That’s the day called with bad light and it has been all South Africa. The visitors leave the ground with smiles. The day started off well for the hosts as Taijul Islam picked up four wickets, but Mulder and Muthusamy took business into their own hands and punished the bowlers, adding 144 runs for the seventh wicket. The declaration then came with the score reading 575. However, the South African bowlers took control, picking up four wickets before bad light took over in Chattogram. Follow the highlights and ball-by-ball commentary of the second-day action of the second Test match between Bangladesh and South Africa, right here. (Streaming | More Cricket News)
South Africa Declare 1st Inning On 575/6
South Africa declared their first inning after making 575/6 on the second day of the Test match in Chattogram. Wiaan Mulder smashed a hundred and Senuran Muthusamy also remained unbeaten on 70. Now, South African bowlers will be looking to strike as many as possible wickets.
Taijul Islam Takes Fifer
Bangladesh bowlers are toiling hard but the spinner Taijul Islam managed to get a fifer by dismissing the first five batters of South African batting line-up. Tony de Zorzi missed an opportunity to score his maiden double ton and David Bedingham also got out on the score of 59. Wiaan Mulder and Senuran Muthusamy are taking the visitor's innings forward.
BAN Vs RSA, 2nd Test Day 2 - Weather Forecast
The air quality has declined in Chattogram and the weather on Wednesday will be hot and humid with a possible danger of dehydration. The temperature will be around 30 degrees Celsius and patchy clouds may appear during the match.
What Happened On Day 1
South Africa opted to bat first after winning the toss and Tony de Zorzi along with the captain Aiden Markram gave a fine start. Markram lost his wicket to Taijul Islam but coming at number three, Tristan Stubbs made a fine ton but he also gave his wicket to Islam. De Zorzi completed his century and was unbeaten on 141 when the umpires called for stumps with the visitors on the score of 307/2.
BAN Vs RSA, 2nd Test - Playing XIs
Bangladesh: Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahidul Islam Ankon (wk), Zakir Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana
South Africa: Aiden Markram (c), Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Ryan Rickelton, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Senuran Muthusamy, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Dane Paterson
