on off. This is pushed to cover.

FOUR! Nice and fine! Lovely! Just uses the pace! On middle. Nayeem goes down on one knee and plays the paddle sweep. It races away to the fine leg fence for a boundary.

Angled into the pads. Nayeem plays the sweep through square leg for two.

Flatter and on middle. Kept out.

On off. This is pushed down to long off for one.

Another single as this is flicked through mid-wicket.

Nayeem now takes one as he tucks it around the corner.

On middle. This is worked through square leg for one.

It has gotten a lot darker here in Mirpur and the floodlights are on. The light meter is out now, but we are good to continue for now.

Tossed up outside off. Hasan looks to go over covers but missed.

On middle. Defended.

Around off. Blocked.

On middle. Kept out.

A loud shout and up goes the finger again. Nayeem reviews though. NOT OUT! He survives! It's going over! This is around leg. It lands and straightens. Nayeem looks to sweep but misses to get hit on the pads. Ball Tracking shows it to be going over.

On off. This is pushed down to long off for one. THE LEAD EXTENDS TO 50 NOW!

On middle. Hasan works it through square leg and takes one.

Nayeem Hasan walks out to bat now.

OUT! LBW! Keshav Maharaj with a really crucial breakthrough for South Africa! Jaker Ali has to walk back and that excellent partnership of 138 runs comes to an end. On middle. This skids through. Jaker goes back to defend but misses and is hit on the pad. A loud appeal and up goes the finger! Jaker is given out LBW but he reviews. That looks plumb unless there is some bat involved. UltraEdge shows a murmur but it is from the boot scraping the ground. Ball Tracker comes up with three reds and Ali has to depart after a fighting half-century. Bangladesh leads by 48 runs but only has 3 wickets in hand!

On the off pole. Ali stays back and punches it past cover for one. 250 up for Bangladesh!

Shortish and outside off. This is cut to point.

On off. Blocked.

Flatter and on off. This is punched to covers.

FOUR! Up and over! Uses his feet brilliantly and then lifts it over cover. This races away.

On middle. This is played back to the bowler.

Around off. This is punched to cover.

On middle. Hasan plays the paddle sweep. Two taken.

On middle. Kept out.

Floats it up on off. Hasan initially looks to sweep but then tries to defend. This lands and spins away. It goes past the outside edge.

FOUR! Top shot! This is short and outside off. It is slapped past cover and this races away.

Flatter and outside off. Hasan looks to cut but is beaten.

Flatter, full and on middle, Jaker Ali turns to short mid-wicket.

Flighted, full and on off, Jaker Ali strides out to tap it to the off side.

FOUR! MAIDEN TEST FIFTY FOR ALI! What a knock from this youngster on debut! Quicker, short and down the leg side, Jaker Ali moves back and glances it away to the fine leg fence for a boundary.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Mehidy Hasan drills it towards long on for a single.

Flatter, short and on middle, Mehidy Hasan stays back and blocks it out.

Floated, full and on middle, Mehidy Hasan turns it to short leg.

Floated, full and around off, turns away, Jaker Ali goes for the sweep but misses it. He stays on 49!

Flatter, full and on off, Jaker Ali stays back and keeps it out.

Flighted, full and on middle, Jaker Ali moves around in his crease but gets behind the line of it to block it out.

Tossed up, full and on off, Jaker Ali pushes it a bit uppishly but safely towards short covers.

Short and around off, Mehidy Hasan cuts it away through point for a single.

Keshav Maharaj sees the batter advance and slows it up, full and on middle, turns away. Mehidy Hasan is well out of his crease but just manages to get his pad in the way.

Gives this one some more air, full and on middle, Mehidy Hasan sweeps it well through square leg for one. Bangladesh leads by 31 runs now!

Slows it up, full and on middle and leg, Mehidy Hasan turns it to short leg.

Flighted, full and around middle, Mehidy Hasan drills it to short mid-wicket.

Flatter, short and on middle, keeps low, Jaker Ali does well to flick it away through mid-wicket for another run.

Floated, full and on middle, Mehidy Hasan clips it through mid-wicket for a run.

Tossed up, full and on off, Jaker Ali knocks it towards mid off for a single.

Quicker, short and on off, Mehidy Hasan steers it towards point. Maiden over. A pretty eventful one too!

Tossed up, full and on off, Mehidy Hasan once again goes for the sweep but the ball spins away from the bat. Things are starting to happen here now!

Flatter, full and on middle, Mehidy Hasan defends it on the front foot.

Flighted, full and on off, turns away with extra bounce, Mehidy Hasan goes down for the sweep but misses it completely.

Short and around off, Mehidy Hasan punches it to short covers.

RIPPER! Keshav Maharaj slows it up, full and around middle, grips and turns away sharply. Mehidy Hasan gets drawn forward to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge. There is a huge appeal for caught behind, but turned down. Aiden Markram goes for the review very late. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved and it also shows it did not hit the back pad. South Africa lose all their reviews now!

Looped up, full and around off, Mehidy Hasan drives it through covers for one. The lead extends to 27 runs now!

Floated, full and on middle, Jaker Ali drills it towards long on for a run.

Flatter, full and on off, Jaker Ali knocks it to the right of the bowler where Dane Piedt dives to stop it.

Quicker, short and on middle, Jaker Ali stays back and nudges it to short mid-wicket.

Flighted, full and on middle, Mehidy Hasan clips it through mid-wicket for a single.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Mehidy Hasan tucks it to short mid-wicket.

BEATEN! Slower through the air, full and on off, turns away again, Jaker Ali gets forward but misses as the ball goes past the outside edge this time.

Edgy! Flighted, full and on off, turns away, Jaker Ali prods forward to defend but gets an outside edge past first slip for a brace.

Flatter, short and outside off, Jaker Ali moves back to cut it away but chops it down to the off side.

Arm ball, full and on middle, angling in, keeps low. Jaker Ali stays back and just manages to get some bat on it to clip it away towards deep square leg for a brace.

FOUR! Put away! Half-tracker and outside off, Jaker Ali rocks back, gets on top of it and slaps it through extra covers for a boundary.

Floated, full and on off, Jaker Ali prods forward to block but gets an inside edge as the ball drops on the pitch.

Another short delivery, on off, Jaker Ali punches it towards extra covers for a run.

Shortish and on middle, Jaker Ali nudges it to the leg side.

Flatter, short and on middle, Jaker Ali stays back and keeps it out.

Floated, full and on middle, Jaker Ali blocks it out.

Tossed up, full and on off, Jaker Ali opens the face of his bat and steers it through short third for a brace. Bangladesh leads by 15 runs now!

Goes short and around off, Mehidy Hasan moves back and guides it through point for a single.

Gives this one some more air, full and on off, Jaker Ali is solid in his defense again.

Pushed through quicker, full and on middle, Jaker Ali stays deep inside the crease and keeps it out.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Jaker Ali blocks it out.

Flighted, full and on off, Jaker Ali drives it firmly through covers for a brace.

Floated, full and on off, turns away a shy bit, Jaker Ali gets his front foot out to pad it away but misses.

Great effort! Tossed up, full and on off, Mehidy Hasan skips down the track and lofts it towards the long off region. Tristan Stubbs from mid off chases after it, dives forward and gets a hand to it in the nick of time to save it. Three runs taken. Also, the 100-run partnership comes up between the batters!

Flighted, full and on middle, Jaker Ali defends it on the front foot.

FOUR LEG BYES! Quicker, short but down the leg side, Jaker Ali misses his flick and Kyle Verreynne also fails to stop it as it deflects off his gloves to the fine leg fence for a boundary.

Flatter, short and on middle, Jaker Ali stays back and blocks it out.

Goes short and around off, Jaker Ali moves back and punches it through covers for a brace.

SOUTH AFRICA WILL HAVE TO BAT AGAIN! Tossed up, full and on middle, Mehidy Hasan sweeps it towards deep square leg for a run. Bangladesh are in the lead now!

SCORES LEVEL! Dane Piedt begins with a flighted delivery, full and on off, Jaker Ali knocks it down to mid off for a single.

Dane Piedt to share the attack.

Flatter, full and on off, Mehidy Hasan stays back and keeps it out. MAIDEN OVER!

Slower through the air, full and on off, Mehidy Hasan pushes it to short covers.

Looped up, full and on off, Mehidy Hasan defends it on the front foot.

Flighted, full and on middle, Mehidy Hasan strides out and knocks it towards the left of the bowler.

Tossed up, full and on off, Mehidy Hasan taps it towards covers.

Keshav Maharaj starts with a floated delivery, full and on middle, drifts in, Mehidy Hasan prods forward and blocks it out.

We are back for the second session! The players are already out in the middle now. Jaker Ali and Mehidy Hasan are two batters for Bangladesh looking to extend their excellent partnership. Keshav Maharaj to start proceedings with the ball. Here we go...

... DAY 3, SESSION 2 ...

South Africa on the other hand, will be eager to break this stand which is worth 89 runs now and has really frustrated the Proteas. Aiden Markram at the start of the session with everything going their way, would not have thought about batting again in this game, but that's the nature of this sport as anything can happen. South Africa would really not mind this break as the momentum is completely with the hosts. They would hope to come out and begin as they began the day. Can they end Bangladesh's fightback quickly after the Lunch? Join us in about 40 minutes or so to find out.

SESSION SUMMARY - 100 runs and 3 wickets in 35.5 overs! That’s a fine fightback by Bangladesh! At one stage, an innings defeat looked certain. They lost three in quick succession this morning. Kagiso Rabada was on fire as he got two and it was Keshav Maharaj who got the other. However, Mehidy Hasan and Jaker Ali have batted really well after that. Mehidy was the star with the bat. He’s scored a fine half-ton and is not done yet. Jaker Ali is nearing one and the hosts will hope they can continue the good work. They trail by just the one and Bangladesh would want this partnership to continue for long.

Flatter, full and on middle, Mehidy Hasan sweeps it towards deep square leg for a single. Bangladesh trails by just a solitary run now. THAT WILL BE LUNCH ON DAY 3!

Slows it up, full and on middle, Mehidy Hasan strides out and fends it away.

Pushed through quicker, full and on off, keeps low, Mehidy Hasan stays back and keeps it out well.

Flighted, full and on middle, Mehidy Hasan defends it on the front foot.

No run.

An appeal for bat-pad, but turned down! Tossed up, full and on middle, turns in, Mehidy Hasan strides out to block but misses. The lobs up off the pads as Tony de Zorzi grabs it at short leg.

Gives this some more air, full and on middle, Jaker Ali gets low on his front foot and fends it.

Slower through the air, full and on off, keeps straight, Jaker Ali lets it go.

Quicker, short and on middle, angling in, Jaker Ali moves back and clips it to square leg.

Tossed up, full and on off, Jaker Ali taps it to silly point.

Flighted, full and on middle, Jaker Ali gets forward and blocks it out.

Floated, short and on off, turns away with bounce, Jaker Ali stays back and keeps it out well to the off side.

Flatter, full and on off, angles away, Mehidy Hasan goes for the sweep again but misses.

Flighted, full and on middle, Mehidy Hasan sweeps it but fails to get it past short leg.

Shortish and on middle, Jaker Ali stays back and nudges it through mid-wicket for a run. 200 UP FOR BANGLADESH!

A bit streaky! Pushed through quicker, full and on middle, angles away. Mehidy Hasan plays it with soft hands as it goes off the outside edge past first slip. There is no one in the third man region and the batters take three. Bangladesh trails by just 3 runs now!

Floated, full and on off, Mehidy Hasan taps it to the off side.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Mehidy Hasan knocks it down the pitch.

Change of ends for Dane Piedt.

Bangs this into the pitch and around off, Jaker Ali dabs it down to point.

Hard length and on the sixth stump line, Jaker Ali stays back and pats it to the off side.

Pitched up and on middle, Jaker Ali keeps it out to the leg side.

Fuller and outside off, tempting the batter but Jaker Ali leaves it alone.

Short of a length and on middle, Mehidy Hasan pulls it away towards deep square leg for a single.

Back of a length and on off, Mehidy Hasan gets behind the line of it and blocks it out.

That’s a fine fightback by Bangladesh! At one stage, an innings defeat looked certain. They lost three in quick succession this morning. Rabada was on fire as he got two and it was Maharaj who got the other. However, Hasan and Ali have batted really good after that. Hasan was the star with the bat. He’s scored a fine half ton and is not done yet. Jaker Ali is nearing one and the hosts will hope they can continue the good work. They trail by just the one and Bangladesh would want this partnership to continue for long.

FIFTY FOR MEHIDY! An outstanding knock from him and this came when Bangladesh was under immense pressure. However, he knows the job is far from done here. Goes full and on off. This is driven down to long off for one.

On middle. Kept out.

Fuller and on off. This is pushed down to long off for one.

Risky run! Floated, full and on off, Mehidy Hasan pushes it towards covers and sets off for the single. Jaker Ali responds quickly but the fielder scores a direct hit at the batter's end. However, the replay shows that Ali has just dragged his bat in. It would have been a disaster for Bangladesh! The trail is in the single digits now!

On the stumps. Hasan shows the full face of the bat and defends.

Flatter and on off. Hasan plays it to cover.

Another nut outside off. Left alone.

On the stumps. Ali plays it to the man at cover.

On the off pole. Ali plays it to cover.

Outside off. Left alone.

FOUR! Pulled away! Bangs it in short and on middle. This is pulled through square leg and the ball races away to the fence.

On middle. Ali blocks.

On middle. Mehidy shows the full face of the bat and blocks it out.

Slightly shorter and on off. Hasan punches it to covers.

Around off. Hasan shows the full face of the bat and plays it to cover.

On the stumps. Defended.

Flatter and on middle. Hasan pushes it to cover.

Around off. Good length. Blocked.

On the off pole. Ali punches it to cover.

Outside off yet again. Left alone.

On the stumps. This is pushed to cover.

Outside off. Quite wide. The batter need not play at those.

On the stumps. Blocked.

Rabada oversteps! Angled into the pads. Hasan flicks it past square leg. Takes one. No Ball signaled. He moves onto 48.

Angled into the pads. Ali works through square leg for one.

Angled into middle. Mehidy is solid in defense.

Around off. Tossed up. Hasan pushes it to covers.

Flatter and on middle. Defended.

Around off. Hasan goes back and pushes it to covers.

On off. Ali pushes it past cover and takes one.

Length and around off. Defended.!

FOUR MORE! This is banged in short and Mehidy was ready for it. He smacks it past mid-wicket. He moves onto 47!

Back to bowling it on the off pole. Hasan shows the full face of the bat and blocks.

Angled into the pads this time from wide of the crease. This is worked through square leg for one.

Kagiso oversteps there! He bangs it on a length and around off. Mehidy blocks.

Good length again and on the off pole. Hasan pushes it to cover.

Attacks the stumps again. Hasan lets the ball come to him and plays it out.

On a good length and around off. Hasan is solid in defense.

Kagiso Rabada (12-4-21-4) is back on. Can he break this partnership?

On the stumps. Defended well.

On middle. Ali plays it back to the bowler.

Now works this one with the angle through square leg for one.

Oushes this one through and on middle. Hasan goes back and keeps it out.

Around off. Defended.

Angled into middle. Hasan plays it with the full face of the bat.

FOUR! Lovely shot. Bangladesh trail just by 26 now. This is full and outside off. Ali drills it through covers and this races away to the fence.

Around off. Hasan pushes it past cover for a single.

Outside off. Quicker. This is guided past point for one.

This time he gets it past mid-wicket. A little too full and he clips it through that region for two.

On off. Ali works it with the turn to the man at mid-wicket.

On off. Hasan pushes it past cover and gets to the other end.

Slightly shorter and around off. This is punched but to cover.

Angled into the pads. Hasan tucks it around the corner for one.

Flatter and on middle. Hasan stays back and blocks.

On off. Floats it up. Defended to cover.

Flatter and on middle. This is played back to the bowler.!

FOUR! Runs flowing now! The sweep comes out! Hasan goes down on one knee and drills it through square leg. No chance of stopping that.

Takes one and retains strike! Fuller and on middle. This is worked down to long on. The 50-run partnership comes up between these two batters now. Bangladesh on the charge now!

On middle. This is swept wide of deep square leg for a couple.

On middle. Ali works it through mid-wicket for one.

Hasan takes one now! On middle. This is worked down to long on for one.

Around off. Ali taps it towards cover and takes one.

Flatter and on the pads. This is tucked to mid-wicket.

FOUR! Up and over! That's a lovely stroke. Hasan is playing a gem of a knock. He steps out. Stays leg side and lofts it over cover. This races away to the fence.

Slower now and on off. Hasan leans forward and plays it to cover.

Uppish but safe! Flighted, full and on off, dips in a bit, Mehidy Hasan looks to drive but fails to keep it down. Luckily for him, it falls just in front of short covers.

On the stumps again. Hasan keeps it out.!

Drags his length back now and on off. Blocked.

FOUR MORE! Nicely played! Very full and on off. Hasan shows the maker's name and drills it past mid off. Trail now 50.

Continues to bowl the straighter line. Hasan looks to flick but misses. It hits the pad and rolls on the leg side. A leg bye taken.

Another one which is a little too straight. This is clipped through square leg for one.

Angled into the pads. This is swept through square leg but only one.

On the pads. Hasan stays back and works it to mid-wicket.

On middle. Defended.

Around off. Floated up. Hasan plays it back to the bowler.

Around off again. This is punched but to cover.

Outside off. Jaker goes back and guides it to point.

On middle. Jake shows the full face of the bat and defends.

On middle. Ali plays it back to the bowler.

Quicker and around off. Ali rocks back and pushes it to cover.

Flatter and on middle. Ali is solid in defense.

On middle. Hasan works it with the turn to mid-wicket.

On the off pole. A little bit of air given this time. Kept out.

Flatter and around off. Hasan blocks.

SIX! Over the fence! Bangladesh trail by less than 60 now. Hasan uses his feet again and lofts it down the ground. This time it is off the middle and goes all the way.

Flatter and on middle. Kept out.

Tossed up outside off. Hasan steps out and hits it wide of extra cover for two. It was more off the toe end.

Dane Piedt comes back into the attack now.

FOUR! Finds the gap! This is a little too short and outside off. Ali rocks back and slaps it past cover for a boundary.

Another nicely tossed ball on off. This is pushed down to long off for one.

Floats it up on off. Mehidy leans forward and plays it back to the bowler.

On the stumps. Hasan shows the full face of the bat and keeps it out.

Angled into middle. Hasan defends.

Fuller and around off. This is pushed down to long off for one.

DRINKS! South Africa have further solidified their position in this first hour or so of play. Kagiso Rabada struck twice in one yet again getting rid of both overnight batters while Keshav Maharaj followed it up with one as well. However, Bangladesh have shown resilience through Mehidy Hasan and Jaker Ali, but they are looking more to survive than score runs. The Proteas will look to break this stand and then clean up the tail quickly so they do not have to bat again in this game. An exciting phase of cricket awaits us.

Angled into middle. Hasan flicks but straight to mid-wicket.

Fullish this time and around off. Hasan drives but finds mid off.

Angled into middle. Hasan plays it onto the ground.

Slightly fuller and around off. This is driven but to the man at cover.

On middle. Hasan shows the full face of the bat and keeps it out.

Length and around off. Hasan pushes it to cover.

Flatter, full and on middle, Jaker Ali defends it on the front foot. Keshav Maharaj with another maiden over!

Slows it up, full and on off, turns away, Jaker Ali leaves it alone.

Flighted, full and on off, Jaker Ali steers it towards point.

RIPPER! A bit quicker, full and on middle, grips and turns away sharply, Jaker Ali stays back to play at it but gets squared up as the ball spins past the outside edge.

Floated, full and on middle, Jaker Ali prods forward and blocks it out.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Jaker Ali goes down and sweeps it towards short square leg.

Fuller and on middle, angling in, Mehidy Hasan clips it towards square leg.

FOUR! Lovely shot! Wiaan Mulder hits the length hard and just outside off, Mehidy Hasan gets the chance to free his arms and crunches it through covers for a boundary.

Back of a length and on off, Mehidy Hasan stabs it down to mid off.

Touch fuller and on off, Mehidy Hasan guides it off the outer half of the bat towards gully.

On a length and on off, Mehidy Hasan steers it towards point.

Just short! Good length and just around off, shapes away, Mehidy Hasan tries to push at it with soft hands but gets an outside edge that falls in front of second slip.

Flighted, full and on middle, Jaker Ali keeps it out on the pitch. Another maiden over!

BEATEN! Slower through the air, full and on off, turns away again, Jaker Ali gets forward for the block but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Very close! Flatter, full and on middle, skids through, Jaker Ali moves deep in the crease and just about manages to get some bat on that. He was a goner if he missed that.

Arm ball, full and on middle, angling in, Jaker Ali strides out and blocks it out.

Ripper! Pushed through quicker, full and on middle, grips and turns away sharply. Jaker Ali gets squared up and misses it, Kyle Verreynne collects it behind and breaks the stumps. The umpire send it upstairs where the replay shows that the back foot goes up in the air but gets down in time.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Jaker Ali blocks it right underneath his eyes.

Maiden over! Another full delivery, on middle, shaping in too, Mehidy Hasan keeps it out off the inner half of the bat to the leg side.

Pitched up and just around off, holds its line, Mehidy Hasan watches it through and leaves it alone.

Goes fuller now, on middle, shaping in, Mehidy Hasan strides out well and blocks it out on the pitch.

On a length and around off, Mehidy Hasan guides it towards point.

Back of a length and on off, Mehidy Hasan dabs it towards point.

Hard length and on the fifth stump line, Mehidy Hasan leaves it alone.

Kagiso Rabada gets a bit of a breather as Wiaan Mulder replaces him.

Flatter, full and on off, Jaker Ali keeps it out to the off side.

Flighted, full and around middle, Jaker Ali goes down to sweep but gets a bit of a top edge through goes well wide of square leg. Two runs taken. Bangladesh trails by 75 runs now!

Slower through the air, full and on off, turns away, Jaker Ali leaves it alone.

Floated, full and on off, Jaker Ali defends it on the front foot.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Jaker Ali prods forward and blocks it out.

FOUR! Put away! Flatter, full and down the leg side, Jaker Ali goes down and paddles it away nicely towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.

Touch fuller and on middle, shaping in, Mehidy Hasan looks to play at it but misses and gets hit on the pads. There is a shout for LBW, but turned down.

Good length and just around off, holds its line, Mehidy Hasan lets it go to the keeper.

Back of a length and on off, Mehidy Hasan dabs it towards point.

FOUR! Good shot! Overpitched from Kagiso Rabada, on off, Mehidy Hasan leans onto his drive nicely and creams it through covers for a boundary.

Short of a length and outside off, shapes further away, Mehidy Hasan leaves it alone.

On a length and around off, Mehidy Hasan pushes it towards covers.

Flatter, full and on middle, skids through, Jaker Ali stays deep in his crease and keeps it out.

Looped up, full and on off, Jaker Ali defends it on the front foot.

Flighted, full and on off, Jaker Ali taps it past silly point.

A bit short and on middle, Jaker Ali stays back and keeps it out to the leg side.

BEATEN! Floated, full and on off, turns away, Jaker Ali gets forward to defend but the ball spins past the outside edge.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Jaker Ali prods forward and blocks it out.

FOUR! Nicely played! Kagiso Rabada bowls this on a good length again and around off, Mehidy Hasan opens the face of his bat and guides it away through point for a boundary.

Hard length and just around off, Mehidy Hasan leaves it alone.

BEAUTY! Kagiso Rabada hits the length hard and on off, angles in and then straightens. Mehidy Hasan gets squared up trying to play at it but gets beaten on the outside edge again.

Short of a length and just outside off, shapes away, Mehidy Hasan flays his bat at it with no footwork and the ball zips past the outside edge.

Touch fuller and on off, Mehidy Hasan pushes it towards covers.

Good length and on off, nips away, Mehidy Hasan has a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge. It would not have mattered as Rabada has overstepped. No Ball!

On a length and on off, Mehidy Hasan pushes it towards covers.

Quicker, short and on middle, Jaker Ali stays back and keeps it out.

Jaker Ali is the next man in.

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! An excellent review from South Africa! Aiden Markram takes the review with only a second left in the timer, but it proves to be a great call. Keshav Maharaj tosses it up, full and on off, turns away sharply. Litton Das strides out to defend but the ball bounces a bit more than expected and goes past the shoulder of the bat and Kyle Verreynne grabs it well behind the stumps. There is a loud appeal for caught behind, but the umpire says no. Maharaj convinces his skipper to go upstairs and UltraEdge comes up with a spike. Jubilation among the Proteas and they are inching closer to the win now!

Slower through the air, full and on off, turns away. Litton Das goes for the pre-meditated sweep but the length is not right for that shot and misses it.

Flighted, full and on off, Litton Das knocks it back to the bowler.

FOUR! Fine shot! Floated, full and around middle, Litton Das goes down on one knee and plays the sweep to perfection through mid-wicket for a boundary.

Flatter, short and on middle, angling in, Litton Das moves back and gets hurried but manages to dab it down to the off side.

On a length and on off, Mehidy Hasan stays back and gets his bat in line of the ball to keep it out.

Pitched up but down the leg side, Mehidy Hasan misses his flick as the ball goes off his pads to the left of the keeper.

Hard length and on middle, angling into the leg side, Litton Das clips it through square leg for a single.

So close! Fuller in length and on off, nips back in and keeps low too. Litton Das looks to drive it away but gets beaten on the inside edge as the ball goes inches past off pole.

Good length and on middle, angling in, Litton Das gets behind the line of it and blocks it out.

Back of a length and on off, Litton Das dabs it down to point.

BEATEN! Slower through the air, full and on off, grips and turns away, Mehidy Hasan gets drawn forward into his defensive stroke but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Flighted, full and on middle, Litton Das drills it wide of mid on for a single.

Floated, full and on off, Litton Das defends it on the front foot.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Litton Das prods forward and blocks it out.

Goes short and around off, Litton Das moves back and punches it towards extra covers.

Arm ball, full and on middle, angling in, Litton Das strides out to defend but gets an inside edge onto his pads.

Fuller and on off, Mehidy Hasan knocks it towards mid off. A fantastic over from Kagiso Rabada getting a two crucial wickets.

Good length and on off, Mehidy Hasan leaves it alone.

Back of a length and around off, shapes away, Mehidy Hasan plays inside the line of it and the ball goes through to the keeper.

Mehidy Hasan comes out to the middle now.

OUT! BOWLED'EM! Kagiso Rabada with another double strike! This is an action replay of Mushfiqur Rahim's dismissal from the first innings. Fuller in length and on off, nips back in sharply. Mushfiqur Rahim gets stuck in his crease and looks to push it away, but his feet go nowhere near the ball. It sneaks through the big gap between bat and pad and shatters the stumps. Bangladesh lose both the overnight batters in the space of 3 balls and still trails by 96 runs.

Short of a length and on middle, Litton Das pulls it nicely through square leg for a single and gets off the mark.

Litton Das walks out to bat now.

OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Who else? It is Kagiso Rabada once again who gets the breakthrough for South Africa. After a tight first over, he gets the reward and gets rid of the set batter here. This one is on a good length and in that channel outside off, holds its line. Mahmudul Hasan Joy stays in his crease and flashes his bat at it without any footwork. Gets a thick outside edge and David Bedingham at first slip makes no mistake. Joy falls for a well-made 40 off 92, but the hosts are rocked early on Day 3 here.

Pushed through quicker, short and on middle, angling in, Mushfiqur Rahim gets hurried by it but manages well to keep it out. Back-to-back maidens for Keshav Maharaj!

Shorter in length and on off, Mushfiqur Rahim moves back and swats it straight towards mid on. This was there to be put away.

Short again and around off, Mushfiqur Rahim stays back and guides it away but Tristan Stubbs dives to his left at backward point to make the stop.

Flatter, short and on off, skids through, Mushfiqur Rahim moves back and steers it away very close from the stumps to point.

Floated, full and on middle, Mushfiqur Rahim prods forward and blocks it out.

Tossed up, full and on off, Mushfiqur Rahim drives it towards short covers.

Close! Kagiso Rabada hits the length hard and around off, gets it to jag back in again, Mahmudul Hasan Joy leaves it on length as the ball just goes past the off pole.

A shout for LBW, but turned down! Good length and around off, nips back in sharply. Mahmudul Hasan Joy plays with a straight bat but misses to get hit on the pads. Probably going over and Aiden Markram decides against the review.

Short of a length and just outside off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy rides the bounce well and guides it straight to point.

Pitched up and on middle and off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy defends it on the front foot.

Full again and on off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy strides out and knocks it back to the bowler. Kagiso Rabada just warming up with a couple of gentle pace deliveries.

Fuller in length and on middle, shaping in, Mahmudul Hasan Joy clips it towards short mid-wicket.

As expected, Kagiso Rabada has been introduced into the attack under the overcast skies.

Goes short and on off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy stays back and punches it towards extra covers for a run.

Looped up, full and around off, Mushfiqur Rahim strides out and pushes it towards covers for a quick single.

Flatter, short and on off, turns away, Mushfiqur Rahim moves back and steers it towards point.

Tossed up, full and on middle, turns away, Mushfiqur Rahim prods forward and blocks it out.

Flighted, full and around off, Mushfiqur Rahim waits for it to dip in and drives it firmly but it hits Tony de Zorzi at silly point and goes nowhere.

Keshav Maharaj flights it up, full and on off, Mushfiqur Rahim uses his feet and knocks it towards the bowler.

Keshav Maharaj to share the attack.

Flatter, short and around leg again, Mahmudul Hasan Joy moves back but offers no shot at it and the ball goes off the pads to leg slip.

Pushed through quicker, short and on leg, turns in, Mahmudul Hasan Joy lets it hit the pads.

Goes short and on middle, turns in sharply, Mushfiqur Rahim moves back and pulls it towards deep square leg for a run. Bangladesh trails by 99 runs now!

Flighted, full and on middle, Mahmudul Hasan Joy gets forward and clips it through mid-wicket for a single.

An appeal straightaway but nothing doing! Dane Piedt starts with a floater, full and on middle, turns in a bit, Mahmudul Hasan Joy prods forward to block but misses as the ball loops up off the pads and short leg pouches it.

We are all set to start Day 3! The South African players are in a huddle and then spread out to take their respective field positions. There was a bit of rain around earlier, but thankfully we are starting on time, and the Proteas pacers will enjoy the overcast conditions. Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Mushfiqur Rahim to resume the batting for Bangladesh, Dane Piedt to finish his incomplete over. Let's play...

Bangladesh showed improvement, but they still have a mountain to climb to get back into this game. Their bowlers were inconsistent, conceding nearly 200 runs for the last four wickets, something that might prove costly. Hasan Mahmud was impressive, leaving them to wonder if playing just one seamer was the right call. While their spinners have had assistance from the pitch, the South African��pacers showed there's something in it for them too. Bangladesh were in early trouble, losing two quick wickets, but Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Najmul Hossain Shanto steadied the ship before the captain's dismissal. Now, much rests on the set opener and Mushfiqur Rahim, who's adopted an aggressive approach. They'll look to close the lead quickly, but it won’t be easy. South Africa knows that an early breakthrough will put them firmly in control. Stay tuned for all the action coming up!

After battling tough conditions on Day 1, South Africa shifted gears on Day 2, opting to score runs instead of merely surviving. Kyle Verreynne stole the show with a brilliant century, and his 119-run partnership with Wiaan Mulder, who also registered his maiden Test fifty, proved vital. Dane Piedt’s handy contribution further pushed the lead past 200. Kagiso Rabada then rattled Bangladesh early with two quick wickets, but the Proteas struggled to maintain pressure, allowing the hosts to regain some footing. Keshav Maharaj eventually provided the breakthrough, but a few dropped chances and fading light brought an early end to Day 2.

Hello and a warm welcome, everyone! It’s 'Moving Day' in this first Test between South Africa and Bangladesh, and it might just turn out to be the final day of the contest. The Proteas are firmly in control, but they can't afford to underestimate the hosts, who showed real grit on Day 2 to keep themselves in the game.

... DAY 3, SESSION 1 ...

Right then, that is it from an entertaining Day 2 of this Test. Now, we move into the 'Moving Day' where to be honest with how things are going, we may even see a result. South Africa will be looking to make early inroads while Bangladesh needs to bat sensibly and bat long to fully make a comeback in this match. Day 3 is scheduled for an early start again at 3.45 am GMT, but you can join us early for all the build-up. Cheers!

Bangladesh, on the other hand, will be relieved of how things panned out on Day 2. It took them almost two sessions to pick the last four wickets and that was a big factor that they conceded the big lead. Hasan Mahmud was excellent with the ball and provided the big breakthrough while Mehidy Hasan wrapped things up with a couple. While batting, Shadman Islam and Mominul Haque failed to make any impact but skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mahmudul Hasan Joy steadied things nicely. After the dismissal of Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim came in and played his shots showing attacking intent which is probably the best way to play on this pitch, and along with Joy chipped away into the lead. They still trail by 101 runs, and have a lot of work to do, but will take a lot of confidence from their performance here into the 'Moving Day'.

South Africa are still ahead in this game, but Bangladesh have fought back nicely to keep themselves in the picture. After seeing what happened on Day 1, everyone would thought that it would be even more difficult batting on this wicket. However, the wicket has settled down a bit, and despite the spinners getting some help, a few batters from both sides showed that if you spend time on it, you will score runs. Earlier it was Kyle Verreynne's fantastic century that helped South Africa take a lead of 202 runs, and then they started with a bang with the ball as well. Kagiso Rabada picked up a couple of early wickets, but after that, they struggled a bit and it was Keshav Maharaj in the final session who got the breakthrough getting rid of the opposition skipper. The Proteas did miss out on a couple of opportunities towards the end and will want to improve on that when they take the field again.

The two umpires bring out the light meter and check for the fading light with the reading they had taken on Day 1! Oh dear, they deem it unfit and ask the players to walk off! Well, it does not take them long to confirm that IT WILL BE STUMPS ON DAY 2. Once again, we have lost overs and more than what we did on the first day. However, this game has moved at a very fast pace, and with three days remaining both teams are very much in it to win it.

MISSED STUMPING! A rush of blood almost costs Mahmudul Hasan Joy his wicket here. This is tossed up, full and on middle, Joy skips down the track for a wild slog across the line but misses it completely. The ball hits a rough and bounces a bit more as the keeper, Kyle Verreynne has to collect it near his chest height and by the time he breaks the stumps, Joy dives back to get his bat inside. It is sent upstairs to check to be absolutely sure. The third umpire sees a lot of replays, and there is a moment when the bat is in the air and the lights go off on the bails. But before the bat went up in the air, Mahmudul Hasan Joy managed to get some part of it behind the crease which saved him. A really close call but he survives!

What just happened there? Is that out? A loss of patience and Mahmudul Hasan Joy and misses his heave, with the ball bouncing awkwardly to the keeper who fails to collect it cleanly in his mitts but manages to knock the bails off. The third umpire goes through multiple camera angles to check if Mahmudul Hasan Joy has dragged his bat back, in time. Looks like the bat is dragged in, but just when the ball clips the bails, it seems to be in the air. After going through with multiple angles, the third umpire calls it NOT OUT!

Looped up, full and on off, Mushfiqur Rahim drives it hard but it hits Tony de Zorzi's boots at silly point and goes nowhere.

Short and around off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy punches it towards extra covers for a quick run.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Mahmudul Hasan Joy defends it on the front foot.

Flatter, full and on middle, angling in, Mushfiqur Rahim works it off the inner half of the bat through square leg for a run. 100 up for Bangladesh!

Floated, full and on off, Mushfiqur Rahim prods forward and blocks it out.

DROPPED! A chance goes begging here! Tossed up, full and on middle, Mahmudul Hasan Joy looks to work it away but gets a leading edge down the pitch. Keshav Maharaj dives low to his left but fails to grab it just above the ground. A single is taken. Joy gets a life!

It has gotten slightly darker and with floodlights on, the umpires get the light meters out. They deem is fine and the game shall continue!

Short and on off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy guides it towards point for one. 8 runs off the over. Dane Piedt has been expensive till now conceding 29 runs in his 4 overs! Bangladesh trails by 104 runs now!

Flighted, full and on middle, Mahmudul Hasan Joy turns it tot he leg side.

Goes short and on leg, Mushfiqur Rahim moves back and nudges it towards fine leg for one.

FOUR! Mushfiqur Rahim has been really positive here and is racking up the runs! Flighted, full and on off, Mushfiqur Rahim goes down and executes the reverse sweep nicely through backward point for a boundary. RAHIM GOES PAST 6000 RUNS IN TEST CRICKET!

Uppish but safe! Floated, full and on middle, Mushfiqur Rahim goes down and sweeps it off the inside of the bat. It goes aerially but just wide of short mid-wicket for a brace.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Mushfiqur Rahim uses his feet and knocks it down the pitch.

Loopy delivery, full and on off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy defends it on the front foot.

Flighted, full and on middle, Mahmudul Hasan Joy uses his feet and clips it to short mid-wicket.

Short and around off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy punches it straight to extra covers.

Floated, short and on middle, turns away, Mushfiqur Rahim moves back and adjusts well to steer it to short third for a run. They cross.

Flatter, short and on off, skids through, Mahmudul Hasan Joy stays back and just about keeps it out to the off side.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Mahmudul Hasan Joy knocks it down the pitch.

Quicker, full and on off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy pushes it through covers for one. 8 runs off the over!

Tossed up, full and on middle, Mushfiqur Rahim drills it down to long on for a single.

Floated, full and on middle, Mushfiqur Rahim bunts it on the bounce to silly mid on.

South Africa showing great commitment in the field! Flighted, full and on off, Mushfiqur Rahim strides out and drives it firmly through covers. Keshav Maharaj in the deep runs to his right and slides to make another fine stop. 3 in 3 balls now that the deep fielders have done a good job. Couple taken!

Good fielding again! Short and around middle, Mushfiqur Rahim moves back and pulls it away wide of deep mid-wicket. Tristan Stubbs runs to his right and puts in a dive to flick it back inside. Two more runs added to the total.

Quicker, full and on leg, Mushfiqur Rahim glances it away nicely towards fine leg. Kagiso Rabada in the deep covers a lot of ground to his right and dives to make a good stop. Two runs taken.

Flatter, full and on off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy keeps it out to the off side.

Slower through the air, full and on off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy defends it on the front foot.

Floated, full and on off, Mushfiqur Rahim strides out and taps it towards cover-point for a single.

Flighted, full and on middle, Mushfiqur Rahim prods forward and blocks it out.

Pushed through quicker, short and on off, Mushfiqur Rahim stays back and steers it towards point.

Tossed up, full and on off, Mushfiqur Rahim pushes it a bit uppishly but safely towards short covers.

Quicker, full and on middle, Mahmudul Hasan Joy tucks it to the leg side.

Flighted, full and on middle, Mushfiqur Rahim goes down and paddles it away towards backward square leg for one.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Mahmudul Hasan Joy uses his feet and drills it to long on for a run.

A bit short and on leg, Mahmudul Hasan Joy keeps it out to the leg side.

Flighted, full and on middle, Mahmudul Hasan Joy turns it to short leg.

A big shout for LBW, but turned down! Kyle Verreynne thinks it is pad first and convinces Aiden Markram to go for the review. This flatter, shortish and on middle, Mushfiqur Rahim moves back to cut it but chops it down very close from his pads. However, UltraEdge shows no spike and that is only bat. A singe was also taken. South Africa lose another review!

Is that out? A loud appeal for LBW but the umpire turns it down. Aiden Markram decides to send it upstairs. The UltraEdge shows its straight off the bat and the onfield call stays!

DRINKS! South Africa finally managed to break the partnership through Keshav Maharaj and will be looking to build on that to take a few before the end of play. Bangladesh needs another partnership and Mahmudul Hasan Joy holds the key for them as he is well set because the new batters will find it difficult on this wicket. Mushfiqur Rahim has started quickly but needs to bring all his experience into play to get the hosts out of trouble.

Full again, at the stumps, Mahmudul Hasan Joy leans ahead and stabs it down the deck.

Full, on middle, Mahmudul Hasan Joy drives it to mid off.

Pitched up, on middle, Mahmudul Hasan Joy blocks it back to the bowler.

Tossed up, on off, Mushfiqur Rahim sweeps it well to deep mid-wicket region for three more runs. Intent shown right from the outset!

On a fuller length, on middle, Mushfiqur Rahim blocks it out.

FOUR! Easy pickings this! Keshav Maharaj errs and lands a low full toss, Mushfiqur Rahim charges to take it on the full and works it through mid-wicket for a boundary.

FOUR! Nice shot! 10 runs come off that over! This is dropped short and just outside off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy slaps it through covers for a boundary.

Full, on off, Mushfiqur Rahim whips it to mid on for a single.

FOUR! A poor delivery and Mushfiqur Rahim cashes in! Gets off the mark! Short and turning on leg, Mushfiqur Rahim waits back and pulls it all along the ground to deep backward square leg fence for a boundary.

A loud appeal for LBW, turned down though! Aiden Markram decides not to send it upstairs. A bit short of a good length, on off and turning in sharply, Mushfiqur Rahim is undone by the turn and misses onto his pad.

A bit short and on middle, Mahmudul Hasan Joy pushes it to mid on for a single.

Starts from around the wicket and lands it very full, on middle, Mahmudul Hasan Joy makes a confident block.

Dane Piedt is introduced into the attack now.

Full, on middle, Mushfiqur Rahim jams it out.

Mushfiqur Rahim is the next man in.

OUT! LBW! Keshav Maharaj gets the much-needed breakthrough and is ecstatic! Fires it full and on middle, with the angle coming into the batter, Najmul Hossain Shanto is rushed deep in the crease and is caught in a tangle. He plays all around it only to miss the ball go through and hit him low on the back pad. Looked very plumb and the umpire raises his finger. The 55-run partnership is broken and Bangladesh lose their third for 59 runs.

Flighted full, on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto leans ahead and pats it out.

Shorter and on off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy pushes it to cover for a single.

Tossed up, on middle and leg, Mahmudul Hasan Joy keeps it out.

On a shorter length, turning in, Najmul Hossain Shanto leans ahead initially but quickly rocks back to turn it around. Gets an under edge through his legs to short fine for a single.

A maiden from Rabada! Bowls this on off, on a short of a good length, Mahmudul Hasan Joy crips his punch but straight to cover.

Good length again, outside off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy is happy to let it be.

Digs in a short ball, over middle, Mahmudul Hasan Joy ducks underneath.

Good length, on off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy keeps it out.

On a back of a length, over off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy dabs it down the strip.

On a good length, outside off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy lets it go through.

Full, on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto blocks.

A loud appeal for LBW but turned down! Looked very close to the bat as well. After a long chat, Aiden Markram decides to let it be. This is fuller in length, outside off and turning back in, Najmul Hossain Shanto gets closer to the line and looks to tuck it across but misses. The ball clips his pads and Kyle Verreynne takes the catch behind. The UltraEdge show the ball to clip the front pad and brush the back pad on its way which was the reason for the two sounds that got the Proteas excited.

Full, on middle and off, Najmul Hossain Shanto pushes it back to the bowler.

Drags the length down and keeps it just outside off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy hits it to cover and turns the strike over.

Full, on middle, Mahmudul Hasan Joy blocks it to silly point.

Flighted full, on middle, Mahmudul Hasan Joy offers a solid front foot block.

On middle and off, on a good length, Najmul Hossain Shanto keeps it out.

Peach from Rabada! Bowls it with the angle coming into the batter, on a fuller length, around off and gets the ball to straighten up to go past the outside edge.

Full and angling into the stumps, Najmul Hossain Shanto knocks it to mid on.

Back of a length, over off, Najmul Hossain Shanto gets right behind the line and blocks it well.

Switches to around the wicket and keeps it full, on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto pushes it back to the bowler.

Rabada comes back into the attack and lands it on a length, on middle and leg, Mahmudul Hasan Joy eases it out to mid-wicket for a single.

Short and on off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy slaps it to deep cover for a single.

Drifting into the pads, on a fuller length, Najmul Hossain Shanto tucks it behind to short fine leg for a single. Brings up the 50-run stand between these two!

Full, on middle and off, Najmul Hossain Shanto drives it to cover.

A half-heated appeal for LBW! This is flighted up outside off and Najmul Hossain Shanto looks to reverse sweep. Misses and gets hit on the pad.

Short and on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto keeps it out.

Full, on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto gets an inside edge back onto his pads.

Great shot and even better effort from the bowler! Too full, on middle, Mahmudul Hasan Joy firms his drive straight down the ground. Mulder on his follow-through gets low to his right and makes a good stop.

On a length, on off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy dabs it down the deck.

FOUR! Overpitched and treated right! A bit too full, on off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy shows full face of the bat and drives it to the right of mid off for a boundary. Brings up the 50 runs for Bangladesh! They trail by 149 more runs!

Coming into the batter, on a good length, over off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy taps it to mid-wicket.

Angling into the pads, Najmul Hossain Shanto tucks it to deep fine leg for a single.

On a back of a length, outside off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy cuts it in front of point and gets a single.

SIX! BANG! Breaks the shackles! Keshav Maharaj tosses it up, on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto dances down the track and tonks it over the long off fence for a biggie.

Goes short and on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto stays back and keeps it out.

Flighted, full and around middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto knocks it down the pitch.

Flatter, full and on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto prods forward and blocks it out.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto goes down and sweeps it towards square leg.

Floated, full and on middle, turns in, Najmul Hossain Shanto stays back and tucks it on the bounce to short leg.

Keshav Maharaj returns to the attack now. Went for 9 runs in his first over just before Tea!

Pitched up and on off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy strides out and blocks it out.

Goes fuller and around off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy leaves it alone.

Hard length and on off again, Mahmudul Hasan Joy gets behind the line of it and pats it to short covers.

Back of a length and on off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy punches it towards short coevrs.

Bangs in a bouncer now, on middle, Mahmudul Hasan Joy ducks under it. It is a No Ball as Mulder has overstepped.

A big appeal for caught behind, but turned down! Kyle Verreynne looks confident and Aiden Markram takes the review here. Wiaan Mulder goes fuller and on middle, angling in. Mahmudul Hasan Joy looks to flick it away but misses as the ball goes off the pads behind. The keeper dives to his left to take a fine one-handed catch. However, UltraEdge confirms that there is no bat involved. The umpire also checks for the LBW as it hit the pad but Ball Tracking shows impact outside leg. South Africa lose a review!

On a length and on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto pushes it towards covers for a quick single.

FOUR! Excellent shot! Overpitched from Kagiso Rabada, on off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy shows the full face of the bat and drives it gloriously through mid off for a boundary. He holds the pose for a few seconds too.

Short of a length and on off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy keeps it out to the off side.

Another bouncer, on middle, Mahmudul Hasan Joy ducks under it.

BEATEN! Full again and around off, gets it to move the other way this time, Mahmudul Hasan Joy tries to push at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

A shout for LBW, but turned down! Touch fuller and on middle, shaping in sharply, Mahmudul Hasan Joy looks to flick it away but misses and gets hit on the pads. Rabada signals to his skipper that it is going down the leg side.

FOUR BYES! That goes through the keeper! Kagiso Rabada bangs in a bouncer but this one does not bounce that much. Mahmudul Hasan Joy ducks under it and it bounces twice before reaching the keeper, Kyle Verreynne gets low to stop it but it goes between his legs for a boundary.

Good length and on the sixth stump line, Najmul Hossain Shanto looks to play at it but gets an outside edge on the bounce to third slip who makes a good diving stop.

On a length and around off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy steers it towards gully for a quick single. The fielder throws it at the battler's end where it deflects off the keeper's foot but does not cost them.

Bangs it into the pitch, on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto gets on top of it and pulls it nicely towards deep square leg for a single.

BEAUTY! Wiaan Mulder hits the hard length and just around off, straightens a bit after hitting the deck. Najmul Hossain Shanto has a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge. Shanto has struggled with with his line.

Short of a length and outside off, tempting the batter, Najmul Hossain Shanto goes after it and slashes but fails to connect,

Back of a length and on middle and off, Najmul Hossain Shanto stays back and stabs it out towards short covers.

Pitched up and on leg, Mahmudul Hasan Joy flicks it away wide of deep square leg and comes back for the second run. The throw comes in and the keeper takes the bails off, but Joy is well in. Good running!

A bit fuller, on off, nips back in again, Mahmudul Hasan Joy gets forward to defend but gets a bit of an inside edge as the ball drops on the pitch.

Length again and on middle, angling in, Mahmudul Hasan Joy stays back and pats it down the pitch.

Hard length and on off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy gets behind the line of it and blocks it out well.

Touch fuller, on middle, angling in, Najmul Hossain Shanto clips it through mid-wicket for a single.

Good length and on middle, shapes in, Mahmudul Hasan Joy misses his flick as the ball goes off his pads through square leg. A leg bye is taken.

Fullish again and on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto blocks it down the pitch.

FOUR! Beautiful shot! Slightly overpitched and around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto leans on to his drive nicely and thumps it towards the long off fence for a boundary.

Back of a length and on middle, angling in sharply, Najmul Hossain Shanto gets cramped up and stabs it to the leg side.

BEATEN! Wiaan Mulder goes a touch fuller and in that channel outside off, angles in and then holds its line. Najmul Hossain Shanto has a feel for it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Hard length and on off, angling in, Najmul Hossain Shanto pats it down the pitch.

Wiaan Mulder starts with a good-length delivery around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto guides it off the outer half of the bat past gully for a brace.

We are back for the final session! The umpires are out in the middle and South Africa are seen in a huddle alongside the ropes before they spread across to take the field. Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Najmul Hossain Shanto make their way out, ready to resume their stay at the crease. Kyle Verreynne is back and will keep wickets for South Africa! Wiaan Mulder will start the session with the ball in hand! Away we go!

... DAY 2, SESSION 3 ...

Coming into bat, Bangladesh needed a solid start but it was far from that. After a couple of quiet overs, Kagiso Rabada came in and struck twice in one over to put the hosts in a spot of bother.  Earlier in the session, the Bangladeshi bowlers found it tough to take the last couple of wickets and ended up conceding a lot of runs that could prove to be defining in this game. However, Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Najmul Hossain Shanto made sure that they rode the storm and remained unfazed till the end of the session. The hosts are still trailing by 183 runs and they need a few partnerships to get back in the game, while South Africa will be hoping to pick more wickets in the final session and get closer to victory. Join us in about 20 minutes to see how the third session unfolds.

SESSION SUMMARY - 84 runs and 4 wickets in 24.4 overs! Another session dominated by South Africa! With only two wickets in hand, they managed to make it really hard for the hosts and kept on piling on the runs. Kyle Verreynne and Dane Piedt added over 50 runs for the 9th wicket, and with the former's fantastic ton, the Proteas managed to extend their lead by over 200 runs.

Pushed through quicker and fuller, on off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy blocks it out. 9 runs come of that first over from Keshav Maharaj and that will be TEA of Day 2!

FOUR! Poor ball and rightly treated! Keshav Maharaj keeps it short and on off allowing the batter enough time to go back. Mahmudul Hasan Joy crisps his cut through cover-point for another boundary.

Tossed up, on middle, Mahmudul Hasan Joy leans ahead and blocks it back to the bowler.

Full, on middle and off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy steers it out to the off side.

FOUR! Great shot! With a tight in-field Keshav Maharaj drops it short and over off asking to be hit. Mahmudul Hasan Joy obliges and rocks back before punching it through covers for a boundary.

Starts from over the wicket and lands it full, on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto clips it to mid on and charges for a quick single.

Time for some spin now. Keshav Maharaj comes into the attack for what would probably be the last over of this session. Two slips, a silly point and a short leg in place.

On a back of a length and on the bodyline, Najmul Hossain Shanto looks to tuck it away but misses. The ball goes off the thigh pad behind square on the leg side for a leg bye.

On middle and off, on a length, Najmul Hossain Shanto taps it back to the bowler.

Switches to over the wicket and angles it away, on a good length, just outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto sees the line to be away and leaves it alone.

Full, on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto gets his front foot ahead and taps it to covers.

Targets the off-stump, on a fuller length, Najmul Hossain Shanto leans ahead and pats it down the deck back to the bowler.

From around the wicket, Mulder keeps it outside off, on a length, Najmul Hossain Shanto leaves it alone.

On a back of a length, on off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy dabs it down the deck to mid off. Another maiden over from Kagiso Rabada!

Angles in a short ball, over middle and leg, Mahmudul Hasan Joy awkwardly ducks under letting it go through.

Good length, on middle, Mahmudul Hasan Joy blocks it to cover.