That's It! Umpires take a reading at the light meter and this time the light is not good enough to continue. Stumps is called on Day 2. South Africa had a pretty good day as they secured a decent lead riding on Kyle Verreynne's century. Bangladesh had a tumbling start but they have weathered the early storm through Najmul Hossain Shanto. Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Mushfiqur Rahim. The latter two will have a big task in hand on Day 3.
It has been a productive five overs for Bangladesh with Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudul Hasan Joy getting some quick runs as they have scored 22 runs in these five overs without struggling much. A chance went down from the hands of Keshav Maharaj, but the duo have settled on the crease and they will have to make it big here.
Despite some close appeals, Mushfiqur Rahim has found his time at the crease and is looking to stitch a steady partnership with Mahmudul Hasan Joy. Bangladesh is currently aiming to get back in the game and give a good target to South Africa in a fourth innings pitch. For that, this partnership will be important.
Out! South Africa gets the breakthrough as Keshav Maharaj picks up an important wicket close to end of the day 2. After some steady batting performance, Najmul Hossain Shanto was caught in front of the stumps. Najmul Hossain Shanto lbw Keshav Maharaj 23 (49)
Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mahmudul Hasan Joy are fighting back for Bangladesh and looking to establish a partnership. After two quick wickets, South Africa are yet to find a break through.
OUT! Second wicket down and that too in quick succession. This looks bad for hosts as they are now two down. Wiaan Mulder takes an easy catch. Kagiso Rabada strikes again but this time with some extra bounce. Mominul Haque c Wiaan Mulder b Kagiso Rabada 0 (3)
OUT! Hosts are now one down. This early wicket will surely impact the rest of the match. Kagiso Rabada strikes and takes down Shadman Islam. Bangladesh is under pressure. Shadman Islam c Tony de Zorzi b Kagiso Rabada 1 (7)
We are back in action. The hosts will look to go for a big total. Proteas are here with the ball and will be bent on taking early wickets. It will be interesting to see how hosts will perform in the second innings.
OUT! Proteas are now all out. Kyle Verreynne fell prey to Mehidy Hasan Miraz as he was standing way outside the crease. Kyle Verreynne walks back to the dressing room by himself. Mehidy has his second wicket. Kyle Verreynne st Litton Das b Mehidy Hasan Miraz 114 (144)
OUT! And finally, Mehidy Hasan Miraz breaks Dane Piedt's resistance. Proteas are now nine down. Hosts just need a single wicket and they can come in to bat again. Dane Piedt lbw b Mehidy Hasan Miraz 32 (87)
Bangladesh National Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team Highlights: After a disappointing effort, Najmul Hossain Shanto and Co. were bowled out for 106 while batting first in the first innings of Bangladesh vs South Africa 1st Test 2024 day 1. The hosts struggled on their home conditions and Proteas bowlers took full advantage of the conditions. Wiaan Mulder, Kagiso Rabada and Keshav Maharaj scalped a three-wicket haul each. Dane Piedt took a single wicket. As the early wickets fell, the Bangladesh National Cricket Team came under pressure which led them to lose more wickets. BAN vs SA 1st Test 2024: Hosts Fightback With Taijul Islam's Five-Wicket Haul After Collapse in First Innings, South Africa 140/6 at Stumps On Day 1.
When Proteas came to bat, they lost their skipper Aiden Markram early but Tony de Zorzi and Tristan Stubbs gathered some runs. The partnership between Tony de Zorzi and Tristan Stubbs did not end for long as Taijul Islam struck and sent them both back to the dressing room. Later, during BAN vs SA 1st Test 2024 day 1 Taijul Islam completed his five-wicket haul after dismissing the likes of David Bedingham, Ryan Rickelton and Matthew Breetzke.
Wicketkeeper-batsman Kyle Verreynne and Wiaan Mulder were on the crease as day 1 of Bangladesh vs South Africa 1st Test ended. Proteas scored 140 runs at the loss of six wickets and were leading by 34 runs at the end of day 1. Bangladesh will be looking to take some early wickets going into day 2. Taijul Islam has been on fire and it will be interesting to see how Najmul Hossain Shanto will build a solid plan to take down the visitors. Taijul Islam Becomes Second Bangladesh Bowler After Shakib Al Hasan to Complete 200 Wickets in Test Cricket, Achieves Feat During BAN vs SA 1st Test 2024.
Playing XIs
Bangladesh National Cricket Team: Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Jaker Ali, Nayeem Hasan, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud
South Africa National Cricket Team: Aiden Markram (c), Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Ryan Rickelton, Matthew Breetzke, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Dane Piedt