Kyle Verreynne starred for South Africa with a brilliant 114 that took them to 308, well partered by Wiaan Mulder with his 54. Taijul Islam picked five for Bangladesh but were considerably pushed back in the game by the visitors. In the second innings, Kagiso Rabada continued what he does best and picked up Shadman Islam and Mominul Haque in quick succession to have the hosts reeling again. However, Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Mushfiqur Rahim saw the day through, reaching their respective 30s. Follow the highlights and ball-by-ball commentary of the 1st BAN vs RSA Test match here. (Day 1 Highlights| More Cricket News)
Playing XIs:
Bangladesh (Playing XI): Shadman Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Najmul Hossain Shanto(c), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das(w), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Jaker Ali, Nayeem Hasan, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud
South Africa (Playing XI): Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram(c), Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Ryan Rickelton, Matthew Breetzke, Kyle Verreynne(w), Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Dane Piedt
What Happened On Day 1
Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam claimed 5-49 as Bangladesh fought back on day one of the 1st first Test against South Africa despite being bowled out for 106 in its first innings. At stumps, the Proteas were 140-6, and with a lead of 34 runs.
Earlier, Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto had won the toss and opted to bat first on a pitch that was assisting the bowlers.
