Bangladesh vs South Africa, SA in BAN, 2 Tests, 2024 Full score card

MISSED STUMPING! A rush of blood almost costs Mahmudul Hasan Joy his wicket here. This is tossed up, full and on middle, Joy skips down the track for a wild slog across the line but misses it completely. The ball hits a rough and bounces a bit more as the keeper, Kyle Verreynne has to collect it near his chest height and by the time he breaks the stumps, Joy dives back to get his bat inside. It is sent upstairs to check to be absolutely sure. The third umpire sees a lot of replays, and there is a moment when the bat is in the air and the lights go off on the bails. But before the bat went up in the air, Mahmudul Hasan Joy managed to get some part of it behind the crease which saved him. A really close call but he survives!

What just happened there? Is that out? A loss of patience and Mahmudul Hasan Joy and misses his heave, with the ball bouncing awkwardly to the keeper who fails to collect it cleanly in his mitts but manages to knock the bails off. The third umpire goes through multiple camera angles to check if Mahmudul Hasan Joy has dragged his bat back, in time. Looks like the bat is dragged in, but just when the ball clips the bails, it seems to be in the air. After going through with multiple angles, the third umpire calls it NOT OUT!

Looped up, full and on off, Mushfiqur Rahim drives it hard but it hits Tony de Zorzi's boots at silly point and goes nowhere.

Short and around off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy punches it towards extra covers for a quick run.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Mahmudul Hasan Joy defends it on the front foot.

Flatter, full and on middle, angling in, Mushfiqur Rahim works it off the inner half of the bat through square leg for a run. 100 up for Bangladesh!

Floated, full and on off, Mushfiqur Rahim prods forward and blocks it out.

DROPPED! A chance goes begging here! Tossed up, full and on middle, Mahmudul Hasan Joy looks to work it away but gets a leading edge down the pitch. Keshav Maharaj dives low to his left but fails to grab it just above the ground. A single is taken. Joy gets a life!

It has gotten slightly darker and with floodlights on, the umpires get the light meters out. They deem is fine and the game shall continue!

Short and on off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy guides it towards point for one. 8 runs off the over. Dane Piedt has been expensive till now conceding 29 runs in his 4 overs! Bangladesh trails by 104 runs now!

Flighted, full and on middle, Mahmudul Hasan Joy turns it tot he leg side.

Goes short and on leg, Mushfiqur Rahim moves back and nudges it towards fine leg for one.

FOUR! Mushfiqur Rahim has been really positive here and is racking up the runs! Flighted, full and on off, Mushfiqur Rahim goes down and executes the reverse sweep nicely through backward point for a boundary. RAHIM GOES PAST 6000 RUNS IN TEST CRICKET!

Uppish but safe! Floated, full and on middle, Mushfiqur Rahim goes down and sweeps it off the inside of the bat. It goes aerially but just wide of short mid-wicket for a brace.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Mushfiqur Rahim uses his feet and knocks it down the pitch.

Loopy delivery, full and on off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy defends it on the front foot.

Flighted, full and on middle, Mahmudul Hasan Joy uses his feet and clips it to short mid-wicket.

Short and around off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy punches it straight to extra covers.

Floated, short and on middle, turns away, Mushfiqur Rahim moves back and adjusts well to steer it to short third for a run. They cross.

Flatter, short and on off, skids through, Mahmudul Hasan Joy stays back and just about keeps it out to the off side.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Mahmudul Hasan Joy knocks it down the pitch.

Quicker, full and on off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy pushes it through covers for one. 8 runs off the over!

Tossed up, full and on middle, Mushfiqur Rahim drills it down to long on for a single.

Floated, full and on middle, Mushfiqur Rahim bunts it on the bounce to silly mid on.

South Africa showing great commitment in the field! Flighted, full and on off, Mushfiqur Rahim strides out and drives it firmly through covers. Keshav Maharaj in the deep runs to his right and slides to make another fine stop. 3 in 3 balls now that the deep fielders have done a good job. Couple taken!

Good fielding again! Short and around middle, Mushfiqur Rahim moves back and pulls it away wide of deep mid-wicket. Tristan Stubbs runs to his right and puts in a dive to flick it back inside. Two more runs added to the total.

Quicker, full and on leg, Mushfiqur Rahim glances it away nicely towards fine leg. Kagiso Rabada in the deep covers a lot of ground to his right and dives to make a good stop. Two runs taken.

Flatter, full and on off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy keeps it out to the off side.

Slower through the air, full and on off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy defends it on the front foot.

Floated, full and on off, Mushfiqur Rahim strides out and taps it towards cover-point for a single.

Flighted, full and on middle, Mushfiqur Rahim prods forward and blocks it out.

Pushed through quicker, short and on off, Mushfiqur Rahim stays back and steers it towards point.

Tossed up, full and on off, Mushfiqur Rahim pushes it a bit uppishly but safely towards short covers.

Quicker, full and on middle, Mahmudul Hasan Joy tucks it to the leg side.

Flighted, full and on middle, Mushfiqur Rahim goes down and paddles it away towards backward square leg for one.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Mahmudul Hasan Joy uses his feet and drills it to long on for a run.

A bit short and on leg, Mahmudul Hasan Joy keeps it out to the leg side.

Flighted, full and on middle, Mahmudul Hasan Joy turns it to short leg.

A big shout for LBW, but turned down! Kyle Verreynne thinks it is pad first and convinces Aiden Markram to go for the review. This flatter, shortish and on middle, Mushfiqur Rahim moves back to cut it but chops it down very close from his pads. However, UltraEdge shows no spike and that is only bat. A singe was also taken. South Africa lose another review!

Is that out? A loud appeal for LBW but the umpire turns it down. Aiden Markram decides to send it upstairs. The UltraEdge shows its straight off the bat and the onfield call stays!

DRINKS! South Africa finally managed to break the partnership through Keshav Maharaj and will be looking to build on that to take a few before the end of play. Bangladesh needs another partnership and Mahmudul Hasan Joy holds the key for them as he is well set because the new batters will find it difficult on this wicket. Mushfiqur Rahim has started quickly but needs to bring all his experience into play to get the hosts out of trouble.

Full again, at the stumps, Mahmudul Hasan Joy leans ahead and stabs it down the deck.

Full, on middle, Mahmudul Hasan Joy drives it to mid off.

Pitched up, on middle, Mahmudul Hasan Joy blocks it back to the bowler.

Tossed up, on off, Mushfiqur Rahim sweeps it well to deep mid-wicket region for three more runs. Intent shown right from the outset!

On a fuller length, on middle, Mushfiqur Rahim blocks it out.

FOUR! Easy pickings this! Keshav Maharaj errs and lands a low full toss, Mushfiqur Rahim charges to take it on the full and works it through mid-wicket for a boundary.

FOUR! Nice shot! 10 runs come off that over! This is dropped short and just outside off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy slaps it through covers for a boundary.

Full, on off, Mushfiqur Rahim whips it to mid on for a single.

FOUR! A poor delivery and Mushfiqur Rahim cashes in! Gets off the mark! Short and turning on leg, Mushfiqur Rahim waits back and pulls it all along the ground to deep backward square leg fence for a boundary.

A loud appeal for LBW, turned down though! Aiden Markram decides not to send it upstairs. A bit short of a good length, on off and turning in sharply, Mushfiqur Rahim is undone by the turn and misses onto his pad.

A bit short and on middle, Mahmudul Hasan Joy pushes it to mid on for a single.

Starts from around the wicket and lands it very full, on middle, Mahmudul Hasan Joy makes a confident block.

Dane Piedt is introduced into the attack now.

Full, on middle, Mushfiqur Rahim jams it out.

Mushfiqur Rahim is the next man in.

OUT! LBW! Keshav Maharaj gets the much-needed breakthrough and is ecstatic! Fires it full and on middle, with the angle coming into the batter, Najmul Hossain Shanto is rushed deep in the crease and is caught in a tangle. He plays all around it only to miss the ball go through and hit him low on the back pad. Looked very plumb and the umpire raises his finger. The 55-run partnership is broken and Bangladesh lose their third for 59 runs.

Flighted full, on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto leans ahead and pats it out.

Shorter and on off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy pushes it to cover for a single.

Tossed up, on middle and leg, Mahmudul Hasan Joy keeps it out.

On a shorter length, turning in, Najmul Hossain Shanto leans ahead initially but quickly rocks back to turn it around. Gets an under edge through his legs to short fine for a single.

A maiden from Rabada! Bowls this on off, on a short of a good length, Mahmudul Hasan Joy crips his punch but straight to cover.

Good length again, outside off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy is happy to let it be.

Digs in a short ball, over middle, Mahmudul Hasan Joy ducks underneath.

Good length, on off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy keeps it out.

On a back of a length, over off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy dabs it down the strip.

On a good length, outside off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy lets it go through.

Full, on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto blocks.

A loud appeal for LBW but turned down! Looked very close to the bat as well. After a long chat, Aiden Markram decides to let it be. This is fuller in length, outside off and turning back in, Najmul Hossain Shanto gets closer to the line and looks to tuck it across but misses. The ball clips his pads and Kyle Verreynne takes the catch behind. The UltraEdge show the ball to clip the front pad and brush the back pad on its way which was the reason for the two sounds that got the Proteas excited.

Full, on middle and off, Najmul Hossain Shanto pushes it back to the bowler.

Drags the length down and keeps it just outside off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy hits it to cover and turns the strike over.

Full, on middle, Mahmudul Hasan Joy blocks it to silly point.

Flighted full, on middle, Mahmudul Hasan Joy offers a solid front foot block.

On middle and off, on a good length, Najmul Hossain Shanto keeps it out.

Peach from Rabada! Bowls it with the angle coming into the batter, on a fuller length, around off and gets the ball to straighten up to go past the outside edge.

Full and angling into the stumps, Najmul Hossain Shanto knocks it to mid on.

Back of a length, over off, Najmul Hossain Shanto gets right behind the line and blocks it well.

Switches to around the wicket and keeps it full, on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto pushes it back to the bowler.

Rabada comes back into the attack and lands it on a length, on middle and leg, Mahmudul Hasan Joy eases it out to mid-wicket for a single.

Short and on off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy slaps it to deep cover for a single.

Drifting into the pads, on a fuller length, Najmul Hossain Shanto tucks it behind to short fine leg for a single. Brings up the 50-run stand between these two!

Full, on middle and off, Najmul Hossain Shanto drives it to cover.

A half-heated appeal for LBW! This is flighted up outside off and Najmul Hossain Shanto looks to reverse sweep. Misses and gets hit on the pad.

Short and on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto keeps it out.

Full, on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto gets an inside edge back onto his pads.

Great shot and even better effort from the bowler! Too full, on middle, Mahmudul Hasan Joy firms his drive straight down the ground. Mulder on his follow-through gets low to his right and makes a good stop.

On a length, on off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy dabs it down the deck.

FOUR! Overpitched and treated right! A bit too full, on off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy shows full face of the bat and drives it to the right of mid off for a boundary. Brings up the 50 runs for Bangladesh! They trail by 149 more runs!

Coming into the batter, on a good length, over off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy taps it to mid-wicket.

Angling into the pads, Najmul Hossain Shanto tucks it to deep fine leg for a single.

On a back of a length, outside off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy cuts it in front of point and gets a single.

SIX! BANG! Breaks the shackles! Keshav Maharaj tosses it up, on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto dances down the track and tonks it over the long off fence for a biggie.

Goes short and on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto stays back and keeps it out.

Flighted, full and around middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto knocks it down the pitch.

Flatter, full and on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto prods forward and blocks it out.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto goes down and sweeps it towards square leg.

Floated, full and on middle, turns in, Najmul Hossain Shanto stays back and tucks it on the bounce to short leg.

Keshav Maharaj returns to the attack now. Went for 9 runs in his first over just before Tea!

Pitched up and on off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy strides out and blocks it out.

Goes fuller and around off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy leaves it alone.

Hard length and on off again, Mahmudul Hasan Joy gets behind the line of it and pats it to short covers.

Back of a length and on off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy punches it towards short coevrs.

Bangs in a bouncer now, on middle, Mahmudul Hasan Joy ducks under it. It is a No Ball as Mulder has overstepped.

A big appeal for caught behind, but turned down! Kyle Verreynne looks confident and Aiden Markram takes the review here. Wiaan Mulder goes fuller and on middle, angling in. Mahmudul Hasan Joy looks to flick it away but misses as the ball goes off the pads behind. The keeper dives to his left to take a fine one-handed catch. However, UltraEdge confirms that there is no bat involved. The umpire also checks for the LBW as it hit the pad but Ball Tracking shows impact outside leg. South Africa lose a review!

On a length and on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto pushes it towards covers for a quick single.

FOUR! Excellent shot! Overpitched from Kagiso Rabada, on off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy shows the full face of the bat and drives it gloriously through mid off for a boundary. He holds the pose for a few seconds too.

Short of a length and on off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy keeps it out to the off side.

Another bouncer, on middle, Mahmudul Hasan Joy ducks under it.

BEATEN! Full again and around off, gets it to move the other way this time, Mahmudul Hasan Joy tries to push at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

A shout for LBW, but turned down! Touch fuller and on middle, shaping in sharply, Mahmudul Hasan Joy looks to flick it away but misses and gets hit on the pads. Rabada signals to his skipper that it is going down the leg side.

FOUR BYES! That goes through the keeper! Kagiso Rabada bangs in a bouncer but this one does not bounce that much. Mahmudul Hasan Joy ducks under it and it bounces twice before reaching the keeper, Kyle Verreynne gets low to stop it but it goes between his legs for a boundary.

Good length and on the sixth stump line, Najmul Hossain Shanto looks to play at it but gets an outside edge on the bounce to third slip who makes a good diving stop.

On a length and around off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy steers it towards gully for a quick single. The fielder throws it at the battler's end where it deflects off the keeper's foot but does not cost them.

Bangs it into the pitch, on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto gets on top of it and pulls it nicely towards deep square leg for a single.

BEAUTY! Wiaan Mulder hits the hard length and just around off, straightens a bit after hitting the deck. Najmul Hossain Shanto has a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge. Shanto has struggled with with his line.

Short of a length and outside off, tempting the batter, Najmul Hossain Shanto goes after it and slashes but fails to connect,

Back of a length and on middle and off, Najmul Hossain Shanto stays back and stabs it out towards short covers.

Pitched up and on leg, Mahmudul Hasan Joy flicks it away wide of deep square leg and comes back for the second run. The throw comes in and the keeper takes the bails off, but Joy is well in. Good running!

A bit fuller, on off, nips back in again, Mahmudul Hasan Joy gets forward to defend but gets a bit of an inside edge as the ball drops on the pitch.

Length again and on middle, angling in, Mahmudul Hasan Joy stays back and pats it down the pitch.

Hard length and on off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy gets behind the line of it and blocks it out well.

Touch fuller, on middle, angling in, Najmul Hossain Shanto clips it through mid-wicket for a single.

Good length and on middle, shapes in, Mahmudul Hasan Joy misses his flick as the ball goes off his pads through square leg. A leg bye is taken.

Fullish again and on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto blocks it down the pitch.

FOUR! Beautiful shot! Slightly overpitched and around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto leans on to his drive nicely and thumps it towards the long off fence for a boundary.

Back of a length and on middle, angling in sharply, Najmul Hossain Shanto gets cramped up and stabs it to the leg side.

BEATEN! Wiaan Mulder goes a touch fuller and in that channel outside off, angles in and then holds its line. Najmul Hossain Shanto has a feel for it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Hard length and on off, angling in, Najmul Hossain Shanto pats it down the pitch.

Wiaan Mulder starts with a good-length delivery around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto guides it off the outer half of the bat past gully for a brace.

We are back for the final session! The umpires are out in the middle and South Africa are seen in a huddle alongside the ropes before they spread across to take the field. Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Najmul Hossain Shanto make their way out, ready to resume their stay at the crease. Kyle Verreynne is back and will keep wickets for South Africa! Wiaan Mulder will start the session with the ball in hand! Away we go!

... DAY 2, SESSION 3 ...

Coming into bat, Bangladesh needed a solid start but it was far from that. After a couple of quiet overs, Kagiso Rabada came in and struck twice in one over to put the hosts in a spot of bother.  Earlier in the session, the Bangladeshi bowlers found it tough to take the last couple of wickets and ended up conceding a lot of runs that could prove to be defining in this game. However, Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Najmul Hossain Shanto made sure that they rode the storm and remained unfazed till the end of the session. The hosts are still trailing by 183 runs and they need a few partnerships to get back in the game, while South Africa will be hoping to pick more wickets in the final session and get closer to victory. Join us in about 20 minutes to see how the third session unfolds.

SESSION SUMMARY - 84 runs and 4 wickets in 24.4 overs! Another session dominated by South Africa! With only two wickets in hand, they managed to make it really hard for the hosts and kept on piling on the runs. Kyle Verreynne and Dane Piedt added over 50 runs for the 9th wicket, and with the former's fantastic ton, the Proteas managed to extend their lead by over 200 runs.

Pushed through quicker and fuller, on off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy blocks it out. 9 runs come of that first over from Keshav Maharaj and that will be TEA of Day 2!

FOUR! Poor ball and rightly treated! Keshav Maharaj keeps it short and on off allowing the batter enough time to go back. Mahmudul Hasan Joy crisps his cut through cover-point for another boundary.

Tossed up, on middle, Mahmudul Hasan Joy leans ahead and blocks it back to the bowler.

Full, on middle and off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy steers it out to the off side.

FOUR! Great shot! With a tight in-field Keshav Maharaj drops it short and over off asking to be hit. Mahmudul Hasan Joy obliges and rocks back before punching it through covers for a boundary.

Starts from over the wicket and lands it full, on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto clips it to mid on and charges for a quick single.

Time for some spin now. Keshav Maharaj comes into the attack for what would probably be the last over of this session. Two slips, a silly point and a short leg in place.

On a back of a length and on the bodyline, Najmul Hossain Shanto looks to tuck it away but misses. The ball goes off the thigh pad behind square on the leg side for a leg bye.

On middle and off, on a length, Najmul Hossain Shanto taps it back to the bowler.

Switches to over the wicket and angles it away, on a good length, just outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto sees the line to be away and leaves it alone.

Full, on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto gets his front foot ahead and taps it to covers.

Targets the off-stump, on a fuller length, Najmul Hossain Shanto leans ahead and pats it down the deck back to the bowler.

From around the wicket, Mulder keeps it outside off, on a length, Najmul Hossain Shanto leaves it alone.

On a back of a length, on off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy dabs it down the deck to mid off. Another maiden over from Kagiso Rabada!

Angles in a short ball, over middle and leg, Mahmudul Hasan Joy awkwardly ducks under letting it go through.

Good length, on middle, Mahmudul Hasan Joy blocks it to cover.

Nicely bowled! Kagiso Rabada is in his rhythm and it is showing! Hurls it on a good length, just outside off with a hint of shape that takes the ball away to beat the outside edge.

Digs it in short and over middle and off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy ducks under.

On a good length, outside off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy leaves it alone.

FOUR! Oh dear, that was nearly caught by Ryan Rickelton! On a back of a length, on leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto looks to tuck it across but gets an inside edge that lobs to the right of the diving keeper and goes past for a boundary.

Keeps it tight, on top of off, on a length, Najmul Hossain Shanto offers a solid block down the deck.

Coming into the batter with the angle, on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto tucks it across to mid-wicket.

Comes from around the wicket and keeps it just outside off, on a nagging length, Najmul Hossain Shanto has a half-hearted push at it and gets beaten on the outside edge.

Short of a length and outside off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy punches it to mid off for a single.

On a good length, sliding down leg, Mahmudul Hasan Joy looks to tickle it fine but misses.

Just outside off, on a length, Najmul Hossain Shanto leaves it alone.

What a way to welcome the new batter! Kagiso Rabada nails the yorker on middle and off, Najmul Hossain Shanto manages to get his bat down in time and disg it out.

Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto comes out to the middle now with Bangladesh in some early trouble.

OUT! CAUGHT! Two in the over and Bangladesh are already struggling! Kagiso Rabada bangs it short and on off, from over the wicket angle, Mominul Haque with no foot movement just throws his hands at the line and gets a thick outside edge that flies to the left of the third slip. Wiaan Mulder gets low to his left and grabs this one well. Bangladesh in all sorts of trouble!

Back of a length, outside off, Mominul Haque leaves it alone.

Full and outside off, Mominul Haque looks to poke at it but is beaten on the outside edge.

Mominul Haque walks out to bat number 3.

OUT! CAUGHT! A great ball and an even better catch from Tony de Zorzi. Kagiso Rabada draws first blood! Shadman Islam goes back for another low score! Kagiso Rabada comes from over the wicket and bangs it into the deck on a length and onto the pads, Shadman Islam hops back and looks to tuck but is cramped for room and hurried by the pace on it. It goes off the face of the bat towards short square leg where Tony de Zorzi reacts quickly to take a sharp catch with both his hands. Bangladesh rocked early!

A great ball to conclude the over! Fuller in length, on off and shaping away further off the deck. Mahmudul Hasan Joy is drawn ahead into the shot but the ball goes past the outside edge.

Off the mark is Shadman Islam! This is on a length, on middle and off, Shadman Islam checks his shot through covers for a single.

Full, and a hint of nip back into the batter, on middle and off, Shadman Islam taps it to cover. Wiaan Mulder has overstepped and that will be a No Ball.

Angling away, outside off, on a length, Shadman Islam holds his wrists up and lets it go past.

Full, on middle and off, Shadman Islam leans ahead and blocks it well to cover.

Gets the ball to shape back in, but errs in line and keeps it on leg, going down further, Shadman Islam leaves it alone.

Starts from over the wicket and goes full, at the stumps, Shadman Islam taps it to cover.

Wiaan Mulder to share the attack. Can he repeat what he did in the first innings with the new ball?

A hint of away shape this time, outside off, on a good length, Mahmudul Hasan Joy leaves it alone.

Outside off, on a length, Mahmudul Hasan Joy holds his bat up and lets it go through to the keeper.

A tad fuller and on off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy steers it to point.

Pictehd right on a length, just outside off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy blocks it out.

On a good length, on off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy dabs it down the track.

Runs straightaway! Kagiso Rabada bends his back and digs it into the surface on a back of a length, on leg, Mahmudul Hasan Joy tucks it past short leg to the left of deep backward square leg for a couple of runs. Mahmudul Hasan Joy is off the blocks!

OUT! STUMPED! Mehidy Hasan finishes things off here! Kyle Verreynne tries to be aggressive but loses his wicket this time. This is flighted, full and on off, Kyle Verreynne goes down on one knee for the slog sweep but gets beaten by the flight. His back foot gets dragged out of the crease and Litton Das behind the stumps collects and breaks the stumps in a flash. He looks really confident and the replay shows that he has done a great job here. Kyle Verreynne walks back after a stunning 114 off 144 and South Africa have been bowled out for 308!

Is that out? Litton Das is very confident with his stumping effort! The players have started walking off even before the replays rolled back on! Right then, the replay does show Kyle Verreynne to be outside the crease and Bangladesh wrap things up!

SIX! THAT TAKES THE LEAD OVER 200 NOW! Mehidy Hasan drags his length back and around middle, Kyle Verreynne rocks back quickly and whacks it over the deep mid-wicket fence for another biggie.

Short and on middle, Kyle Verreynne stays back and keeps it out to the leg side.

Floated, full and on off, Kyle Verreynne stays back and blocks it out.

Flatter, short and around off, Kagiso Rabada bunts it out to the off side.

A shout for LBW, but turned down! Slower through the air, full and on middle, angling in, Kagiso Rabada gets forward to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads. Litton Das says it is going down the leg and Bangladesh decides against the review.

Looped up, full and on middle, Kyle Verreynne eases it down to long on for a run.

SIX! Wow..what a shot! 300 UP FOR SOUTH AFRICA NOW! Flighted, full and on middle, Kyle Verreynne goes down on one knee and nails the slog sweep over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

Floated, full and on middle, Kyle Verreynne tucks it to short mid-wicket.

Tossed up, full and around off, Kagiso Rabada drives it towards long off for a single.

Arm ball, full and on middle, angling in, Kagiso Rabada gets forward to block but gets an inside edge through square leg for a run.

Flighted, full and around off, Kagiso Rabada strides out and steers it towards point.

Kagiso Rabada is the last man to walk in for South Africa!

OUT! LBW! Mehidy Hasan gets his first wicket of the match in his 15th over! Bangladesh finally breaks the resistance of Dane Piedt. This one is pushed through a bit quicker, short and on middle, turns in a bit too. Dane Piedt stays back and looks to work across the line but gets beaten by the inward turn and the ball hits the pads. There is a huge shout for LBW, and the umpire raises the finger. However, Piedt takes the review here. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved and Ball Tracking comes up with two reds and shows that wickets is umpire's call. The on-field call remains and Dane Piedt has to walk back after a valuable knock of 32 off 87. Bangladesh gets the much-needed breakthrough, and will look to pick up the last one quickly now!

Flighted, full and on middle, Kyle Verreynne takes a big stride out and drills it towards long on for a single.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Kyle Verreynne turns it to the leg side.

Floated, short and on middle, Kyle Verreynne stays back and clips it to short leg.

DRINKS! Kyle Verreynne, the man of the moment has taken South Africa to a solid position with a magnificent hundred. He is being well supported by Dane Piedt and they look set to extend their lead over 200 runs now. Bangladesh are still searching for the last two wickets, but they are not getting any rewards. The new ball is doing something and the hosts will be hoping to wrap things up quickly or else it will only get harder and harder. An exciting phase of cricket awaits us.

Pitched up, on middle and off, the ball turns away beating the outside edge. End of 86 overs and South Africa lead by 186 runs.

Pitched up, on off, Dane Piedt blocks it to cover.

HUNDRED FOR KYLE VERREYNNE! His happiness knows no bounds! It's his second Test century, but this one carries extra weight. On a challenging pitch where batters from both sides have faltered, Kyle Verreynne has delivered an absolute masterclass, showing exactly how to tame the conditions. Punches the air with his bat, takes the helmet off, raises his bat high and soaks in the applause from his teammates and the crowd. But he knows the job isn't done yet. This is full, on middle, Kyle Verreynne sweeps it to deep square leg for one.

Full, on off, Dane Piedt steers it to deep third off the outer half for a single.

In the air, but falls safe! Looks like Kyle Verreynne is a bit unsettled getting into the 90's! This is full, on middle and off, Kyle Verreynne looks to sweep but gets a top edge that falls well ahead of deep mid-wicket for a single. He move to 99 now!

Full, on off, Dane Piedt drives it to deep point for a single.

Pushed through quicker and fuller, at the stumps, Dane Piedt covers the line and tucks it to deep square leg for a single and will retain the strike for the next over. South Africa now leads by 182 runs!

Full, on off, Dane Piedt turns it around to mid-wicket.

A loud appeal from the keeper for a catch. It looked to be a bump ball to the naked eye but the umpire sends it up for a check. This is short and on off, the ball keeps very low as Dane Piedt looks to block it with a straight bat. The ball catches the toe end of the bat and falls just around his shoes before going to short leg who dives ahead and takes it cleanly. The replays confirm that the ball did hit the ground.

Is that out? The umpires want to check whether the ball bounces off the boot before Jaker Ali catches it at short leg. It looks close, but after a few replays and different angles, the third umpire deems that it has hit the ground.

Flatter, fuller and on off, Dane Piedt taps it to short leg.

Short and on middle, Kyle Verreynne knocks it around to deep square leg for a single.

A loud appeal for LBW, turned down by the umpire. It looked to be outside the line of off-stump but Najmul Hossain Shanto decides to send it upstairs for a review. This is pitched up, outside off and turning back into the batter, Kyle Verreynne looks to reverse sweep but misses onto his front pad. The UltraEdge shows no spike and the Ball Tracking confirms that the impact was outside off. Bangladesh burn a review!

Full, on off, Dane Piedt gets a good stride out and steers it to point.

Quicker, fuller and on middle and off, Dane Piedt taps it back to the bowler.

Looped up, on off, Kyle Verreynne sweeps again to deep backward square leg for a single.

Flighted full, on off, Dane Piedt drives it to long off and rotates the strike over.

Slower and fuller, on middle and leg, coming on with the arm, Dane Piedt taps it to the left of short leg.

Tossed up, on middle, Kyle Verreynne sweeps it to deep mid-wicket for a single. Moves to 96 runs!

Follows up with a better line, at the stumps, on a length, Dane Piedt gets right behind it and blocks it down.

FOUR! Glorious! Dane Piedt holds his pose and why not? This is exceptional batting! A bit too full on off, Dane Piedt leans into the line and drives it through covers for a boundary.

Great bowl! Brings the length right on the money, on middle and off, on a hard length, Dane Piedt shows full face of the bat and stabs it down the deck.

Full and on off, Dane Piedt drives it to cover.

Errs again and lands it down leg, on a fuller length, Dane Piedt looks to flick but misses. Litton Das does well to dive to his left and get a hand to it.

Outside off, on a length, Dane Piedt isn't troubled with this line and lets it go through. Hasan Mahmud will have to bring the line in and challenge the batters with this new ball!

Drifting into the pads, on a fuller length, Dane Piedt gets his bat low and clips it in front of square leg for a single.

Full, on middle and off, Dane Piedt prods out and makes a block.

Flighted up, on off, Dane Piedt drives it to point.

Great shot again but cant find the gap! Short and over off, Dane Piedt slaps it straight to point this time.

FOUR! What a shot! Dane Piedt is growing in confidence and that shot shows! Short and on off from Taijul Islam, Dane Piedt goes deep in the crease and punches it through point for a boundary. Alos brings up the 50-run stand between these two batters!

Full, on off, Kyle Verreynne sweeps it across to long on for a single. Moves to 95 with that single!

On a length, on off, Dane Piedt drives it off the outer half of the bat but hits it through the gap at covers for a couple of runs. South Africa's lead is now 167 runs.

Gets it nice and full, attacking the stumps, Dane Piedt sticks his bat ahead and keeps it out to the off side.

Better line but a bit too full, on off, Dane Piedt pushes it to mid on.

Bangs it on a length, outside off and gets the ball to nip away further outside off, Dane Piedt is happy to let it go past.

A bit too full and straight, on middle and off, Kyle Verreynne taps it to mid off and scampers across for a quick single.

Gets the new ball to talk straightaway! Lands it full, outside off, shaping further away, Kyle Verreynne has a slash at it but the ball whizzes past the outside edge.

The second new ball is available now. Will Bangladesh take it straight away? Yes, they will and Hasan Mahmud will bowl the first over with it.

Slows it up, full and on middle, Dane Piedt negotiates it well.

Goes short and around off, Dane Piedt stays back and punches it through covers for a brace.

Flighted, full and on off, Dane Piedt defends on the front foot.

Floated, full and on off, Dane Piedt drills it towards mid off.

Tossed up, full and on middle, turns away, Dane Piedt adjusts well and keeps it out to the leg side.

Short and around off, Kyle Verreynne moves back and cuts it towards deep point for a single.

More flight on this one, full and on off, Dane Piedt is solid in his defense once again. This stand is now frustrating Bangladesh now!

Slower through the air, full and on off, Dane Piedt strides out and fends it off the inner half of the bat to the leg side.

Flighted, full and on middle, Kyle Verreynne uses his feet and eases it towards long on for a run.

Flatter, full and on middle, Kyle Verreynne stays back and keeps it out on the pitch.

Floated, full and around off, Dane Piedt pushes it towards covers for a single. South Africa leads by 160 runs now!

BEATEN! Tossed up, full and on off, keeps straight, Dane Piedt prods forward and plays for the turn but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Slows it up, full and on middle, turns away, Dane Piedt guides it off the outer half of the bat towards point for a run.

Short again and around off, Dane Piedt connects with his cut this time but straight to point.

Flighted, full and on middle, Dane Piedt defends it on the front foot.

Flatter, short and around off, turns away with bounce, Dane Piedt moves back to cut it away but misses it.

Floated, full and on middle, Kyle Verreynne sweeps again through square legfor a single.

Into the 90s now is Kyle Verreynne! Tossed up, full and on middle, turns away, Kyle Verreynne goes down and sweeps it well wide of deep square leg. Mushfiqur Rahim runs to his left and stops it with his left foot. Saves two runs for his team as the batters get a double!

Quicker, full and on middle, Dane Piedt knocks it to the right of the bowler.

Short again and on off, Dane Piedt keeps it out on the back foot.

Flatter, short and on middle, keep low, Dane Piedt stays back and just about manages to get some bat on that to block it.

Flighted, full and on off, Dane Piedt strides out and taps it to the off side.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Kyle Verreynne uses his feet and eases it towards long on for a single.

Floated, short and on off, Kyle Verreynne stays back and pats it down the pitch.

Nayeem Hasan (15-1-38-0) comes back into the attack.

Loopy delivery, full and on middle, Dane Piedt watches it through and keeps it out nicely.

Flatter, full and on middle, Dane Piedt knocks it back to the bowler.

Slower through the air, full and on middle, Dane Piedt prods forward and taps it to silly point.

Flighted, full and on middle, Dane Piedt strides out and blocks it out.

Floated, full and around off, turns away, Dane Piedt drives it nicely through covers for a brace.

Tossed up, full and on off, Dane Piedt pushes it towards short covers.

More runs! Hasan Mahmud sticks to the fuller length and outside off, Kyle Verreynne reaches for it and drives it wide of sweeper covers for a brace.

Good length and around middle, angles in again, Kyle Verreynne keeps it out to the leg side.

On a length and on middle, Kyle Verreynne tucks it towards short mid-wicket.

Overpitched and around off, Kyle Verreynne drills it towards mid off.

FOUR! Classy from Kyle Verreynne! Hasan Mahmud goes a bit too full and on middle. Kyle Verreynne presents the full face of the bat, plays underneath his eyes and drives it with beautiful timing towards the long on fence for a boundary. THE LEAD EXTENDS TO 150 NOW!

Fuller and on middle, angling in, Kyle Verreynne flicks it towards short mid-wicket.

Oh..close! Pushed through quicker, short and on off, turns away, Dane Piedt moves back to cut it but this is very close to his body and he misses as the ball just goes past the off pole.

Gives this some more air, full and around off, Kyle Verreynne drives it towards mid off for a run.

Flatter, full and on leg, Dane Piedt clips it through square leg for a single.

Flighted, full and on middle, Dane Piedt knocks it down the pitch.

BEATEN! Floated, full and on off, grips and turns away a shy bit, Dane Piedt strides out to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge. Litton Das grabs it behind the stumps and appeals for the catch, but the umpire says no.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Dane Piedt prods forward and blocks it out.

Another full delivery, on off, Kyle Verreynne drills it with no real timing as the ball rolls towards mid off.

Overpitched and angling into the pads, Dane Piedt flicks it through square leg for a run. 250 UP FOR SOUTH AFRICA!

Pitched up and around off, Dane Piedt pushes it off the toe-end of the bat towards short covers.

On a length and on middle, angling in, Dane Piedt looks to work it away but misses and gets hit on the pads.

Full again and around off, Kyle Verreynne drives it towards covers for a single. He moves into the 80s now!

Hasan begins with a full delivery, on middle, shaping in, Kyle Verreynne clips it to short mid-wicket.

Who will bowl from the other end? It will be Hasan Mahmud!

Flighted, full and on middle, Dane Piedt defends it on the front foot.

Pushed through quicker, full and on middle, angling in, Dane Piedt tries to play at it but gets an inside edge towards fine leg for a brace.

Floated, full and on middle, Kyle Verreynne goes down and sweeps it towards deep square leg for another run.

Flatter, full and on off, Kyle Verreynne steers it towards point. He holds his hip and it looks like a cramp.

Short again and on off, Dane Piedt stays back and pats it towards mid off for a run.

Sloppy! Taijul Islam starts with a short delivery around off, Kyle Verreynne punches it towards short covers who lets it through for a single.

We are back! The umpires make their way out to the middle and are followed by Bangladesh fielders who are spreading across the field. Kyle Verreynne and Dane Piedt are ready to resume their stay at the crease. Taijul Islam will start the proceedings with the ball this session. Away we go!

... DAY 2, SESSION 2 ...

Then came Hasan Mahmud, delivering a much-needed spark for the hosts. Using reverse swing to deadly effect, he shattered the partnership with a crucial breakthrough, dismissing Mulder. And as if that wasn’t enough, he followed it up with a great delivery on the very next ball, sending Keshav Maharaj’s stumps flying and reigniting Bangladesh's hopes. The sudden shift in momentum injected fresh energy into the hosts, lifting both spirits and intensity on the field. However, Kyle Verreynne stood firm, showing maturity. Partnering with Dane Piedt, he calmly navigated the remainder of the session, ensuring South Africa reached Lunch without further setbacks. With the game well set, we are in for another intriguing session coming up in about 40 minutes.

The way the game unfolded on the opening day, few would have predicted batters to thrive on this tricky surface. But Kyle Verreynne and Wiaan Mulder had other ideas. They stepped out with purpose and confidence, taking charge from the get-go this morning. With nimble footwork and a dazzling array of sweeps and reverse sweeps, they made the pitch look far less menacing than anyone had imagined. Bangladesh, meanwhile, struggled to find their rhythm with the ball. Defensive tactics, including scattered in-out fields, and a dropped catch from Mominul Haque only allowed the partnership to flourish, building pressure on the hosts. Kyle Verreynne and Wiaan Mulder capitalized on every opportunity, reaching well-crafted half-centuries and leaving the Bangladesh camp visibly deflated as body language began to falter.

SESSION SUMMARY - 30 Overs, 103 Runs and 2 Wickets! What a session we’ve witnessed!  South Africa now lead by 137 runs and Kyle Verreynne is still out there at 77(105)! South Africa certainly dominated the proceedings on Day 2, applying pressure with proactive batting and steadily building a substantial lead. The scoreboard pressure is mounting on Bangladesh as the Proteas extend their advantage. However, just before Lunch, Bangladesh managed to pick up two quick wickets, offering a glimmer of hope and a chance to claw back into the game. Despite that brief setback, South Africa will head into Lunch mighty pleased with their efforts, firmly in control and looking to pile on more runs in the next session.

On a length and on off, Dane Piedt plays a solid front foot defense. THAT WILL BE LUNCH ON DAY 2!

BEAUTY! Hasan Mahmud hits the good length and on off, angles in and then shapes away sharply. Dane Piedt gets squared up as the ball zips past the outside edge. Litton Das collects and throws it at the stumps but misses as the ball rolls away and behind the bowler. Kyle Verreynne looks to steal another run but decides against it.

Back of a length and on off, Dane Piedt dabs it down to point.

Full again and on middle, Kyle Verreynne pushes it towards covers. Initially, they do not think about the single, but seeing Hasan Mahmud not going after it, they take it in the end.

Very full and around off, Kyle Verreynne drives it towards mid off.

Right in the blockhole, on the sixth stump line, Kyle Verreynne digs it out to the left of the bowler.

Pushed through quicker, full and on middle, Dane Piedt taps it to the off side.

Goes short and around off, turns away, Dane Piedt moves back and punches it to extra covers.

Flighted, full and on middle, Kyle Verreynne goes down and sweeps again towards deep square leg for another run.

A bit short and on middle, Dane Piedt stays back and clips it towards square leg for a run.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Dane Piedt strides out and knocks it back to the bowler.

Floated, full and on leg, Kyle Verreynne sweeps it towards deep square leg for a single. Taijul Islam won't mind that as he gets the chance to bowl to Dane Piedt now.

Absolute chaos in the middle! A low full toss, on middle, Dane Piedt drills it down the pitch where Hasan Mahmud gets a hand to it and the ball rolls to hit the stumps at the non-striker's end. Kyle Verreynne is inside his crease, but Piedt wants the run and is halfway through when he is sent back. Mahmud picks up and has a shy at the batter's end but the ball hits Piedt on the back of his leg. A better throw and he would have been gone!

Hasan Mahmud bangs it short but down the leg side, Dane Piedt makes an easy leave.

Pitched up and on middle, keeps low again, Dane Piedt adjusts well to get some bat on that to guide it towards gully.

Fuller and on middle, angling in, Dane Piedt knocks it towards mid on.

Back of a length and on off, Dane Piedt punches it to short covers.

Another one that keeps low! Good length and around off, does not bounce at all, Dane Piedt tries to play at it but misses as it goes on two bounces to the keeper.

Pushed through quicker, short and on middle, angling in, Kyle Verreynne stays back to work it away but gets an inside edge onto his pads.

Uppish but safe! Flighted, full and around leg, Dane Piedt clips it uppishly but well wide of mid on for one.

Quicker, full and on the pads, Dane Piedt nudges it towards fine leg for a brace.

Flatter, full and on middle, turns away, Dane Piedt blocks it out just in front of silly point.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Dane Piedt strides out and knocks it back to the bowler.

Floated, short and on off, turns away, Dane Piedt stays back and keeps it out towards point.

Back of a length and on off, Dane Piedt stabs it towards covers for a single. Piedt not only survives this over but keeps the strike as well.

BEATEN! Touch fuller and on the sixth stump line, holds its line, Dane Piedt has a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Good length and around off, shapes away and keeps low too, Dane Piedt withdraws his bat at the last moment.

Bangs this short and on middle, angling in, Dane Piedt lets it go to the keeper.

On a length and on middle, Dane Piedt pats it down towards short mid-wicket.

No hat-trick for Hasan Mahmud! He bowls this full and on middle, angling in, Dane Piedt plants his front foot out and tucks it to short mid-wicket.

Hasan Mahmud on a hattrick! Dane Piedt is under the firing line!

Floated, full and on middle, Kyle Verreynne plays another sweep but straight to square leg. Hasan Mahmud will have a go at Dane Piedt for the hat-trick ball!

Floated, full and on leg, Kyle Verreynne goes down again and paddles it away towards fine leg for a brace.

FOUR! Streaky but they all count! Flighted, full and on middle, Kyle Verreynne goes down to sweep it away but gets a top edge that flies over the keeper's head for a boundary.

Tossed up, full and on off, Kyle Verreynne strides out and pushes it towards covers.

Short and around off, Dane Piedt moves back and punches it through covers for a run and gets off the mark.

Full, on middle, Kyle Verreynne sweeps it to deep fine leg for a single on the very first ball of the over. Bangladesh wouldn't mind this one bit!

Dane Piedt walks out to bat at number 10 for South Africa!

OUT! BOWLED'EM! Hasan Mahmud with the double whammy here! A hint of reverse swing and Keshav Maharaj walks back for a golden duck. This is bowled from wide of the crease and fuller, off, shaping in and keeps a bit low too. Keshav Maharaj stays back in his crease and crouches low to play at it but is late into his shot. The ball sneaks through the gap between bat and pad and uproots the off stump. South Africa all of a sudden are eight down now with a 121-run lead! Also, Hasan Mahmud will be on a hat-trick in his next over!

Keshav Maharaj walks out to bat at number 9 for South Africa!

OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Hasan Mahmud strikes! The bowling change works for Bangladesh and they finally get the crucial breakthrough that they were craving all morning. This one is on a good length and in that channel outside off, holds its line again. Wiaan Mulder stays back and tries to push at it with no footwork at all. He gets another outside edge and this time it carries to the wide first slip where Shadman Islam makes no mistake. Mulder looks up in the skies in disappointment but he has played his part with a fine 54 off 112! Bangladesh break the 119-run stand and South Africa are now 227/7!

Goes fuller and on off, shaping in, Kyle Verreynne tries to block it from the crease but gets an inside edge towards short fine leg for one.

Pitched up and on middle and off, Kyle Verreynne strides out and knocks it towards mid on.

Just short! Hard length and on off, holds its line, Wiaan Mulder looks to punch it away but gets an outside edge. It lands just in front of slip cordon who parries it behind allowing the batters to take a run.

Back of a length and outside off, Kyle Verreynne cuts it towards deep point for a single.

Pitched up, on middle, Wiaan Mulder hits it straight back at the bowler.

Tossed up, on off, Wiaan Mulder drives it to gully off the outer half of his bat.

Full, on middle, Wiaan Mulder blocks it out.

Quicker and fuller, just outside off, Wiaan Mulder looks to whip it across but misses.

Full, on middle, Wiaan Mulder reverse sweeps again but straight to point.

FOUR AND FIFTY FOR MULDER! What a way to bring up his maiden Test half-century. Couldn't have got it coming at a better situation for his side. This is full, on middle, Wiaan Mulder reverse sweeps it past short third for a boundary.

Spears it full, on off, Wiaan Mulder looks to stabs it with soft hands but the ball goes off the inside edge to deep fine for a single.

Halt! Najmul Hossain Shanto is not happy with the condition of the ball and requests the umpire to have a look at it. The ball smoothly passes through the gauge and Bangladesh will have to continue with it.

Back of a length, outside off, Kyle Verreynne rocks back and punches it to deep point for a single.

Good length, just outside off, Kyle Verreynne taps it to cover.

Width on offer, outside off and on a length, Wiaan Mulder reaches for it and cuts it hard to deep point for a single. Moves to 48 runs with that single!

Digs it in short and angling into middle and leg, Wiaan Mulder knocks it to mid-wicket.

On a good length, on off, Wiaan Mulder blocks it to mid on.

A loud appeal for LBW, but the impact looked to be outside off. Fuller and outside off, Wiaan Mulder gets right behind the line and looks to block with a straight bat but the ball goes past the outside edge and clips his pads. The ball rolls behind to short third and the batters collect a leg bye.

Pitched up, on off, Wiaan Mulder drives it to cover.

Quicker this time, on off, Wiaan Mulder taps it down the ground.

Full, on leg, Wiaan Mulder lets it go through.

Great use of the feet! Kyle Verreynne skips down to the pitch of this full-length ball and smothers the spin and knocks it to mid on for a single.

Short and on middle, Kyle Verreynne clips it to short leg.

Slants it on middle and leg, from wider on the crease, Kyle Verreynne sweeps again to deep fine leg for a single. South Africa now lead by 109 runs!

Quicker, fuller and on off, Kyle Verreynne eases it to mid off.

FOUR! The shoulders have now fallen off and Bangladesh are failing to ask any questions! Too full, on middle, Kyle Verreynne sweeps it to the left of deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

Full, on middle and off, Kyle Verreynne drives it well but straight back to the bowler.

Quicker and fuller, on off, Kyle Verreynne steers it to short third.

Full, on off, Kyle Verreynne cuts it to point.

Put down? Was that off the bat? Certainly looked like it! Yes, it was! Bangladesh will have to grab onto anything that comes their way and they have one slip through. This is pitched up, on middle and leg turning in, Wiaan Mulder gets ahead and looks to tuck it away but gets an inside edge that rolls off his pads and lobs to the left of short leg. Mominul Haque is lazy to stretch his left hand out and is late to try and attempt the catch. A chance goes down begging!

Slows it up and gives the ball good flight, on middle, Wiaan Mulder turns it around to short leg.

Fired in quicker and fuller, on middle, Wiaan Mulder takes a step out and tucks it across.

Full, on middle, Wiaan Mulder reverse sweeps it staraight to short third.

Turning in, from outside off, Wiaan Mulder gets right behind the line and keeps it down.

Pitched up, on leg, Kyle Verreynne tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Flighted full, just outside off, Wiaan Mulder watches the ball closely and opts to make a leave.

Full, on off, Wiaan Mulder drives it straight to cover.

FOUR! Made it look so effortless! Beautiful to watch! Taijul Islam gives it some air and keeps it full, on off, Wiaan Mulder presses ahead and just pushes it through the gap at cover for a boundary. With that boundary the partnership goes beyond 100-runs! What a fantastic partnership this has been!

Flighted full, on middle, Wiaan Mulder stabs it out to silly point.

Full, on middle, Wiaan Mulder digs it down the track.

Smart batting! This is full, on middle, Mulder with soft hands jams it in front to deep mid-wicket and gets two comfortable runs.

Pitched up, on off, Wiaan Mulder drives it in front of deep point for a single. South Africa's lead is now up to 97!

Drifting into leg, from a fuller length, Kyle Verreynne hangs back and guides it past leg slip for a single.

A touch short, on middle and off, Kyle Verreynne yet again skips down the track and whips it to mid-wicket.

Angling in, on middle and leg, Kyle Verreynne taps it in front of short leg.

Darted in, on middle and leg, Kyle Verreynne skips down the track and knocks it to mid-wicket.

Full, on off, Kyle Verreynne tucks it down the deck.

Drinks! South Africa have been excellent in this first hour or so of play. The two overnight batters have stitched up a really important partnership which is nearing 100 runs now and could be match-winning given the conditions here. Kyle Verreynne has already reached his fifty and Wiaan Mulder is not far behind. Bangladesh have been a bit disappointing with their tactics and field placements which allowed the Proteas to get away. They need to put more pressure on the batters and not give away easy runs here or else they could find themselves well behind in this game. An exciting phase of cricket awaits us.

Flighted up, on middle, Kyle Verreynne sweeps it behind square on the leg side for a single to end the over. South Africa lead by 95 runs!

Quicker, fuller and on middle, Kyle Verreynne sees it out with a straight bat.

Full, on middle, Wiaan Mulder wrists it through mid-wicket for a single. This also brings up 200 runs for South Africa! The lead is now 94 runs!

Angling in, on middle and leg, fuller, Wiaan Mulder prods ahead and makes a confident block.

Full, on off, Wiaan Mulder leans on and pushes it back to the bowler.

Lands it full, on off and gets the ball to turn away to beat the outside edge.

Mehidy Hasan goes around the wicket now! He bowls the arm ball, full and around off, angles away, Wiaan Mulder steers it towards point for one.

A bit quicker, full and on middle, Wiaan Mulder defends it on the front foot.

Loops it up, full and on middle, Kyle Verreynne eases it down to long on for a run.

Floated, full and on off, Wiaan Mulder reverse sweeps it towards deep point for a single.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Wiaan Mulder prods forward and blocks it out.

FOUR! Lovely shot! Flighted and around off, Wiaan Mulder skips down the track to get to the pitch of it and thumps it down the ground towards the long off fence for a boundary.

Gives this some more air, full and on middle, Wiaan Mulder knocks it towards mid on for a run. This partnership is now worth 84 runs and is threatening Bangladesh in a big way.

Quicker, full and around off, Wiaan Mulder drills it away wide of sweeper covers for a couple of runs.

Loopy delivery, very full and on middle, Wiaan Mulder drives it firmly but straight towards short covers.

Flighted, full and on middle, Wiaan Mulder prods forward and blocks it out.

Floated, full and on leg, Wiaan Mulder goes down to sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads as the ball rolls past short leg.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Wiaan Mulder stays very deep in the crease and blocks it out.

Another short delivery, on middle, Kyle Verreynne moves back and keeps it out towards short leg.

Looped up, full and on middle, Wiaan Mulder drills it towards long on for one.

Flighted, full and on off, Kyle Verreynne goes down and reverse sweeps it towards deep point for another run.

Tossed up, full and on middle, turns in, Wiaan Mulder works it off the inner half of the bat through square leg for a run.

Short again, on middle, Kyle Verreynne nudges it through square leg for a single.

Floated, short and on middle, Kyle Verreynne moves back and pats it just in front of leg slip.

Brings out another sweep to this full ball towards deep square leg for a single.

A slight hold in play as Najmul Hossain Shanto seems to have injured his hand trying to back up on the previous ball. The physio is out and the skipper is receiving some treatment. Right then, he looks fine now and the play is set to resume!

FIFTY FOR VERREYNNE! His 4th Test half-century and he has been really impressive on this difficult pitch. This is looped up, full and on middle, Kyle Verreynne goes down and sweeps it hard again towards square leg. The fielder gets a hand to it and makes a half-stop as the batters set off for the single. He throws it at the bowler's end where Najmul Hossain Shanto trying to back it up gets hit on his fingers and allows an extra run.

Flighted, full and on middle, Kyle Verreynne strides out and knocks it back to the bowler.

Floated, full and on off, Kyle Verreynne stays deep in his crease and pushes it towards short covers with no footwork at all.

Flatter, short and on middle, skids through, Kyle Verreynne moves back and cuts it very close from the stumps towards point.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Kyle Verreynne sweeps it well but straight towards square leg.

Change of ends for Taijul Islam!

Short and on middle, Kyle Verreynne flicks it off the back foot through square leg for one. 9 runs off the over! South Africa leads by 76 runs now!

FOUR! Top shot! Mehidy Hasan gives this one some more air, full and around middle. Kyle Verreynne gets down on one knee and splits the gap perfectly between deep square leg and deep mid-wicket for a boundary. He moves to 48 now!

Shouts of 'Catch It', but there is no one there! Flighted, full and on of, Kyle Verreynne goes for the reverse sweep but gets a top edge. Luckily for him, it lands safely in the third man region. Two runs taken.

Flatter, short and on middle, turns in sharply, Wiaan Mulder stays back to work it away but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball goes towards short fine. They cross.

Floated, full and on middle, Wiaan Mulder turns it to short leg.

Tossed up, full and on off, no spin, Kyle Verreynne looks to clip it away but gets a leading edge towards point for a single.

Mehidy Hasan (10-0-33-0) comes into the attack.

Pushed through quicker, full and on middle, turns in, Wiaan Mulder looks to work it away but the ball goes off his pads to leg slip who grabs it well.

Flighted, full and around middle, Wiaan Mulder uses his feet to work it away but gets beaten on the flight and misses as the ball hits his pads.

FOUR! Fine shot! Tossed up, full and on off, Wiaan Mulder goes down and executes the reverse sweep perfectly. Taijul Islam is stationed at deep point but he has no chance of stopping that from going to the boundary.

Floated, full and on middle, Kyle Verreynne clips it past short leg. There is a bit of mix-up between the batters, but they get the single in the end.

Short again and on middle, Kyle Verreynne pats it down to short leg.

Flatter, short and on middle, turns in a long way, Kyle Verreynne moves back to pull it away but misses and gets hit on the pads.

Tossed up, on middle, Wiaan Mulder blocks it right under his eyes!

Short and on off, Kyle Verreynne cuts it to deep point for a single.

Lands it on a nagging length, on off, Kyle Verreynne rocks back and works it away to cover.

Full, on off, Wiaan Mulder gets low and crunches it to deep cover for one.

Short and on off, Kyle Verreynne cuts it to cover for a single. South Africa now lead by 60 runs!

FOUR! Runs continue to flow and this is now starting to worry Bangladesh! Tossed up, on middle, Kyle Verreynne sweeps it from the front and hits it through mid-wicket for a boundary.

Full, on off, Wiaan Mulder pushes it to short leg.

Quicker and fuller, on middle, Wiaan Mulder eases it to the right of the bowler.

Full, on middle again, Mulder looks to charge down the track but hits it straight back to the bowler.

Flighted a bit, on middle, Wiaan Mulder knocks it to mid-wicket.

Full, on middle and leg, Wiaan Mulder turns it around to mid-wicket.

Drifting into the stumps, off a fuller length, Wiaan Mulder tucks it behind to the left of leg slip.

A tad short on middle, Wiaan Mulder slaps it to mid off for a single.

Pitched up, on middle, Wiaan Mulder pushes it back to the bowler.

A half-hearted appeal for LBW but that came off the bat. Full, on middle, Wiaan Mulder looks to reverse sweep but fails to connect. The ball goes off his glove onto his front pad.

Full, on middle and off, Wiaan Mulder blocks it well.

Beauty from Taijul Islam! He'll want to keep it right there! Flighted full, on off and the ball bites the surface and turns away to beat the bat on the outside edge. A big smile from Wiaan Mulder!

Short and well outside off, Kyle Verreynne cuts it to deep point for a single.

That one stays low. Full, on middle, Wiaan Mulder just about gets his bat low and tucks it out to the leg side.

Drags the length down and on middle and leg, Wiaan Mulder turns it around to short leg.

Full, on off, Wiaan Mulder keeps it out.

FOUR! South Africa's lead is now up to 53 and also brings up the 50-run stand between these two! The intent has been positive and both these batters have started on the right note for Proteas. This is full, on middle, Wiaan Mulder reverse sweeps it to the right of deep point for a boundary.

Flighted up, outside off, Kyle Verreynne drives it to deep cover for a single.

Starts with a short one, on leg, and gets some extra bounce on it, Kyle Verreynne rocks back and tucks it behind to leg slip.

Spin from both ends as Nayeem Hasan replaces Hasan Mahmud.

Tossed up, on middle and off, Wiaan Mulder gets ahead and taps it down the deck.

Was that a chance? Just short! Flighted full, on off and turning away, Wiaan Mulder is drawn ahead and gets an outside edge that goes on a bounce to the slip fielder to his left.

Full, on off, turning away, Wiaan Mulder is beaten on the outside edge.

Quicker, fuller and on off, turning away, Wiaan Mulder with very soft hands leans ahead and keeps it out.

Looped up, on middle and leg, Wiaan Mulder looks to block but gets an inside edge that rolls to short leg.

Full, on middle, Kyle Verreynne sweeps it well to deep square leg for a single.

Pulls the length back and over off, Wiaan Mulder punches it to cover. South Africa now lead by 47 runs!

On a length, on off, Kyle Verreynne opens the bat face and guides the ball to deep backward point for a single.

Back of a length, over middle and off, Kyle Verreynne gets right behind the line and pats it down the deck.

On a good length, on off, Kyle Verreynne drives it to mid off.

FOUR! This is even better! A bit too full from Hasan, on middle and leg, Kyle Verreynne shows full face of the bat and with a high elbow punches it straight past the bowler to the left of mid on for another boundary. Also brings up 150 runs for South Africa!

FOUR! Beautiful shot that! On a length, angling into the hips, Kyle Verreynne hops a bit and just tucks it through square on the leg side for a boundary.

Flighted full, on off, Wiaan Mulder leans on it and with deft hands steers it behind to slip.

Fired in full, on middle, Kyle Verreynne sweeps hard to deep square leg for a single.

Full, on middle, Kyle Verreynne clips it to short leg.

Nicely bowled! Lands it full, on off and gets the ball to grip and turn away beating the outside edge.

Full, at the stumps, Kyle Verreynne pushes it to mid on.

Lands it full, on leg, Kyle Verreynne looks to flick it across but closes the bat face a bit too early. A leading-edge take the ball to the off side but luckily for him, all along the ground.

Almost! Hasan Mahmud gets a hint of away shape, on a length and on off, Wiaan Mulder is squared up in the crease and gets an outside edge that falls short of second slip.

First runs on the board today for South Africa! Fuller from Hasan on middle and leg, Kyle Verreynne just times his drive to the left of mid on and gets three runs off it.

Continues to keep it outside off and on a length, Kyle Verreynne cuts it to point.

Keeps it outside off, on a length, Kyle Verreynne this time has a flash at it away from his body but gets a bottom edge that rolls back to the right of second slip who dives to that side and makes a good stop.

On a good length, outside off, Kyle Verreynne sees the line away and opts to leave it alone.

Steams in from over the wicket and hurls it on a length, on off, Kyle Verreynne hops back and knocks it to cover.

Who will bowl from the other end? It will be Hasan Mahmud!

Darted in quicker and fuller on middle, almost hurried Mulder back in the crease. He just about manages to get his bat low and block. A maiden over to start the day for Taijul Islam!

Flighted full, just outside off, Wiaan Mulder steers it to backward point.

Full, on off, Wiaan Mulder drives it straight to cover.

Quicker and fuller, on middle, Wiaan Mulder leans ahead and stabs it down the deck.

Slows it up and keeps it full, on middle, Wiaan Mulder prods out and makes a block.

Pitches it right up, at the stumps, Wiaan Mulder makes a bit of room and slaps it hard to mid off.

We are ready for the game to get underway on Day 2! The umpires and the players are all making their way out to the middle. Wiaan Mulder and Kyle Verreynne are marking their strides and will resume their stay at the crease for South Africa! Taijul Islam will start with the ball for Bangladesh! Here we go!

Bangladesh, however, will see the first hour as a crucial opportunity to clean up the remaining wickets and get back into the game. Though their decision to play just one pacer initially seemed to have backfired, the spinners, led by Taijul Islam, brought them right back into the contest. The surface hasn’t been spitting demons, but offers something for both pacers and spinners, setting the stage for a great battle between bat and ball. With everything at stake, both teams will be eager to take control on this pivotal day, which only promises another thrilling chapter of red-ball cricket. Stay tuned, the action isn’t far away!

After skittling out Bangladesh for just 106, the Proteas missed a chance to fully capitalize but still find themselves in a decent position. With Kyle Verreynne looking composed at the crease, they’ll aim to push their lead by at least 70-80 runs, which could be decisive given the way the surface has behaved so far. Wiaan Mulder has also looked very confident in his approach and South Africa will be hopeful for this partnership to flourish.

Hello and welcome to Day 2 of the first Test between Bangladesh and South Africa at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka! The opening day raced along, with South Africa nudging ahead by taking a 34-run lead. With the match moving at such a quick pace, it’s safe to say we could have a clear picture of the outcome by the end of today, or perhaps, the game might even conclude by stumps!

... DAY 2, SESSION 1 ...

Right then, that is it from a thrilling Day 1 of this first Test. South Africa are slightly ahead in this game but Bangladesh have done well not to let them get away with it. Day 2 promises to be another exciting one with these two sides battling hard and we could even get a clear picture of where this game is heading by the end of it. All the action is scheduled to start at 4 am GMT, but as we have lost a few overs, it may begin a bit early as well, and you can also enjoy all the build-up. Cheers!

South Africa knew that batting would be hard and got off to the worst possible start losing skipper Aiden Markram in the first over. However, Tony de Zorzi held one end solidly and steadied the ship, first with Tristan Stubbs and then with David Bedingham. But none of his partners could stay for long finding it tough against the spinners. Ryan Rickelton came out and tried to be proactive, which worked as he scored 27 off 49 before getting dismissed while de Zorzi followed suit scoring 30. The middle order did struggle, but Wiaan Mulder and Kyle Verreynne have been impressive and managed to extend the lead to 34 runs, and with 4 wickets still in hand, South Africa will be eying to get a lead of around 100 runs which could be massive on this pitch.

Winning the toss and choosing to bat quickly turned out to be the incorrect call for Bangladesh as they found themselves reduced to 45/5 in no time. The ball was swinging and spinning making it very difficult for the batters, but still, it wasn't a wicket where you get bowled out for 106. The only one who looked solid was the opener, Mahmudul Hasan Joy who made a gritty 30 while Mehidy Hasan and Taijul Islam contributed towards the end to get them to a three-digit total. Initially, Wiaan Mulder made the new ball talk and ended up with three wickets, while Kagiso Rabada joined the party late but got his 300th Test wicket and picked up 3 as well. Keshav Maharaj bowled brilliantly as well getting a lot of turn but had to wait for his first and then went on to get a couple more while Dane Piedt chipped in with one.

THE OFFICIAL WORD IS IN AND THAT WILL BE STUMPS ON DAY 1! A fascinating Day 1 where as many as 16 wickets fell comes to an abrupt end! Not sure whether the batters enjoyed it as much as the bowlers but Test cricket is all about challenges and how you find ways to overcome them. It was a day to remember for Kagiso Rabada and Taijul Islam as they reached personal milestones of 300 and 200 Test wickets respectively. Rabada also became the fastest ever to achieve this feat in terms of the number of balls bowled. Also, that brilliant five-for from Taijul has kept Bangladesh in this game after a disaster with the bat earlier.

The light meter is out now! The umpires think that the artificial light has taken over the natural light and it is not safe for us to continue. We can see the players making their way out of the ground now. The reading that the umpire has taken here will be used for the rest of the Test. It is not officially Stumps on Day 1, but it does not look like we will get any more action here and if that is the case, we will be losing 6 overs of play.

A loud appeal for LBW but turned down! This looked to be going down leg! Short and angling in, on middle and leg, Kyle Verreynne rocks deep in the crease and looks to work it across but misses and gets pinged on the pad. At the end of 41 overs, South Africa are 140/6 and lead by 34 runs!

Full, on middle and off, Kyle Verreynne blocks it out.

Pushed through quicker and fuller, on middle and leg, Kyle Verreynne tucks it to short leg.

On middle and shorter in length, Kyle Verreynne turns it down to short leg.

Fuller and on middle, Kyle Verreynne gets his bat low and knocks it to mid-wicket.

Shorter in length, on off, Wiaan Mulder waits for the ball and punches it to long on for a single.

Short and outside off, Wiaan Mulder goes back and punches it past cover for a single. South Africa now lead by 33 runs!

Slows it up a bit and keeps it full, on off, Wiaan Mulder steers it to slip with deft hands.

Tossed up, on middle and leg, Wiaan Mulder drives it to mid on.

Full, on leg, Wiaan Mulder leans on and keeps it out.

Full and on middle, Wiaan Mulder digs it out tot he right of the bowler. Kyle Verreynne looks to sneak in a single but is sent back.

Full and on off, Wiaan Mulder gets an outside edge rolling to slip trying to block.

Drifting into the pads, on a fuller length, Kyle Verreynne pats it out to the leg side.

Full, on middle, Kyle Verreynne sweeps it to deep backward square leg for a couple of runs.

Quicker and fuller, on middle, this one skids through and stays a bit low. Kyle Verreynne manages to get his bat down and block it out.

Full, on middle, Kyle Verreynne gets a good stride in and pushes it to mid on.

Short and on middle and leg, Kyle Verreynne hangs back and taps it to short leg again.

Starts from over the wicket and lands it full, on middle and leg, Kyle Verreynne tucks it to short leg.

Halt! There is a discussion between the umpires and players about the lights. It is not that dark but the floodlights are on and for now we are going to continue.

Full, on off, Wiaan Mulder leans ahead and makes a block. South Africa lead by 30 runs!

Continues to keep it full, on off, Wiaan Mulder steers it to gully.

Flighted up, on middle, Wiaan Mulder digs it out past slip.

Full, outside off, Wiaan Mulder leaves it alone.

Loops it full and on leg, Kyle Verreynne taps it to mid on for a single.

Tossed up, on middle, Kyle Verreynne drives it to mid off.

Goes short and on off, Wiaan Mulder stays back and punches it back to the bowler.

Flighted, full and on off, Wiaan Mulder defends it on the front foot.

Flatter, short and just outside off, Wiaan Mulder leaves it alone.

FOUR! Nice use of the feet! Flighted, full and around middle, Wiaan Mulder skips down the track to get to the pitch of it and smears it towards the long on fence for a boundary.

Floated, full and on off, Wiaan Mulder strides out and taps it towards covers.

Tossed up, full and on off, Wiaan Mulder prods forward and blocks it out.

Short again and around off, Kyle Verreynne pushes it towards short covers.

Flatter, full and on leg, Wiaan Mulder paddles it through square leg for one.

FOUR! Put away! Taijul Islam drops it short and around off, Wiaan Mulder rocks back quickly, gets on top of it and punches it through covers for another boundary.

BEATEN! Flighted delivery, full and on off, grips and turns away with bounce, Wiaan Mulder stays back to play at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Floated, full and on off, Kyle Verreynne pushes it towards covers for a single. South Africa leads by 20 runs now!

FOUR! Lovely shot! Tossed up, full and around middle, Kyle Verreynne gets down on one knee and nails the sweep shot to the deep square leg fence for a boundary.

Loopy delivery, full and on middle, Kyle Verreynne uses his feet and drills it down to long on for one.

Floated, full and on off, Wiaan Mulder reverse sweeps it through backward point for a run.

Flighted and around middle, Kyle Verreynne changes his stance for the reverse sweep, takes it on the full and hits it towards deep point for a single.

Short and on leg, Kyle Verreynne stays back and nudges it to leg slip.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Kyle Verreynne tucks it to short mid-wicket.

Floated, full and on middle, Kyle Verreynne prods forward and blocks it out.

Arm ball, full and on middle, angling in, Wiaan Mulder goes down for the sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads.

Floated, full and on off, Wiaan Mulder strides out and keeps it out on the pitch.

Flighted, full and on off, turns away again, Wiaan Mulder gets on the front foot to play but misses.

Close again! Slower through the air, full and on off, turns away with good bounce. Wiaan Mulder gets forward to defend but this one catches the shoulder of the bat and flies through the silly point region.

FOUR! Nicely done! Flatter, full but down the leg side, Wiaan Mulder closes the face of the bat and glances it away to the fine leg fence for a boundary.

EDGED BUT SAFE! Tossed up, full and on off, Kyle Verreynne gets forward to play at it but gets an outside edge just past first slip and runs away towards third man. The fielder chases it down to stop it. Three runs taken.

Another short delivery, on leg, Kyle Verreynne works it through square leg for one. He is a bit slow to complete his run and Taijul Islam from the deep throws at the bowler's end but misses. Nelson on the board!

Looped up, full and on for, Kyle Verreynne drills it back to the bowler.

Goes short and on middle, Kyle Verreynne stays back and nudges it to square leg.

Flighted, full and around off, Wiaan Mulder brings out the reverse sweep through backward point for a run.

Floated, full and on off, Wiaan Mulder prods forward and blocks it down the pitch.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Kyle Verreynne uses his feet and flicks it towards deep square leg for a single.

Goes short and around off, Wiaan Mulder punches it towards short covers. A maiden-wicket over!

Flighted, full and around off, turns away sharply, Wiaan Mulder leaves it alone.

So close! Pushed through quicker, full and on middle, keeps very low and skids through. Wiaan Mulder somehow manages to get his bat in line with the ball to connect. He was a goner if that hit the pads.

Wiaan Mulder walks out to bat at number 8 for South Africa!

OUT! EDGED AND GONE! NUMBER 5 FOR TAIJUL! Another massive wicket for Bangladesh and just at the right time. Taijul Islam bowls this flatter, short and on off, this one does not turn that much. Ryan Rickelton moves back to cut it away expecting it to spin but only manages an outside edge behind where Litton Das takes another fantastic catch. Ryan Rickelton falls for 27 off 49!

Flighted and around middle, Ryan Rickelton uses his feet and and flicks it but the fielder at short mid-wicket makes a good diving stop.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Ryan Rickelton tucks it to short mid-wicket.

Pushed through quicker, full and on off turns in sharply, Kyle Verreynne keeps it out to the off side.

Short again and on leg, Ryan Rickelton clips it towards mid-wicket for a run.

Flighted, full and on off, Ryan Rickelton stays in his crease and fends it away.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Ryan Rickelton tucks it towards mid on.

Goes short and on leg, turns in, Kyle Verreynne moves back and nudges it towards fine leg for a single. South Africa are in the lead now!

Flatter, full and on off, turns in, Kyle Verreynne stays back and blocks it out.

Drinks! Bangladesh have done well to keep chipping away at the wickets, making the most of the spin on offer from the surface. Their bowlers have shown great discipline, ensuring that the Proteas don't run away with the game, and have kept the pressure on throughout. For South Africa, Ryan Rickelton has looked solid at the crease, but he will need strong support from the rest of the batting unit to extend the lead by at least 100 runs, which could prove monumental given how the match is unfolding.

Quicker, fuller and on middle and leg, Ryan Rickelton flicks it to mid-wicket.

Tossed up, on middle, Ryan Rickelton blocks it out.

Full and on middle, Ryan Rickelton tucks it to mid-wicket.

FOUR! Great shot and even better execution! Short and turning into the stumps from outside off, Ryan Rickelton hops back and punches it through covers for a boundary. South Africa level scores with Bangladesh!

Tossed up, on middle and off, Kyle Verreynne sweeps it to deep square leg for a single.

Full, on off, Kyle Verreynne blocks it to the bowler.

Was that off the shoe? A huge appeal and the umpires decide to have a check. This is fuller and outside off, Ryan Rickelton rocks back and looks to cut but gets an under edge falling just around his shoe and goes to the fielder at at silly point who grabs it. The replay shows the ball to be hitting the ground.

Tossed up on off, Ryan Rickelton taps it to cover.

Full, on middle, Ryan Rickelton gets right behind the line and makes a block.

Off the mark straightaway! Tossed up by Hasan, on middle, Kyle Verreynne reverse sweeps it to deep backward point for a single.

Pitched up full and outside off, Ryan Rickelton cuts it to deep point for a single. Also brings up 100 runs for South Africa!

Full, on middle, Ryan Rickelton pushes it to mid off.

Kyle Verreynne is the next man in.

OUT! TIMBER! A debut inning Matthew Breetzke would want to forget! Taijul Islam gets his 200th Test wicket and his happiness knows no bounds! Bowls it straight, on a fuller length, coming on with the arm. Unaware of not having covered the off stump, Matthew Breetzke gets a good stride out and shoulder arms. The ball holds its line and hits the top of off.

Solid in defence! Full, on middle and Matthew Breetzke stabs it down the deck.

Full and on middle, Matthew Breetzke pushes it to cover.

Short and turning away, from off, Matthew Breetzke is beaten on the outside edge.

Matthew Breetzke walks out to bat on his Test debut.

OUT! CAUGHT! A timely wicket for Bangladesh and South Africa lose their fourth. More importantly, it's the set batter, Tony de Zorzi! Taijul Islam keeps it short and just around off, turning back in, Tony de Zorzi goes very deep in the crease and looks to tuck it around. The ball turns in and goes off the inside edge off his pads, to the right of short leg. Mahmudul Hasan Joy dives to that side and grabs it well with both hands. South Africa are 99/4 and still trail by 7 runs!

Full, on middle and off, Tony de Zorzi steps out and turns it around to short mid-wicket.

Nicely bowled! Hits the deck hard, on a fuller length, on off and gets the ball to turn away. Ryan Rickelton plays inside the line and misses on the outside edge.

Loops it full, on middle, Ryan Rickelton jams it to mid on.

Short and on middle, Ryan Rickelton clips it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

Tossed up, on off, Ryan Rickelton gets closer to the line and looks to push it away but gets an inside edge that rolls back onto his pads.

Full again, on off, Ryan Rickelton knocks it to cover.

Pitched up, on middle and off, Tony de Zorzi sweeps it from well ahead to deep fine leg for a single.

Full, on off, Ryan Rickelton drives it well but straight to mid off.

Fired in full, on middle and off, Ryan Rickelton shows full face of the bat and stabs it out.

Turning in, from outside off, Ryan Rickelton rocks back and tucks it to short leg.

Full, on off, Tony de Zorzi whips it to long on and rotates the strike over. The deficit is now down to 10 runs!

Full and on middle, Tony de Zorzi taps it to mid-wicket.

Full, outside off, Tony de Zorzi premediates and looks for a reverse sweep but misses. The ball goes off the forearm and crashes into his helmet. The physio has to come sprinting to have a mandatory concussion check. Although he looks fine.

Full, on off, Ryan Rickelton gets right behind the line and makes a block. The trail is now down to just 11 runs!

Pushes this one quicker and fuller, on off, Tony de Zorzi gets an outside edge past slip trying to block and steals a quick single.

Fuller and on off, Ryan Rickelton rocks back and cuts it to deep point for one.

Darts it full, on middle, Ryan Rickelton stabs it down the deck.

Tossed up, on off, Tony de Zorzi drives it to deep cover for a single.

Full, on middle, Ryan Rickelton taps it in front of mid on and scapers across for a quick single.

Pitched up, on middle and off, Ryan Rickelton tucks it to square leg for a single.

Full, on off, Ryan Rickelton pushes it to cover.

Fired in full, on off, Ryan Rickelton makes a confident block.

Turning in, on middle and leg, on a fuller length, Tony de Zorzi hangs back and turns it around past short leg for a single.

Tossed up, on off, Tony de Zorzi skips down the track and tucks it to mid on.

Full, flat and outside off, Tony de Zorzi blocks it out.

FOUR! And again! Hasan Mahmud goes fuller this time, on middle, Ryan Rickelton presents the full face of the bat and drives it beautifully down the ground to the long on fence for four more runs. South Africa trails by 17 runs now!

FOUR! Fine shot! Hasan Mahmud bangs this short but this one sits up nicely fro the batter, on middle. Ryan Rickelton gets on top of it and pulls it away towards the deep square leg fence for a boundary.

Pitched up and on off, Ryan Rickelton knocks it towards mid off.

Back of a length and on off, Ryan Rickelton punches it to covers.

Fuller and around off, Tony de Zorzi drills it towards deep point for a single.

On a length and on off, Tony de Zorzi pushes it to covers.

Shortish and on off, turns away, Ryan Rickelton moves back and steers it towards point.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Ryan Rickelton defends it on the front foot.

FOUR! Nice shot! Flighted, a bit too full, on middle, Ryan Rickelton brings his wrists into play and drives it down the ground. The fielder at mid on fielder chases after it but the ball wins the race to the boundary. South Africa trails by 26 runs now!

Goes short again, on off, Ryan Rickelton moves back and blocks it out.

Flatter, full and around off, Ryan Rickelton tries to pad it away with his back leg but misses it.

Short and on middle, Ryan Rickelton moves back and punches it down the ground and wide of mid on for a couple of runs.

Mehidy Hasan (4-0-15-0) comes back into the attack!

Back of a length and around off, Ryan Rickelton punches it towards extra covers for a single.

Another full delivery, on middle, Ryan Rickelton keeps it out on the pitch.

Hasan Mahmud is bowling a brilliant spell here! Fuller in length and on middle and off, nips away again. Ryan Rickelton stays back to work it away but close the face of the bat too early as the ball zips past the outside edge.

Pitched up and on middle and off, Ryan Rickelton stay in his crease and blocks it out.

BEATEN! Hasan Mahmud goes full again and on off, shapes away. Ryan Rickelton plays inside the line of it and gets beaten on the outside edge.

Fuller one and on middle, Ryan Rickelton knocks it down to mid on.

Huge turn! Tossed up, full and on off, land in the rough and spins in viciously. Ryan Rickelton does well to work it through square for a single. Gets off the mark!

Flighted, full and on middle, Ryan Rickelton turns it to the leg side.

Short and on middle, turns in, Ryan Rickelton keeps it out to the leg side.

Ryan Rickelton walks out to bat at number 5 for South Africa!

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Taijul Islam strikes again! A big wicket for Bangladesh as they get rid of David Bedingham now. This is a flatter delivery, short and outside off, David Bedingham stays back and tries to cut it away but the ball catches the top edge. Litton Das behind the the stumps takes a sharp catch to his right. Bedingham is disappointed as it was not a wicket-taking ball, but he has to walk back here. South Africa three down now and still trails by 34 run!

Nicely bowled! Floated, full and on off, turns away sharply. David Bedingham stays back to block but the ball spins past the outside edge.

Tossed up, full and around off, David Bedingham leaves it alone.

Goes full again and around off, angling away, Tony de Zorzi offers no shot at it.

Overpitched and on middle, Tony de Zorzi drives it towards mid off.

Back of a length and around off, Tony de Zorzi leaves it alone.

BEAUTY! Fuller again and on middle, hits the deck and then nips away a bit. Tony de Zorzi stays in his crease to play at it but misses as the ball zips past the outside edge again. It was not far away from the off pole too.

Good comeback from Hasan Mahmud! He goes a touch fuller and on off, shapes away, Tony de Zorzi plays inside the line of the ball as the ball goes past the outside edge.

FOUR! Excellent shot! Hasan Mahmud lands this on a hard length and just outside off. Tony de Zorzi waits for it, opens the face of the bat and crunches it through covers for a boundary.

Floated, full and around off, David Bedingham pushes it towards covers.

Flighted, full and on middle, Tony de Zorzi goes down for the reverse sweep but gets a bit of top edge. There is no one in square leg and it lands safely as the batters get a run.

Short again, on middle, turns in, Tony de Zorzi nudges it to short leg.

Shorter in length and around off, David Bedingham cuts it through point for a single.

DROPPED! A chance goes begging here! Tossed up, full and around off, turns away. David Bedingham goes for the big drive away from the body but gets an outside edge. Shadman Islam at first slip reacts a bit late, dives to his right and gets both hands on it but fails to hold on to it. David Bedingham gets a life here!

Flatter, full and on off, David Bedingham prods forward and taps it to short covers.

Taijul Islam will continue from the other end!

More air on the ball, full and on off, Tony de Zorzi pushes it towards covers and wants the run but is sent back.

Floats it up and around off, turns away, Tony de Zorzi leaves it alone.

Flighted, full and on middle, Tony de Zorzi defends it on the front foot.

Tossed up, full and on off, Tony de Zorzi strides out and steers it towards point.

Short again and on middle, David Bedingham flicks it off the back foot through square leg for a single.

Nayeem Hasan starts with a floater, short and on middle, turns in, David Bedingham clips it on the bounce to short leg.

We are back with the final session of Day 1! The umpires make their way out to the middle and are followed by the Bangladesh players spreading out across the field. David Bedingham and Tony de Zorzi are all set to resume their stay at the crease. Nayeem Hasan will continue with the ball for Bangladesh! Here we go!

... DAY 1, SESSION 3 ...

South Africa were rocked early losing Aiden Markram, but Tony de Zorzi has looked solid right from the start. He and Tristan Stubbs kept the game moving forward with a 41-run partnership and every run on this wicket is crucial. Stubbs was playing well but lost his focus which cost him his wicket when he was well set. David Bedingham joined Tony de Zorzi and both of them have been proactive because trying to survive on this wicket is probably not a good option. Bangladesh have bowled well, but they need wickets to get back in this game while a couple of good partnerships from Proteas will take the game away from the hosts. Join us at 9 am GMT to catch all the exciting action in the last session.

SESSION SUMMARY - 111 runs and 6 wickets in 30 overs! South Africa still holds the upper hand in this game, but this match is far from over! After being rolled over for just 106 runs, Bangladesh started well with the ball as Hasan Mahmud removed Aiden Markram in the very first over with a beauty. Batting has not been easy on this wicket as there is something for both the pacers and spinners. It is only Day 1, and we have seen the ball turn square. The hosts kept going and going, and not long before Tea, Taijul Islam was introduced and provided the breakthrough in his second over.

Short and outside off, David Bedingham waits back and cuts it to deep point for a single. That will be Tea on Day 1!

Tossed up, on middle, Tony de Zorzi skips down the track and taps it to long on for a single.

Full, on middle and off, David Bedingham drives it to mid on for a single.

And again! Short and on leg, David Bedingham fails to tuck it down and gets rapped on the front pad.

A half-hearted appeal for LBW, but stunned down by the umpire. Angling into the pads, on a fuller length, David Bedingham goes back and looks to tuck it across but misses and gets hit on the pad.

Tossed up, on middle, David Bedingham leans ahead and keeps it out.

Slowers through the air, full and on off, Tony de Zorzi pushes it towards short covers.

Looped up, full and on middle, David Bedingham clips it towards long on for a run.

Flighted, full and on middle, David Bedingham defends it from his crease.

Short again and outside off, David Bedingham cuts it towards deep point for a brace.

FOUR LEG BYES! Bangladesh cannot afford to give away extras! Quicker, short and on middle, turns in sharply. David Bedingham looks to flick but misses as the ball goes off his pads and races away to the fine leg fence for a boundary. South Africa trails by 47 runs now!

Tossed up, full and on off, David Bedingham strides out and blocks it out.

Flighted, full and on middle, Tony de Zorzi prods forward and blocks it out.

Short again and on leg, Tony de Zorzi nudges it towards square leg.

Quicker, full and on off, turns in sharply, Tony de Zorzi stays back and adjusts well to keep it out to the leg side.

Goes short and around off, David Bedingham punches it through covers for a single.

RIPPER! Tossed up, full and on off, drifts in and then turns away. David Bedingham gets forward to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge. Unplayable!

Floated, full and around off, David Bedingham pushes it towards covers.

Another short delivery, on leg, David Bedingham nudges it towards deep square leg for one.

Goes short and around off, Tony de Zorzi punches it through cover-point for a run.

Flighted, full and on middle, Tony de Zorzi defends it on the front foot.

Flatter, full and around off again, Tony de Zorzi offers no shot at it.

Tossed up, full and on off, turns away, Tony de Zorzi leaves it alone.

Short and on leg, David Bedingham flicks it off the back foot through square leg for a single.

Oh..that turned a lot! Pushed through quicker, full and around off, turns in a long way, Tony de Zorzi stays back to play at it but gets cramped up as the ball hits his thigh pad. 9 runs and a wicket off the over!

Short again and on off, David Bedingham pushes it through covers for a single and gets off the mark.

David Bedingham walks out to bat next for South Africa!

OUT! EDGED AND GONE!  Taijul Islam has the last laugh here! He tosses it up, full and on middle and off, gets it to spin away with extra bounce. Tristan Stubbs gets stuck in his crease as he expects this to be on a shorter length. His feet move nowhere as he looks to defend away from his body and with hard hands. Gets a thin outside edge and Shadman Islam at first slip takes a sharp catch. Stubbs goes back for 23 off 27! Much-needed breakthrough for Bangladesh! South Africa are 50/2 and are trailing by 56 more runs.

Uppish but safe! Flatter, shortish and on off, turns away a bit, Tristan Stubbs moves back to cut it but does so uppishly and just in front of point.

FOUR! TWO IN TWO! 50 UP FOR THE PROTEAS! Another dragged-down delivery, outside off, Tristan Stubbs rocks back quickly and smashes it through covers again for four more runs. Not good bowling from Taijul Islam, he needs to change his length a bit.

FOUR! Put away! Taijul Islam drags his length back and outside off, Tristan Stubbs accepts the width on offer and punches it sweetly through covers for a boundary.

Slows it up, full and on off, Tony de Zorzi strides out to taps it to the off side.

Flighted, full and on middle, Tony de Zorzi once again stays deep in his crease and keeps it out.

Goes a bit short and around off, Tony de Zorzi dabs it down towards point.

BEAUTY! Tosses it up, full and on off, grips and turns away, Tony de Zorzi prods forward to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge.

A bit short and turning into leg Tristan Stubbs nudges it towards fine leg for a single.

Nayeem Hasan begins with a floated delivery, full and on off, turns in, Tristan Stubbs stays back and blocks it out.

Double change? Yes, Nayeem Hasan is brought into the attack!

Drops it short again, on middle, turns into the leg side, Tony de Zorzi leaves it alone. 6 runs off Taijul Islam's first over!

Goes short and on middle, turns in, Tony de Zorzi moves back and pats it down to short leg.

Flighted, full and on middle, Tony de Zorzi stays back and blocks it out.

Another full toss, on off, Tristan Stubbs drives it wide of mid off where Nayeem Hasan dives to his left to make a good stop. They cross.

Floated, full and around off, Tony de Zorzi gets deep in his crease and steers it past first slip for a single.

FOUR! Taijul Islam starts with a freebie! A loppy full toss, on the pads, Tony de Zorzi uses his wrists nicely and whips it through mid-wicket for a boundary.

Taijul Islam is introduced into the attack.

On a length and on middle, Tony de Zorzi guides it through point for a single.

Good length and just around off, Tony de Zorzi leaves it alone.

FOUR! Easy pickings! Hasan Mahmud errs in line and bowls this on a good length but angling down the leg side. Tony de Zorzi just has to get some bat on that and does exactly that to glance it away to the fine leg fence for a boundary.

Much fuller this time, on middle, angling in again, Tony de Zorzi drills it back to the bowler.

Fuller and on middle, angling in, Tony de Zorzi knocks it down the pitch.

Short of a length and just around off, takes of viciously, Tony de Zorzi lets it go to the keeper.

Full, on middle, Tristan Stubbs takes a step out and knocks it down the deck.

Fired in quicker, fuller and on leg, Tristan Stubbs looks to keep it out but the ball turns in tot beat the inside edge and rap him on the front pad.

FOUR! Using the reverse sweeps to good effect is Stubbs! Tossed up on middle, Tristan Stubbs reverse sweeps it past square leg for a boundary.

Pitched up, on middle and off, Tristan Stubbs goes ahead and makes a block.

Flatter, fuller and on off, Tony de Zorzi sweeps it across to short fine leg for a single.

Full, on off, Tony de Zorzi dead bats it to the off side.

Just outside off and on a length, Tristan Stubbs watchfully decides to let it go through.

Keeps it outside off, on a good length, Tristan Stubbs hops closer to the line of the ball and holds his bat high letting it go through.

On a length, outside off, shapes away further off the deck. Tristan Stubbs leaves it alone.

Overcompensates and lands it full, down leg. Tony de Zorzi misses the flick and the keeper dives to his right and only manages to get some glove to it cutting the speed. The batters cross for a bye!

And again! Pulls the length back by a bit but gets a bit more bounce, outside off, Tony de Zorzi looks to force it through off but gets beaten by the extra bounce and pace behind it.

Beauty from Hasan Mahmud! Comes from around the wicket this time and bowls it on a nagging length, outside off, Tony de Zorzi has a feel for it but the ball goes past the outside edge.

Pulls the length down and keeps it on off, Tony de Zorzi cuts it to deep cover for a single. South Africa trial by 82 runs.

Tossed up, on off, Tony de Zorzi cuts it straight to point.

Quicker and fuller on middle and off, Tony de Zorzi lunges out and makes another block.

Pitched up, on middle, Tony de Zorzi makes a good block down the deck.

Full, on middle and leg, Tristan Stubbs pushes it to long on for a single.

DROPPED by Mahmudul Hasan Joy! That should have been taken! Mehidy Hasan keeps it short and on middle and leg, Tristan Stubbs rocks back and turns it around straight to short leg who doesn't get his hands in the right position and spills it out.

On a good length, outside off, Tony de Zorzi leaves it alone.

Goes full and attacks the stumps, Tony de Zorzi flicks it off his pads but can't get it past square leg.

Full, on middle and off, Tony de Zorzi with soft hands drives it to mid on.

On a good length, just outside off, Tony de Zorzi leaves it alone.

Fuller in length, on off, Tristan Stubbs steers it to backward point for a single.

A stifled appeal for caught behind from the slip cordon but nothing from the bowler. Tuned down by the umpire! Hasan Mahmud bowls it nicely on a length with the angle coming into the batter and gets the ball to strighten up and beat the outside edge.

Quicker, fuller and on off, Tony de Zorzi lunges out and blocks.

Short and on off, Tristan Stubbs rocks back and punches it through covers. Mushfiqur Rahim gives the ball a good chase and cuts it off just in front of the boundary cushions and saves one run for his side.

Darted in, fuller and on off, the ball keeps a bit low as well. Tristan Stubbs does well to block it out.

A tad short and turning in, on middle and leg, Tristan Stubbs tucks it in front of short leg.

Full and on middle, Tristan Stubbs goes back and keeps it out.

FOUR! Nicely done! Tossed up, on off, Tristan Stubbs gets his front leg across and reverse sweeps it past short third for a boundary.

Angling away, on a back of a length, outside off, Tony de Zorzi rises with the bounce and looks to cut but misses. Great 5 balls after being hit for a boundary off the very first ball from Hasan Mahmud!

Swings it away, from outside off, on a fuller length, Tony de Zorzi is happy to let it go through to the keeper.

Gets the line closer and keeps it on off, on a good length, Tony de Zorzi leans on it and just pushes it with deft hands back to the bowler.

Fuller and outside off, Tony de Zorzi shoulders arms.

Angles it away, outside off, on a fuller length, Tony de Zorzi is tempted for the push and gets beaten on the outside edge.

FOUR! Beautifully done! Hasan Mahmud attacks the pads, on a fuller length, Tony de Zorzi rolls his wrists over the ball and flicks it past square leg for a boundary.

Coming on with the arm, Hasan lands it full, outside off, Tristan Stubbs gets closer to the line and plays for the turn but the ball stays straight and goes past the outside edge.

Shorter than a good length, on off, Tristan Stubbs pushes it to the off side.

Drags the length down and gets the ball to angle back into middle and leg, Tristan Stubbs goes back deep in the crease and looks to tuck it across but misses high onto his thigh.

Full, on middle and off, Tristan Stubbs gets ahead and makes a solid block up front.

Off the mark! Mehidy Hasan keeps it very short and outside off, Tony de Zorzi hangs back and cuts it hard to deep point for a single.

Comes from around the wicket and pitches it full, on off, Tony de Zorzi drives it to cover.

Tristan Stubbs walks out to bat at number 3. Also, spin from the other end as Bangladesh only has one seamer in this game. Mehidy Hasan to share the attack.

OUT! TIMBER! Hasan Mahmud has set Markram perfectly and Bangladesh get the first breakthrough that they needed! Comes from over the wicket and lands it on a good length, just outside off and gets the ball to jag back in a fair bit. Aiden Markram plays down the wrong line and gets beaten on the inside edge. The ball goes past the gap between the gap of bat and pad and hits the top of middle. South Africa lose their skipper and are 9/1 at the end of the first over.

Great ball! Digs it in short, over off with some extra zip off the surface, Aiden Markram sways away and lets it go through!

Pulls the length back and attacks the pads, on a back of a length, Aiden Markram fails to tucks it across and the ball goes off his pads to deep fine for a couple more. Called leg byes!

NO BALL! Hasan Mahmud has overstepped. Not more than a whisker! Fuller in length, just outside off, Aiden Markram drives it through covers for two more runs.

FOUR! Aiden Markram and South Africa are underway with a boundary! Too full, outside off with a hint of away swing, Aiden Markram frees his arms and slashes at it. Gets a very thick outside edge that goes past backward point to his left for a boundary.

A tad fuller than a good length, on off, Aiden Markram drives it well but straight to point.

Starts right on the money does Hasan Mahmud! Comes from over the wicket and hits the good length, on off and gets the ball to straighten up off the deck to beat the outside edge as Aiden Markram looks to play at it with a straight bat. Surprisingly the ball doesn't carry to the keeper on the full.

OUT! CASTLED! Keshav Maharaj wraps things up with his third! He tosses it up, full and around off, grips and turns in a long way. Taijul Islam strides out to drive it away but gets a faint inside edge as the ball crashes into the stumps. Bangladesh have been bowled out for just 106 runs!

Length again, on off, Hasan Mahmud fends it away.

Good length and on off, angles in and takes off a bit too, Hasan Mahmud keeps it out well off the sticker of the bat.

Hard length and on middle, shaping in, Hasan Mahmud tries to play at it but gets an inside edge towards square leg.

Pitched up, on middle, Hasan Mahmud tucks it towards mid-wicket again.

Fuller and on middle, Hasan Mahmud tucks it to short mid-wicket.

Good length and on middle, Hasan Mahmud gets behind the line of it and blocks it out.

Looped up, full and on middle, Hasan Mahmud clips it away nicely through mid-wicket for one.

Short again and around off, Hasan Mahmud punches it towards cover-point.