SA 140/6 at Stumps (Lead By 34 Runs) | Bangladesh vs South Africa Highlights of 1st Test 2024 Day 1: Bad Light Forces Conclusion To Proceedings on Action-Packed Opening Day

That is stumps on Day 1! Bad light had initially stopped play before the umpires concluded that it was too dark to continue. South Africa finish Day 1 on top here, with a 34-run lead. At 140/6, the Proteas are ahead of Bangladesh, who after being shot out for just 106 in the first innings, has bounced back remarkably well with the ball. A total of 16 wickets fell on Day 1! Kagiso Rabada earlier became the fastest to 300 Test wickets, in terms of balls taken when he castled Mushfiqur Rahim. Later in the day, it was another bowler who hogged the limelight in the form of Taijul Islam, who clinched his 13th Test fifer and also completed 200 Test wickets, becoming just the second Bangladesh bowler after Shakib Al Hasan to do so. It has been an intriguing day so far and a lot more is expected when action resumes on Day 2. Thanks for sticking with us for the BAN vs SA 1st Test 2024 live coverage! 

OUT! Taijul Islam is absolutely unstoppable today! He has a fifth wicket and South Africa lose Ryan Rickelton! The left-hander wanted to play a cut shot but got an edge with Litton Das taking another good catch. Bangladesh have come back into this contest! Ryan Rickelton c Litton Das b Taijul Islam 27(49)

OUT! Taijul Islam has struck again and this time, he has accounted for Tony de Zorzi and Matthew Breetzke! Bangladesh are not letting South Africa run away with this game. The left-arm spinner completes 200 wickets in test cricket as well! Tony de Zorzi c Mahmudul Hasan Joy b Taijul Islam 30(72) and Matthew Breetzke b Taijul Islam 0(4)

Tony de Zorzi and Ryan Rickelton are leading the charge for South Africa in this match with Bangladesh desperately looking foer wickets. Tony de Zorzi has looked the most impressive of all batters today and he will look to finish the day undefeated, preferably alongside Ryan Rickelton, who is new to the crease. 

OUT! Another wicket for Taijul Islam, who has dismissed David Bedingham! The right-hander attempted a cut shot but found the edge of the bat with Litton Das doing well to take the catch. Bangladesh are making it tough for South Africa, although the Proteas remain on top. David Bedingham c Litton Das b Taijul Islam 11(25)

The final session of the day has resumed and Tony de Zorzi along with David Bedingham have resumed proceedings. South Africa are 40 runs behind, a deficit they would ideally want to wipe off in quick time and end the day's play with a substantial lead. Bangladesh meanwhile, continue to look for wickets. 

South Africa, despite having lost two wickets, are on top at tea. They have lost Aiden Markram and Tristan Stubbs but Tony de Zorzi and David Bedingham are out in the middle, holding fort. Bangladesh would want more wickets in the third session and hope to prevent South Africa from gaining a big lead.

OUT! Taijul Islam has struck, dismissing Tristan Stubbs. Tristan Stubbs was deceived by the bounce of that delivery which caught the outside edge with Shadman Islam taking a simple catch at slips. He was dropped on 8 but now, has to depart. Tristan Stubbs c Shadman Islam b Taijul Islam 23(27)

Tony de Zorzi and Tristan Stubbs have joined forces at the crease after South Africa lost captain Aiden Markram right in the first over. This Test match has already seen a lot of action so far and the day promises to deliver much more! 

OUT! What a start it has been with the ball for Bangladesh! Hasan Mahmud has completely outplayed Aiden Markram with the ball beating the edge of the bat and hitting the top of the middle-stump. A great sight for a fast bowler! Aiden Markram b Hasan Mahmud 6(7)

OUT! Keshav Maharaj strikes again and this time, he has dismissed Taijul Islam with the stumps once again being disturbed. Bangladesh have been bowled out for just 106 runs and it has been a poor batting effort from the hosts. South Africa have been superb and will look to continue the good work with bat in hand. Taijul Islam b Keshav Maharaj 16(31)

Bangladesh are in a lot of trouble, losing nine wickets with just 106 runs on the board but at the cost of nine wickets. South Africa have done extremely well and will look to wrap up this innings as soon as possible. 

OUT! Bangladesh are now eight down as Keshav Maharaj scalps his second wicket. Jaker Ali came down the track and missed the ball as it was spinning away. Kyle Verreynne perfectly took off the bails. Jaker Ali st Kyle Verreynne b Keshav Maharaj 2 (15)

OUT! Set batsman is walking back and Proteas are in full control. It was an arm ball and went on to hit the stumps straight away. Mahmudul Hasan Joy b Dane Piedt 30 (97)

OUT! More than half of the Bangladesh batters have been sent back to the dressing room by South Africa bowlers as they are in control at the end of session 1. It will be interesting to see how Bangladesh will reach after coming back from lunch. Mehidy Hasan Miraz lbw b Keshav Maharaj 13 (24)

OUT! Litton Das is walking back as Tristan Stubbs grabs a stunning catch at the gully. Kagiso Rabada has scalped his second wicket and the hosts are now five down. Bangladesh are in deep trouble as their wickets keep falling. Litton Das c Tristan Stubbs b Kagiso Rabada 1 (13)

Kagiso Rabada now has the 300th Test wicket to his name as he clean-bowled Mushfiqur Rahim. Bangladesh are now four down as the wickets keep on falling for the hosts. Rabada is now one of the fewest bowlers to have taken 300 wickets in Test cricket. 

OUT! It is now Kagiso Rabada who strikes for the visitors as Bangladesh are now four down. Mushfiqur Rahim walks back after a disappointing innings. The ball came back in and bamboozled the batsman. Mushfiqur Rahim b Kagiso Rabada 11 (20)

OUT! The hosts are now under pressure as the skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto has been dismissed by Wiaan Mulder. With this Mulder has bagged a three-wicket haul. Mulder changes the angle yet again and as Shanto tries to flick the ball he edges the ball to give the catch. Najmul Hossain Shanto c Keshav Maharaj b Wiaan Mulder 7 (7)

OUT! Bangladesh are two down in quick succession. Wiaan Mulder scalps his second wicket and Mominul Haque walks back to the dressing room. Another brilliant delivery by Mulder and this it had a bit of in-swing. Mominul Haque c Kyle Verreynne b Wiaan Mulder 4 (6)