Bangladesh vs South Africa SA in BAN, 2 Tests, 2024 Full Scorecard
2nd Test, Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram, 29 Oct, 2024
South Africa
SA
575/6
(144.2) ov
Bangladesh
BAN
159/10
&
143/10
(43.4) ov
South Africa beat Bangladesh by an innings and 273 runs
Player Of The Match
Tony de Zorzi,
South Africa
Bangladesh • 143/10 (43.4 overs)
H Mahmud 38 (30)
Hossain Shanto 36 (55)
K Maharaj 5/59 (16.4)
S Muthusamy 4/45 (13)
Bangladesh • 159/10 (45.2 overs)
M Haque 82 (112)
T Islam 30 (95)
K Rabada 5/37 (9)
D Paterson 2/31 (10)
South Africa • 575/6 (144.2 overs)
de Zorzi 177 (269)
T Stubbs 106 (198)
T Islam 5/198 (52.2)
N Rana 1/83 (24)
Commentary
Back quickly! The players have taken their position. Kagiso Rabada to bowl first.
...THIRD INNINGS...
The ball is turning! It won't get any easy for Bangladesh who will have to face the heat once again. Will we see a result today itself or Bangladesh batters will show some promise for the second time asking? Let's find out.
So, South Africa quickly wrap things up after the break. Mominul Haque's wicket was crucial for them and Senuran Muthusamy got the big breakthrough before Keshav Maharaj got the final wicket. The highlight of Bangladesh's innings was the stand between Haque and Islam. Bangladesh were reeling at 48/8 before the duo joined hands and avoided Bangladesh a heavy first innings score. South Africa bossing at this point. Their bowlers are up to the mark. They have to do it again as South Africa have forced the follow on.
OUT! GONE! That is the end! Very full and outside off, Islam swings his bat but hits off the toe end of his bat back to Keshav Maharaj who takes it to his right. Bangladesh still trail by 416 runs.
Very full and outside off, Islam reverse sweeps it to third man for a couple of runs. Good stop in the deep.
Runs Scored 5 Runs
Score after 45 overs : 157/9
N Rana0 (9)
T Islam28 (93)
S Muthusamy3-1-10-1
Rana survives! Floats it full and on middle, spins away. Rana strides forward to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads. Looked plumb but Rana took it upstairs. The replay shows it climbs over off pole. Wickets are missing.
BEAUTY! Full and on off, spins away. Rana prods to defend but misses it.
Floated full and on middle, Islam comes down and lofts it to long on where the fielder runs in and dives but it falls just short.
On middle, Islam helps it to short fine leg.
FOUR! SMASHED! Too full and outside off, Islam slams it through mid off for a boundary.
On middle, Islam blocks it out.
Runs Scored 1 Runs
Score after 44 overs : 152/9
N Rana0 (7)
T Islam23 (89)
K Maharaj16-4-55-1
Tossed up on middle, spins away. Rana looks to defend it across but misses.
Fuller ball, outside off, Rana blocks it out.
Too full on middle, Islam nudges it to square leg for a single.
On off, Islam keeps it out.
This is full and on off, Islam blocks.
This is full and on middle, Islam defends it out.
Runs Scored 0 Runs
Score after 43 overs : 151/9
N Rana0 (5)
T Islam22 (85)
S Muthusamy2-1-5-1
Rana survives! On middle, Rana prods and blocks.
Tossed up on off, Rana steps across and defends it on the leg side.
Full and on off, Rana taps it through point.
Flatter and on middle, Rana blocks it out.
Tossed up on off, Rana defends it to point.
Nahid Rana is the last man in.
OUT! LBW! An appeal and up goes the finger. Haque plays the wrong line. He looks at his position and then takes it upstairs. Flatter and turning in from around off, Haque goes back and across to defend but gets beaten on the inside edge. Haque obviously takes it upstairs. UltraEdge shows murmur but is due to brushing off his front boot on the crease. Ball Tracking shows THREE REDS. Senuran Muthusamy gets the breakthrough.
Runs Scored 0 Runs
Score after 42 overs : 151/8
T Islam22 (85)
M Haque82 (111)
K Maharaj15-4-54-1
Maiden! Bowls in the rough outside off, this is kept out.
On off, it spins back in sharply. Islam watchfully blocks.
Full and outside off, Islam knocks it to point.
Too full and on middle and leg. Islam nudges it to short leg.
On middle, Islam blocks it out.
Commentary
Onto their batting now, Bangladesh really need to dig in. They wicket is a good one to bat on but they'll need to show a lot of application. South Africa on the other hand, will hope to build pressure by bowling the right lines and lengths and also hope the wicket wears off and they do get some assistance. Stay tuned for the reply.
For Bangladesh, it was hard work on a placid wicket! Their bowlers hardly got any assistance. The thing they'll be disappointed with is the ease they let the visitors score. Taijul Islam though yet again impressed with a five-fer but for the others, it was an effort to forget.
End of a marathon batting effort from South Africa! They won the toss, elected to bat and the batters responded in emphatic fashion. Three batters scored tons. Tony, Stubbs and Mulder. There were fifties from David Bedingham and Senuran Muthusamy too and that's what helped them to pile up a massive score on the board.
SIX! Bang! Brings it up in style! Top knock. He gets a juicy half volley on middle. He just lifts it down the ground and it goes all the way. Raises his bat, takes his helmet off and soaks in the applause. Also, that's the end of the South African innings as they have DECLARED!
Flatter and on off. This is pushed to cover.
Runs Scored 12 Runs
Score after 144 overs : 569/6
W Mulder99 (148)
S Muthusamy68 (75)
H Mahmud23-1-83-0
NOT OUT! Heart in the mouth moment for Mulder! Full toss on middle. This is driven firmly to mid on. They go for one. The fielder picks it up and fires it on the stumps at the bowler's end. Mulder is just in. He's onto 99!
FOUR! Thumped! Right in the slot! Full and on middle. This is lofted over the bowler's head and this races away to the fence.
Fuller again. Mulder drives. He gets it past mid off who gives it a chase and keeps it down to two.
Fuller and on off. This is driven wide of mid off for one.
Two! Outside off. This is guided past point. Two taken.
FOUR! Cut away! This is short and outside off. Asking to be hit. This is flayed past point and it races away to the fence.
Runs Scored 4 Runs
Score after 143 overs : 557/6
W Mulder92 (145)
S Muthusamy63 (72)
T Islam52-5-192-5
Fires it on middle. Mulder keeps it out.
Two! On middle. This is worked on the leg side for two.
On middle. Mulder plays it back to the bowler.
Quicker and on middle. Kept out.
Outside off. This is guided through point. A run taken.
Flatter and on off. This is punched past cover for one.
Runs Scored 2 Runs
Score after 142 overs : 553/6
W Mulder89 (140)
S Muthusamy62 (71)
H Mahmud22-1-71-0
On middle. Mulder tucks it around the corner and takes one.
Shortish and on off. Mulder pushes it to covers.
Fullish and on off. Mulder this is driven to cover.
On middle. Blocked.
Fuller and on off. This is driven but to covers.
Shortish! This is pulled past square leg for one.
Runs Scored 6 Runs
Score after 141 overs : 551/6
S Muthusamy61 (70)
W Mulder88 (135)
N Rana24-2-83-1
On middle. Shorter. This is pulled through square leg for one.
FOUR! Cut away! Way too short and this is hammered past point. This one races away to the fence.
On middle. This is eased down to long on for one.
On the stumps. Kept out.
On middle. Mulder plays it back to the bowler.
Flatter and on off. This is pushed to cover.
Runs Scored 8 Runs
Score after 140 overs : 545/6
W Mulder87 (131)
S Muthusamy56 (68)
H Mahmud21-1-69-0
Fuller and on off. This is driven down to long off for one.
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hasan Joy c A Markram b S Muthusamy |
11 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 35.48 |
S Islam c K Verreynne b D Paterson |
6 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 37.50 |
Z Hasan st K Verreynne b S Muthusamy |
7 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 26.92 |
M Haque c S Muthusamy b K Maharaj |
0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Hossain Shanto c de Zorzi b S Muthusamy |
36 | 55 | 4 | 1 | 65.45 |
M Rahim lbw b S Muthusamy |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
M Hasan c T Stubbs b K Maharaj |
6 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 31.57 |
Islam Ankon c K Rabada b K Maharaj |
29 | 64 | 1 | 2 | 45.31 |
T Islam c K Rabada b K Maharaj |
1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 7.14 |
H Mahmud not out | 38 | 30 | 1 | 4 | 126.66 |
N Rana c D Bedingham b K Maharaj |
0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
Extras
(b 0,lb 4,w 0,nb 3,Penalty 0) |
7 | ||||
|
Total
43.4 (RR: 3.27)
|
143/10 |
Did not bat:
Fall of wickets:
(S Islam, 5.1 ov) (Hasan Joy, 10.5 ov) (M Haque, 11.2 ov) (Z Hasan, 15 ov) (M Rahim, 16.2 ov) (M Hasan, 22 ov) (Hossain Shanto, 28.2 ov) (T Islam, 35.4 ov) (Islam Ankon, 41.4 ov) (N Rana, 43.4 ov)| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
K Rabada |
7 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 2.42 |
W Mulder |
2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2.50 |
D Paterson |
3 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 2.00 |
S Muthusamy |
13 | 3 | 45 | 4 | 3.46 |
K Maharaj |
16.4 | 0 | 59 | 5 | 3.54 |
A Markram |
2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 3.50 |
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S Islam c K Verreynne b K Rabada |
0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Hasan Joy c A Markram b D Paterson |
10 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 47.61 |
Z Hasan c K Verreynne b K Rabada |
2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
M Haque lbw b S Muthusamy |
82 | 112 | 8 | 2 | 73.21 |
H Mahmud b K Maharaj |
3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.85 |
Hossain Shanto c K Verreynne b K Rabada |
9 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 52.94 |
M Rahim c de Zorzi b D Paterson |
0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
M Hasan c K Verreynne b K Rabada |
1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
Islam Ankon lbw b K Rabada |
0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
T Islam c & b K Maharaj |
30 | 95 | 1 | 0 | 31.57 |
N Rana not out | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
Extras
(b 7,lb 0,w 0,nb 10,Penalty 5) |
22 | ||||
|
Total
45.2 (RR: 3.51)
|
159/10 |
Did not bat:
Fall of wickets:
(S Islam, 0.5 ov) (Z Hasan, 4.2 ov) (Hasan Joy, 5.5 ov) (H Mahmud, 7 ov) (Hossain Shanto, 12.5 ov) (M Rahim, 13.3 ov) (M Hasan, 14.1 ov) (Islam Ankon, 14.3 ov) (M Haque, 42.1 ov) (T Islam, 45.2 ov)| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
K Rabada |
9 | 1 | 37 | 5 | 4.11 |
D Paterson |
10 | 1 | 31 | 2 | 3.10 |
K Maharaj |
16.2 | 4 | 57 | 2 | 3.48 |
A Markram |
5 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1.40 |
W Mulder |
2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2.50 |
S Muthusamy |
3 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 3.33 |
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A Markram c M Haque b T Islam |
33 | 55 | 2 | 0 | 60 |
de Zorzi lbw b T Islam |
177 | 269 | 12 | 4 | 65.79 |
T Stubbs b T Islam |
106 | 198 | 6 | 3 | 53.53 |
D Bedingham b T Islam |
59 | 78 | 2 | 4 | 75.64 |
R Rickelton c Islam Ankon b N Rana |
12 | 41 | 1 | 0 | 29.26 |
K Verreynne lbw b T Islam |
0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
W Mulder not out | 105 | 150 | 8 | 4 | 70 |
S Muthusamy not out | 68 | 75 | 5 | 2 | 90.66 |
|
Extras
(b 10,lb 1,w 1,nb 3,Penalty 0) |
15 | ||||
|
Total
144.2 (RR: 3.98)
|
575/6 |
Did not bat: K Maharaj, D Paterson, K Rabada
Fall of wickets:
(A Markram, 17.1 ov) (T Stubbs, 73.4 ov) (D Bedingham, 98.2 ov) (de Zorzi, 101 ov) (K Verreynne, 102.3 ov) (R Rickelton, 113.2 ov)| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H Mahmud |
23 | 1 | 83 | 0 | 3.60 |
N Rana |
24 | 2 | 83 | 1 | 3.45 |
T Islam |
52.2 | 5 | 198 | 5 | 3.78 |
M Hasan |
39 | 2 | 171 | 0 | 4.38 |
M Haque |
4 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 3.75 |
Hasan Joy |
2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 7.00 |
Commentary
That's it from this game! South Africa end up as comfortable winners of this series. Markram is presented with the trophy and he celebrates with his team. We hope you enjoyed our coverage. Until next time, goodbye and take care!
Aiden Markram says he's proud of the boys! They did really well in conditions which is not familiar. Credits Rabada for the way he bowled. They got to take it session by session, Test match by Test match!
Kagiso Rabada, PLAYER OF THE SERIES, says he's happy he got to bat first on this wicket. Credits the batters for the way they played. Mentions everybody contributed and everyone is willing to put their hand up. Ends by saying he needs to keep working hard and he hopes to keep going.
Tony de Zorzi, MAN OF THE MATCH, says he's very happy to contribute to the team. He just wanted to bat normally. Adds he hopes to continue his good form and he's able to do well.
Najmul Hossain Shanto says South Africa played really well but they were quite poor. Stated there's a lot to improve and they need to be a lot more consistent with the ball. States they need to improve in a lot of ways. Credits the ways Mominul Haque played. Ends by saying the senior players need to take responsibility.
South Africa did enforce that and it took them just over a session to take the 10 wickets again. This time it was the two spinners. They took 9 between them and have given South Africa and brilliant series win.
After declaring, their bowlers ran through the Bangladesh batting line-up. It was Rabada who was at his best. At one stage, Bangladesh were 8 down for below 50 and had it not been for Mominul, they would not have crossed the 100-run mark. They did manage to do so but were far behind the mark they needed to avoid a follow-on.
Another outstanding performance from the visitors! They have battered the hosts in this game! It was all about them right from the word go! First, they put up massive score on the board. They had three batters scoring tons and two of them with half tons.
OUT! Taken! That's the end of the game! Tossed up around off. Rana pushes at it with hard hands. This goes off the splice and straight to silly point. Another five wicket haul for Maharaj. SOUTH AFRICA WIN BY AN INNINGS AND 273 RUNS!
On middle. Rana keeps it out well.
Slower and on middle. Defended well.
On middle. Angled into the pads. This is worked to mid-wicket.
Runs Scored 12 Runs
Score after 43 overs : 143/9
H Mahmud38 (30)
N Rana0 (2)
S Muthusamy13-3-45-4
Flatter and on middle. Kept out.
SIX! Over the fence! Tossed up around off. This is lofted over the long off fence for a biggie. Strong hit.
On the stumps. Blocked.
SIX! A massive hit! On middle. This is heaved over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
Slower and on off. This lands and moves away. Mahmud is beaten as he looks to defend.
On middle. Mahmud leans forward and keeps it out.
Runs Scored 2 Runs
Score after 42 overs : 131/9
N Rana0 (2)
H Mahmud26 (24)
K Maharaj16-0-59-4
On middle. Rana works it to mid-wicket.
Flatter and on off. This is pushed to cover.
OUT! Taken! 9 down! 4 for Maharaj! On middle. Slows it up. A little bit of turn away. Ankon looks to go over the long on area. This goes off the top edge towards mid off. An easy catch.
Fuller and on off. This is pushed through mid off for one.
Beaten! Tossed up on off. Mahmud looks to defend but is beaten as this turns away.
A single as this is worked down to long on.
Runs Scored 9 Runs
Score after 41 overs : 129/8
H Mahmud25 (22)
Islam Ankon28 (62)
S Muthusamy12-3-33-4
SIX! Massive hit! Tossed up on middle. Mahmud hits it over the long on fence for a biggie.
On middle. Blocked.
Two! On the pads. This is worked through square leg for two.
Angled into the pads. This is worked to mid-wicket.
On middle. Kept out.
Around off. This is pushed through covers for one.
Runs Scored 10 Runs
Score after 40 overs : 120/8
H Mahmud17 (17)
Islam Ankon27 (61)
K Maharaj15-0-57-3
Two! Outside off. Mahmud pushes at it. This goes off the outside edge down to third man for two.
Flatter and on middle. Kept out.
SIX! Over the fence. On middle. Hasan plays the slog sweep and it goes over the mid-wicket fence.
On the stumps. Kept out.
Fuller and on off. This is pushed down to long off for one.
On the pads. This is worked through square leg for one.
Runs Scored 5 Runs
Score after 39 overs : 110/8
Islam Ankon26 (60)
H Mahmud8 (12)
A Markram2-0-7-0
On the stumps. Ankon pushes it to cover.
On middle. Kept out.
Angled into the pads. This is worked through square leg for one.
On the stumps. Blocked.
FOUR! Down the ground! Fuller and on off. This is drilled down the ground and this one races away.
On off. Kept out.
Runs Scored 8 Runs
Score after 38 overs : 105/8
Islam Ankon26 (58)
H Mahmud3 (8)
K Maharaj14-0-47-3
SIX! Lovely shot! Tossed up nicely and on off. Ankon lifts it over mid off and this goes all the way.
On middle. Ankon plays it to cover.
On the stumps. Blocked well.
Two! On the shorter side. This is guided past point for two.
On off. This is pushed to cover.
On middle. Blocked.
Runs Scored 2 Runs
Score after 37 overs : 97/8
H Mahmud3 (8)
Islam Ankon18 (52)
A Markram1-0-2-0
Quicker and on the stumps. Mahmud keeps it out.
Around off. Blocked.
On middle. This is worked to mid-wicket.
Flatter and on off. Kept out.
Two! On middle. This is worked through square leg for two.
Around off. This is pushed to cover.
Runs Scored 2 Runs
Score after 36 overs : 95/8
H Mahmud1 (2)
Islam Ankon18 (52)
K Maharaj13-0-39-3
Angled into middle. This is worked through square leg for one.
Beauty! This lands on off and spins away! Mahmud is beaten as he tries to defend.
OUT! Taken! They get number 8! These two did hang around for a bit but now the stand has been broken! On middle. Fuller. This is hit straight to mid on. A simple catch.
On middle. This is worked to mid-wicket.
This is on middle. Islam plays it to cover.
On middle. Kept out again.
Runs Scored 4 Runs
Score after 35 overs : 93/7
T Islam1 (12)
Islam Ankon17 (50)
K Rabada7-1-17-0
Outside off. Islam pushes at it. It goes just past the outside edge.
Length and around off. This lands and moves away. Islam is beaten as he tries to defend.
On middle. This is worked through square leg for three.
On the stumps. Ankon pushes it to covers.
On the stumps, kept out. Rabada oversteps.
On off. This is pushed to cover.
Around off. This is guided to point.
Runs Scored 7 Runs
Score after 34 overs : 89/7
Islam Ankon14 (45)
T Islam1 (10)
K Maharaj12-0-37-2
On middle. Blocked.
SIX! Over the fence! Lovely stroke. Makes room, steps out and lofts this over the long off fence for a biggie.
On the stumps. This is pushed to cover.
Around off. Kept out.
Flatter and on off. This is pushed to cover.
On middle. Kept out.
Runs Scored 1 Runs
Score after 33 overs : 82/7
T Islam1 (10)
Islam Ankon7 (39)
K Rabada6-1-13-0
Angled into middle. Islam looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
Angled into middle. Kept out again.
On the stumps. Blocked.
On the stumps. Blocked.
Around off. Ankon guides it to point.
Good length again and around off. Ankon lunges and keeps it out.
Runs Scored 2 Runs
Score after 32 overs : 81/7
T Islam1 (9)
Islam Ankon6 (34)
K Maharaj11-0-30-2
On middle. Kept out.
Angled into the pads. This is clipped through square leg for one.
Angled into middle. Defended.
On off. This is hit to mid off.
On middle. This is worked down to long on for one.
Flatter and on off. Islam keeps it out.
Runs Scored 0 Runs
Score after 31 overs : 79/7
Islam Ankon5 (31)
T Islam0 (6)
S Muthusamy11-3-24-4
On middle. This is defended.
Flatter and on off. This is guided to point.
Around off. Kept out.
Good length and on off. Kept out again.
On the pads. Islam works it to short fine leg.
On the stumps. Blocked.
Runs Scored 1 Runs
Score after 30 overs : 79/7
T Islam0 (6)
Islam Ankon5 (25)
K Maharaj10-0-28-2
On middle. Kept out.
On middle. This is flicked to mid-wicket.
Shortish and outside off. Ankon cuts it through point for one.
Around off. Kept out.
On the stumps. Blocked.
Around off. This is pushed to cover.
Runs Scored 0 Runs
Score after 29 overs : 78/7
T Islam0 (4)
Islam Ankon4 (21)
S Muthusamy10-2-24-4
On the pads. This is flicked to square leg.
On the stumps. Defended.
On middle. Blocked again.
Angled into middle. Islam works it to mid-wicket.
OUT! The skipper falls now! South Africa three wickets away. SM has 4! This lands on middle. It spins back in. Shanto looks to defend. It goes off the inside edge to leg slip and it is taken by Tony de Zorzi. A well worked wicket there.
On the stumps. Shanto gets right behind the line and keeps it out.
Runs Scored 1 Runs
Score after 28 overs : 78/6
Hossain Shanto36 (53)
Islam Ankon4 (21)
K Maharaj9-0-27-2
Goes short and on the body. This is pulled through square leg for one.
Fuller and on off. Shanto drives but to cover.
Around off again. Blocked.
Angled into middle. Shanto is solid in defense.
Angled into middle. Kept out.
Angled into middle. This is pushed to cover.
Runs Scored 1 Runs
Score after 27 overs : 77/6
Islam Ankon4 (21)
Hossain Shanto35 (47)
S Muthusamy9-1-24-3
On the stumps again. This is kept out.
Around off. Blocked.
On the stumps. Kept out.
On the stumps. Blocked.
On middle. Defended.
Angled into the pads. This is worked through square leg for one.
Runs Scored 1 Runs
Score after 26 overs : 76/6
Islam Ankon4 (16)
Hossain Shanto34 (46)
K Maharaj8-0-26-2
Slower and on off. This lands and spins away too. Ankon looks to go over cover but misses.
On the stumps. Kept out.
Flatter and around off. This lands and spins away. Ankon is beaten as he tries to defend.
Angled into middle. This is pushed to cover.
On the stumps. Defended.
On middle. Shortish. This is pulled through square leg for one.
Runs Scored 1 Runs
Score after 25 overs : 75/6
Islam Ankon4 (11)
Hossain Shanto33 (45)
S Muthusamy8-1-23-3
Around off. Defended.
Angled into middle. This is played back to the bowler.
Around off. Islam pushes it to covers.
On the stumps. Defended.
On middle. Kept out.
On middle. This is hit down to long on for one more.
Runs Scored 4 Runs
Score after 24 overs : 74/6
Islam Ankon4 (6)
Hossain Shanto32 (44)
K Maharaj7-0-25-2
FOUR! Nicely played! On middle. This is hit down the ground and to the long on fence.
On the stumps. Kept out.
On middle. Blocked.
Outside off. Ankon looks to defend but then bails out in the end.
On middle. Blocked.
A loud appeal and given! Ankon reviews! There might be bat! It actually seems to be missing off. This lands on middle and spins away. Ankon looks to keep it out but this spins away past the outside edge and hits the pad. IT IS MISSING OFF!
Runs Scored 0 Runs
Score after 23 overs : 70/6
Hossain Shanto32 (44)
Islam Ankon0 (0)
S Muthusamy7-1-22-3
On the stumps. Blocked.
On middle. Blocked.
On the stumps. Kept out again.
Around off. Blocked.
Fuller and on middle. Shanto jams it out to mid-wicket.
Tossed up, nice and slow. Defended.
Runs Scored 1 Runs
Score after 22 overs : 70/6
M Hasan6 (19)
Hossain Shanto32 (38)
K Maharaj6-0-21-2
OUT! Taken! Number 6 down now! Hasan's eyes lit up after he sees the flight! He goes for the slog sweep. This goes off the top edge towards mid-wicket and it is taken by the fielder.
Outside off. Hasan slashes but misses.
On the stumps. Hasan keeps it out again.
On middle. This is played down to long on for one.
On middle. Kept out.
Flatter and on middle. Shanto looks to play the reverse sweep but finds point.
Runs Scored 1 Runs
Score after 21 overs : 69/5
M Hasan6 (16)
Hossain Shanto31 (35)
S Muthusamy6-0-22-3
Dot to end! On middle. Hasan defends it back to the bowler.
Flatter and on off. Defended again.
On the stumps. Kept out.
A single as this is worked down to long on.
On the stumps. Kept out.
Flatter and on middle. Shanto is solid in defense.
Runs Scored 5 Runs
Score after 20 overs : 68/5
M Hasan6 (13)
Hossain Shanto30 (32)
K Maharaj5-0-20-1
Around off. Kept out.
On the off pole. This is pushed to cover.
On the stumps. Defended well.
Around off. Kept out again.
On middle. Blocked.
FOUR MORE! Angled into the pads. Shanto stays back and works it to mid-wicket.
Runs Scored 4 Runs
Score after 19 overs : 63/5
M Hasan6 (11)
Hossain Shanto25 (28)
S Muthusamy5-0-21-3
On middle. This is clipped to mid-wicket.
Around off. Kept out.
FOUR! Nicely played! Fuller and outside off. This is driven through covers and the ball races away to the fence.
Angled into the stumps. This is pushed to cover.
On the stumps. Kept out.
Flatter and outside off. Hasan looks to push at it but is beaten.
Runs Scored 7 Runs
Score after 18 overs : 59/5
Hossain Shanto25 (28)
M Hasan2 (5)
K Maharaj4-0-15-1
On middle. Kept out.
SIX! All the way! That's a strong hit! Steps out. Gets to the pitch of it and lofts it over the long on fence for a biggie.
Steps out and looks to go inside out but this goes more off the outer half to point for one.
On middle. Tossed up. Hasan plays it back to the bowler.
Flatter and on middle. Kept out.
On the stumps. Hasan defends it.
Runs Scored 7 Runs
Score after 17 overs : 52/5
Hossain Shanto19 (26)
M Hasan1 (1)
S Muthusamy4-0-17-3
On middle. Kept out.
FOUR! Pulled away again! A little too short again. Shanto rocks back and slams it past mid-wicket. This races away to the mid-wicket fence.
Flatter and on off. Shanto blocks.
On middle. Hasan looks to defend. This goes off the inner half through square leg for one.
A loud appeal but not given! Markram reviews. Looks close. OUT! Three reds. Another one bites the dust. Senuran Muthusamy has one more! Fuller and on middle. Rahim looks to sweep. The length is a little too full. It sneaks under the bat and hits the pad. Excellent use of the review. Half the side back in the hut now.
Two! On middle. Rahim works it past mid-wicket and takes two.
Runs Scored 2 Runs
Score after 16 overs : 45/4
Hossain Shanto15 (23)
M Rahim0 (0)
K Maharaj3-0-8-1
On the stumps. Kept out.
Around off. Defended.
Uses his feet but does not get to the pitch of it. He looks to defend but this goes off the outside edge down to third man for two.
On middle. Kept out.
The reverse sweep comes out. It goes off the inner half to point.
On middle. Kept out.
... DAY 3, SESSION 3 ...
Bangladesh on the other hand, will hope the batters coming in can show some fight and hang in there! Their first air will probably be to take it to Day 4. Can they do so, we will find out in the last session.
South Africans are all over Bangladesh here! They are in a position where they can finish the game today itself. First, they got rid of the two wickets early in the session and then enforced the follow on. Their bowlers were brilliant yet again, it was Dane Paterson eji started things off and then it was the two left arm spinners who got amongst the wickets. South Africa will want more of the same after the break.
Runs Scored 5 Runs
Score after 15 overs : 43/4
Z Hasan7 (26)
Hossain Shanto13 (17)
S Muthusamy3-0-10-2
OUT! STUMPED! What has Hasan done? That was the last ball of the session! Hasan dances down the track. He does not get to the pitch of it and looks to block it out. This one goes on with the arm. Beats the bat and the keeper does the rest.
Another single as this is swept through square leg.
Angled into the pads. This is worked on the leg side for one.
On off. Kept out.
Flatter and on off. Blocked.
FOUR! Hammered away! This is short and on middle. Asking to be hit. Shanto smashes it past mid-wicket and this races away to the fence.
Runs Scored 5 Runs
Score after 14 overs : 38/3
Z Hasan7 (25)
Hossain Shanto8 (12)
K Maharaj2-0-6-1
Flatter and on middle. Maharaj pushes it to cover.
Around off. This is pushed past cover for one.
Outside off. This goes on with the arm. Shanto looks to defend but misses.
On middle. Kept out.
FOUR! Reverse swept brilliantly! On middle. This is hit past point and this races away.
Flatter and on the stumps. Shanto blocks.
Runs Scored 4 Runs
Score after 13 overs : 33/3
Hossain Shanto3 (7)
Z Hasan7 (24)
S Muthusamy2-0-5-1
On middle. This is worked down to long on for one.
On middle. Blocked.
Two! On middle. Shanto clips it past square leg and takes two.
On the pads. Hasan works it through square leg for one.
On middle. Kept out.
Angled into the pads. This is clipped to mid-wicket.
Runs Scored 1 Runs
Score after 12 overs : 29/3
Hossain Shanto0 (4)
Z Hasan6 (21)
K Maharaj1-0-1-1
Around off. Defended.
On middle. Shanto shows the full face of the bat and plays it back to the bowler.
Around off. Blocked.
On middle. This is worked with the turn to mid-wicket.
OUT! The top scorer for Bangladesh in the first innings falls for a duck! Maharaj now strikes. Toss up on middle. Haque flicks but hits it uppishly and straight to deep square leg. Bangladesh go down further.
On middle. This is worked down to long on for one.
Runs Scored 1 Runs
Score after 11 overs : 28/2
M Haque0 (1)
Z Hasan5 (20)
S Muthusamy1-0-1-1
Angled into middle. Defended.
OUT! TAKEN! Senuran Muthusamy strikes in his first over! Nicely tossed up. Around off. Joy looks to drive. This turns away. It goes off the outside edge and Mariam makes no mistake.
On the stumps again. Kept out.
On middle. This is played back to the bowler.
Played with the turn through square leg and gets to the other end.
Tossed up on middle. Hasan keeps it out.
Runs Scored 1 Runs
Score after 10 overs : 27/1
Z Hasan4 (18)
Hasan Joy11 (28)
D Paterson3-0-6-1
A single now as this is guided past point.
Length again and on off. This is pushed to cover.
Shortish and on off. Hasan stands tall and pushes it to cover.
On middle. Hasan is solid in defense.
Around off. This is pushed to cover.
On the middle pole. Hasan shows the full face of the bat and defends.
Runs Scored 6 Runs
Score after 9 overs : 26/1
Hasan Joy11 (28)
Z Hasan3 (12)
K Rabada5-1-12-0
Around middle. Mahmudul Hasan Joy gets right behind the line and defends.
On the stumps. Defended.
Angled into the off pole. Mahmudul Hasan Joy blocks it.
Tip and run! Around off. This is guided to point for one.
On the off pole. Blocked.
Three! Back of a length and around off. Mahmudul Hasan Joy punches it past cover for three.
On middle. This is worked through square leg for one.
Runs Scored 4 Runs
Score after 8 overs : 20/1
Hasan Joy8 (24)
Z Hasan1 (9)
D Paterson2-0-5-1
Another one on a length and outside off. Left alone.
Outside off. Mahmudul Hasan Joy guides it past point and takes two.
Another one on the stumps. Joy blocks.
On the middle stump. Kept out.
Two! Fuller and around off. This is driven through covers for two.
On the off pole. Defended.
Runs Scored 0 Runs
Score after 7 overs : 16/1
Z Hasan1 (9)
Hasan Joy4 (18)
K Rabada4-1-6-0
Amother one outside off. Good length. Left alone.
Outside off. Shorter. Hasan slashes at it but misses.
On middle. Hasan lets the ball come to him and then plays it to mid-wicket.
Length and outside off. Not played at.
Length again and on off. Blocked.
Angled into the pads. Hasan goes back and works it to mid-wicket.
Runs Scored 1 Runs
Score after 6 overs : 16/1
Hasan Joy4 (18)
Z Hasan1 (3)
D Paterson1-0-1-1
On middle. Blocked.
Angled into middle. Mahmudul Hasan Joy shows the full face of the bat and keeps it out.
Outside off. This is guided down to third man for one.
On the off pole. Hasan punches it to cover.
Angled into middle. Hasan shows the full face of the bat and defends.
OUT! There's wicket number 1! That's a fine nut! From around the wicket. This is angled into middle. It lands and moves away. Islam looks to defend. This straightens. It takes the outside edge and the keeper does the rest.
Runs Scored 2 Runs
Score after 5 overs : 15/0
Hasan Joy4 (16)
S Islam6 (15)
K Rabada3-0-6-0
On middle. Mahmudul Hasan Joy geta right behind the line and defends.
Around off. Length. Kept out.
Fuller and on off. Mahmudul Hasan Joy drives but to mid off.
Beaten! Length again and around off. This lands and moves away. Joy is beaten as he looks to defend.
Angled into the pads. Joy clips it to mid-wicket.
Outside off. Length. This is guided down to third man for one.
Around off. Islam leans forward and pushes it to cover.
Runs Scored 2 Runs
Score after 4 overs : 13/0
Hasan Joy4 (11)
S Islam5 (13)
W Mulder2-0-5-0
Angled into the pads. Joy clips it to mid-wicket.
Good length and on off. Blocked.
Outside off. Left alone.
Drop and run! On the off pole. Islam plays it towards point and gets to the other end.
Around off. This is pushed to the man at cover.
On middle. This is worked down to fine leg for one.
Runs Scored 1 Runs
Score after 3 overs : 11/0
S Islam4 (11)
Hasan Joy3 (7)
K Rabada2-0-4-0
Too full and on middle and leg. Islam chips it down to mid on where the fielder dives to his right and collects on a bounce.
Full and it stays low on off, Islam defends.
Length and on off, Islam blocks it out.
On middle, Joy tucks it to square leg for a single.
Given as a dead ball! A length ball on leg and it swinging down leg, Joy misses his flick and it goes to fine leg.
Length and on off, Joy blocks.
Runs Scored 7 Runs
Score after 2 overs : 10/0
S Islam4 (8)
Hasan Joy2 (4)
W Mulder1-0-3-0
FOUR LEG BYES! More fine! On the pads, Islam misses his flick and it rolls to fine leg for four.
Chance? Yes, given as runs! Fuller ball down leg, Islam tickles it to the right of the keeper who only gets hand on it, it rolls to fine leg for a couple.
Shapes in a full ball on leg, Islam flicks it to square leg.
Fuller ball, around off, Joy pushes it to point for a quick single.
This is full and on leg, Joy keeps it out.
A good length ball around off, Joy hops and blocks.
Wiaan Mulder to bowl from the other end.
Runs Scored 3 Runs
Score after 1 overs : 3/0
S Islam2 (5)
Hasan Joy1 (1)
K Rabada1-0-3-0
This is full and outside off, Islam leaves it alone.
Outside off, Islam again lets it go.
Touch fuller and outside off, Islam leaves it alone.
Too full and around off, Islam drives it down past mid off for a couple of runs.
Length and outside off, Islam shoulders arms to it.
Bangladesh are underway! Length ball on middle, Joy defends off the inner half of the bat to fine leg for one.
Commentary
Back quickly! The players have taken their position. Kagiso Rabada to bowl first.
...THIRD INNINGS...
The ball is turning! It won't get any easy for Bangladesh who will have to face the heat once again. Will we see a result today itself or Bangladesh batters will show some promise for the second time asking? Let's find out.
So, South Africa quickly wrap things up after the break. Mominul Haque's wicket was crucial for them and Senuran Muthusamy got the big breakthrough before Keshav Maharaj got the final wicket. The highlight of Bangladesh's innings was the stand between Haque and Islam. Bangladesh were reeling at 48/8 before the duo joined hands and avoided Bangladesh a heavy first innings score. South Africa bossing at this point. Their bowlers are up to the mark. They have to do it again as South Africa have forced the follow on.
OUT! GONE! That is the end! Very full and outside off, Islam swings his bat but hits off the toe end of his bat back to Keshav Maharaj who takes it to his right. Bangladesh still trail by 416 runs.
Very full and outside off, Islam reverse sweeps it to third man for a couple of runs. Good stop in the deep.
Runs Scored 5 Runs
Score after 45 overs : 157/9
N Rana0 (9)
T Islam28 (93)
S Muthusamy3-1-10-1
Rana survives! Floats it full and on middle, spins away. Rana strides forward to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads. Looked plumb but Rana took it upstairs. The replay shows it climbs over off pole. Wickets are missing.
BEAUTY! Full and on off, spins away. Rana prods to defend but misses it.
Floated full and on middle, Islam comes down and lofts it to long on where the fielder runs in and dives but it falls just short.
On middle, Islam helps it to short fine leg.
FOUR! SMASHED! Too full and outside off, Islam slams it through mid off for a boundary.
On middle, Islam blocks it out.
Runs Scored 1 Runs
Score after 44 overs : 152/9
N Rana0 (7)
T Islam23 (89)
K Maharaj16-4-55-1
Tossed up on middle, spins away. Rana looks to defend it across but misses.
Fuller ball, outside off, Rana blocks it out.
Too full on middle, Islam nudges it to square leg for a single.
On off, Islam keeps it out.
This is full and on off, Islam blocks.
This is full and on middle, Islam defends it out.
Runs Scored 0 Runs
Score after 43 overs : 151/9
N Rana0 (5)
T Islam22 (85)
S Muthusamy2-1-5-1
Rana survives! On middle, Rana prods and blocks.
Tossed up on off, Rana steps across and defends it on the leg side.
Full and on off, Rana taps it through point.
Flatter and on middle, Rana blocks it out.
Tossed up on off, Rana defends it to point.
Nahid Rana is the last man in.
OUT! LBW! An appeal and up goes the finger. Haque plays the wrong line. He looks at his position and then takes it upstairs. Flatter and turning in from around off, Haque goes back and across to defend but gets beaten on the inside edge. Haque obviously takes it upstairs. UltraEdge shows murmur but is due to brushing off his front boot on the crease. Ball Tracking shows THREE REDS. Senuran Muthusamy gets the breakthrough.
Runs Scored 0 Runs
Score after 42 overs : 151/8
T Islam22 (85)
M Haque82 (111)
K Maharaj15-4-54-1
Maiden! Bowls in the rough outside off, this is kept out.
On off, it spins back in sharply. Islam watchfully blocks.
Full and outside off, Islam knocks it to point.
Too full and on middle and leg. Islam nudges it to short leg.
On middle, Islam blocks it out.
Bowls it full and outside off and it spins in off the rough. Islam looks to defend but misses.
Runs Scored 6 Runs
Score after 41 overs : 151/8
T Islam22 (79)
M Haque82 (111)
D Paterson10-1-31-2
On the hips, Islam helps it to fine leg for a single.
Short in length and on off, Islam pulls it to deep square leg for two more. So many no balls from the pacers.
Touch fuller and outside off, Haque knocks it to point for a single.
Serves it full and around off, Haque punches it to mid off.
On a length and on middle, Haque defends it out.
On middle, Haque plays it gently to silly mid on.
Length and on middle, Haque blocks.
No ball! Bowls it full and on middle and leg, Haque turns it to mid-wicket. Dane Paterson has overstepped.
Runs Scored 8 Runs
Score after 40 overs : 145/8
T Islam19 (77)
M Haque81 (105)
K Maharaj14-3-54-1
Tossed up on off, Islam blocks.
On middle, this is punched to long on for a single.
SIX! Positive intent from Haque! Floats it full and on off, Haque hammers it over long on and it goes all the way.
Off the mark in the session. On middle, Islam works it to mid on for a single.
Loops it up full and on off, Islam blocks.
Full and on off, spins in sharply. Islam looks to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads.
Runs Scored 0 Runs
Score after 39 overs : 137/8
M Haque74 (103)
T Islam18 (73)
D Paterson9-1-25-2
On a good length and outside off, Haque blocks.
Length ball on off, Haque defends with soft hands.
Pitches it up on off, Haque drives but to mid off.
Strays it full and on middle and leg, Haque flicks it to mid-wicket.
Too full and on middle and off. Haque prods and blocks.
Dane Paterson bowls it full and angling on middle, Haque turns it to mid on.
Runs Scored 0 Runs
Score after 38 overs : 137/8
T Islam18 (73)
M Haque74 (97)
K Maharaj13-3-46-1
Bowls it quicker and around off. Islam defends. Maiden by Maharaj.
Very full and outside off. Islam leans and blocks it out.
Too full and on off, Islam with a solid front foot defense.
Floated full and on off, Islam defends on the front foot.
Flatter and outside off, Islam looks to punch it away but misses it.
Tossed up full and on off. Islam prods and blocks it out.
Back for the mid session. The players are out in the middle. Keshav Maharaj to bowl first.
...Day 3, Session 2...
What a partnership this is for Bangladesh! Out of nowhere they are back in the game thanks to the 89 run stand between Haque and Islam. They have revived the hopes of Bangladeshi fans by showing a lot of character. They were 48/8 at one stage. Yes, 48/8 but look at the score now. Haque is the main man for them right now. He is played a vital innings and needs to continue and also needs able support from Islam who has done well so far. South Africa on the other hand, started with a bang. Taking wickets after wicket and it felt like the innings will be over within the first hour but look a bit frustrated with this partnership. Now, this break could help them to find their rhythm back. They'll hope that the remaining two wickets come quickly for them. Stay tuned.
Runs Scored 7 Runs
Score after 37 overs : 137/8
M Haque74 (97)
T Islam18 (67)
K Rabada9-1-37-5
Short in length and on off, Haque gets on top of the bounce and taps it to point. LUNCH!
On the pads. Islam tickles it to fine leg for a single.
On a length and on top of middle. Islam hops and blocks. So many no balls from Rabada.
A good length ball, outside off, Islam leans and defends it on the off side.
Outside off, Islam guides it to point.
Shorter and on middle, Haque pulls it to fine leg for a single.
FOUR! Short of a length and on middle, Haque pulls it in the gap to deep square leg for a boundary.
Runs Scored 5 Runs
Score after 36 overs : 130/8
T Islam17 (63)
M Haque69 (94)
S Muthusamy1-0-5-0
Tossed up on middle, Islam defends it back to the bowler.
On off, Islam drives it to cover.
Too full and on off, Islam pushes it back to the bowler.
Very full and on off, Islam blocks it out.
Tossed up on middle, Haque turns it to mid-wicket for one.
FOUR! Welcomes Senuran Muthusamy with a boundary. Flighted outside off, Haque creams it through covers for a boundary.
Runs Scored 9 Runs
Score after 35 overs : 125/8
M Haque64 (92)
T Islam17 (59)
K Rabada8-1-30-5
THREE! On middle, Haque flicks it to deep mid-wicket for three runs.
On a length and on top of off. Haque hangs back and blocks. Rabada has overstepped once again.
A good length ball, outside off, shapes in a bit. Haque looks to defend but misses it.
Fuller ball on off, Haque pushes it to cover.
Length and on off, Haque blocks.
Full and on off, Haque prods and defends it out.
FOUR! Clean! What a shot! Very full and angling on middle, Haque brings a straight bat down and drives it past Rabada for a boundary.
No ball! Shapes in a length ball down leg, Haque seems to miss his flick. An appeal follows but Rabada overstepped.
Runs Scored 3 Runs
Score after 34 overs : 116/8
T Islam17 (59)
M Haque57 (84)
K Maharaj12-2-46-1
Tossed up full and on middle, Islam prods and blocks it out.
On off, Islam keeps it out.
On middle, Islam drills it back to Maharaj.
This is full and on middle, Haque sweeps it to square leg for one.
Serves it short and outside off, Haque cuts it to point for a couple of runs.
Full and on off, blocked out.
Runs Scored 0 Runs
Score after 33 overs : 113/8
T Islam17 (56)
M Haque54 (81)
W Mulder2-1-5-0
On a length and outside off, Islam hangs back and defends.
On a length and on off, Islam without any foot movement blocks it out.
Shapes in a full ball on off, Islam leans and blocks.
A length ball on middle and leg, Islam keeps it out.
This is full and on the pads. Islam turns it to square leg.
On a length and on off, Islam blocks it out.
Runs Scored 6 Runs
Score after 32 overs : 113/8
M Haque54 (81)
T Islam17 (50)
K Maharaj11-2-43-1
On middle, Haque blocks it out.
South Africa have reviewed it. UltraEdge shows no bat and they have burned their review. Floats it full and outside off, spins in sharply. Haque prods to defend but seems to miss. It lobs to leg slip who takes it with one hand. South Africa confidently review it but there was clearly no bat.
Tossed up full and on the pads, Haque misses his flick and it lobs off the pads to short leg.
On middle, Haque blocks it out.
FOUR! Crunched! A full ball, outside off, Haque leans and drives it through covers. Rabada gives a chase but to no avail as the ball wins the race.
Too full and on the pads. Haque sweeps it to fine leg for a couple of runs. 50 for Haque! A rescue mission going on and Haque is leading from the front.
Runs Scored 5 Runs
Score after 31 overs : 107/8
M Haque48 (75)
T Islam17 (50)
W Mulder1-0-5-0
On middle, Haque helps it to fine leg for a single.
FOUR! A good length ball, outside off, Haque hangs back and punches it through point for a boundary. This is turning out to be a solid partnership.
Well outside off, Haque slashes his blade but finds point.
On a length and on off, Haque blocks it out.
A length ball on off, Haque keeps it out.
Wiaan Mulder bowls it full and on middle, Haque turns it to mid-wicket.
Runs Scored 5 Runs
Score after 30 overs : 102/8
T Islam17 (50)
M Haque43 (69)
K Maharaj10-2-37-1
On the pads. Islam keeps it out.
Fuller delivery, outside off, Islam skips down to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
And again! Very full and outside off, Islam looks to defend but gets an outside edge past first slip for a couple.
Touch short and spinning onto the pads. Islam turns it to square leg.
Fuller ball on off, Islam prods and blocks.
Tossed up outside off, Haque tries to defend with soft hands but slices it past first slip for three runs. 100 up.
Runs Scored 3 Runs
Score after 29 overs : 97/8
T Islam15 (45)
M Haque40 (68)
A Markram5-1-7-0
Tossed up full and on off. Islam leans and defends.
Bowls it short and outside off, Haque cuts it to point for a single.
An arm ball, full and on off, Haque goes back and blocks.
Very full and around off, Haque blocks it out.
FLat and on off, Haque prods and blocks.
On the pads, Haque sweeps it to square leg for a couple of runs.
Runs Scored 3 Runs
Score after 28 overs : 94/8
M Haque37 (63)
T Islam15 (44)
K Maharaj9-2-32-1
Too full on the pads, this is flicked to mid-wicket for one.
Haque has missed a straight line here. He has no option but to review it. Looks like there is an edge. UltraEdge confirms it. Haque survives! Very full and on middle, Haque looks to sweep but gets a bottom edge onto the pads. It not for the bat, he was clearly out.
On off. Islam comes down the track and taps it to point for one.
Flighted outside off, Islam pushes it back to the bowler.
Flatter delivery outside off. Islam punches it to point.
Outside off, Haque guides it to cover for one.
Runs Scored 1 Runs
Score after 27 overs : 91/8
T Islam14 (41)
M Haque35 (60)
A Markram4-1-4-0
Angles it full and on middle, Islam defends it on the deck.
Outside off, Islam cuts it to point.
Fuller ball on off, Islam defends it out.
Goes very full and on leg, Haque sweeps it to square leg for a single.
Tossed up on off, Haque solidly defends.
Quicker and fuller on off, Haque pushes it to cover.
Runs Scored 3 Runs
Score after 26 overs : 90/8
M Haque34 (57)
T Islam14 (38)
K Maharaj8-2-29-1
Loops it up and bowls it on middle, Haque sweeps it to square leg for one.
On middle, this is blocked out.
Tossed up on the pads and spins down. Haque misses his flick and it rolls off the pads on the leg side.
Too full and on the pads. Haque sweeps it to fine leg for a single.
Fuller ball on off, Haque leans and defends.
Tossed up on middle, Haque blocks.
Runs Scored 0 Runs
Score after 25 overs : 87/8
T Islam14 (38)
M Haque31 (51)
A Markram3-1-3-0
Well outside off on the shorter side. Islam looks to cut it but misses.
Flatter and on middle, Islam blocks it once again.
On off, Islam keeps it out.
Too full and outside off, Islam defends on the front foot.
FLat and on off, Islam blocks it out.
On off, this is defended out.
Runs Scored 6 Runs
Score after 24 overs : 87/8
M Haque31 (51)
T Islam14 (32)
K Maharaj7-2-26-1
On middle, this is played back to the bowler.
A loopy ball, outside off. Haque leans across to defend but misses it.
Flights it full and on off, Haque plays it back to Keshav.
FOUR! Solid shot! Too full and wide of off. Haque smashes it through covers for a boundary.
Tossed up on middle, Islam turns it to square leg for a single.
Fuller ball, outside off, Haque drives it to point for a single.
Drinks! A tough start to Day 3 for Bangladesh as they look in a spot of bother. They have lost four wickets but have revived some kind of hope in Islam and Haque. However, a long way to go and Bangladesh need this partnership to work for a long time. South Africa will look to take the two wickets quickly.
Runs Scored 1 Runs
Score after 23 overs : 81/8
T Islam13 (31)
M Haque26 (46)
A Markram2-0-3-0
Tad short and wide of off. Islam looks to cut it away but misses.
Bowls it full and wide of off. Islam looks to drive it away but misses.
A loopy full ball on off, Islam prods and blocks.
Tossed up on off, this is blocked out.
Flat and on middle, spins away. Islam looks to push it away but misses.
Fuller ball on off, Haque pushes it to covers for a single.
Runs Scored 4 Runs
Score after 22 overs : 80/8
T Islam13 (26)
M Haque25 (45)
K Maharaj6-2-20-1
Full and outside off, Islam blocks it on the off side.
Very full and on off, Haque sweeps it behind square leg for one.
Flatter ball on middle, Haque steps down and defends.
On middle, Islam strokes it to mid-wicket for a single.
A loud shout for LBW but turned down. Aiden Markram takes it upstairs! Flighted full and wide of off, lands and spins in sharply. Islam prods to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads. No bat on it. Ball Tracking shows the impact is outside off.
Floats it full and outside off, spins in. Islam hits through the line and clears the mid on region for a couple.
Runs Scored 2 Runs
Score after 21 overs : 76/8
M Haque24 (43)
T Islam10 (22)
D Paterson8-0-25-2
Pitched up, outside off, Haque drives it to cover.
A half volley on middle, Islam whips it to deep square leg for a single.
On off, Islam keeps it out.
This is full and on middle, Haque pushes it through covers for a single.
Fuller ball on off, Haque solidly defends it out.
On middle, this is defended out.
Runs Scored 2 Runs
Score after 20 overs : 74/8
T Islam9 (20)
M Haque23 (39)
K Maharaj5-2-16-1
Full and on off, Islam prods and defends.
Too much turn you reckon! Tossed up full and on off, spins in sharply. Islam looks to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads. Aiden Markram wasn't sure with the review but still takes it upstairs. No bat. Ball Tracking shows it is umpire's call. Still, a decent review in the end.
Well outside off and it spins in, Islam leans and defends it out.
Fuller and on off, Islam looks to defend but gets a thick outside edge past first slip for a couple.
Flighted full and outside off, spins in. Islam prods across to defend but is beaten on the outside edge.
Tossed up, full and outside off, Islam dead bats it.
Runs Scored 3 Runs
Score after 19 overs : 72/8
M Haque23 (39)
T Islam7 (14)
D Paterson7-0-23-2
Very full and outside off, Haque keeps it out.
Well outside off, it is left alone.
THREE! Short of a length and on off, Islam pulls it to deep square leg, the ball has no leg to run away and it is cut out.
Short in length and on off, Islam blocks it out.
This is full and down leg, Islam misses his flick.
Fuller delivery on middle, Islam keeps it out.
Runs Scored 3 Runs
Score after 18 overs : 69/8
M Haque23 (37)
T Islam4 (10)
K Maharaj4-2-14-1
On middle and again it spins down leg. Haque lets it go to the keeper.
This is full and way outside off, Haque looks steps across to sweep but gets a bottom edge onto the pads.
On off, Haque solidly blocks it out.
Tossed up on middle, Haque defends.
THREE BYES! This one lands on middle and spins down leg. Islam misses his flick and it rolls down past leg slip to fine leg for three.
Too full and on middle, Islam prods and blocks.
Runs Scored 8 Runs
Score after 17 overs : 66/8
M Haque23 (33)
T Islam4 (8)
K Rabada7-1-21-5
On a length and on top of off, nips away. Haque looks to defend but splices it to gully for a couple.
On middle, Islam works it to mid-wicket for a single.
Length ball around off, Islam defends it out.
Angles it on the hips, Haque pulls it to deep square leg or a single.
THREE! Gives a bit of width outside off, Islam crunches it through point for three runs.
Slightly short and on middle, Islam defends.
No ball! On a length and outside off, Islam taps it on the off side.
Runs Scored 10 Runs
Score after 16 overs : 58/8
M Haque20 (31)
T Islam0 (3)
K Maharaj3-1-14-1
Very full and on middle and leg, Haque gets inside the line and blocks.
Full and on off, Haque leans and defends.
FOUR! Tad short again from Maharaj on middle, Haque rocks back and pulls it to deep square leg for a boundary.
SIX! This will help a lot! Slightly short and on middle, Haque goes back and heaves it over mid-wicket for a six.
This is full and on middle, Haque keeps it out.
Tossed up on off, Haque blocks it on the front foot.
Runs Scored 0 Runs
Score after 15 overs : 48/8
T Islam0 (3)
M Haque10 (25)
K Rabada6-1-13-5
A length ball, outside off, shapes away. Islam looks to push but misses.
Fuller and on middle, this is defended out.
Shorter and onto the body. Islam blocks it on the leg side.
Taijul Islam comes to the middle.
OUT! LBW! What an awkward moment for Ankon! On a nagging length outside off and zips in sharply. Ankon shoulders arms and gets hit on the pads. An appeal for LBW and up goes the finger. Ankon avoided the shot so no chance of any impact and it is umpire's call on the wickets hitting. Rabada has three in the morning session.
Length ball on middle, Ankon solidly blocks it.
OUT! GONE! Bangladesh's best batter in recent times goes for a run! What a beauty from Rabada once again! On a good length around off, tails in and again hits the area where it straightens off. Hasan half heartedly defends, gets a thick outside edge to the keeper who takes it.
Runs Scored 2 Runs
Score after 14 overs : 48/6
M Haque10 (25)
M Hasan1 (2)
D Paterson6-0-20-2
A low full toss on off, Haque pushes it to covers.
FALLS SHORT! Length ball, outside off, Hasan punches with hard hands to short cover where the fielder tilts to his right to take but is short.
Very full and around off, Hasan prods and blocks.
Mehidy Hasan comes out now.
OUT! GONE! A soft dsimissal! Rahim goes and this could be a big wicket. Dane Paterson serves it full and on middle and leg, Rahim, like he got off the mark with a flick, once again hits the same shot but this time chips it to mid-wicket where Tony de Zorzi takes a sitter.
Serves it full and on the pads, Haque tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.
Tad fuller and around off, Haque blocks it on the deck.
Runs Scored 1 Runs
Score after 13 overs : 46/5
M Rahim0 (1)
M Haque9 (22)
K Rabada5-0-13-3
Length and on middle, Rahim blocks.
Mushfiqur Rahim walks in next.
OUT! EDGED AND GONE! The No.1 Test bowler in the World does the trick! Again hits the same length and finds some extra bounce, this is outside off and Santo has a poke at it, it goes off the edge to the keeper who takes it. Bangladesh lose half of their side.
Length ball, outside off, Shanto splices his shot to the man at gully.
Beauty from Rabada! A hard length delivery angles it outside off and it straightens off the deck. Shanto presses to defend but is beaten.
A length ball on top of off. Haque knocks it wide of point for a quick single.
Shorter and outside off, Haque flashes his blade and misses it.
Runs Scored 1 Runs
Score after 12 overs : 45/4
Hossain Shanto9 (14)
M Haque8 (20)
D Paterson5-0-18-1
A good length delivery on middle and leg, nips in back. Shanto is stuck on the back foot as he looks to flick, he misses and gets hit on the pads. An appeal for LBW but it is turned down.
Touch fuller and just outside off, Haque drops it to cover for a single.
Full ball on off, Haque leans and defends it on top.
Fuller delivery again and on off, Haque defends off the inner half on the deck.
Keeps it full and bowls it on middle, Haque solidly defends.
Bowls it full and around off. Haque prods and blocks.
Runs Scored 4 Runs
Score after 11 overs : 44/4
Hossain Shanto9 (13)
M Haque7 (15)
K Rabada4-0-12-2
FOUR! Good shot! Sees it slightly short and around off, Shanto goes back and pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
Fuller ball and on off, Shanto defends it out.
Goes full and on off, Shanto knocks it to cover.
Short of a length and on off with some extra bounce. Shanto defends off his shoulder of the bat.
This is full and on middle, Shanto turns it to square leg.
A good length ball on middle, Shanto punches it to mid on.
Kagiso Rabada to bowl now.
Runs Scored 2 Runs
Score after 10 overs : 40/4
M Haque7 (15)
Hossain Shanto5 (7)
D Paterson4-0-17-1
Length ball, outside off, Haque shoulders arms.
A bit fuller and outside off, Haque pushes it back to the bowler.
Sharp single! Full and on off, Shanto drops it past point for a quick single.
FIrst run of the day! Slants it full and on the pads as Paterson looks for some swing. Mominul Haque turns it to square leg for a single.
This is full and on middle and on off. Mominul Haque defends it out.
A good length ball, outside off and shapes away. Mominul Haque shoulders arms.
All set for action. The players are out in the middle. Mominul Haque and Najmul Hossain Shanto to resume their batting. Dane Paterson to bowl first.
South Africa continue to dominate the Test as we move to the action on Day 3. The Proteas did a commendable job on Day 2 to get in the drivers seat in the game. Centuries from De Zorzi and Stubbs followed by maiden Test century from Mulder helped South Africa post a mammoth first innings total. Bangladesh in reply, had to play a small passage with the bat and it didn’t help them as their top four in a flash against prime South African bowlers. Bangladesh are already in trouble and honestly it will get worse for them from here on as the pitch has started to help the bowlers. Can Bangladesh fight back and post a wicketless session? Let’s find out. Stay tuned.
...Day 3, Session 1...
Earlier in the day, South Africa batted, batted and batted and put up a massive score on the board and then it was their bowlers who have ended their day just as they would have liked. More of the same is what they would want on day 3. Bangladesh on the other hand, will hope their batters can show some fight. An exciting day awaits. Until then, goodbye and take care!
Very delighted because they were being rolled over by the South African bowlers here! They did not have a lot of time to bat but have lost four wickets. Ra Ada it was to begin, Dane Paterson rhen joined in the action and Maharaj got one too.
The light meter is out again and this time the umpires feel, they'll need to walk off! That should be STUMPS! South Africa will not be pleased walking off, Bangladesh on the other hand, will be very delighted.
Runs Scored 4 Runs
Score after 9 overs : 38/4
Hossain Shanto4 (6)
M Haque6 (10)
K Maharaj2-1-4-1
Angled into middle. Shanto works it to mid-wicket.
On the stumps. This is pushed back to the bowler.
Angled into the pads. This is worked to mid-wicket.
Flatter and on middle. Kept out.
On the stumps. Defended well.
FOUR! Driven down the ground! Fuller and on off. This is driven back past the bowler and it races away to the fence.!
Runs Scored 2 Runs
Score after 8 overs : 34/4
M Haque6 (10)
Hossain Shanto0 (0)
A Markram1-0-2-0
Around off. This is punched to cover.
On middle. Kept out again.
On middle. This is swept past square leg for two.
On the stumps. Kept out.!
Outside off. Left alone.
On middle. Kept out.
Runs Scored 0 Runs
Score after 7 overs : 32/4
H Mahmud3 (7)
M Haque4 (4)
K Maharaj1-1-0-1
OUT! TIMBER! It is all falling apart here for the visitors! On middle. Mahmud looks to defend but does so for the turn. This goes on with the arm and hits the stumps.
On middle. Kept out.
Beauty! This lands on off and spins away. Hasan looks to defend but is beaten.
Angled into the pads. This is tucked to mid-wicket.
On middle. Defended.
Around off. Length. Blocked.
Runs Scored 7 Runs
Score after 6 overs : 32/3
H Mahmud3 (1)
M Haque4 (4)
D Paterson3-0-15-1
Three! Fuller and on middle. Mahmud drives it down the ground towards long on for three.
OUT! Edged and taken! Another one bites the dust! This is on a length and around off. Joy looks to push at it. This goes off the outside edge and it is taken at first slip. Bangladesh in massive trouble now.
FOUR! That is glorious! Fuller and outside off. This is driven past cover and this races away to the fence. That's a lovely stroke.
Length and around off. Defended.
Fuller and on middle. Joy flicks it but finds mid-wicket.
Good leave in the end! This comes back in late from well outside off. Joy shoulders arms to this one.
Runs Scored 4 Runs
Score after 5 overs : 25/2
M Haque4 (4)
Hasan Joy6 (16)
K Rabada3-0-8-2
FOUR! Nicely played! On the pads. This is tickled fine on the leg side and it races away to the fence.!
Outside off now. Not played at.
Down the leg side. Left alone.
On middle. Haque stands tall and defends.
OUT! Edged and taken! Two now for Rabada. That's a beauty of a nut. This lands on off and shapes away. Hasan looks to drive but it takes the edge and it is taken. Poor review though by Hasan. He takes a review along with him as Ultra Edge shows a massive spike.
On the stumps. Defended well.
Runs Scored 3 Runs
Score after 4 overs : 21/1
Hasan Joy6 (16)
Z Hasan2 (6)
D Paterson2-0-8-0
On the stumps. Kept out.
On the fuller side. The drive comes out again and it is played to mid off.
Flatter and on middle. This is pushed to the man at cover.
On the stumps. Defended.
On the stumps. Kept out.
Two! On middle. Joy clips it past square leg. Two taken.
Another no ball! On middle. Joy keeps it out well.
Runs Scored 3 Runs
Score after 3 overs : 18/1
Z Hasan2 (6)
Hasan Joy4 (9)
K Rabada2-0-4-1
Fuller and on off. Shaping away. Hasan looks to drive but is beaten.
On middle. This is nudged on the leg side for one.
On off. This is punched to cover.
On the stumps. Defended well.
Outside off. Left alone. Another no ball.
Outside off. Hasan leaves it alone.
Shortish and outside off. This is guided but straight to point.
Runs Scored 5 Runs
Score after 2 overs : 15/1
Hasan Joy3 (6)
Z Hasan1 (2)
D Paterson1-0-5-0
Beaten! Length and around off. This lands shapes away. Joy is beaten as he looks to defend.
Good length and on middle. Kept out well.
Fuller and on middle. This is driven down the ground. A run taken.
Angled into the pads. This is worked through mid-wicket for one.
On middle. Good length. Blocked.
Outside off. Left alone.
NO BALL! Fuller and on off. This is driven to mid off. Paterson oversteps now.
Runs Scored 5 Runs
Score after 1 overs : 10/1
Z Hasan0 (1)
Hasan Joy0 (0)
K Rabada1-0-1-1
Around off. Defended.
OUT! Taken down the leg side. That's an excellent review. This is on the pads. Islam looks to flick. There's a small noise. It is half an appeal but not given. The review is taken and Ultra Edge shows a spike. That's the worst possible start for the hosts. A wicket in the first over itself. Rabada continues his fine form. Not the best of balls bowled by him but he'll take it.
Outside off. This is pushed to covers.
On middle. Kept out.
Outside off. Left alone again.
NO BALL AND A BOUNDARY! On the pads. Islam looks to flick. It goes more off the inner half to the fine leg fence.
A lot of swing there! Outside off. Length. Left alone.
Commentary
Onto their batting now, Bangladesh really need to dig in. They wicket is a good one to bat on but they'll need to show a lot of application. South Africa on the other hand, will hope to build pressure by bowling the right lines and lengths and also hope the wicket wears off and they do get some assistance. Stay tuned for the reply.
For Bangladesh, it was hard work on a placid wicket! Their bowlers hardly got any assistance. The thing they'll be disappointed with is the ease they let the visitors score. Taijul Islam though yet again impressed with a five-fer but for the others, it was an effort to forget.
End of a marathon batting effort from South Africa! They won the toss, elected to bat and the batters responded in emphatic fashion. Three batters scored tons. Tony, Stubbs and Mulder. There were fifties from David Bedingham and Senuran Muthusamy too and that's what helped them to pile up a massive score on the board.
SIX! Bang! Brings it up in style! Top knock. He gets a juicy half volley on middle. He just lifts it down the ground and it goes all the way. Raises his bat, takes his helmet off and soaks in the applause. Also, that's the end of the South African innings as they have DECLARED!
Flatter and on off. This is pushed to cover.
Runs Scored 12 Runs
Score after 144 overs : 569/6
W Mulder99 (148)
S Muthusamy68 (75)
H Mahmud23-1-83-0
NOT OUT! Heart in the mouth moment for Mulder! Full toss on middle. This is driven firmly to mid on. They go for one. The fielder picks it up and fires it on the stumps at the bowler's end. Mulder is just in. He's onto 99!
FOUR! Thumped! Right in the slot! Full and on middle. This is lofted over the bowler's head and this races away to the fence.
Fuller again. Mulder drives. He gets it past mid off who gives it a chase and keeps it down to two.
Fuller and on off. This is driven wide of mid off for one.
Two! Outside off. This is guided past point. Two taken.
FOUR! Cut away! This is short and outside off. Asking to be hit. This is flayed past point and it races away to the fence.
Runs Scored 4 Runs
Score after 143 overs : 557/6
W Mulder92 (145)
S Muthusamy63 (72)
T Islam52-5-192-5
Fires it on middle. Mulder keeps it out.
Two! On middle. This is worked on the leg side for two.
On middle. Mulder plays it back to the bowler.
Quicker and on middle. Kept out.
Outside off. This is guided through point. A run taken.
Flatter and on off. This is punched past cover for one.
Runs Scored 2 Runs
Score after 142 overs : 553/6
W Mulder89 (140)
S Muthusamy62 (71)
H Mahmud22-1-71-0
On middle. Mulder tucks it around the corner and takes one.
Shortish and on off. Mulder pushes it to covers.
Fullish and on off. Mulder this is driven to cover.
On middle. Blocked.
Fuller and on off. This is driven but to covers.
Shortish! This is pulled past square leg for one.
Runs Scored 6 Runs
Score after 141 overs : 551/6
S Muthusamy61 (70)
W Mulder88 (135)
N Rana24-2-83-1
On middle. Shorter. This is pulled through square leg for one.
FOUR! Cut away! Way too short and this is hammered past point. This one races away to the fence.
On middle. This is eased down to long on for one.
On the stumps. Kept out.
On middle. Mulder plays it back to the bowler.
Flatter and on off. This is pushed to cover.
Runs Scored 8 Runs
Score after 140 overs : 545/6
W Mulder87 (131)
S Muthusamy56 (68)
H Mahmud21-1-69-0
Fuller and on off. This is driven down to long off for one.
Outside off. This is guided past point for one.
Short again. This is pulled too but there is protection at deep mid-wicket. A run taken.
FOUR! Hammered! No problems against the short ball. On middle. This is pulled through mid-wicket and it races away to the fence.
On middle. This is nudged on the leg side for one.
Angles into the pads. This is worked through square leg for one.
Runs Scored 3 Runs
Score after 139 overs : 537/6
W Mulder81 (127)
S Muthusamy54 (66)
N Rana23-2-77-1
Angled into the pads. This is clipped to mid-wicket again.
On the off pole again. Mulder pushes it but finds cover.
Shorter and on middle. This is pulled through square leg for one.
On middle. Mulder eases it down to long on for one.
Angled into the pads. This is worked through square leg for one.
Around off. Kept out.
Runs Scored 2 Runs
Score after 138 overs : 534/6
W Mulder80 (124)
S Muthusamy52 (63)
H Mahmud20-1-61-0
Fuller and on middle. This is played to mid on.
Outside off. This is guided past point. There's protection. Only one.
Fuller and on middle. This is driven down to long on for one.
Fuller and on off. This is pushed to cover.
Around off. Kept out.
On middle. Mulder punches it but finds cover.
Runs Scored 5 Runs
Score after 137 overs : 532/6
S Muthusamy51 (62)
W Mulder79 (119)
N Rana22-2-74-1
FOUR! Nicely played! Offers width outside off. Shortish. This is guided past point and this one races away to the fence. Top shot.
Fuller and on off. Senuran drives but to mid off.
Angled into the pads. Mulder works it through square leg and takes one.
Fullish and around off. This is driven but to mid on.
On middle. Mulder walks across and works it to mid-wicket.
Fuller and on middle. Mulder drives but finds mid on.
Runs Scored 0 Runs
Score after 136 overs : 527/6
S Muthusamy47 (60)
W Mulder78 (115)
H Mahmud19-1-59-0
On the stumps. Kept out.
Five dots! On the stumps. Muthusamy pushes it to cover.
Length this time and around off. Defended.
A short one on middle. Muthusamy ducks under it. Cautious to begin with.
On middle again. This is worked to mid-wicket.
Length and on off. Blocked.
We're back!
... DAY 2, SESSION 3 ...
South Africa continue to pile on the misery! They have batted themselves into a position from where losing the game becomes quite difficult and now they have stepped on the gas too. Both Senuran Muthusamy and Wiaan Mulder are batting with intent, the question is, when will the declaration come? Bangladesh on the other hand, need to continue to try and take wickets. The wicket is still good to bat on and they'll be hoping for this Sputh African innings to end soon. We expect some more entertaining batting after the break.
Runs Scored 2 Runs
Score after 135 overs : 527/6
S Muthusamy47 (54)
W Mulder78 (115)
T Islam51-5-188-5
A single to end! On off. This is worked with the turn to long on for one.
On middle. This is worked to mid-wicket.
Takes one as this is pushed down to long on.
On middle. Mulder shows the full face of the bat and defends.
Angled into middle. Mulder plays it back to the bowler.
On the stumps. Kept out.
Runs Scored 6 Runs
Score after 134 overs : 525/6
W Mulder77 (111)
S Muthusamy46 (52)
N Rana21-2-69-1
Fuller and on middle. This is eased down to long on. Another run.
Length and around off. Mulder stands tall and defends.
On the stumps. Kept out.!
FOUR! Drilled down the ground! Full and on middle. Mulder smashes it down to the long on fence.
Fuller and on off. This is given but to cover.
On the pads. This is worked on the leg side. A run taken.
Runs Scored 2 Runs
Score after 133 overs : 519/6
W Mulder72 (106)
S Muthusamy45 (51)
T Islam50-5-186-5
Attacks the stumps. Blocked.
Flatter and on middle. Kept out.
On the stumps. This is worked through square leg. A run taken.
On middle. Defended.
Outside off. Flatter. This is cut but to point.
Fuller and on off. Mulder pushes it wide of mid off and takes one.
Runs Scored 1 Runs
Score after 132 overs : 517/6
S Muthusamy44 (48)
W Mulder71 (103)
N Rana20-2-63-1
Outside off. This is punched to cover.
On the stumps. Blocked.
On middle. Senuram plays it to mid off.
On middle. This is worked through mid-wicket for one.
On off. This is punched but straight to cover again.
Fuller and on off. This is pushed to cover.
Runs Scored 7 Runs
Score after 131 overs : 516/6
S Muthusamy44 (45)
W Mulder70 (100)
M Hasan39-2-171-0
On middle. Defended again.
SIX! Gets hold of this one! The slog sweep is out. It is played with the angle and over the mid-wicket fence.
Angled into the pads. This is tucked to mid-wicket.
On the stumps. Senuran punches it but finds cover.
On the stumps. This is pushed down to long on for one.
On middle. Blocked.
Runs Scored 13 Runs
Score after 130 overs : 509/6
S Muthusamy38 (41)
W Mulder69 (98)
Hasan Joy2-0-14-0
Around off. SM lunges and keeps it out.
Flatter and on off. This is slapped but to cover again.
On the pads. This is worked through square leg for one.
This is pushed through. Mulder pushes it to covers.
SIX! Two in a row! On middle. Mulder gets to the pitch of it and lofts it over the long on fence. Lovely shot.
SIX! Massive! On middle. Mulder plays the slog sweep and this sails over the mid-wicket fence.
Runs Scored 7 Runs
Score after 129 overs : 496/6
W Mulder56 (94)
S Muthusamy38 (39)
M Hasan38-2-164-0
Another single as this is tucked on the leg side.
On middle. This is clipped through square leg for one.
Quicker and on middle. Defended.
FOUR! The reverse sweep comes out! This is on off. It is hit past point and this races away to the fence.
Flatter and on middle. Kept out.
On middle. This is pushed down to long on for one.
Runs Scored 1 Runs
Score after 128 overs : 489/6
W Mulder54 (92)
S Muthusamy33 (35)
Hasan Joy1-0-1-0
Fuller and on middle. This is hit down to long on for one.
On off. Good length again. Blocked.
Another one on a length. Kept out.
On off. Length. This is pushed to cover.
Goes short and on middle. Blocked.
Length and around off. This is punched to cover.
Runs Scored 5 Runs
Score after 127 overs : 488/6
W Mulder53 (86)
S Muthusamy33 (35)
M Hasan37-2-157-0
On the stumps. This is swept through square leg for one.
On middle. Mulder works it to mid-wicket.
On off. Defended.
FOUR! Finds the gap. Short and outside off. This is slapped past cover and it races away.
Around off. Mulder defends.
Flatter and on middle. This is worked to mid-wicket.
Runs Scored 13 Runs
Score after 126 overs : 483/6
W Mulder48 (80)
S Muthusamy33 (35)
T Islam49-5-184-5
On middle. This is worked down to long on for one.
On middle. This is clipped past square leg for one.
Pushes this one through and on off. Defended.
SIX! All the way! On middle. The slog sweep is out this time and it goes well over mid-wicket.
FOUR! Hit hard! On middle. This is swept through square leg and this races away.
Around off. This is pushed past cover for one.
Runs Scored 1 Runs
Score after 125 overs : 470/6
S Muthusamy22 (31)
W Mulder46 (78)
M Hasan36-2-152-0
Bowls it full and on middle, Muthusamy again rocks back and defends.
Flatter and around off, skids on. Muthusamy goes back and blocks.
Angles it on the pads, Muthusamy looks to flick it away but misses it.
Too full and on middle, Mulder nudges it to mid-wicket for a single.
Flatter and on middle, Mulder goes back and blocks.
Tossed up full and on middle, Mulder defends it out.
Runs Scored 2 Runs
Score after 124 overs : 469/6
S Muthusamy22 (28)
W Mulder45 (75)
T Islam48-5-171-5
This is full and on middle, Muthusamy prods and blocks.
Tossed up full and on middle, Muthusamy blocks it on the deck.
Too full and outside off, Mulder drives it to mid off for a single.
Full and on middle, Mulder defends.
FLat and outside off, Muthusamy looks to cut but bottom edges it onto the pads. It rolls to cover for one.
A loopy full ball on off, Muthusamy leans to defend it out.
Runs Scored 3 Runs
Score after 123 overs : 467/6
W Mulder44 (73)
S Muthusamy21 (24)
M Hasan35-2-151-0
Very full and floated on off, Mulder prods and blocks.
This is full and on leg, Mulder turns it to square leg.
THREE! Very full and on middle and leg, Muthusamy sweeps it past leg slip and to fine leg for three more.
Flighted full and on middle, Muthusamy blocks.
This is full and on off, Muthusamy pushes it to cover with soft hands.
Tossed up on off, Muthusamy blocks.
Drinks! A good partnership building up for South Africa as these two have added 41 runs and South Africa are close to 500 mark as well. Bangladesh look helpless as they look for wickets. They might once again go for spinners from both ends.
Runs Scored 7 Runs
Score after 122 overs : 464/6
W Mulder44 (71)
S Muthusamy18 (20)
T Islam47-5-169-5
Another dot to end the over as Mulder blocks it out.
Goes full and outside off, Mulder knocks it to mid off.
Too full and on middle, Mulder defends it out.
Floated full on leg, Mulder blocks it out.
More runs! Flighted outside off, Mulder drives it past cover for a couple of runs.
FIVE RUNS! Overthrows! Full and on off, Muthusamy drives it to mid off for a single. The fielder throws wide of the keeper and the back up dives but fails to stop it. It races to the fence for four.
Runs Scored 8 Runs
Score after 121 overs : 457/6
W Mulder42 (66)
S Muthusamy13 (19)
M Hasan34-2-148-0
Flatter and on middle and leg. Mulder keeps it out.
This is full and on off, Muthusamy drives it wide of mid off for a single.
On middle, Mulder drills it to long on for a single.
Very full and on middle, Mulder blocks it out.
This is full and on middle, Mulder reverse sweeps it past first slip to third man for two runs.
FOUR! 450 up! Floats it full and on middle. Mulder comes down the track and hits it down to long off for a boundary.
Runs Scored 3 Runs
Score after 120 overs : 449/6
S Muthusamy12 (18)
W Mulder35 (61)
H Mahmud18-0-59-0
A bumper on off, Muthusamy pulls it through mid on and mid-wicket for a couple.
Goes wide outside off, fuller length. Muthusamy leaves.
Short in length and around off, close the body and Muthusamy looks to pull but misses it.
Bowls it full and just around off, Muthusamy pushes it to cover.
Shorter and outside off, Mulder cuts it to deep point for a single.
Length and on middle, Mulder blocks.
Runs Scored 3 Runs
Score after 119 overs : 446/6
S Muthusamy10 (14)
W Mulder34 (59)
M Hasan33-2-140-0
Tossed up on middle, Muthusamy defends on the front foot.
A single as Mulder works it down to long on.
Tossed up on middle, stays low. Muthusamy tucks it to square leg for one.
Angles it on the pads. Mulder turns it to square leg for a single.
Tossed up on middle, Mulder rocks back and blocks it out.
Very full and on off, Mulder leans and defends it out.
Runs Scored 2 Runs
Score after 118 overs : 443/6
S Muthusamy9 (12)
W Mulder32 (55)
H Mahmud17-0-56-0
Flat and on middle, Muthusamy blocks it out.
Full and on off, this is pushed to covers for a single.
Length and outside off, shaping in. Mulder leaves it alone.
Length and on off, Muthusamy taps it to cover for a single.
Outside off, this is guided to point.
Angles it on a length and on leg, Muthusamy keeps it out.
Runs Scored 3 Runs
Score after 117 overs : 441/6
W Mulder31 (53)
S Muthusamy8 (8)
M Hasan32-2-137-0
This is full and just outside off, Mulder defends it out.
Flat and around off, Mulder prods and blocks it out.
Tossed up on middle, Mulder turns it to mid-wicket.
On middle, Muthusamy sweeps it to square leg for a single.
Too full and on leg, Muthusamy sweeps it to fine leg for a couple of runs.
Hasan bowls it full and around off, Muthusamy prods and blocks.
Runs Scored 8 Runs
Score after 116 overs : 438/6
W Mulder31 (50)
S Muthusamy5 (5)
N Rana19-2-62-1
Fuller ball on off, Mulder plays it back on the deck.
Good length ball, outside off, Mulder knocks it to point.
Well outside off, Mulder shoulders arms to it.
FOUR! Another solid shot from Mulder! A length ball, outside off, Mulder punches off the back foot through covers for a boundary.
Angles it down the leg side, Mulder keeps it out.
FOUR! Superb shot! This is full and around off, nips in. Mulder plays through the line and drives it past mid off for a boundary.
Runs Scored 4 Runs
Score after 115 overs : 430/6
W Mulder23 (44)
S Muthusamy5 (5)
T Islam46-5-162-5
Slides it on the pads, Mulder sweeps it to square leg for a single.
Too full and on middle and off, Muthusamy pushes it to cover for one.
Tad short and outside off, Mulder slaps it to cover for a single.
Too full and on middle and leg, Mulder tucks it to mid-wicket.
Flat and on middle, Mulder watchfully blocks.
Tossed up on middle, Muthusamy nudges it to mid-wicket for one.
Runs Scored 3 Runs
Score after 114 overs : 426/6
W Mulder21 (40)
S Muthusamy3 (3)
N Rana18-2-54-1
A good length ball, outside off, shapes in. Mulder leaves it alone.
On the hips, Muthusamy helps it to square leg for one.
Short of a length and on middle, Muthusamy turns it wide of square leg for a brace.
Serves it short and angling close to off. Muthusamy looks to defend it but misses.
Senuran Muthusamy comes in next.
OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Rickelton goes! A hard length delivery, slightly short and angled away outside off, stays slightly low and Rickelton looks to punch without foot movement but edges it to the keeper who makes no mistake.
Short of a length and on off, Rickelton hangs back to block.
Runs Scored 1 Runs
Score after 113 overs : 423/5
W Mulder21 (39)
R Rickelton12 (39)
T Islam45-5-158-5
An arm ball full and on middle, Mulder covers his stumps and blocks.
Too full and outside off, Mulder knocks it straight to cover.
Bowls it full and on middle, Mulder defends it on the deck.
This is full and on middle, Rickelton nudges it to mid-wicket for one.
Flat and on off, Rickelton keeps it out.
Tossed up on off, Rickelton prods and blocks.
Runs Scored 4 Runs
Score after 112 overs : 422/5
W Mulder21 (36)
R Rickelton11 (36)
N Rana17-2-51-0
Two more runs as Mulder turns it through square leg for a couple of runs.
On a length and outside off, Mulder cuts it to deep point for a couple.
Bangs it short and angles it down leg, Mulder lets it go and the keeper dives across to make an excellent stop.
Length and on middle, Mulder blocks.
Short of a length and on off, nips in. Mulder chops it to point.
A good length ball shaping on middle and leg. Mulder misses his flick. He gets hit on the pads and it rolls just past the off pole.
Nahid Rana to bowl from the other side.
Runs Scored 5 Runs
Score after 111 overs : 418/5
R Rickelton11 (36)
W Mulder17 (30)
T Islam44-5-157-5
Very full and on middle, Rickelton goes back and keeps it out.
Floats it around off, Rickelton punches it to cover.
Tossed up on middle, Rickelton turns it to mid-wicket.
This is full and outside off, Mulder pushes it to covers for a single.
Tossed up full and around off, Wiaan Mulder blocks it to square leg.
FOUR! Boundary to start the session. Shorter and around off, Wiaan Mulder pulls it through mid-wicket for four runs.
We are back. The players are out in the middle. A big session awaits for both teams. Taijul Islam to bowl first.
...Day 2, Session 2..
The ball turned, gripped and stayed low on many occasions. Taijul Islam bowled well and got three wickets. He got the breakthroughs and also got the big wicket of Kyle Verreynne. Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder though have made sure they do not lose any more wickets and have started to build another partnership. The pitch has started to open up and South Africa have to be really careful in the next session. Can they build a big stand? Let's find out in the next session.
A tale of two halves for South Africa - In the first hour they bossed it. Tony de Zorzi and David Bedingham started Day 2 well and scored plenty of runs. Tony de Zorzi brought up his 150 while David Bedingham scored his third Test half century. However, right after the drinks break, Bangladesh brought spin from both ends and the duo, Taijul Islam and Mehidy Hasan got plenty of purchases off the deck.
Runs Scored 5 Runs
Score after 110 overs : 413/5
W Mulder12 (27)
R Rickelton11 (33)
M Hasan31-2-134-0
THREE! Shorter and outside off, Wiaan Mulder punches it to deep cover. The fielder chases and dives in the deep to save a single. That will be LUNCH.
Tossed up full and on off, Wiaan Mulder leans and defends.
Tossed up on middle, Wiaan Mulder bunts it through square leg for a brace.
Flatter and on middle, Wiaan Mulder defends it out.
Too full and around off, Wiaan Mulder plays it back on the deck.
Fuller and on middle, Wiaan Mulder tucks it to square leg.
Runs Scored 2 Runs
Score after 109 overs : 408/5
R Rickelton11 (33)
W Mulder7 (21)
T Islam43-5-152-5
Too full and on middle, Rickelton plays it back to the bowler.
This one spins back in on middle, Rickelton blocks it out.
A bit of width, outside off and on the shorter side. Rickelton punches it through covers for a couple.
Flatter and slanting on middle, Rickelton defends.
Too full and targets the off pole. Rickelton solidly blocks.
Tossed up on middle, Rickelton stays back and blocks it out.
Runs Scored 1 Runs
Score after 108 overs : 406/5
W Mulder7 (21)
R Rickelton9 (27)
M Hasan30-2-129-0
Full and outside off, this is knocked to point.
Tossed up on middle, spins down leg, Wiaan Mulder misses his flick.
On middle, slants it in. Rickelton plays it to mid-wicket for a single.
An arm ball, full and on off, Rickelton flicks it to mid-wicket.
Another dot! On off, Rickelton steps across and defends it out.
A loopy ball, full and on off, Rickelton prods and defends.
Runs Scored 1 Runs
Score after 107 overs : 405/5
W Mulder7 (19)
R Rickelton8 (23)
T Islam42-5-150-5
A dot to end the over! On off, Wiaan Mulder prods and blocks.
Slants it full and around off, spins away. Wiaan Mulder plays it through the line and blocks.
A bit slower in the air, full and on off, Wiaan Mulder keeps it out.
Flatter and outside off, Wiaan Mulder punches it to cover.
On off, Rickelton nudges it to square leg for a single.
Tossed up on middle, Rickelton blocks.
Runs Scored 5 Runs
Score after 106 overs : 404/5
W Mulder7 (15)
R Rickelton7 (21)
M Hasan29-2-128-0
Fuller ball on middle, Wiaan Mulder leans and defends.
Tossed up on off, Wiaan Mulder prods and blocks.
On middle, Rickelton nudges it to square leg for a single.
FOUR! Not off the middle but clears the infield! Tossed up on off, Rickelton comes down and heaves, it goes off the outer half over mid off for a boundary.
On off, Rickelton keeps it out.
Too full and on middle, Rickelton turns it to mid-wicket.
Runs Scored 0 Runs
Score after 105 overs : 399/5
W Mulder7 (13)
R Rickelton2 (17)
T Islam41-5-149-5
Maiden! On off, fuller and Wiaan Mulder keeps it out.
On middle. Wiaan Mulder blocks it out.
Too full and on off, Wiaan Mulder drops it in front of point.
Too full and on middle, Wiaan Mulder prods and blocks.
Floats it full on middle, this is defended out.
Fuller ball on off, Wiaan Mulder defends on the front foot.
Runs Scored 8 Runs
Score after 104 overs : 399/5
W Mulder7 (7)
R Rickelton2 (17)
M Hasan28-2-123-0
On the pads, Wiaan Mulder helps it to short fine leg who dives to his right and stops. One.
Tossed up, length and angling on leg. Wiaan Mulder misses his flick and gets hit on the pads. Was tailing down.
Very full and on middle, Wiaan Mulder blocks.
SIX! That's one way to release the pressure! On middle, Wiaan Mulder comes down the track and hits it over long on for a six.
Angling on middle, Rickelton nudges it to mid-wicket for one.
Outside off, Rickelton covers his stumps and lets it go.
Runs Scored 0 Runs
Score after 103 overs : 391/5
W Mulder0 (3)
R Rickelton1 (15)
T Islam40-4-149-5
Tossed up, around off, Wiaan Mulder plays with soft hands and it rolls to first slip.
Flat and outside off, Wiaan Mulder leaves it alone.
Full and on off, Wiaan Mulder defends.
Wiaan Mulder walks in next.
OUT! LBW! Verreynne has played the wrong line! Islam bowls it very full and slanting on middle and off. Verreynne fails to sweep and gets hit on the pads. UltraEdge shows no spike on it. Ball Tracking shows THREE REDS. Both Tony de Zorzi and Verreynne have burned reviews in quick succession. Five-fer for Islam!
Flat and turning away outside off, Verreynne presses forward to defend but misses.
Shapes in a full ball, around off and makes it to spin away. Verreynne looks to defend but is beaten.
Runs Scored 0 Runs
Score after 102 overs : 391/4
R Rickelton1 (15)
K Verreynne0 (0)
M Hasan27-2-115-0
Too full and on middle, Ryan Rickelton blocks. Maiden over.
An arm ball now on off, Ryan Rickelton goes back and blocks.
BEATEN! Tosses it up full and outside off, spins slightly away. Ryan Rickelton leans to defend across but misses.
On off, Ryan Rickelton blocks it out.
Hasan is getting some purchases! Full and slanting on the pads, it spins back in. Ryan Rickelton solidly blocks.
Flat and well outside off, this is left alone.
Kyle Verreynne comes to the middle.
Runs Scored 2 Runs
Score after 101 overs : 391/4
de Zorzi177 (269)
R Rickelton1 (9)
T Islam39-3-149-4
OUT! LBW! THREE REDS! Islam takes the fourth one! Angles in a full ball on leg, it straightens enough and stays low to hit the pads as Tony de Zorzi misses his sweep. An appeal and up goes the finger. Tony de Zorzi takes it upstairs but in vain as it shows three reds. A superb knock from Tony de Zorzi comes to an end.
Tosses it up on off, Tony de Zorzi keeps it out.
Ryan Rickelton is off the mark as he flicks this to square leg for one.
Flatter and on middle, Tony de Zorzi nudges it on the leg side.
Tossed up full and on off, Tony de Zorzi reverse sweeps it to third man for one.
Bowls it full and on middle, Tony de Zorzi uses his feet and turns it to square leg.
Runs Scored 3 Runs
Score after 100 overs : 389/3
R Rickelton0 (7)
de Zorzi176 (265)
M Hasan26-1-115-0
Another dot to end the over as Ryan Rickelton blocks.
Angling on middle, Tony de Zorzi with soft hands and defends.
On middle, Ryan Rickelton blocks.
On off, Tony de Zorzi oushes it to covers for one.
Angles it full on middle and leg, and turns in. Tony de Zorzi mistimes his flick and it lobs wide of first slip.
Pitched up on off, Tony de Zorzi drives it through covers for a couple more.
Runs Scored 6 Runs
Score after 99 overs : 386/3
R Rickelton0 (4)
de Zorzi173 (262)
T Islam38-3-147-3
Bowls it on the pads. Ryan Rickelton keeps it out.
Angles it on middle and leg, Ryan Rickelton turns it to square leg.
This is full and on middle, Ryan Rickelton flicks it to mid-wicket.
Tossed up full and on middle, Ryan Rickelton blocks.
OUT! BOWLED! Islam strikes and gets the much needed breakthrough! Bedingham goes for the slog-sweep but the length was bit too full, this one is angled on middle, Bedingham misses and it crashes the stumps.
SIX! BANG! Floats it in the slot, full and on off, Bedingham thumps it down to long off for a biggie.
Runs Scored 13 Runs
Score after 98 overs : 380/2
D Bedingham53 (76)
de Zorzi173 (262)
M Hasan25-1-112-0
Tossed up on middle, Bedingham punches it down to long on for one.
On middle, Tony de Zorzi plays it to covers for a single.
Bowls it full and on middle and leg. Tony de Zorzi gets a leading edge as he tries to flick, it rolls to point.
FOUR BYES! Easy runs! This one doesn't spin and goes with the arm, down leg and Tony de Zorzi misses his flick. It rolls to fine leg for four.
SIX! NAILED IT! Floats it on off, fuller and Tony de Zorzi slog-sweeps it over mid-wicket for a massive six.
Fuller ball on off, Bedingham flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
Runs Scored 1 Runs
Score after 97 overs : 367/2
de Zorzi166 (258)
D Bedingham51 (74)
T Islam37-3-141-2
Tossed up on middle, Tony de Zorzi turns it on the leg side.
Targets the stumps now, on middle, this is blocked.
Around off, Bedingham storkes it through covers for a single.
Flatter and on off, angles it in. Bedingham watchfully blocks.
Tossed up full and on off, Bedingham stays back and blocks.
Around off, fuller and Bedingham blocks.
Drinks! It has been South Africa's morning so far. First hour gone by without losing any wickets and scoring at a quick rate as well. Just what South Africa were looking for. Bangladesh on the flip side have turned to spin from both ends but have found no success so far. They'll hope for a breakthrough before the end of this session.
Runs Scored 1 Runs
Score after 96 overs : 366/2
de Zorzi166 (256)
D Bedingham50 (70)
M Hasan24-1-103-0
Tossed up full and on middle, Tony de Zorzi plays it back to the bowler.
Tossed up on middle, Tony de Zorzi defends.
Fifty for Bedingham! His third in Test career! Need to double it up now. Flat and outside off, Bedingham knocks it to covers for a single.
Too full and tailing on the pads. Bedingham defends with soft hands.
On middle, Bedingham goes back and blocks it out.
A quicker one full and on off, Bedingham keeps it out.
Runs Scored 3 Runs
Score after 95 overs : 365/2
D Bedingham49 (66)
de Zorzi166 (254)
T Islam36-3-140-2
A single to end the over as Bedingham turns it to mid-wicket.
Floated full and around off, Bedingham punches it back to Islam.
Tossed up on off, Bedingham prods and defends it out.
Quicker and on middle, Bedingham blocks.
Tossed up on middle, Tony de Zorzi reverse scoops it just past first slip for one.
Around off, Bedingham punches it to covers for a single.
Runs Scored 4 Runs
Score after 94 overs : 362/2
de Zorzi165 (253)
D Bedingham47 (61)
M Hasan23-1-102-0
On middle, Tony de Zorzi looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. An appeal for LBW but turned down as it came with the arm and was going down.
Angling on the pads. Bedingham plays it to square leg for one.
Slows it up and bowls it full and on middle, Bedingham tucks it on the leg side.
Tossed up on middle, Bedingham nudges it to mid-wicket.
This is full and outside off, it is pushed to point for a single.
Tossed up full and on middle, Tony de Zorzi turns it to deep mid-wicket for a couple. Finds the gap.
Runs Scored 6 Runs
Score after 93 overs : 358/2
de Zorzi162 (250)
D Bedingham46 (58)
N Rana16-2-47-0
Goes full and shaping on the pads. Tony de Zorzi tickles it to square leg for one.
Full and on off, Bedingham pushes it to mid off for a single.
Shorter and on middle, this is pulled to square leg for one.
Outside off, Bedingham cuts it to point for a single.
Bye! Errs in line and bowls it down leg, Tony de Zorzi leaves and it goes to fine leg for one.
Length and outside off, Bedingham punches it to cover for a single.
Runs Scored 3 Runs
Score after 92 overs : 352/2
de Zorzi160 (247)
D Bedingham43 (55)
M Hasan22-1-98-0
Full and on middle, Tony de Zorzi defends on the front foot.
Too full and on middle, Bedingham nudges it to deep square leg for a single.
This is full and outside off, Tony de Zorzi drives it to covers for a single.
Angling on the middle, this is clipped to mid-wicket.
Floats it tad short and outside off, Tony de Zorzi goes back and pulls it straight to mid on who collects on a bounce.
Slides it onto the pads. Bedingham helps it to square leg for a single.
Mehidy Hasan is back into the attack.
Runs Scored 7 Runs
Score after 91 overs : 349/2
D Bedingham41 (53)
de Zorzi159 (243)
N Rana15-2-42-0
Well outside off, Bedingham cuts it to point for a single.
A good length ball, outside off, Bedingham delicately plays it to third man for a brace.
Length and outside off, Bedingham punches it to cover.
Slightly short and on middle, Tony pulls it to square leg for a single.
Wide! Serves it short but down the leg side, Tony de Zorzi leaves.
Short of a length and on middle, this is pulled to deep square leg for a couple.
A hard length delivery outside off, this is punched to point.
Runs Scored 9 Runs
Score after 90 overs : 342/2
de Zorzi156 (240)
D Bedingham38 (50)
T Islam35-3-137-2
Spinning too much on the pads, Tony de Zorzi nudges it to square leg for a single.
On middle, Tony de Zorzi goes back and dead bats it.
Tossed up full and on off, Tony de Zorzi prods and blocks it out.
Full and on middle, this is flicked to mid-wicket.
FOUR! 150 up for Tony de Zorzi! Shorter and wide of off, Tony de Zorzi cuts it to point where Rana runs across and slides but touches the fence as he tries to flick it back.
FOUR! Tony de Zorzi goes for the big shot now! Floated full and on middle, he skips down and thumps it to long on for a boundary.
Runs Scored 1 Runs
Score after 89 overs : 333/2
D Bedingham38 (50)
de Zorzi147 (234)
N Rana14-2-35-0
This is full and on middle, Bedingham keeps it out.
On a length and outside off, inward movement. Bedingham watchfully defends it on the leg side.
A good length ball on middle, Bedingham blocks.
Angles it on the pads, Tony de Zorzi works it to square leg for a single.
On middle, this is tucked to square leg.
Rana starts with a length ball, outside off, Tony de Zorzi keeps it out.
Runs Scored 11 Runs
Score after 88 overs : 332/2
D Bedingham38 (47)
de Zorzi146 (231)
T Islam34-3-128-2
Totally squared up! Lands it full and on middle, shaping in and it spins away. Bedingham prods to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge. A stumping appeal and the replay shows Bedingham had his toes on the surface.
Tossed up on middle, Bedingham defends it again.
Islam corrects his line and goes a touch fuller and on off, Bedingham blocks.
FOUR! Goes for the big shot again! Around off and comes with the arm, Bedingham skips down and whips it off the inner half to mid-wicket for four.
SIX! BANG! Such a good strike! Sees it very full and on middle, Bedingham stands tall and hammers it over long on for a biggie.
Floated full and outside off, Tony de Zorzi sweeps it to square leg for a single.
Runs Scored 4 Runs
Score after 87 overs : 321/2
D Bedingham28 (42)
de Zorzi145 (230)
H Mahmud16-0-54-0
On middle, Bedingham defends it out.
Hits the surface hard and lands it on middle, Bedingham flicks it to mid-wicket.
Full and shaping on the pads. Bedingham bunts it to square leg.
Serves it short again on middle, Bedingham sits under it.
FOUR! Dispatched! Short in length and outside off, Bedingham gets into the position quickly as he cuts it to point for a boundary.
Fuller ball, outside off, Bedingham pushes it to point.
Runs Scored 5 Runs
Score after 86 overs : 317/2
de Zorzi145 (230)
D Bedingham24 (36)
T Islam33-3-117-2
Takes the aerial route. On middle, Tony de Zorzi skips down and heaves it to deep mid-wicket for two.
Flatter and on middle, Tony de Zorzi goes back and nudges it to mid-wicket.
The sweep comes out for the first time today! On middle, this is hit to square leg.
On a length and on middle, top spin. Bedingham turns it to square leg for a single.
Goes full and on middle, Bedingham defends on the front foot.
Very full and quicker on middle, Bedingham flicks it behind square leg for a couple.
Runs Scored 1 Runs
Score after 85 overs : 312/2
de Zorzi143 (227)
D Bedingham21 (33)
H Mahmud15-0-50-0
This is full and on the pads, it is flicked to mid-wicket.
A bouncer angling on middle, Tony de Zorzi goes back to pull but misses it.
Good length delivery on off. Tony de Zorzi defends it to point.
A length ball angling just outside off from around the wicket. Tony de Zorzi looks to defend it but misses.
QUICK SINGLE! Length ball, outside off, Bedingham drops it in front of covers for a quick single. A direct hit at the keeper's end follows but the replay shows Tony was in.
This is full and on middle, Bedingham gets behind the line and blocks.
Runs Scored 0 Runs
Score after 84 overs : 311/2
de Zorzi143 (223)
D Bedingham20 (31)
T Islam32-3-112-2
MAIDEN! Very full and on off, Tony de Zorzi leans to defend.
Flighted full and shaping on leg, Tony de Zorzi defends it on the deck.
Flatter and on middle, this is punched to cover.
Fuller delivery on middle, Tony de Zorzi blocks.
Was that a chance? Tossed up full and spinning on the pads. Tony de Zorzi gets forward to flick but edges it to backward short leg who spills it out.
Very full and slanting on middle, Tony de Zorzi drills it to mid on.
Runs Scored 2 Runs
Score after 83 overs : 311/2
D Bedingham20 (31)
de Zorzi143 (217)
H Mahmud14-0-49-0
Solid shot but for no run! Length and outside off, Bedingham punches it to cover.
Width given on the off side, this is full and Bedingham drives it past cover for a couple.
Inward shape again! Fuller ball on middle, Bedingham turns it to mid-wicket.
Up goes the finger but Bedingham reviews it. A thick inside edge! Bedingham survives! He knew it straightaway! A length ball, outside off and angling in. Bedingham leans to push but gets a thick inside edge onto the pads.
A length ball on middle, Bedingham punches it back to the bowler.
Hasan Mahmud steams in and serves it on a length and just outside off, Bedingham looks to push it but misses.
Hasan Mahmud to bowl from the other end.
Runs Scored 2 Runs
Score after 82 overs : 309/2
de Zorzi143 (217)
D Bedingham18 (25)
T Islam31-2-112-2
Tossed up on the pads, Tony de Zorzi with soft hands, turns it to short leg.
Floats it full and on middle, Tony de Zorzi prods and defends.
This is full and on leg, angling in. Tony de Zorzi helps it down to fine leg for a couple of runs.
Tossed up full and on middle, Tony de Zorzi blocks it out.
Slides it full and on middle and leg. Tony de Zorzi flicks it wide of backward short leg.
Taijul Islam starts with a fuller ball on middle, Tony de Zorzi tucks it on the leg side with soft hands.
All set. The players are out in the middle. David Bedingham and Tony de Zorzi to resume their innings.
Hello and welcome to the action of Day 2 between Bangladesh and South Africa. It was a run feast on Day 1 as the Proteas after winning the toss posted a massive total thanks to the double century partnership between Stubbs and De Zorzi. The latter was main stay right from the start. He got used to the pitch and later comfortably scored a brilliant century. Still unbeaten, he was well supported by Stubbs alongside who scored a century as well. Bangladesh on the other hand had to toil hard and are expected to ball all day again as South Africa have 8 wickets in hand. The pitch has started to open up and we could see the spinners get more purchase. Can Bangladesh create pressure in the first session? Let’s find out. Stay tuned.
...Day 2, Session 1...
For the Bangladesh bowlers, it was hard work, there was not a lot of assistance from the surface as well but the bowling wasn't at its best too. There were far too many boundary balls and the hosts just couldn't build pressure as they let South Africa score freely. They'll need wickets in heaps on Day 2 or it will be difficult for them to get back into the game. Will we see the hosts fight back? We will find out. Join us on Day 2 for the coverage. Till then, goodbye and take care!
STUMPS IT IS THEN! A cracking day for South Africa! They are in a fine position in this game. All thanks to two men, Tony de Zorzi and Tristan Stubbs. After a decent opening stand, Mariam fell but then came the marathon partnership. The two added over 200 and both scored tons. Stubbs fell shortly after getting to his ton but Tony is closing in on a 150. David Bedingham has began solidly and he'll be looking to cash in on this surface. South Africa are on course for a big first innings score and that's what they'll be wanting to do.
The light meter is out and the umpires now have decided the light is not good enough to continue. The players make their way off the field! Also, that should be the end of Day 1. Still not confirmed but don't see the players coming out again.
Runs Scored 3 Runs
Score after 81 overs : 307/2
de Zorzi141 (211)
D Bedingham18 (25)
M Hasan21-1-95-0
Shortish and outside off. Tony plays the cut past point for one.
Another single as this is worked through square leg.
Now works it with the turn but finds the man at mid-wicket.
On middle. Blocked.
A single now as this tucked on the leg side.
Flatter and on off. This is punched to cover.
Runs Scored 7 Runs
Score after 80 overs : 304/2
D Bedingham17 (22)
de Zorzi139 (208)
T Islam30-2-110-2
SIX! Marvellous! David steps out. This is tossed up on middle. It is lifted over the long on fence for a biggie.
Around off. Defended.
On middle. Kept out.
Angled into the pads again. Tony works it through square leg for one.
Angled into middle. This is worked to mid-wicket.
On off. Shortish. This is pushed to cover.
Runs Scored 5 Runs
Score after 79 overs : 297/2
D Bedingham11 (19)
de Zorzi138 (205)
M Hasan20-1-92-0
On middle. Kept out.
Fullish and on off. David drives but to mid off.
On middle. Defended.
Around off. This is pushed past cover for one.
FOUR! Another reverse sweep. Tony goes down on one knee and nails it through point. The fielder has no chance.
On the middle pole. Blocked.
Runs Scored 9 Runs
Score after 78 overs : 292/2
D Bedingham11 (16)
de Zorzi133 (202)
T Islam29-2-103-2
On middle. Defended.
Flatter and on off. This is punched past cover for two.
On middle. This is swept through square leg for one.
The reverse sweep comes out! This is hit to the man at point.
Angled into the pads. Tony works it to mid-wicket.
SIX! Up and over! This is tossed up on middle. The slog sweep is out and it clears the long on fence.
Runs Scored 0 Runs
Score after 77 overs : 283/2
D Bedingham9 (14)
de Zorzi126 (198)
M Hasan19-1-87-0
On middle. Kept out.
Fired into the pads. David Bedingham works it to mid-wicket.
On middle. David goes back and nudges it on the leg side.
Angled into the pads. This is clipped to mid-wicket.
Fuller and on middle. This is flicked to mid-wicket.
On middle. Defended again.
Runs Scored 9 Runs
Score after 76 overs : 283/2
D Bedingham9 (8)
de Zorzi126 (198)
T Islam28-2-94-2
Around off. David Bedingham pushes it down to long on and gets to the other end.
Angled into middle. Kept out.
SIX! Over the fence. That's hit a long way. On off. David steps out and hits it over the long off fence for a biggie.
On off. This is punched to cover.
Shortish and on middle. This is pulled through mid-wicket. Two taken.
On the fuller side. This is driven to covers.
Runs Scored 4 Runs
Score after 75 overs : 274/2
de Zorzi126 (198)
D Bedingham0 (2)
M Hasan18-0-87-0
Fuller and on middle. This is worked to mid on.
Flatter and on middle. This is swept but to square leg.
Angled into middle. Defended well.
On the stumps. Defended.
FOUR! Up and over! This is tossed up outside off. Tony lofts it over cover and this races away to the fence.
Around off. Kept out.
Runs Scored 5 Runs
Score after 74 overs : 270/2
D Bedingham0 (2)
de Zorzi122 (192)
T Islam27-2-85-2
Flatter and on off. David pushes it to covers again.
On middle. Flatter. Defended.
OUT! TIMBER! Cleans him up. Stubbs falls. The marathon stand comes to an end. This is around middle. Not a lot of room on offer. Stubbs goes back to cut but misses and the middle stump is rocked back. End of a fine effort from Stubbs. Bangladesh will hope this opens the floodgates.
On the stumps. Kept out.
FOUR! Swept away! The 200-run stand is up! On middle. The sweep comes out. This is hammered past square leg and it races away to the fence.
On middle. This is swept through square leg for one.
Runs Scored 5 Runs
Score after 73 overs : 265/1
T Stubbs102 (195)
de Zorzi121 (191)
M Haque4-0-15-0
Another reverse sweep. This is hit through point. A single taken.
On off. This is lofted towards long off for one.
There it is! 100 for Stubbs. What a player he is turning out the. Brilliant! Gets there by guiding this through point for one.
Fuller and on off. This is driven but to cover.
Shortish and around off. Stubbs pushes it to covers.
Tony plays the reverse sweep. It goes to deep point for one.
Runs Scored 1 Runs
Score after 72 overs : 260/1
T Stubbs99 (191)
de Zorzi119 (189)
T Islam26-2-80-1
On the stumps. Kept out.
Quicker and on middle. Defended.
On middle. Kept out.
On off. Driven to cover again.
Flatter and on off. Stubbs hangs back and punches it to covers.
On off. Tony pushes it down to long off. A run taken.
Runs Scored 5 Runs
Score after 71 overs : 259/1
de Zorzi118 (188)
T Stubbs99 (186)
M Haque3-0-10-0
On middle, this is eased down to long on. A run taken.
Around off. Haque stays back and punches it past cover for one.
On middle. This is worked to mid-wicket.
Flatter and on off. This is pushed past cover for one.
On middle. Tony sweeps it through square leg for one.
Slower, tossed up on middle. Tony leans forward and defends.
Runs Scored 5 Runs
Score after 70 overs : 254/1
T Stubbs97 (184)
de Zorzi115 (184)
T Islam25-2-79-1
Flatter and on middle. Blocked again.
On middle. Defended.
On middle. The sweep is out. It is hit through square leg for one.
On the fuller side. Tony strikes it down to long off for one more.
On middle. This is worked through mid-wicket. A run taken.
Tossed up on off. This is pushed down to long off for one.
Runs Scored 6 Runs
Score after 69 overs : 249/1
T Stubbs96 (181)
de Zorzi111 (181)
H Mahmud13-0-47-0
FOUR! Beautifully played! Fuller and outside off. This is driven past cover and this races away to the fence.
On middle. Kept out.
On middle. This is pulled through square leg for one.
On middle. Tony works it straight to square leg.
On middle. Blocked.
Good length and around off. Stubbs looks to defend. This goes off the inner half through square leg for one.
Runs Scored 2 Runs
Score after 68 overs : 243/1
de Zorzi110 (178)
T Stubbs91 (178)
T Islam24-2-74-1
On the stumps. Defended again.
Around middle. Kept out.
On the stumps. Kept out.
Two! Outside off. This is guided past point for two.
Fullish and on off. This is pushed to mid off.
Fuller and on off. This is driven but to cover.
Runs Scored 2 Runs
Score after 67 overs : 241/1
de Zorzi108 (172)
T Stubbs91 (178)
H Mahmud12-0-41-0
Fuller and on off. This is pushed past cover for one.
Shorter and on middle. This is pulled through square leg for one.
Around off. Length. This is pushed to cover.
On off. Stubbs stays back and punches it to covers.
On middle. Defended.
Flatter and outside off. Stubbs looks to cut but missed.
Runs Scored 2 Runs
Score after 66 overs : 239/1
de Zorzi107 (171)
T Stubbs90 (173)
T Islam23-2-72-1
On middle. This is pushed to cover.
Tossed up on off. Stubbs pushes it past civer and takes one.
Flatter and on off. This is pushed to cover.
On the stumps. This is nudged to mid-wicket.
On middle. This is worked to mid-wicket again.
On middle. This is pushed down to long off.
Runs Scored 2 Runs
Score after 65 overs : 237/1
T Stubbs89 (169)
de Zorzi106 (169)
H Mahmud11-0-39-0
On middle. Kept out.
Angled into middle. Stubbs hangs back and blocks it again.
On middle. Tony pulls it through square leg for one.
On the pads. Stubbs looks to flick. He misses. It hits the pad and rolls on the leg side. A leg bye taken.
Another one on a length. Kept out well.
Good length and around off. Stubbs blocks it.
Runs Scored 2 Runs
Score after 64 overs : 235/1
T Stubbs89 (164)
de Zorzi105 (168)
M Hasan17-0-83-0
On middle. This is worked through square leg for one.
Fuller and on middle. Stubbs drives but to mid on.
On the stumps. Stubbs punches it to cover.
Shortish and on middle. This is pulled through mid-wicket for one.
On middle. Tony pushes it to cover.
Flatter and on middle. This is pushed back to the bowler.
Runs Scored 1 Runs
Score after 63 overs : 233/1
T Stubbs88 (161)
de Zorzi104 (165)
N Rana13-2-34-0
On middle. Length ball. This is played to cover.
Angled into the stumps. Stubbs keeps it out well.
On middle. Kept out.
Outside off. Left alone.
On middle. Kept out.
Around off. This is pushed past cover for one.
Runs Scored 10 Runs
Score after 62 overs : 232/1
T Stubbs88 (156)
de Zorzi103 (164)
M Hasan16-0-81-0
On the stumps. Stubbs stays back and defends it.
SIX! The slog sweep comes out. On middle. This is nailed over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
On middle. Blocked again.
Angled into the pads. Stubbs stays back and works it to mid-wicket.
On middle. Defended.
FOUR! Cut away! On the shorter side. Outside off. This is cut past point and this races away to the fence.
Runs Scored 2 Runs
Score after 61 overs : 222/1
T Stubbs78 (150)
de Zorzi103 (164)
N Rana12-2-33-0
Shortish and on middle. This is pulled through square leg for one.
Another one on the fuller side. This is driven to mid off.
Fuller and on middle. Defended.
Length and on off. Kept out.
Around off. This is pushed to cover.
On middle. Kept out.
Runs Scored 2 Runs
Score after 60 overs : 220/1
T Stubbs77 (145)
de Zorzi102 (163)
M Hasan15-0-71-0
On middle. Stubbs goes back and works it to mid-wicket.
Two! On middle. This is clipped past square leg. Easy two.
On the stumps. Stubbs stands tall and keeps it out.
On off. Kept out.
On the stumps. Defended well.
Around off. Defended.
Runs Scored 3 Runs
Score after 59 overs : 218/1
de Zorzi102 (163)
T Stubbs75 (139)
N Rana11-2-31-0
On middle. This is flicked to mid-wicket.
Around off. Kept out again.
Around off. This is guided past point for one.
On the pads. Tony looks to flick but misses. This hits the pad and rolls on the leg side. A leg bye taken.
Outside off. This is guided past point for one.
On middle. Stubbs stays back and works it to mid-wicket.
Runs Scored 7 Runs
Score after 58 overs : 215/1
de Zorzi102 (160)
T Stubbs73 (136)
M Hasan14-0-69-0
Fullish and on off. This is driven to cover.
On middle. Kept out.
Flatter and on middle. This is pushed down to long on. A run taken.
Flatter and on middle. Defended.
SIX! Over the fence! Uses his feet again to great use. Gets to the pitch of it and smacks it over the long on fence for a biggie.
Flatter and on middle. Defended.
Runs Scored 3 Runs
Score after 57 overs : 208/1
T Stubbs66 (132)
de Zorzi102 (158)
N Rana10-2-29-0
Stubbs takes one now! On off. This is dropped towards point.
Outside off. This is guided past point for one.
Angled into middle. Tony flicks it to mid-wicket.
Length again and around off. This is pushed to cover.
On the off pole. Tony punches it to cover again.
Back of a length and around off. Tony stands tall and guides it to point.
On off. Tony pushes it to cover.
We're back!
... DAY 1, SESSION 3 ...
The Bangladesh bowlers have had to toil hard! There's not a lot in the surface for them and all they can do for now is stay patient. They though would love to stem the run flow a little. That may just build pressure but the hosts will need to bowl better lines and lengths for that. Will we see them being more disciplined after the break? We will find out.
Another fine session for South Africa and they are well on their way to a big first innings score! Stubbs and Tony de Zorzi have batted brilliantly. Their partnership is nearing the 150-run mark. Tony has got to his ton whereas, Stubbs will be eyeing one. More of the same is what South Africa will want after the break.
Runs Scored 2 Runs
Score after 56 overs : 205/1
T Stubbs65 (131)
de Zorzi101 (152)
M Haque2-0-5-0
Flatter and angled into middle. Kept out.
Fuller and on middle. This is worked down to long on for one.
On off. Defended well.
On middle. This is played down to mid off.
Fuller and on off. This is pushed down to long off for one.
Angled in on the stumps again. Stubbs leans forward and blocks.
Runs Scored 5 Runs
Score after 55 overs : 203/1
de Zorzi100 (149)
T Stubbs64 (128)
M Hasan13-0-62-0
Angled into middle. Tony lunges and keeps it out.
Flatter and around off. Blocked.
On middle. Tony works it to mid-wicket.
FOUR! The sweep is out and he gets to his ton in style! Top, top knock from Tony de Zorzi! On middle. He goes down on one knee and nails it through square leg. This races away to the fence.
On middle. Blocked solidly.
Angled into the pads. Stubbs pushes it down to long on and gets to the other end.!
Runs Scored 3 Runs
Score after 54 overs : 198/1
T Stubbs63 (127)
de Zorzi96 (144)
M Haque1-0-3-0
On middle. This is eased down to long on. A single taken.
Flatter and on off. Stubbs punches it to cover.
On off. This is pushed down to long on for one.
Angled into the pads. Tony works it to square leg.
Fuller and on off. Stubbs pushes it down to long off for one.
Another swing and a miss! This lands around middle and spins away. Stubbs is beaten as he looks to defend.!
Runs Scored 4 Runs
Score after 53 overs : 195/1
T Stubbs61 (123)
de Zorzi95 (142)
M Hasan12-0-57-0
Fuller and on off. This is driven down to long off. A run taken.
On middle. This is clipped through square leg for one.
On middle. Flatter. This is tucked on the leg side for one.
Flatter and outside off. This stays a touch low. Stubbs looks to cut but misses.
On middle. Stubbs goes back and nudges it to mid-wicket.
On the pads. This is clipped through square leg for one.
Runs Scored 8 Runs
Score after 52 overs : 191/1
T Stubbs59 (119)
de Zorzi93 (140)
T Islam22-2-70-1
On the stumps. Stubbs blocks it.
Angled into middle. Defended.
On off. This is pushed to long off for one.
Flatter and on middle. Blocked.
SIX! Massive! The slog sweep aj out. On middle. This is nailed over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
On middle. Fullish. This is hit down to long on for one.
Runs Scored 7 Runs
Score after 51 overs : 183/1
de Zorzi86 (137)
T Stubbs58 (116)
M Hasan11-0-53-0
Beaten! Slows it up a little. This lands around off and spins away. Hasan is beaten as he tries to defend.
Flatter and on off. Tony pushes it to covers.
The reverse sweep comes out. This is hit to point.
Pushes this one through and on middle. Stubbs defends.
SIX! That's a lovely hit. Steps out. Gets to the pitch of it and gloriously lofts it over the long off fence. Beautiful.
Flatter and on middle. Stubbs keeps it out well.
Runs Scored 1 Runs
Score after 50 overs : 176/1
de Zorzi86 (135)
T Stubbs51 (112)
T Islam21-2-62-1
On middle. Quicker. This is blocked.
This is angled into the pads. Stubbs hangs back and works it through square leg for one.
Swing and a miss! Outside off. Stubbs looks to sweep. This spins away and he's beaten.
On middle. Stubbs leans forward and keeps it out.
Flatter and on off. Stubbs stays back and plays it back to the bowler.
The one that goes on with the arm! On middle. Stubbs keeps it out.
Runs Scored 9 Runs
Score after 49 overs : 175/1
de Zorzi86 (134)
T Stubbs50 (107)
M Hasan10-0-46-0
Flatter and on middle. Blocked.
Angled into the pads. Tony flicks it to mid-wicket.
Fuller and on off. This is driven to mid off. A run taken.
Flatter and on off. Tony pushed it past cover for one.
FOUR! That's nailed! The sweep comes out. It is angled into the pads. Tony plays the sweep and it races away to the square leg fence.
Takes a few steps down the track. Gets close to the pitch of the ball and drives it through covers for three.
Runs Scored 1 Runs
Score after 48 overs : 166/1
de Zorzi81 (130)
T Stubbs46 (105)
T Islam20-2-61-1
Quicker and on the stumps. Blocked.
On middle. Kept out.
On off. Flatter. This is pushed to cover.
Angled into the pads. Tony flicks it to mid-wicket.
Angled into the pads. This is clipped on the leg side for one.
Well bowled! Angles this into the off pole. This lands and spins away. Stubbs looks to defend but is beaten.
Runs Scored 5 Runs
Score after 47 overs : 165/1
de Zorzi81 (126)
T Stubbs45 (103)
M Hasan9-0-37-0
Around off. Flatter. Defended.
Beaten! This is tossed up. A little bit of turn away. Tony is beaten as he looks to defend.
FOUR! Down the ground. On middle. This is hit straight down the ground and it races away. He's into the 80s.
No run.
Flatter and on off. Tony stays back and pushes it to cover.
On middle. Stubbs goes back and works it through square leg for one.
Runs Scored 2 Runs
Score after 46 overs : 160/1
T Stubbs44 (102)
de Zorzi77 (121)
T Islam19-2-60-1
Fuller and outside off. This is driven through covers for one.
Another dot! On middle. Angled in. Defended again.
Fires it on middle. Not a lot of turn. This is pushed back to the bowler.
Flatter and on off. Stubbs is solid in defense.
Fuller and on middle. This is worked down to long on for one.
Flatter and on middle. Kept out.
Runs Scored 6 Runs
Score after 45 overs : 158/1
T Stubbs43 (98)
de Zorzi76 (119)
M Hasan8-0-32-0
Fuller delivery around off, Stubbs plays with soft hands to square leg.
This is full and on leg, Stubbs goes back and tucks it to square leg.
Tossed up full and on middle, Stubbs blocks.
FOUR! Cracked! Stubbs uses his feet and hits this full ball down through mid off for a boundary.
Lot of turn suddenly for the spinners. Flat and on off, spins in. Tony de Zorzi slaps it to point for a single.
On off, fuller and Stubbs reverse sweeps it to point for a single.
Runs Scored 0 Runs
Score after 44 overs : 152/1
de Zorzi75 (118)
T Stubbs38 (93)
T Islam18-2-58-1
Full and on off, Tony de Zorzi pushes it to cover.
This is full and outside off, it lands and spins in sharply. Tony de Zorzi misses his flick and gets hit on the pads. An appeal for LBW but that was going down.
On middle, this is blocked out.
Bowls it very full and around off, Tony de Zorzi defends on the front foot.
Flatter and around off, Tony de Zorzi defends.
Full and on off, spins in sharply. Tony de Zorzi watchfully blocks.
Runs Scored 2 Runs
Score after 43 overs : 152/1
T Stubbs38 (93)
de Zorzi75 (112)
M Hasan7-0-26-0
Too full and on middle and leg. Stubbs defends.
Flat and outside off, Tony de Zorzi slaps it past cover for a single.
Angles it full and on the pads. Tony de Zorzi keeps it out.
Tossed up on off, Tony de Zorzi prods and blocks.
Hasan shifts around the wicket and bowls it on off, Stubbs reverse sweeps it to third man for a single.
Tosses it up full and on middle, Stubbs blocks it to cover.
Mehidy Hasan is back on.
Runs Scored 7 Runs
Score after 42 overs : 150/1
T Stubbs37 (90)
de Zorzi74 (109)
T Islam17-1-58-1
150 up for the Proteas! On off, Stubbs drives it to mid off for a single.
Flatter and around off, Stubbs prods and blocks.
Tossed up on off, Tony de Zorzi pushes it to covers for a single.
Flat and on off, Tony de Zorzi blocks.
FOUR! Good shot! Very full and on off, Tony de Zorzi reverse sweeps, it goes off the gloves but gets it past the keeper and to third man.
Flighted full and on leg, Stubbs prods to defend but edges it down to fine leg for one.
Drinks! This is a much better phase for Bangladesh! They might not have taken any wickets, but they have kept a lid on the run flow and created ample chances. Bangladesh need to find some luck as they look for a breakthrough while South Africa will hope these two bat as long as possible.
Runs Scored 8 Runs
Score after 41 overs : 143/1
de Zorzi69 (106)
T Stubbs35 (87)
H Mahmud10-0-38-0
Angling on middle, Tony de Zorzi turns it to square leg.
DROPPED! Or was that short? A good length ball angling on off from around the wicket. Tony de Zorzi is drawn to defend close to his body and gets cramped up, gets a thick outside edge which flies to first slip but is just short of him.
Length and on middle, Stubbs turns it to mid-wicket for a single.
FOUR! Stubbs won't stay away from a boundary for a long time. A good length ball, outside off, Stubbs crunches it to deep cover for four.
On a length and on middle, Stubbs blocks it on the deck.
Around off, Tony de Zorzi plays it to deep cover for a single.
Runs Scored 4 Runs
Score after 40 overs : 135/1
T Stubbs30 (84)
de Zorzi66 (103)
T Islam16-1-51-1
Flat and on off, Stubbs blocks it out.
Tad short and outside off, turns in. Tony de Zorzi cuts it to point for one.
This is full and on off, Tony de Zorzi prods and blocks.
Tails it full and on the pads, a lot of turn on this one. Tony de Zorzi keeps it out.
Angles it onto the pads. Tony de Zorzi makes room and guides it to third man for a couple of runs.
Flat and outside off, Stubbs slaps it to covers for a single.
Runs Scored 2 Runs
Score after 39 overs : 131/1
T Stubbs29 (82)
de Zorzi63 (99)
H Mahmud9-0-30-0
Short in length and on middle, Stubbs pulls it to deep square leg for a single.
Length and on middle, Stubbs defends it out.
TAP AND RUN! Length and outside off, Tony de Zorzi hits it to point for a single.
Short in length and on off, Tony de Zorzi hangs back and blocks.
Hasan Mahmud serves it on a length and on off, Tony de Zorzi blocks on the surface.
Tossed up, outside off, Tony de Zorzi knocks it to point.
Runs Scored 3 Runs
Score after 38 overs : 129/1
de Zorzi62 (95)
T Stubbs28 (80)
T Islam15-1-47-1
South Africa happy with singles at the moment. On middle, floated and Tony de Zorzi flicks it to square leg for one.
Full and on middle, Tony de Zorzi flicks it to mid-wicket.
Islam tempts Stubbs by bowling it full and outside off, Stubbs slog-sweeps, it goes off the top edge but over the fielder there. One.
Angling on the pads. Stubbs opens his body and pushes it to mid on.
Tossed up full and around off, Stubbs punches it but straight to cover.
Too full and on leg, Tony de Zorzi drills it to mid on for a single.
Runs Scored 1 Runs
Score after 37 overs : 126/1
T Stubbs27 (77)
de Zorzi60 (92)
H Mahmud8-0-28-0
Just one off the over. Length and on off, Stubbs knocks it to cover.
Shapes in a full ball on middle, Stubbs blocks it on the leg side.
This is full and on middle and leg. Tristan Stubbs watchfully defends it out.
On a nagging length and on off, Stubbs defends right under his eyes.
Bowls it full and on off, Tony de Zorzi drives it to covers for a single.
Short of a length and angling on off, Tony de Zorzi taps it in front of short cover.
Runs Scored 3 Runs
Score after 36 overs : 125/1
T Stubbs27 (73)
de Zorzi59 (90)
T Islam14-1-44-1
Flat and on off, Stubbs defends it on the off side.
On middle, Tony de Zorzi eases it to mid on for one more.
QUICK SINGLE! Fuller and on off, Stubbs hits it to mid off for a sharp single.
Flighted full and on off, Stubbs plays it back to the bowler.
Tossed up on middle, Stubbs defends it out.
Fuller ball, outside off, Tony de Zorzi drives it to covers for a single.
Runs Scored 0 Runs
Score after 35 overs : 122/1
T Stubbs26 (69)
de Zorzi57 (88)
N Rana9-2-26-0
Bowls it full and close to the off pole. Tristan Stubbs defends on the front foot.
On a length and on off, Stubbs defends it out.
Bangs it short and outside off, Stubbs has nothing to do with it.
Well outside off, angling in. Stubbs covers his stumps and lets it go.
A hard length delivery from Rana but way outside off, Stubbs shoulders arms.
Floats it full and on off, Stubbs presses forward and blocks.
Runs Scored 2 Runs
Score after 34 overs : 122/1
de Zorzi57 (88)
T Stubbs26 (63)
T Islam13-1-41-1
Flighted full and on middle, Tony de Zorzi watchfully blocks it out.
This is full and outside off, Stubbs knocks it to covers for a single.
On middle, Stubbs blocks it out.
BEATEN! Tossed up full and on off, spins away. Tristan Stubbs leans to defend but is beaten on the outside edge.
Flighted on a length and on off, spins away. Stubbs looks to reverse sweep but misses. Big stride forward but had his back foot in.
Floated full and outside off, Tony de Zorzi plays it to covers for a single.
Runs Scored 1 Runs
Score after 33 overs : 120/1
T Stubbs25 (59)
de Zorzi56 (86)
N Rana8-1-26-0
This is a good length ball on middle, Stubbs steps across and keeps it out.
On a length and on middle, Stubbs defends it out.
A length ball, outside off, Stubbs punches it to cover.
Short in length and outside off, Stubbs slashes his blade and misses.
Angles it on the pads, Tony de Zorzi flicks it to square leg for a single.
A good length ball, around off, Tony de Zorzi blocks.
Runs Scored 3 Runs
Score after 32 overs : 119/1
T Stubbs25 (55)
de Zorzi55 (84)
T Islam12-1-39-1
This will go down as a chance as well! This is full and comes with the arm on leg, Stubbs is tempted to drive but misses as he comes forward and it rolls to the keeper who fails to collect and gets hit on the chest. Stubbs till then comes back in.
Tossed up full and on middle, Stubbs leans and defends it out.
Very full and on middle, Tony de Zorzi flicks it to square leg for a single.
Flighted outside off, Stubbs knocks it to covers for a single.
Outside off, Tony de Zorzi cuts it to point for a single.
Was that a chance! Fuller delivery on the leg side. Tony de Zorzi shapes for the reverse sweep and seems to have edged it. It rolls to leg slip who runs to his left but spills it out. Was at a good height.
Runs Scored 2 Runs
Score after 31 overs : 116/1
T Stubbs24 (52)
de Zorzi53 (81)
N Rana7-1-25-0
Short in length and on leg, Stubbs glances it to short fine leg.
Bowls it on a good length and on off, Stubbs defends it once again.
On middle, Stubbs solidly blocks it out.
A length ball on middle, Stubbs hangs back and blocks.
Serves it short again on middle, Tony de Zorzi pulls it with soft hands to square leg for a single.
Short in length and on middle, Tony de Zorzi blocks.
No ball! A full toss and on off, Tony de Zorzi looks to push it away but misses.
Runs Scored 3 Runs
Score after 30 overs : 114/1
T Stubbs24 (48)
de Zorzi52 (78)
T Islam11-1-36-1
On middle, Stubbs blocks it well.
Very full and on middle, angling in. Stubbs defends it on the deck.
Flatter and on middle, Tony de Zorzi nudges it to mid-wicket for a single.
Around off, Stubbs plays it to covers for a single.
Tossed up full and on off, Stubbs prods and defends.
Floats it full and on middle, Tony de Zorzi turns it to square leg for a single.
Taijul Islam to bowl from the other end.
Runs Scored 2 Runs
Score after 29 overs : 111/1
T Stubbs23 (44)
de Zorzi50 (76)
N Rana6-1-23-0
Bowls it full and around off, Stubbs pushes with soft hands to cover.
This is full and outside off, Stubbs leans and pushes it to cover.
Fifty for Tony de Zorzi! A solid knock so far from the opener! On a length and outside off, Tony de Zorzi taps it to point for a single.
A good length ball on middle and leg, Tony de Zorzi stays back to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. A huge appeal for LBW but it is turned down. Bangladesh with a bit of desperation takes the review. It is pitching well outside leg.
No ball! Spills it full and way outside off, Tony de Zorzi looks to hit it away but misses. Rana has overstepped.
This is full and around off, Tony de Zorzi blocks it out.
On a length and outside off, Tony de Zorzi leaves it alone.
We are back. Tony de Zorzi on the strike on 49. Nahid Rana to bowl first!
.. Day 1, Session 2...
Hasan Mahmud looked good with the ball in the hand. He got the ball to swing both ways but South Africa negotiated him well. Taijul Islam and Mehidy Hasan got the odd balls to turn but apart from that there was not much for the hosts. Bangladesh certainly knows they have to work hard on this pitch for breakthroughs. It won't come easy and the Proteas won't let it slip easily as well. South Africa on the other hand will hope Stubbs and Tony de Zorzi build a huge partnership and take control of the innings. Join us for the second session in a while.
That will be Lunch! A solid first session for South Africa as they have scored 109 runs by losing just one wicket. They opted to bat first and have done well so far. Aiden Markram and Tony de Zorzi started with a positive intent. They scored runs regularly and made Bangladesh work hard for the breakthrough. In the first hour only one chance was created, Hasan Mahmud bowled in the channel but Tony de Zorzi survived as the keeper dropped it to his left. Taijul Islam though chipped in with the big wicket of Markram but apart from that it was all South Africa.
Runs Scored 4 Runs
Score after 28 overs : 109/1
T Stubbs23 (42)
de Zorzi49 (71)
H Mahmud7-0-27-0
A dot to end the over! This is full and outside off, Stubbs leans and defends.
On a length and around off, nips in. Stubbs with strong hands, blocks it.
Bowls it full and angling on leg, Stubbs flicks it in front of square leg for two more.
A good length ball, around off, nips in. Stubbs defends with inner half of his bat.
Touch fuller and slanting on middle and leg, Stubbs flicks it behind square on the leg side for a couple.
A length ball on off, Stubbs blocks it on the off side.
Runs Scored 5 Runs
Score after 27 overs : 105/1
T Stubbs19 (36)
de Zorzi49 (71)
M Hasan6-0-24-0
Full and way outside off, Stubbs guides it to point for a single.
On off, Tristan Stubbs keeps it out.
This is full and outside off, Stubbs drives with soft hands past point for a couple of runs.
Flat and outside off, stays low off the deck. Tony de Zorzi chops it to cover for a single.
Slower in the air, full and on off, Tony de Zorzi presses forward to defend.
This is full and on middle, spins in. Stubbs nudges it to square leg for a single.
Runs Scored 6 Runs
Score after 26 overs : 100/1
de Zorzi48 (69)
T Stubbs15 (32)
H Mahmud6-0-23-0
On a length and on middle, Tony de Zorzi solidly blocks it on the deck.
Angles it on the pads. Tony de Zorzi keeps it out.
Good length delivery, outside off, Tony de Zorzi looks to push at it but misses.
FOUR! And that brings up the 100! Pitched up way outside off, Tony de Zorzi leans and strokes it through covers and it races to the fence.
Length ball, outside off, Tony de Zorzi swings and misses.
Starts with a fuller one way outside off, Tony de Zorzi creams it through point for two.
Runs Scored 5 Runs
Score after 25 overs : 94/1
T Stubbs15 (32)
de Zorzi42 (63)
M Hasan5-0-19-0
Tossed up on middle, Stubbs prods and blocks.
Too full and on the pads, Tony de Zorzi flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
On middle, Stubbs eases it to mid on, wide of the diving Hasan for a single.
This is full and on middle, Tristan Stubbs reverse sweeps it through covers, in the gap for a brace.
On middle, Tony de Zorzi sweeps it to square leg for a single.
Fuller delivery outside off, Tony de Zorzi pushes it to point.
Runs Scored 1 Runs
Score after 24 overs : 89/1
T Stubbs12 (29)
de Zorzi40 (60)
T Islam10-1-33-1
Flatter and comes with the arm on off. Tristan Stubbs keeps it out.
On off. Tristan Stubbs solidly defends it.
Floted full and on off, Stubbs leans on the off side to block.
Fuller delivery on off, Stubbs pushes it out to cover.
Very full and in the slot on middle, Stubbs leans and defends.
Flatter delivery outside off, Tony de Zorzi plays it to mid-wicket for a single.
Runs Scored 2 Runs
Score after 23 overs : 88/1
de Zorzi39 (59)
T Stubbs12 (24)
M Hasan4-0-14-0
Too full and outside off, Tony de Zorzi knocks it to point for a single.
Flights it full and on middle, Tony de Zorzi keeps it out.
Tossed up, outside off, Stubbs strokes it to covers for a single.
Tossed up on middle, Stubbs nudges it to square leg.
FLat and on off, Stubbs punches it to cover.
On middle, this is blocked out.
Runs Scored 4 Runs
Score after 22 overs : 86/1
T Stubbs11 (20)
de Zorzi38 (57)
T Islam9-1-32-1
One more run to end the over as Stubbs pushes it to cover.
Tossed up on the pads, Tony de Zorzi turns it to square leg for one more.
Well outside off, Stubbs cuts it to point for a single.
Flatter and on middle, Stubbs nudges it to square leg.
Full and on middle, Stubbs turns it to mid-wicket.
Tossed up full and on off, Tony de Zorzi sweeps, it goes off the top edge and just short of the man at square leg who runs in and slides to collect.
Runs Scored 5 Runs
Score after 21 overs : 82/1
T Stubbs9 (16)
de Zorzi36 (55)
M Hasan3-0-12-0
Length ball on off, Stubbs knocks it to cover.
On middle, Stubbs turns it to mid-wicket.
FOUR! Plays it so well. Fuller ball on off, Stubbs reverse sweeps and hits it well through point for a boundary.
Quicker one full and on middle, Stubbs blocks it out.
Full and on off, Tony de Zorzi pushes it to covers for a single.
Tossed up on off, Tony de Zorzi blocks it out.
Runs Scored 5 Runs
Score after 20 overs : 77/1
T Stubbs5 (12)
de Zorzi35 (53)
T Islam8-1-28-1
A dot to end the over as Tristan Stubbs blocks it out.
Slightly short and outside off, Tony de Zorzi cuts it to point for a single.
Lands on off and it spins in sharply. Tony de Zorzi flicks it on the leg side.
THREE RUNS! Stubbs is a good player of spin! Full and on middle, Tristan Stubbs sweeps it fine to the fine leg for three runs.
Slows it up and bowls it on middle, fuller length. Stubbs blocks.
On off, Tony de Zorzi sweeps it to square leg for a single.
Runs Scored 3 Runs
Score after 19 overs : 72/1
T Stubbs2 (9)
de Zorzi33 (50)
M Hasan2-0-7-0
On middle, fuller and Stubbs defends on the front foot.
Glanced away! Stubbs is off the mark! Darted on the pads, this is helped to fine leg for a couple.
On middle, Tristan Stubbs keeps it out.
Fuller ball on middle, this is blocked out.
Angles in a full ball on off, Tony de Zorzi pushes it to cover for a single.
Tossed up on off, Tony de Zorzi plays it in the line on the off side.
Runs Scored 0 Runs
Score after 18 overs : 69/1
T Stubbs0 (5)
de Zorzi32 (48)
T Islam7-1-23-1
First maiden of the day by the spinner! Good over for Bangladesh! Fuller delivery on off, Tristan Stubbs defends it on the deck.
On middle, Tristan Stubbs blocks it out.
Very full and on middle and leg, Stubbs keeps it out.
Floated delivery, full and on off, Stubbs leans and blocks.
Fuller ball, outside off, Stubbs pushes it to cover.
Tristan Stubbs is the new man in.
OUT! TAKEN! A wicket out of nowhere for Bangladesh! Islam strikes! Tosses it up full and on middle, Markram uses his feet to flick but instead plays a bit straight and chips it to mid on where Mominul Haque takes a dolly.
The umpires are checking if that is a bump ball. Markram could be out here.
Runs Scored 4 Runs
Score after 17 overs : 69/0
de Zorzi32 (48)
A Markram33 (54)
M Hasan1-0-4-0
An arm ball full and on off, Tony de Zorzi defends in front of his pads.
Nicely tossed up on off, Tony de Zorzi prods and blocks.
FOUR! Quick hands! Slides it full and on the pads. Tony de Zorzi goes back and whips it to deep mid-wicket and it rolls to the fence.
Goes full now and targets the middle pole. Tony de Zorzi leans and defends.
Flatter and on top of off. Tony de Zorzi punches it to point.
Mehidy Hasan starts with a fuller ball angling around off, Tony de Zorzi rocks back and blocks.
Runs Scored 2 Runs
Score after 16 overs : 65/0
A Markram33 (54)
de Zorzi28 (42)
T Islam6-0-23-0
Very full and quicker on middle, Aiden Markram defends it solidly.
On middle, Tony de Zorzi works it to mid-wicket for a single.
This is full and just outside off, Markram sweeps it to square leg for a single.
Flights it full and around off, spins in. Markram defends it on the deck.
Bowls it closer to the fuller length mark, on middle,Markram blocks.
Tossed up full and on middle, Markram leans and defends it out.
Runs Scored 3 Runs
Score after 15 overs : 63/0
de Zorzi27 (41)
A Markram32 (49)
N Rana5-1-21-0
Shorter and outside off, Tony de Zorzi leaves it alone.
Cramps him a bit. On middle, Markram turns it to mid-wicket for one.
First proper bumper of the day! A short ball well directed on middle, Markram drops his wrists and sways away to leave.
A length ball, outside off, Tony de Zorzi guides it to point for a single.
Full and on middle, this is flicked to mid-wicket for a single.
Length ball, around off, Aiden Markram punches well but to cover.
DRINKS! First hour done and South Africa will be relatively happy at this point. 60 without loss is a good start and they'll hope to continue until the end of the session. Bangladesh on the other hand have created one full-fledged chance so far, dropped at the corner by the keeper. They will hope for a breakthrough in the next hour.
Runs Scored 5 Runs
Score after 14 overs : 60/0
de Zorzi26 (39)
A Markram30 (45)
T Islam5-0-21-0
This is full and on middle and leg, Tony de Zorzi tucks it to mid-wicket.
Flighted on the pads, Tony de Zorzi keeps it out on the leg side.
FOUR! Connects this time! Outside off and it spins in. Tony de Zorzi sweeps it behind square leg for a boundary.
Tossed up full and outside off, spins in. Tony de Zorzi steps across to sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads.
Markram goes back again and tucks it to mid-wicke for a single.
Tossed up full and on middle, Aiden Markram goes back and blocks.
Runs Scored 2 Runs
Score after 13 overs : 55/0
de Zorzi22 (35)
A Markram29 (43)
N Rana4-1-18-0
On off, Tony de Zorzi defends.
Fuller delivery on off, Tony de Zorzi blocks it out.
Lovely line! Serves it around off on a length, close to the pole. Tony de Zorzi defends well.
Length and on off, Tony de Zorzi prods and defends.
Good shot of the back foot! Length and outside off, Aiden Markram plays it to cover for one.
Fuller ball, outside off, Tony de Zorzi knocks it through point for a single.
Runs Scored 2 Runs
Score after 12 overs : 53/0
A Markram28 (42)
de Zorzi21 (30)
T Islam4-0-16-0
Flatter and on middle. Aiden Markram defends it on the off side.
BEATEN! Much better from Islam! Gets the line and length correct this time! Floats it full and around off, spins away. Aiden Markram tries to defend on the front foot but it shaves past the outside edge.
Fuller ball on middle, Markram defends.
Tony de Zorzi gets across the line and sweeps it to square leg for a single.
Goes full and on off, Markram drives it to long off for a single.
Floats it full and on middle, Markram prods and defends.
Runs Scored 7 Runs
Score after 11 overs : 51/0
de Zorzi20 (29)
A Markram27 (37)
N Rana3-1-16-0
7 runs off the over. Length and on middle, this is blocked.
Three! 50 up for the Proteas! Short in length and on off, Aiden Markram pulls it through mid-wicket. The fielder runs behind it and dives near the fence to save one.
A good length ball, outside off, Markram with a nice front foot push, hits it through covers for two.
Runs coming with ease! Around off, Markram pushes it through covers for a single.
Gives a bit of width outside off, Markram plays it to deep point for a single.
Serves it on a length and around off, Markram defends it in front of his pads.
Runs Scored 3 Runs
Score after 10 overs : 44/0
de Zorzi19 (27)
A Markram21 (33)
T Islam3-0-14-0
Too full and on middle and leg, Tony de Zorzi steps across to sweep to the leg side.
Bowls it full and outside off, Markram plays it through covers for a single.
On middle, Aiden Markram turns it to mid-wicket.
Flat and wide outside off. Aiden Markram shoulders arms.
Tossed up on middle, Aiden Markram punches it to silly mid off.
Fuller ball on off, Aiden Markram crunches it through covers in the gap for a couple of runs.
Runs Scored 4 Runs
Score after 9 overs : 41/0
de Zorzi19 (26)
A Markram18 (28)
H Mahmud5-0-17-0
A length ball, outside off, Tony de Zorzi shoulders arms to it.
Length and on off, Tony de Zorzi defends.
A good length ball on off and shapes in well. Tony de Zorzi solidly blocks it out.
Spills it down leg, Tony de Zorzi lets it go.
FOUR! Strong hands from Tony de Zorzi! Pitched up, outside off. Tony de Zorzi punches and it races through the cover region for four.
This is full and around off, Tony de Zorzi presses forward and defends.
Runs Scored 10 Runs
Score after 8 overs : 37/0
de Zorzi15 (20)
A Markram18 (28)
T Islam2-0-11-0
Darts on the pads, Tony de Zorzi nudges it to square leg for a single.
SIX! First of the game! Hits it flat! Floats it full and on middle, Tony de Zorzi gets on his knee and slog-sweeps it to deep square leg for a biggie.
Flat and angling on off, Tony de Zorzi nudges it to mid-wicket.
Tossed up full and outside off, Tony de Zorzi steps across to defend but misses. The impact was outside the line.
Fuller ball on off, Tony de Zorzi prods and blocks.
What a shot this is! Flatter and around off, Aiden Markram goes back and tucks it through mid-wicket and mid on for three runs. Threads it through.
Runs Scored 2 Runs
Score after 7 overs : 27/0
de Zorzi8 (15)
A Markram15 (27)
H Mahmud4-0-13-0
Fuller delivery around off from 'round the wicket. Tony de Zorzi defends.
On a good length and just outside off, Tony de Zorzi watchfully blocks.
This is full and on middle, Tony de Zorzi drills it past mid on for a couple of runs.
On a length and around off, Tony de Zorzi dead bats it.
Shorter and down leg, Tony de Zorzi keeps it out.
CHANCE! First chance of the game put down! Hasan Mahmud bowls from around the wicket on a nagging length, angling around off, Tony de Zorzi is drawn to defend but gets an outside edge, it flies to the left of the keeper who puts in a full stretch dive but it brushes his fingertips.
Runs Scored 1 Runs
Score after 6 overs : 25/0
A Markram15 (27)
de Zorzi6 (9)
T Islam1-0-1-0
Goes full and around off, Aiden Markram leans to defend but splices it to point.
This is full and around off, Aiden Markram gets inside the line and blocks.
Flatter and angling on off, Aiden Markram punches it back to the bowler.
Tossed up, outside off, Aiden Markram lets it go.
Flatter and angling on the pads, Tony de Zorzi bunts it to square leg for a single.
Tosses it up full and on leg, Tony de Zorzi turns it to mid-wicket.
Change. Taijul Islam is into the attack.
Runs Scored 1 Runs
Score after 5 overs : 24/0
A Markram15 (23)
de Zorzi5 (7)
H Mahmud3-0-11-0
Fires in very full and around off, Aiden Markram punches it straight to cover.
Good length ball, outside off, angles in. Aiden Markram watches all the way to the keeper.
Keeps it full and around off, Aiden Markram lunges and pushes it to cover.
Well outside off, Aiden Markram shoulders arms to it.
Goes full and on middle and leg, comes with a shape. Aiden Markram looks to flick but misses.
Hasan Mahmud comes around the wicket to Tony de Zorzi. This is full and on off, it is pushed to covers for one.
Runs Scored 9 Runs
Score after 4 overs : 23/0
A Markram15 (18)
de Zorzi4 (6)
N Rana2-1-9-0
Two more! A bit fuller and around off, Aiden Markram drives off the inner half of the bat past mid off and collects a brace.
Stylish! Pitched up, outside off, Aiden Markram creams it through covers for a couple of runs.
FOUR! Better control from Markram! Outside off, Aiden Markram gets a big stride forward and drives it through covers for four runs.
Markram chases one! Tad fuller and swinging outside off, Aiden Markram presses to drive and gets beaten on the outside edge.
Goes well wide with a fuller delivery. Aiden Markram leaves and the keeper dives across to stop.
TAP AND RUN! Serves it full and around off, Tony de Zorzi drops it to covers for a single.
Runs Scored 5 Runs
Score after 3 overs : 14/0
A Markram7 (13)
de Zorzi3 (5)
H Mahmud2-0-10-0
Fires it full and outside off, Aiden Markram leaves.
FOUR! Solid shot! Slightly short and outside off, Aiden Markram punches off the back foot through covers for a boundary.
Serves it full and outside off, Aiden Markram leaves it to the keeper.
Touch fuller and on middle, shapes in. Aiden Markram blocks it out.
Tries to swing back in but instead bowls on the pads, Tony de Zorzi flicks it to square leg for one.
Short in length and on off, shapes away. Tony de Zorzi looks to push it away but misses.
Runs Scored 4 Runs
Score after 2 overs : 9/0
A Markram3 (9)
de Zorzi2 (3)
N Rana1-1-0-0
FOUR BYES! A ripper from Rana but errs in line and bowls it down the leg side. Aiden Markram leaves and the keeper can't do much about it.
Bowls in the same channel, length and outside off. Aiden Markram happily leaves it.
Four dots by Rana! Bowls it short and wide outside off. Aiden Markram shoulders arms.
Well outside off, Aiden Markram lets it go to the keeper.
Short of a length and outside off, Aiden Markram slashes his blade and misses.
Nahid Rana starts with a hard length ball, outside off, Aiden Markram leaves it alone.
Runs Scored 5 Runs
Score after 1 overs : 5/0
de Zorzi2 (3)
A Markram3 (3)
H Mahmud1-0-5-0
Tony de Zorzi is off the mark as well. Very full and on middle, this is flicked to mid-wicket for two.
On a length and on off, Tony de Zorzi blocks it out.
At 132 clicks! A hard length delivery, angled away just outside off, Tony de Zorzi looks to defend but is beaten all ends up.
THREE! South Africa are underway! Pitched up, outside off. Aiden Markram drives it crisply through covers and takes three runs.
BEATEN! Lovely start! On a length and around off, nips away. Aiden Markram leans a bit to defend but is beaten on the outside edge.
Right on the money to start! A good length ball, just outside off, Aiden Markram covers his stumps and shoulders arms to it.
We are all set. The players are out in the middle. Aiden Markram and Tony de Zorzi to open for South Africa. Hasan Mahmud to bowl first.
Najmul Hossain Shanto says they would have batted first aswell but still looks a pretty good wicket to ball. Tells the players have done well in practice sessions. Mentions a good start with the bat is very important and they need to make big runs for the team. Informs about the changes.
Aiden Markram says they are going to bat first as it is a good wicket and could turn in later stages. Adds the top six baters need to put up a big score. Shares five days of Test cricket is a long way. Informs about the team.
Bangladesh (Playing XI) - Shadman Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahidul Islam Ankon (WK), Zakir Hasan, Mehidy Hasan, Nahid Rana, Hasan Mahmud, Taijul Islam.
South Africa (Playing XI) - Aiden Markram (C), Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Ryan Rickelton, Senuran Muthusamy, Kyle Verreynne (WK), Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Dane Paterson, Kagiso Rabada.
TOSS - South Africa have won the toss and will BAT.
It is a must-win game for them if they are to avoid a series defeat. The chips are down and they need the experienced heads to show some character. They can take some positives out of the little fight they showed in the latter half of the Test but they’ll need a complete game if they are to level the series. South Africa on the other hand, would want to repeat their performance from the last game. Can they do so? We will find out. Toss and teams in a bit.
The atmosphere in the Bangladesh camp is not the best and the loss at home never helps, especially a big loss, it could well be morale deflating. Nothing but a win can bring joy to the hosts at the moment but they’ll need to be at their extreme best if they are to beat a rampant South African side who are firing on all cylinders.
Day 1, Session 1...
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Rohit Sharma | आशिया कपआधी रोहित शर्मा याचा पाकिस्तानला मोठा इशारा
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Cricket Australia : वनडे वर्ल्डकपपूर्वी ऑस्ट्रेलियाला मोठा धक्का, स्टार अष्टपैलू खेळाडू जखमी
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Harbhajan Singh | हरभजन सिंह याच्याशी पंगा महागात, भज्जीने शोएब अख्तर याची अशी जिरवली
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Neeraj Chopra | नीरज चोप्रा याची धमाकेदार कामगिरी, असा कारनामा करणारा दुसराच भारतीय
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Asia Cup 2023 : आशिया कप स्पर्धेत टीम इंडियाला नंबर 1 होण्याची संधी, कशी ते जाणून घ्या
Commentary
That's it from this game! South Africa end up as comfortable winners of this series. Markram is presented with the trophy and he celebrates with his team. We hope you enjoyed our coverage. Until next time, goodbye and take care!
Aiden Markram says he's proud of the boys! They did really well in conditions which is not familiar. Credits Rabada for the way he bowled. They got to take it session by session, Test match by Test match!
Kagiso Rabada, PLAYER OF THE SERIES, says he's happy he got to bat first on this wicket. Credits the batters for the way they played. Mentions everybody contributed and everyone is willing to put their hand up. Ends by saying he needs to keep working hard and he hopes to keep going.
Tony de Zorzi, MAN OF THE MATCH, says he's very happy to contribute to the team. He just wanted to bat normally. Adds he hopes to continue his good form and he's able to do well.
Najmul Hossain Shanto says South Africa played really well but they were quite poor. Stated there's a lot to improve and they need to be a lot more consistent with the ball. States they need to improve in a lot of ways. Credits the ways Mominul Haque played. Ends by saying the senior players need to take responsibility.
South Africa did enforce that and it took them just over a session to take the 10 wickets again. This time it was the two spinners. They took 9 between them and have given South Africa and brilliant series win.
After declaring, their bowlers ran through the Bangladesh batting line-up. It was Rabada who was at his best. At one stage, Bangladesh were 8 down for below 50 and had it not been for Mominul, they would not have crossed the 100-run mark. They did manage to do so but were far behind the mark they needed to avoid a follow-on.
Another outstanding performance from the visitors! They have battered the hosts in this game! It was all about them right from the word go! First, they put up massive score on the board. They had three batters scoring tons and two of them with half tons.
OUT! Taken! That's the end of the game! Tossed up around off. Rana pushes at it with hard hands. This goes off the splice and straight to silly point. Another five wicket haul for Maharaj. SOUTH AFRICA WIN BY AN INNINGS AND 273 RUNS!
On middle. Rana keeps it out well.
Slower and on middle. Defended well.
On middle. Angled into the pads. This is worked to mid-wicket.
Runs Scored 12 Runs
Score after 43 overs : 143/9
H Mahmud38 (30)
N Rana0 (2)
S Muthusamy13-3-45-4
Flatter and on middle. Kept out.
SIX! Over the fence! Tossed up around off. This is lofted over the long off fence for a biggie. Strong hit.
On the stumps. Blocked.
SIX! A massive hit! On middle. This is heaved over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
Slower and on off. This lands and moves away. Mahmud is beaten as he looks to defend.
On middle. Mahmud leans forward and keeps it out.
Runs Scored 2 Runs
Score after 42 overs : 131/9
N Rana0 (2)
H Mahmud26 (24)
K Maharaj16-0-59-4
On middle. Rana works it to mid-wicket.
Flatter and on off. This is pushed to cover.
OUT! Taken! 9 down! 4 for Maharaj! On middle. Slows it up. A little bit of turn away. Ankon looks to go over the long on area. This goes off the top edge towards mid off. An easy catch.
Fuller and on off. This is pushed through mid off for one.
Beaten! Tossed up on off. Mahmud looks to defend but is beaten as this turns away.
A single as this is worked down to long on.
Runs Scored 9 Runs
Score after 41 overs : 129/8
H Mahmud25 (22)
Islam Ankon28 (62)
S Muthusamy12-3-33-4
SIX! Massive hit! Tossed up on middle. Mahmud hits it over the long on fence for a biggie.
On middle. Blocked.
Two! On the pads. This is worked through square leg for two.
Angled into the pads. This is worked to mid-wicket.
On middle. Kept out.
Around off. This is pushed through covers for one.