Stumps! That's the end of day 1. Much better batting conditions at Chattogram compared to the Mirpur pitch and the South Africa batters used it to the fullest. Tony de Zorzi and Tristan Stubbs both scored their maiden centuries and piled up runs powering South Africa set for a big total on the board. Bangladesh needs a better Day 2 to comeback in the game.
Out! Finally the massive stand is broken. After a partnership of 201 runs and both the contributors scoring century, Tristan Stubbs falls to Taijul Islam. Stubbs rocks back to cut the middle-stump delivery, it skids on and keeps a bit low, maybe a bit of a bottom-edge too and the ball hits the stumps. Massive relief for Bangladesh. Tristan Stubbs b Taijul Islam 106(198).
Hundred for Tristan Stubbs! Finally the talented youngster reaches the three-figure mark in Test cricket and scores his maiden century. Stubbs has been playing second fiddle to Tony de Zorzi but once the latter's century was completed he opened and also joined de Zorzi as the second centurion of the innings. South Africa are up for a big total here.
Tristan Stubbs and Tony de Zorzi put up with a 150+ run partnership as the South Africa side is cruising in the second Test. Bangladesh bowlers struggling at the moment with Stubbs also closing on a century.
200 Up for South Africa! In a smooth sailing inning, Tristan Stubbs and Tony de Zorzi put Proteas in command with 136 runs partnership. Tony de Zorzi completes his maiden century.
Since the departure of Aiden Markram, the South African batting lineup was hardly troubled. Tristan Stubbs completes his half-century, while Tony de Zorzi is closing in on his maiden century.
Batting effectively on a flat surface, South Africa reached the 150-run mark in just 42 overs half of which were scored by Tony de Zorzi.
After a strong start, South Africa will look to score as many runs as possible before the third session.
Safe to say that Proteas are in with a positive start to the second Test. at the end of first session, South Africa has 109 runs on board with Tony de Zorzi's half-century. Taijul Islam dismissed Aiden Markram
100 Up for South Africa! Tony de Zorzi leads visitors with a half-century as visitors cross a century. Proteas are in control at the moment.
Bangladesh National Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team Live Score: With a 1-0 lead in the series the South Africa national cricket team will aim for a clean sweep against the Bangladesh national cricket team. Proteas have won all the recent five Test matches played against Bangladesh and will look to continue their dominance over the Asian side. Keshav Maharaj, and Kagiso Rabadashined with the ball in the 1st Test match, while batters also performed well against the Bangladesh attack. South Africa Defeat Bangladesh by Seven Wickets in BAN vs SA 1st Test 2024; Kagiso Rabada, Kyle Verreynne Shine As Proteas Gain 1–0 Lead in Two-Match Series.
The Bangladesh national cricket team on the other hand will be looking to end the three-game losing streak since their famous win over Pakistan. Mehidy Hasan Miraz was the only stand-out performer with the bat for the hosts while Taijul Islam took eight wickets in the opening match. Najmul Hossain Shanto and co will look for a fresh start against proteas and level the series with a win at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium. BAN vs SA 2024: Najmul Hossain Shanto Likely To Step Down As Bangladesh National Cricket Team Captain After South Africa Test Series.
Bangladesh (Playing XI): Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto(c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahidul Islam Ankon(w), Zakir Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana
South Africa (Playing XI): Aiden Markram(c), Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Ryan Rickelton, Kyle Verreynne(w), Senuran Muthusamy, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Dane Paterson