23 Oct, 11:39 (IST)

Lunch on day 3! Jaker Ali and Mehidy Hasan Miraz are battling hard for hosts. They have almost pulled Bangladesh out of pressure. There is still a long way to go for them. South Africa will be looking to approach in a different way after the break

23 Oct, 11:21 (IST)

FIFTY! Mehidy Hasan Miraz stayed calm and composed. Mehidy has now completed his half-century and will be looking to add some more runs in the favour of hosts. After being under pressure Mehidy took charge of Bangladesh innings.

23 Oct, 10:43 (IST)

After losing wickets in quick succession Bangladesh were under immense pressure. But Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Jaker Ali are keeping hopes alive for Bangladesh. South Africa bowlers did well in the start and are keeping things in control. Bangladesh cannot afford to lose more wickets.

23 Oct, 09:51 (IST)

OUT! Bangladesh looking in deep trouble as Keshav Maharaj scalps Litton Das' wicket. Hosts are now six down and Proteas require four wickets to win. Litton Das c Kyle Verreynne b Keshav Maharaj 7 (15)

23 Oct, 09:40 (IST)

OUT! Kagiso Rabada is on fire early in the day. Bangladesh lost another and are under immense pressure now as Mushfiqur Rahim is sent back to the dressing room. Mushfiqur Rahim b Kagiso Rabada 33 (39)

23 Oct, 09:37 (IST)

OUT! This is what South Africa needs. Bangladesh are now four down as Mahmudul Hasan Joy departs early. Kagiso Rabada is working well with the pace and bounce. Mahmudul Hasan Joy c David Bedingham b Kagiso Rabada 40 (92)

Bangladesh National Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team Highlights: After being underperforming with their bat on day 1, Proteas made a positive comeback when Kyle Verreynne and Wiaan Mulder built up a strong partnership. Kyle Verreynne smashed a century under pressure and on the other hand, Wiaan Mulder completed a half-century. The partnership between Verreynne and Mulder proved to be important as South Africa got themselves to a fighting total. Dane Piedt also played a knock of 32 runs which was also beneficial for South Africa. At times Bangladesh bowlers had a tired look at their faces as they were unable to take wickets. Ball Hits Dane Piedt Instead Of Stumps As Hasan Mahmud Attempts A Run-Out During BAN vs SA 1st Test 2024 (Watch Video).

Hasan Mahmud came to the rescue for the hosts on day 2 as he took a couple of quick wickets which did put Proteas under pressure once again. Aiden Markram-led South Africa were bowled out for 308. As Bangladesh came into bat they also lost a couple of quick wickets. Later Bangladesh skipper was also sent back by Keshav Maharaj. But Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Mushfiqur Rahim kept things going for Bangladesh and as day 2 ended the hosts are still trailing by 101 runs.

It will be an interesting day to watch as South Africa just need seven wickets and they will be able to win the BAN vs SA 1st Test 2024. But Bangladesh can keep the fight on without losing wickets. Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudul Hasan Joy do have to calibre to rescue Bangladesh. The early wrath of the South Africa bowlers will be tough to handle as Kagiso Rabada did manage to work with the pace and bounce present on the surface. BAN vs SA 1st Test 2024: Kyle Verreynne’s Century Propels South Africa to Commanding Lead Against Bangladesh in Dhaka.

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