| 0.0 : Cricket returns to South Africa and they will welcome the men from Asia, Bangladesh first for a 2-match Test series in their long home season. Having lost the Test series in England, the morale wouldn't be that high but when you play at home it gives you the cushion to start afresh. Ottis Gibson is appointed as their new head coach and it would be interesting to see how this team shapes up under him. Aiden Markram is likely to make his debut and open the batting with Dean Elgar. With their front |
| Bangladesh, on the other hand, have proved time and again that they are a force to be reckoned. Their performances have come at home and it will be a stern test for them to reflect it in alien conditions this time around. Shakib Al Hasan won't feature for them and the pressure will be on other senior men to deliver the goods. In this part of the world, spinners don't have the upper hand so what pace attack do they stick to is something even we are waiting for. The last time they played a Test in |
| TOSS - BANGLADESH WIN THE TOSS AND OPT TO FIELD! Aiden Markram and Andile Phehlukwayo are making their Test debuts for the Proteas. Bangladesh are going with 3 pacers and a spinner in Mehedi Hasan. Also, Imrul Kayes will open while Liton Das will keep wickets... |
| It's time to get underway. Aiden Markram, the debutant walk out to the centre along with Dean Elgar. Bright and sunny conditions at the moment. Mustafizur Rahman to kick off the proceedings with the ball. Three slips and a gully in place... |
| 0.1 : M Rahman to Elgar, A bit of movement for Rahman straightaway! He starts off from over the wicket and keeps it on a fuller length and it moves away off the deck, Elgar leaves it alone. |
| 0.2 : M Rahman to Elgar, On a length and shaping away once again, Dean stays back and makes another easy leave. |
| 0.3 : M Rahman to Elgar, Hurls it on a length outside off, Elgar leans ahead, watches it till the last moment before shouldering arms to that one. |
| 0.4 : M Rahman to Elgar, Easy leave again! Continues to keep it in the channel outside off. |
| 0.5 : M Rahman to Elgar, Touch fuller in the zone outside off, moves away which allows Elgar to leave it alone. |
| 0.6 : M Rahman to Elgar, A maiden to start off with for Rahman! Fuller in length and pitched outside off, Dean has got nothing to do with that one. |
| Shafiul Islam to share the new ball. |
| 1.1 : S Islam to Markram, Comes running in from over the wicket, drops it on a good length on off, the debutant shoulders his arms. |
| 1.2 : S Islam to Markram, Length delivery on off, good tight line. Markram makes an easy leave. |
| 1.3 : S Islam to Markram, On a back of a length, making Aiden play, he offers a straight bat. |
| 1.4 : S Islam to Markram, Fuller and coming back in a touch, Markram lunges forward in defense. |
| 1.5 : S Islam to Markram, Short of a length delivery outside off, the batsman covers the line to keep it out towards cover. |
| 1.6 : S Islam to Markram, Fuller and tailing back in a touch, Markram looks to drive but gets it off the inner half towards mid on. Islam starts off with a maiden too. |
| 2.1 : M Rahman to Elgar, South Africa are off the mark! Rahman keeps it full and angles it in but is a bit too straight on this occasion. Elgar gets across a bit and clips it wide of mid on. The fielder gives it a chase and stops it just inside the rope. Three runs picked up. |
| 2.2 : M Rahman to Markram, Slants it away on a fuller length on off, Aiden lunges across and defends it down. |
| 2.3 : M Rahman to Markram, Lures the debutant with a full ball on off, he resists and makes a leave. |
| 2.4 : M Rahman to Markram, Pitches it on a length on off, AM gets behind and then lifts his bat to let it be. |
| 2.5 : M Rahman to Markram, The debutant is off the mark! That should clam his nerves! A bit fuller on off, he lunges forward and pushes it tentatively towards cover for a quick single. |
| 2.6 : M Rahman to Elgar, Length delivery on middle, Elgar prods forward to block. |
| 3.1 : S Islam to Markram, Nicely bowled! Good stuff form Islam. He fires in a yorker at the base of off stump, Markram is quick to bring his bat down and dig it out. |
| 3.2 : S Islam to Markram, Good length delivery, holding its line as well, Aiden leaves it for the keeper. |
| 3.3 : S Islam to Markram, Angles it in from around off, the batsman covers the sticks and offers a straight blade. |
| 3.4 : S Islam to Markram, On a back of a length outside off, it's defended off the back foot. |
| 3.5 : S Islam to A Markram, FOUR! Flicks it beautifully! Islam goes full but angles it down the leg side, Markram leans across and flicks it neatly. Gets it past Rahman at mid-wicket and picks up the first boundary of the day. |
| 3.6 : S Islam to Markram, A bit short and angling in, Aiden winds up for a pull shot but misses and wears it on the chest. |
| 4.1 : M Rahman to Elgar, Rahman keeps it full on middle and leg, it's clipped towards Rahim at mid-wicket who is a bit sloppy as he allows the ball to burst through his fingers. It then rolls towards mid on which allows the batsmen to take a single. |
| 4.2 : M Rahman to Markram, Slants it away on a good length outside off, defended nicely by coming forward. |
| 4.3 : M Rahman to Markram, Length ball, moving away off the pitch, Markram points his bat upwards and lets it be. |
| 4.4 : M Rahman to Markram, FOUR! Elegance personified! He'll remember for a while says Shaun Pollock on air. Rahman overpitches it by a margin, it's outside off. Markram leans ahead and caresses off the meat of the bat. It blazes through covers for a boundary. |
| 4.5 : M Rahman to Markram, Good length ball on middle and off, defended by covering the line. |
| 4.6 : M Rahman to Markram, Fullish delivery on off, bunted towards the cover fielder. |
| Rahim makes an early change here. He brings his spinner, Mededi Hasan into the attack. A slip and a short leg in place. |
| 5.1 : M Hasan to Elgar, Hasan from around the wicket bowls a flatter ball outside off, left alone by Elgar. |
| 5.2 : M Hasan to Elgar, Loops it up around off, Dean presses forward in defense. |
| 5.3 : M Hasan to Elgar, Gives it a nice flight and loops it up around off, it grips off the surface as Elgar with an angled bat plays it towards the point fielder. |
| 5.4 : M Hasan to Elgar, Tossed up on off, dealt with a forward defensive push. |
| 5.5 : M Hasan to Elgar, Loopy delivery, lands it full on off, driven towards cover. |
| 5.6 : M Hasan to Elgar, On middle and leg, worked away towards mid-wicket for a single. |
| 6.1 : M Rahman to Elgar, Fuller and this one comes back in just a touch, really close to the off stump. Elgar makes a brave leave. |
| 6.2 : M Rahman to Elgar, The batsman defends it from within the crease. |
| 6.3 : M Rahman to Elgar, Mustafizur hits the deck hard, gets a good amount of bounce as well. Dean is quick to duck under it. |
| 6.4 : M Rahman to Elgar, A bit short and outside off, cut square of the wicket as the point fielder moves to his left to stop it. |
| 6.5 : M Rahman to Elgar, That is a good delivery! Bangs in a short ball, angling in on middle and leg. Elgar gets in a tangle as he takes his eyes off the ball. Fends it awkwardly towards square leg for one. |
| 6.6 : M Rahman to Markram, A solid back foot defense on this good length delivery to end the over. |
| 7.1 : M Hasan to Elgar, FOUR! Just a shimmy and it's gone to the fence! Elgar sees the flight, skips down the track, gets to the pitch of the delivery and eases it through mid off. Good timing as well. First one of the day for Elgar! |
| 7.2 : M Hasan to Elgar, Slower through the air, landing it on off, defended by coming forward. |
| 7.3 : M Hasan to Elgar, Drops it on a length and it kicks a bit off the surface, Dean counters it off the back foot. |
| 7.4 : M Hasan to Elgar, Flatter and drifting in on middle and leg, Elgar goes back quickly and defends it towards the on side. |
| 7.5 : M Hasan to Elgar, Misfield! Tossed up outside off, Elgar makes a bit of room and drives it straight back to the bowler who parries it to mid off. Rahim stationed there slips and that allows them to pick another one. |
| 7.6 : M Hasan to Elgar, Flatter through the air outside off, defended off the back foot towards cover. |
| 8.1 : M Rahman to Markram, Short and angling in on body, fended by hopping in the crease. The ball rolls towards square leg for a single. |
| 8.2 : M Rahman to Elgar, Back of a length delivery on middle and leg, worked towards mid-wicket. |
| 8.3 : M Rahman to Elgar, Shorter in length on middle and leg, stabbed off the back foot towards the off side. |
| 8.4 : M Rahman to Elgar, Bowls a bumper but not much pace behind it, Elgar sits under it to let that loop over his head to the keeper. |
| 8.5 : M Rahman to Elgar, Sprays it on the pads, glanced down to fine leg for a comfortable single. |
| 8.6 : M Rahman to Markram, Fuller in length and outside off, Aiden shoulders his arms to that one. |
| 9.1 : M Hasan to Elgar, Floats it up around middle and off, defended nicely by coming forward. |
| 9.2 : M Hasan to Elgar, FOUR! Eased down the ground! Lovely looking shot, that! Hasan tosses it up on middle, it's dipping in as Elgar advances down the track to belt it past mid on for a boundary. No need to run for those. |
| 9.3 : M Hasan to Elgar, Flatter through the air, defended off the back foot gently. |
| 9.4 : M Hasan to Elgar, Quicker one on middle and leg, nudged towards mid on. |
| 9.5 : M Hasan to Elgar, Slower through the air around off, Elgar blocks it out off the front foot. |
| 9.6 : M Hasan to Elgar, Goes back to his short ball and punches it towards long off for a single. |
| Taskin Ahmed is brought into the attack now. Two slips and a gully... |
| 10.1 : T Ahmed to Elgar, Starts off with a fuller length delivery, from over the wicket, it's slanting away and it doesn't tempt Elgar to go after it. |
| 10.2 : T Ahmed to Elgar, Good length ball on middle and off, wristed into the on side. |
| 10.3 : T Ahmed to Elgar, Short of a good length delivery outside off, Elgar stays back and shows a straight bat. |
| 10.4 : T Ahmed to Elgar, Taskin changes the angle, goes around the wicket, hurls it on a back of a length outside off. Pushed with a angled bat towards point. |
| 10.5 : T Ahmed to Elgar, Bangs in a short ball on middle, it kicks off the deck, Dean Elgar ducks quickly under it. A good take by Liton Das as well. |
| Taskin comes running in but just when he was about to deliver, he loses his mark. Goes back again near the run-up area... |
| 10.6 : T Ahmed to Elgar, Ahmed goes full, goes straight and it's easily flicked through mid-wicket. A single picked up. |
| 11.1 : M Hasan to Elgar, Drops it short and it turns away a bit, Elgar looks to cut but gets a bottom edge besides the pitch. |
| 11.2 : M Hasan to Elgar, Flat and bowled outside off, punched through cover for a single. |
| 11.3 : M Hasan to Markram, Gives it a bit more air, Markram takes it on the full and works it down to long on for a single. |
| 11.4 : M Hasan to Elgar, Quicker one on middle and leg, Dean gets low to work it in front of square on the leg side for a single. |
| 11.5 : M Hasan to Markram, Markram stays back to this length ball and punches it down to long on to collect one. |
| 11.6 : M Hasan to Elgar, Slows it a bit through the air, worked away past short leg for a single. |
| 12.1 : T Ahmed to Elgar, Short of a length delivery outside off, Elgar stands tall to defend it down. |
| 12.2 : T Ahmed to Elgar, Good length delivery on middle, Elgar comes forward to push it and does so with his bottom hand coming off back to the bowler. Taskin is a bit lazy to get a hand to it as the ball goes through mid on. Two taken. |
| 12.3 : T Ahmed to Elgar, Fuller on middle and leg, flicked down to fine leg for a single. |
| 12.4 : T Ahmed to Markram, Good length delivery on middle, worked towards mid on for a brisk single. |
| 12.5 : T Ahmed to Elgar, Short, wide and it's put away. Elgar rocks back and crunches it through covers and collects three for doing so. |
| 12.6 : T Ahmed to Markram, A bit fuller on middle and leg, nudged wide of the man at mid-wicket to keep strike. |
| Shafiul Islam is back in for another spell here. |
| 13.1 : S Islam to Markram, Lands it on a length, nipping back in a bit, Aiden is solid in defense. |
| 13.2 : S Islam to Markram, FOUR! Scorching! A gentle half-volley, served on off, Aiden Markram's eyes lit up as he bashes it through extra cover for a boundary. |
| 13.3 : S Islam to Markram, Back of a length on off, a punchy drive towards mid off. |
| 13.4 : S Islam to Markram, FOUR! Inside edge and through! Brings up the 50-run partnership for the opening wicket for South Africa after 16 innings! They have been struggling to get going at the top, this should be a good sign for them. Cross-seam delivery on off, Markram goes hard at it. Gets a thick inside edge past the stumps to beat the dive of the keeper. It races away towards the fine leg fence for a boundary. |
| 13.5 : S Islam to Markram, Good length outside off, covers the line to leave it alone. |
| 13.6 : S Islam to Markram, Fuller ball on the stumps, driven with a straight bat to mid on. |
| 14.1 : T Ahmed to Elgar, Shortish outside off, pushed off the back foot towards point. |
| 14.2 : T Ahmed to Elgar, A pacy length delivery, at 140 kph, Elgar doesn't feel for it. |
| 14.3 : T Ahmed to Elgar, A bit fuller on middle and off, bunted back to the bowler. |
| 14.4 : T Ahmed to Elgar, FOUR! After bowling three good balls, Taskin errs! He bangs in a short ball, on the leg stump. No harm done as Elgar tucks it down towards the fine leg fence for a boundary. |
| 14.5 : T Ahmed to Elgar, Slants it away on a length around off, patted towards mid off. |
| 14.6 : T Ahmed to D Elgar, FOUR! Nicely done! Fuller in length and outside off, Dean Elgar leans across a bit, opens the bat face and glides it through second slip for a boundary. Second of the over! |
| Drinks are on the field. It's been a good first hour for South Africa. They have scored above 50 and it has taken them 16 innings to get a partnership going at the top. Debutant Markram was nervy at the start but has done well once he got his eye in. Elgar is looking in fine touch too. Bangladesh started off well but leaked too many runs as the game progressed. Tried spin early as well but to no avail. Need to up their game or else a long day on the field beckons... |
| 15.1 : S Islam to Markram, Short of a length delivery outside off, slapped square of the wicket on the off side for a single. |
| 15.2 : S Islam to Elgar, Good stop! Fuller and a bit too straight from Islam. Elgar lunges ahead and flicks it towards mid-wicket where Sabbir Rahman dives full length to his right to stop some runs. |
| 15.3 : S Islam to Elgar, A touch too full on off, driven off the front foot towards mid on. |
| 15.4 : S Islam to Elgar, Hits the deck hard, it holds its line as Dean Elgar hangs his bat out in defense. It wasn't far away from taking the outside edge. |
| 15.5 : S Islam to Elgar, Too straight again from Islam, it's on the pads. Dean flicks it to deep square leg for a brace. |
| 15.6 : S Islam to Elgar, Back of a length delivery outside off, dabbed away towards the gully fielder. |
| 16.1 : T Ahmed to Markram, Length ball outside off, Markram lifts his bat to make an easy leave. |
| 16.2 : T Ahmed to Markram, On the sixth stump line, Aiden doesn't have anything to offer. |
| 16.3 : T Ahmed to Markram, Length delivery arrowing in on off, stabbed off the back foot towards cover. |
| 16.4 : T Ahmed to Markram, On a fuller length around off, Aiden comes across a bit and then lifts his bat to leave it alone in the end. |
| 16.5 : T Ahmed to Markram, FOUR! Beautiful shot! Taskin Ahmed sprays this one on the pads, Markram leans forward, keeps his head still and nails the flick through mid-wicket. The timing was spot on too. This is also the highest opening wicket stand for the hosts this year. |
| 16.6 : T Ahmed to Markram, Good length delivery on off, punched off the back foot. |
| 17.1 : S Islam to Elgar, Fuller and angling in, Elgar looks to defend but inside edges it on the pads. Seems to be in some pain. |
| 17.2 : S Islam to Elgar, FOUR! Superbly done! Fuller and veering in on the pads, Elgar gets across and works it wide of mid on to pick up a boundary. |
| 17.3 : S Islam to Elgar, Fuller delivery on off, driven towards the mid off fielder who misfields and concedes a single. |
| 17.4 : S Islam to Markram, Back of a length outside off, punched to deep cover for a single. |
| 17.5 : S Islam to Elgar, On a length around middle and off, pushed back to the bowler off the back foot. |
| 17.6 : S Islam to Elgar, Walks across a touch and flicks it towards mid-wicket for nothing. |
| 18.1 : T Ahmed to Markram, Fuller length ball on middle, it's flicked off the pads on the leg side but straight towards mid-wicket. |
| 18.2 : T Ahmed to Markram, JUST SHORT! First real opportunity this morning for Bangladesh but it has not carried to the point fielder. Back of a length delivery outside off, Markram attempts to punch it off his back foot through covers but slices it off the outer half of the bat to point. Rahman (don't know why he is there) dives forward but it falls inches short of his outstretched hands. Taskin has a wry smile on his face. |
| 18.3 : T Ahmed to A Markram, Pitches it full and outside off, Aiden drives it off his front foot to mid off. |
| 18.4 : T Ahmed to Markram, Good length delivery on off, punched off the back foot to covers. |
| 18.5 : T Ahmed to Markram, The batsman lets the ball go outside his off stump. |
| 18.6 : T Ahmed to Markram, A little bit of movement back into the right-hander from outside off, Markram blocks from the back foot to end the over. |
| Mustafizur Rahman is back into the attack. |
| 19.1 : M Rahman to Elgar, Fuller in length on off, Elgar leans forward and drives it towards mid off. |
| 19.2 : M Rahman to Elgar, Good length delivery outside off, Elgar takes his bottom hand off as he still manages to push it into the cover region. |
| 19.3 : M Rahman to Elgar, Fuller on off again, Dean Elgar comes forward and defends it down gently. |
| 19.4 : M Rahman to Elgar, Pitches it really full outside off, bunted towards the mid off fielder. |
| 19.5 : M Rahman to Elgar, Gets forward to a full length delivery and pushes it with a straight bat to mid on. Looks for the single which is certainly not on. |
| 19.6 : M Rahman to Elgar, Veering on the pads again, clipped down to deep square leg for a single. |
| Mahmudullah is brought into the attack. He is back into the side after a while. Can he draw first blood? |
| 20.1 : Mahmudullah to Elgar, Slider around middle and off, Elgar pushes it away from the body and hence gets an inside edge on the pads. |
| 20.2 : Mahmudullah to Elgar, Loops it up on off, defended nicely by taking a stride forward. |
| 20.3 : Mahmudullah to Elgar, Drifting in on middle, clipped past the man at mid-wicket for a single. |
| 20.4 : Mahmudullah to Markram, Tossed up around off, turning in a bit, worked with the angle down to long on for a single. |
| 20.5 : Mahmudullah to Elgar, Darts it full on middle, wristed behind square on the leg side for one. |
| 20.6 : Mahmudullah to Markram, Drops it short, it's outside off, Markram goes back and punches it towards sweeper cover for a couple. |
| Spin from both ends as Mehedi Hasan is back on. A silly point and a slip given to him... |
| 21.1 : M Hasan to Elgar, Comes from around the wicket and tosses it up outside off, Elgar defends it in front of silly point. |
| 21.2 : M Hasan to Elgar, Flighted ball on off, Dean makes room and drives it towards short extra cover. |
| 21.3 : M Hasan to Elgar, Slides it down the leg side, Elgar prods ahead and nudges it fine down the leg side. Runs three and is on 49 now. |
| 21.4 : M Hasan to Markram, Stands tall to this flatter ball and punches it down to long on for a single. |
| 21.5 : M Hasan to Elgar, Fuller on off, driven back to the bowler. |
| 21.6 : M Hasan to Elgar, Round-arm action, darts it on middle and leg, worked towards mid on for nothing. |
| Mustafizur Rahman is brought back again. |
| 22.1 : M Rahman to Markram, Length delivery outside off, crunched through covers for a couple. |
| 22.2 : M Rahman to Markram, Good length delivery on middle, Markram keeps his bat in front of pads to keep it out. |
| 22.3 : M Rahman to Markram, Back of a length delivery, slanting away, dabbed in front of point. |
| 22.4 : M Rahman to Markram, On the pads, flicked behind square on the leg side for a single. |
| 22.5 : M Rahman to Elgar, On a length and on the off stump, Elgar stays put in the crease and defends it towards cover. |
| 22.6 : M Rahman to Elgar, Once again Elgar taps it down off the front foot towards the off side. |
| 23.1 : M Hasan to Markram, Around middle and off, punched down to long on for a single. |
| 23.2 : M Hasan to Elgar, Tossed up around off, defended towards the man at silly point. |
| 23.3 : M Hasan to Elgar, Slider around middle, kept out off the back foot. |
| 23.4 : M Hasan to Elgar, That's fifty for Dean Elgar, his 9th in Tests! A good solid knock from here. Loopy ball outside off, eased down to long off for a single. Gets a round of applause from his mates. |
| 23.5 : M Hasan to Markram, Fuller on off, jammed out towards mid off. |
| 23.6 : M Hasan to Markram, Chance of a run out! A bit of confusion but no harm done. Flighted delivery on off, Markram drives it towards mid off. Waits for a bit and then sets off. Is nearly halfway down the track before Elgar sends him back. He turns around in time and makes it in, in time. He was running on the pitch and hence umpire Bruce Oxenford gives him a friendly warning. |
| 24.1 : M Rahman to Elgar, Good length delivery outside off, defended towards the cover fielder. |
| 24.2 : M Rahman to Elgar, Excellent fielding from Rahim! Slightly overpitched on middle, Elgar drives it down the ground. Seemed like a boundary but Rahim from mid on gives it a chase and dives to pull the back in play. Saves a run for his side. |
| 24.3 : M Rahman to Markram, Short of a length outside off, dabbed behind point for a single. |
| 24.4 : M Rahman to Elgar, Bangs in a short ball on middle, Elgar ducks under it. |
| 24.5 : M Rahman to Elgar, Back of a length delivery outside off, punched through cover-point and comes back for a couple. |
| 24.6 : M Rahman to Elgar, Short and outside off, Dean drops his wrists to let the sail over him to Das behind. |
| 25.1 : M Hasan to Markram, Floated delivery outside off, defended gently off the front foot. |
| 25.2 : M Hasan to Markram, On middle and off, blocked into the ground. |
| 25.3 : M Hasan to Markram, Loops it up on off, Aiden lunges forward to keep it out. |
| 25.4 : M Hasan to Markram, Hasan is happy to toss it up outside off, once again it's defended off the front foot. |
| 25.5 : M Hasan to A Markram, Goes around the wicket this time, keeps it on middle, driven through mid on for a single. |
| 25.6 : M Hasan to Elgar, Elgar presses forward and unfurls a drive which goes straight to the cover fielder. |
| 26.1 : M Rahman to Markram, From around the wicket, Rahman angles it in on middle, worked towards mid-wicket. |
| 26.2 : M Rahman to A Markram, FOUR! Uppish but he hits it in the gap! Rahman goes full, offers a bit of width and that's enough for Markram to unleash. He bends his back knee and drives it uppishly over covers for a boundary. Excellent shot! |
| 26.3 : M Rahman to Markram, Slips one down the leg side, Aiden looks to help it away but fails to do so. |
| 26.4 : M Rahman to A Markram, Shortish and it comes slowly off the deck, Aiden is early into the pull as he drags it off the inner half behind square on the leg side for a single. |
| 26.5 : M Rahman to Elgar, Bowls a short ball on middle and leg, Elgar tucks it besides the pitch and crosses over for a quick single. |
| 26.6 : M Rahman to Markram, Good length delivery on middle, Aiden Markram covers the line and defends it down. LUNCH ON DAY 1! |
| A pretty much satisfactory session for South Africa! They have begun their home season in a classic manner, with 99 on the board without a loss of any wicket. On a dry pitch, sent in to bat, the Protea openers looked a bit tentative at the start but once they settled in, it was all too easy for them. Aiden Markram has made the most of the opportunity so far and would be looking to convert this start. Elgar on the other hand has looked at his usual best and he too would be eyeing a big one under |
| Bangladesh have been made to toil hard under the sun. Their bowlers lacked venom and have looked rather pedestrian. Rahim brought Mehedi Hasan early into the attack but even he hasn't got much of a purchase. The tourists need to come up with a certain plan after the break if they are to restrict the hosts. Join us in a short while for the post-lunch session... |
| ...Day 1, second session... |
| Out come the players back on the field. The sun continues to shine brightly in Potchefstroom and it's shining more on South Africa at the moment. Bangladesh are put under early pressure and will need wickets quickly to gain some confidence. Taskin Ahmed to start proceedings... |
| 27.1 : T Ahmed to Elgar, Begins the session with a length ball just around off, Dean goes on the back foot and punches it towards mid on. |
| 27.2 : T Ahmed to Elgar, Angling away from the southpaw, on a length and leaving the batsman, Elgar shoulders arms. |
| 27.3 : T Ahmed to Elgar, Gets closer to the off stump this time, fuller in length, Elgar decides to keep it out from the back foot. Should have been forward there. |
| 27.4 : T Ahmed to Elgar, On a length and just outside off, Elgar punches from the back foot towards cover-point. |
| 27.5 : T Ahmed to Elgar, This one is sprayed wide outside off, an easy leave for Elgar. |
| 27.6 : T Ahmed to Elgar, This one is served around leg, staying a touch low, Elgar keeps his eyes on the ball and defends it to the off side. |
| Mehedi Hasan to bowl from the other end. A slip and short leg in place. |
| 28.1 : M Hasan to Markram, Flighted full ball around off, turning in, Markram presses forward and defends it off the inner half of the bat to square leg. |
| 28.2 : M Hasan to Markram, Aiden has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 28.3 : M Hasan to Markram, Spinning back into the batsman from around off, Markram quietly nudges it wide of backward square leg for a quick single. 100 up for South Africa! |
| 28.4 : M Hasan to Elgar, Flatter and a touch shorter outside off, Elgar punches it wide of backward point and collects a quick single again. |
| 28.5 : M Hasan to Markram, Quicker one, around middle and off, defended off the back foot. |
| 28.6 : M Hasan to A Markram, Another sharp delivery, 91.7 kph, flatter and angling in, Aiden eases it down to mid on for a single. |
| 29.1 : T Ahmed to Markram, Angling in a length ball on off, Markram solidly defends it back from the crease. |
| 0.0 : Short mid-wicket in place. |
| 29.2 : T Ahmed to A Markram, FOUR! Nice shot! An overpitched delivery on off, Markram gets on the front foot and drives it with nice timing past mid off for a boundary. He is enjoying a good debut, so far, one away from a fifty. |
| 29.3 : T Ahmed to Markram, Fifty on debut for Aiden Markram, ninth South African to achieve that on debut. A delightful square drive by him to a full ball. It's fielded in the deep by the third man fielder and Aiden takes a couple of runs in the meantime. Satisfying moment for him, has worked hard in the domestic cricket and is now shining on the international platform. |
| 29.4 : T Ahmed to Markram, In the zone outside off, Markram is not overawed by the moment, maintains his composure and lets it through to the keeper. |
| 29.5 : T Ahmed to Markram, FOUR! Quite strong down the ground, Aiden. Another overpitched ball is met with a straight bat by Markram. Timing is brilliant and it speeds through mid on for a glorious boundary. |
| 29.6 : T Ahmed to Markram, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 30.1 : M Hasan to D Elgar, Flighted full ball on off, Elgar pushes it off his front foot to short cover. Not much turn off the pitch |
| 30.2 : M Hasan to Elgar, This one skids back in from around off, Elgar stays back and punches it to the off side. |
| 30.3 : M Hasan to Elgar, Strides forward and drives it straight to the cover fielder. |
| 30.4 : M Hasan to Elgar, Quicker and fuller on off, defended with an angled bat to point. |
| 30.5 : M Hasan to Elgar, Tossed up ball on off, once again Elgar finds the cover fielder with his front foot drive. |
| 30.6 : M Hasan to Elgar, Elgar has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 31.1 : T Ahmed to A Markram, Full length delivery around off, Markram drives it off his front foot to mid on. |
| 31.2 : T Ahmed to Markram, The batsman lets the ball go outside his off stump. |
| 31.3 : T Ahmed to Markram, Angling into the batsman, too straight in line, Aiden keeps it out towards mid on again. |
| 31.4 : T Ahmed to Markram, Huge shout for a caught behind! Not given. Bangladesh have the option to take the DRS but they opt against it. Coming back to the delivery - It's on back of a length around middle and leg, staying low, Markram fails to middle his pull shot. It goes behind to the keeper who catches and appeals. The umpire remains unmoved and the replays show that it came of Aiden's thigh pad. Good call. |
| 31.5 : T Ahmed to Markram, Oohhhh...this one stays low again. Alarming signs already, more for Bangladesh who will have to bat last on this pitch. Outside off, Markram does well to keep it out albeit off the bottom edge of the bat. Rolls towards the slip cordon. |
| 31.6 : T Ahmed to Markram, Markram has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 32.1 : M Hasan to Elgar, Loopy and full outside off, driven wide of mid off for a quick single. |
| 32.2 : M Hasan to Markram, Slower through the air, full and turning in a bit, Aiden presses forward in defense. |
| 32.3 : M Hasan to Markram, Tossed up ball outside off, left alone. |
| 32.4 : M Hasan to Markram, Stays back and plays it with the spin to short leg. |
| 32.5 : M Hasan to Markram, Flighted and on middle, 88 kph, pushed down towards mid on. |
| 32.6 : M Hasan to Markram, Slightly slower this time, full and outside off, 86 kph, Aiden is on the front foot as he blocks it to the off side. |
| 33.1 : T Ahmed to Elgar, Short in length around middle and off, Elgar fails to time his attempted pull shot. Goes off the bottom half to the leg side. Lack of speed there resulted in an untimed shot. |
| 33.2 : T Ahmed to Elgar, The short pitched ball is followed with a fuller one outside off, Elgar lunges and defends it to mid off. |
| 33.3 : T Ahmed to D Elgar, FOUR! A wayward bouncer and it's put away. Down the leg side, Elgar pulls it through backward square leg and beats the fine leg fielder to the fence. |
| 33.4 : T Ahmed to Elgar, Change of angle from the bowler. Runs in from around the wicket and hurls a good length delivery outside off, Elgar allows it through. |
| 33.5 : T Ahmed to Elgar, Full and angling in around middle, Dean defends it off the front foot to mid on. |
| 33.6 : T Ahmed to Elgar, A slower one this time by Taskin, Elgar reads it well and blocks. |
| 34.1 : M Hasan to Markram, A loopy off spinner outside off, Aiden defends it off his front foot. |
| 34.2 : M Hasan to Markram, Walks down the track and pushes a full ball back towards the bowler. |
| 34.3 : M Hasan to A Markram, Gets forward to a full ball again and defends it to the off side. |
| 34.4 : Hasan to Markram, FOUR! Shot! Growing in confidence, Markram. Flighted full ball just around off, spinning in a touch, Aiden lines himself and powers it over the bowler's head for a boundary. |
| 34.5 : M Hasan to Markram, As a result of the last shot, the bowler goes short. Markram anticipates it well, uses the depth of the crease and plays the square cut. Finds point. |
| 34.6 : M Hasan to Markram, FOUR! Once again brilliant footwork shown by the debutant. He is down the track in a flash and whips it through mid-wicket. There is a fielder in the deep but he is a mere spectator. |
| Shafiul Islam is back into the attack. A slip and gully in place. Two men back on the leg side. |
| 35.1 : S Islam to Elgar, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 35.2 : S Islam to Elgar, Outside off on a length, Elgar plays a flowing cover drive but finds the fielder. |
| 35.3 : S Islam to Elgar, A touch short on off, punched from the back foot to covers again. |
| 35.4 : S Islam to Elgar, Fullish and outside off from around the wicket, Elgar plays a drive off his front foot but finds mid off. |
| 35.5 : S Islam to Elgar, In the channel outside off, not rising much off the deck, Elgar leaves it alone. |
| 35.6 : S Islam to Elgar, Angles in a length ball on off, Elgar stays back and plays across the line. Finds the mid-wicket fielder. |
| 36.1 : M Hasan to Markram, Markram has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 36.2 : M Hasan to Markram, Tossed up ball outside off, defended off the front foot. |
| 36.3 : M Hasan to Markram, Fires in a fuller ball on middle, Aiden flicks it firmly through wide mid on for a single. |
| 36.4 : M Hasan to Elgar, Sliding into the batsman from around off, Elgar works it in front of square leg for a single. |
| 36.5 : M Hasan to Markram, Flatter and on middle, Markram defends it off his back foot. |
| 36.6 : M Hasan to Markram, Full floated on off, Aiden is forward in defense this time. |
| 37.1 : S Islam to Elgar, Bowls a length delivery outside off, probably a hint of reverse swing there, Elgar watches it very closely before making the leave. |
| 37.2 : S Islam to Elgar, Good length ball on off, punched off the back foot to covers. |
| 37.3 : S Islam to Elgar, Fullish and around off, Dean drives it back to the bowler. |
| 37.4 : S Islam to Elgar, Lands it on a length outside off, holding its line, Elgar allows it through to the keeper. |
| 37.5 : S Islam to Elgar, Good length ball just outside off, Elgar strokes it from the back foot to covers. |
| 37.6 : S Islam to Elgar, A gentle delivery in the corridor of uncertainty, 124.7 kph, not threatening enough, Elgar has another comfortable leave. |
| 38.1 : M Hasan to Markram, Flighted off spinner on off, defended off the front foot to short mid-wicket. |
| 38.2 : M Hasan to Markram, Slower through the air but on the shorter side outside off, Aiden cuts it off his back foot to point. |
| 38.3 : M Hasan to A Markram, Quicker one on middle, blocked towards short mid-wicket. |
| 38.4 : M Hasan to Markram, Flicks it with the spin to mid-wicket where Mahmudullah makes a diving stop. |
| 38.5 : M Hasan to Markram, Gets forward to a full ball and pushes it to silly mid on. |
| 38.6 : M Hasan to A Markram, Extra air on this delivery, full and around off, Markram clips it across the line and another excellent piece of fielding by Mahmudullah coming to his left from mid-wicket. |
| 39.1 : S Islam to Elgar, A touch short in length outside off, Dean punches it from the back foot to sweeper cover for a single. |
| 39.2 : S Islam to Markram, Nearly drags it on! Shafiul bowls it on a length and wide outside off, Markram chases it away from his body, tries to slap it square of the wicket on the off side but gets a bottom edge. It goes on one drop to the keeper who dives to his left to make a one-handed stop. |
| 39.3 : S Islam to Markram, Length delivery in the channel outside off, left alone. |
| 39.4 : S Islam to Markram, Another leave outside the off stump by the debutant. |
| 39.5 : S Islam to Markram, Short and wide outside off, it's cracked off the back foot through cover-point for a run. |
| 39.6 : S Islam to Elgar, Switches to around the wicket for the southpaw and bowls a length delivery wide outside off, 127.9 kph, Elgar leaves it. Shafiul is bowling at a really gentle pace, his seam position is also not landing upright and as a result, the ball ain't doing anything. |
| 40.1 : M Hasan to Markram, Markram has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 40.2 : M Hasan to Markram, Tossed up ball outside off, Markram plays it late and guides it wide of backward point for a run. |
| 40.3 : M Hasan to Elgar, Flighted and on middle, from around the wicket, Elgar gets forward and defends it to the leg side. |
| 40.4 : M Hasan to Elgar, Slower through the air, a touch short around off, Elgar gets back and taps it down to silly point. |
| 40.5 : M Hasan to Elgar, Too full in length and on off, Elgar drives it towards the cover fielder. |
| 40.6 : M Hasan to Elgar, SIX! Oh, that's gone all the way. Flighted full ball on middle, Elgar gets down on one knee and slogs it over mid-wicket. Never looked like he is trying to hit it too hard, a bit of top edge there as well but still it sails all the way into the stand at square leg. |
| 41.1 : S Islam to A Markram, Short and outside off, Aiden Markram camps back and smacks it through covers. It races through and Taskin Ahmed in the deep makes a tumbling stop near the fence. Saves a run for his side. |
| 41.2 : S Islam to Elgar, Full and outside off, Elgar drives it off his front foot to mid off. |
| 41.3 : S Islam to Elgar, Staying a bit low outside off, Dean pushes it in front of point and his partner calls him through for a quick single. |
| 41.4 : S Islam to Markram, Width on offer outside off, some visible extra bounce, Aiden cuts it square of the wicket on the off side for a single. |
| 41.5 : S Islam to Elgar, Full and sliding down the leg side, Dean Elgar flicks it off his pads to deep mid-wicket for a run. |
| 41.6 : S Islam to Markram, Fullish and angling in around off, it's pushed back with a straight bat. |
| 42.1 : M Hasan to D Elgar, Lovely flight, slows this one in the air and lands it full around off, 83 kph, Elgar drives it towards cover-point for a single. |
| 42.2 : M Hasan to Markram, Floated off spinner on middle, Markram gets forward and defends it from the inner half of the bat. |
| 42.3 : M Hasan to Markram, Fuller and on middle, quicker through the air, pushed down towards mid on. |
| 42.4 : M Hasan to Markram, Tossed up ball on middle, defended with the spin to mid-wicket. |
| 42.5 : M Hasan to A Markram, Slider around off, skidding through, Markram tries defending with a lunge but it takes the outside edge and rolls towards point. A single taken. |
| 42.6 : M Hasan to Elgar, Flighted full ball outside off, defended off the front foot to the off side. |
| Drinks time. There hasn't been much change in Bangladesh's fortune. They continue to work hard but without any success. Both the South African openers have settled in and are looking good for a big one. Ominous signs. |
| Mustafizur Rahman is back into the attack. A slip and gully in place... |
| 43.1 : M Rahman to Markram, Angling away from the batsman outside off, it's allowed through to the keeper. |
| 43.2 : M Rahman to Markram, On a length and around leg, calmly worked through the mid-wicket area for a single. |
| 43.3 : M Rahman to Elgar, Hits the yorker mark around off, Elgar keeps his eyes on the ball and digs it out to point. |
| 43.4 : M Rahman to Elgar, Drops it on a length and outside off, Dean stays back and steers it through point for a single. |
| 43.5 : M Rahman to Markram, Bowls it on a driving length outside off, Aiden is not tempted by the prospect of playing a cover drive. |
| 43.6 : M Rahman to Markram, Too full in length and way wide outside off, an easy leave. |
| 44.1 : M Hasan to Elgar, Flighted ball on middle, Elgar defends it off his back foot. |
| 44.2 : M Hasan to Elgar, Loopy ball on off, Elgar gets forward in defense. |
| 44.3 : M Hasan to Elgar, A touch flatter and shorter around leg, Elgar fails to work it around and is hit on the pads. They put in an unsuccessful appeal. |
| 44.4 : M Hasan to D Elgar, Flat again, outside off, it's punched down to long off for a run. |
| 44.5 : M Hasan to Markram, Floated one on middle, pushed back towards the bowler off the front foot. |
| 44.6 : M Hasan to Markram, Leans forward to a full ball and defends it solidly. |
| 45.1 : M Rahman to D Elgar, Too full in length on off, Elgar digs it out towards mid on. |
| 45.2 : M Rahman to Elgar, On a length and outside off, Elgar tries driving through the line but it comes off the inner portion of the bat and rolls to mid-wicket. |
| 45.3 : M Rahman to Elgar, Angles in a full ball on off, Dean flicks it on the leg side but once again finds the same mid-wicket fielder. |
| 45.4 : M Rahman to Elgar, FOUR! Beautiful! Outstanding shot, that. A juicy half-volley outside off, Elgar picks the length very early, leans into the drive and creams it through the gap between mid off and extra cover. 150 up for South Africa. Last time South Africa managed this kind of a start, Graeme Smith was still playing, way back in 2010 in Dubai. |
| 45.5 : M Rahman to Elgar, Outside off on a length, left alone. |
| 45.6 : M Rahman to Elgar, Elgar has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 46.1 : M Hasan to Markram, Helps it off his pads through the gap on the leg side for a couple of runs. |
| 46.2 : M Hasan to Markram, Flighted and on middle, turned to mid-wicket. |
| 46.3 : M Hasan to Markram, Slower full ball around leg, tickled towards the backward square leg fielder. |
| 46.4 : M Hasan to Markram, Markram has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 46.5 : M Hasan to Markram, Floated one on middle, worked towards square leg. |
| 46.6 : M Hasan to Markram, Forces a full ball past the silly mid on fielder for a single. |
| 47.1 : M Rahman to A Markram, Fuller length ball on middle and leg, Markram pushes it off his pads to mid on. |
| 47.2 : M Rahman to A Markram, Good shot for none. A front foot drive by Aiden, well-timed but straight to mid off. |
| 47.3 : M Rahman to Markram, FOUR! Poor delivery, a full toss wide outside off, Markram throws his bat at it and bottom edges it past the diving keeper and first slip fielder for a boundary. |
| 47.4 : M Rahman to A Markram, Fuller and outside off, driven to covers. |
| 47.5 : M Rahman to Markram, Good length delivery angling away from the batsman, 134 kph, Aiden stays back and pushes it with an angled bat to point. |
| 47.6 : M Rahman to A Markram, EDGY FOUR! Rahman switches to around the wicket and angles in a length ball around off, it straightens a touch after landing and squares up the batsman in defense. It catches the outside edge and speeds past the slip cordon for a boundary at third man. No luck for Bangladesh. |
| 48.1 : M Hasan to Elgar, Flatter ball on middle, defended on the leg side. |
| 48.2 : M Hasan to Elgar, Slower one, full and on middle, Elgar defends it off his front foot. |
| 48.3 : M Hasan to Elgar, Flighted one on middle, flicked across the line but straight towards deep wide mid on. A single taken. |
| 48.4 : M Hasan to Markram, Markram has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 48.5 : M Hasan to Markram, Sliding down the leg side, worked behind square leg for a single. |
| 48.6 : M Hasan to Elgar, Shortish and outside off, Elgar goes deep inside the crease and punches it through mid off for a single. |
| Mominul Haque to have a go with the ball. |
| 49.1 : M Haque to Elgar, Flatter, shorter and spinning back in from outside off, Elgar goes back and punches it to mid-wicket. |
| 49.2 : M Haque to D Elgar, Leans forward to a full ball and flicks it to mid-wicket again. |
| 49.3 : M Haque to Elgar, Slower one, spinning in, Elgar works it with the spin through mid-wicket for a couple. |
| 49.4 : M Haque to Elgar, Tossed up ball on off, eased down to long on for a run. |
| 49.5 : M Haque to A Markram, Short and wide outside off, forced to sweeper cover for a single. |
| 49.6 : M Haque to Elgar, Quietly nudges it through mid on for yet another single in the over. |
| Taskin Ahmed has a task in hand to break this partnership as he returns in the attack. |
| 50.1 : T Ahmed to Elgar, Starts this spell with a back of a length ball outside off, Elgar goes back and punches it through cover-point for a single. |
| 50.2 : T Ahmed to Markram, Full and outside off, Markram gets forward and drives it through covers for a single. |
| 50.3 : T Ahmed to Elgar, Harmless delivery, short and wide outside off, Elgar allows it through to Liton Das. |
| 50.4 : T Ahmed to Elgar, Shortish in length and around off, Elgar tries to run it down to third man but Mehedi Hasan dives from gully to make an outstanding stop. |
| 50.5 : T Ahmed to Elgar, Fuller length ball angling into the batsman, on middle, Elgar closes the face of the bat and flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| Taskin is holding the hamstring of his left leg. Hoping nothing serious. |
| 50.6 : T Ahmed to Markram, Shortish and outside off, hit back to the bowler from the crease. Taskin takes his cap and immediately goes off the field. Taijul Islam is the substitute. |
| 51.1 : M Haque to Elgar, Quicker one on middle, helped behind square leg for an easy single. |
| 51.2 : M Haque to Markram, FOUR! Wow. Mominul drags his length short, around middle, Markram uses the depth of the crease, has a lot of time to play his shot and smashes it over mid-wicket for a boundary. |
| 51.3 : M Haque to Markram, Stays back and punches it to long off for a single. |
| 51.4 : M Haque to Elgar, Skidding down the leg side, Elgar eases it to fine leg for three runs. |
| 51.5 : M Haque to Markram, Shortish and outside off, cut through point for a single. |
| DRS time! With nothing happening, Bangladesh have decided to review this decision against Dean Elgar. |
| 51.6 : M Haque to Elgar, Missing leg! Flighted ball landing on middle, turning in, Elgar kneels to sweep but misses and is hit on the pads. They appeal but nothing from the umpire. Bangladesh take the DRS. The reviews roll out and it shows that the impact is within line but it's spinning too much and would have missed the leg stump. Bangladesh lose a review. |
| 52.1 : T Ahmed to Markram, Straighter in line, worked through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 52.2 : T Ahmed to Elgar, It's on the pads of the batsman, worked with ease in the gap on the leg side for one. |
| 52.3 : T Ahmed to Markram, Rocks back to a short ball and smashes it through point for a couple. |
| 52.4 : T Ahmed to Markram, Slips it down the leg side. Markram fails to flick. |
| 52.5 : T Ahmed to A Markram, A touch short and on middle, pulled through mid-wicket for one. |
| 52.6 : T Ahmed to Elgar, Wide outside off stump, the batsman leaves it alone. |
| Mahmudullah is brought back into the attack. |
| 53.1 : Mahmudullah to Markram, Flatter and shorter outside off, Markram cuts it through point for one. |
| 53.2 : Mahmudullah to Elgar, A low full toss on middle, flicked on the leg side but straight to mid-wicket. |
| 53.3 : Mahmudullah to Elgar, FOUR! Fancy footwork by Elgar. Dances down to the pitch of the delivery (which is on middle) and launches it over long on for a biggie. Moves to 98! |
| 53.4 : Mahmudullah to Elgar, Full and flighted outside off, driven to covers. |
| 53.5 : Mahmudullah to D Elgar, Another forward push by Dean but the cover fielder makes a diving half stop. |
| 53.6 : Mahmudullah to D Elgar, Goes on the back foot and slaps it to sweeper cover for one. On 99 now! |
| 54.1 : M Hasan to Elgar, Fetches a full ball from outside off and slogs it across the line. Finds Taskin (who's back on field) at mid-wicket. |
| 54.2 : Hasan to A Markram, OUT! Dear me, Markram is run out on 97! He is dejected on his way back to the pavilion. Elgar too is disappointed and is down on his haunches. Aiden wanted his partner to get to the century and hence was backing up too much. Once Elgar played it towards point and took a head start, Markram came rushing down seeing that. But Dean stuttered after watching the point fielder attacking the ball. He tried sending him back but Markram was too much down the track. Had no hope o |
| Hashim Amla strides out next. |
| 54.3 : M Hasan to Elgar, Gets on the front foot and drives it back. |
| 54.4 : M Hasan to Elgar, Century number 9 for Dean Elgar in Tests! He uses his feet to come down the track and chips it over mid off for a couple of runs. This is his fourth ton this year. Wonderful innings by him, although the celebration is a quiet one. Still feeling bad for Markram, we all are. |
| 54.5 : M Hasan to Elgar, Tossed up ball outside off, tapped to point. |
| 54.6 : M Hasan to Elgar, Flighted and on off, defended off the front foot. Tea on day 1! |
| Another session dominated by South Africa, however, Bangladesh will be relieved to have broken the opening partnership. Aiden Markram batted superbly all morning and afternoon but was unfortunate to get dismissed three short of his maiden Test hundred. Dean Elgar, who at this moment will be kicking himself for that miscommunication which cost the debutant his wicket, has notched up his century and is looking settled to get a daddy hundred here. The Asian side has looked clueless with the ball so |
| ...Day 1, third session... |
| We're back for the final session of play. The players stroll out to the centre. Bangladesh will be hoping for a few more wickets before stumps today but for that they have to bowl a lot better. On the other hand, the aim for the current batting pair will be to see off this session without any casualty. Shafiul Islam to bowl first up... |
| 55.1 : S Islam to Amla, Good length delivery outside off, Amla plays it down from the crease to the off side. |
| 55.2 : S Islam to Amla, FOUR! Amla is away in style! A wide half-volley outside off, Hashim with his back and across movement does well to squeeze it out through point for a boundary. Lovely hands. |
| 55.3 : S Islam to Amla, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 55.4 : S Islam to Amla, Pitches it full and outside off, Amla keeps his weight on the back leg and defends it to covers. |
| 55.5 : S Islam to Amla, Lands it on a length and outside off, staying a bit low, Amla moves across the stumps, keeps his eyes on the ball and defends it watchfully to covers. |
| 55.6 : S Islam to Amla, Angles in a full ball just outside off, Amla drives it off his front foot to mid off. |
| Mehedi Hasan will bowl from the other end. |
| 56.1 : M Hasan to Elgar, Tossed up ball outside off, driven towards the man at cover. |
| 56.2 : M Hasan to Elgar, Slider around off, it stays a bit low as well. Dean adjusts well and punches it towards cover for a single. |
| 56.3 : M Hasan to Amla, Pitches it around off, it turns in as Amla goes back to clip it past short leg for a single. |
| 56.4 : M Hasan to Elgar, Gives it a bit more air, lands it full on off, a solid front foot defense by Elgar. |
| 56.5 : M Hasan to Elgar, Flatter and angling in on middle and leg, Elgar stays back and flicks it through square leg for one. |
| 56.6 : M Hasan to Amla, Flighted delivery outside off, defended off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 57.1 : S Islam to Elgar, Good length delivery, close to the off stump, Elgar blocks it down on the ground. |
| 57.2 : S Islam to Elgar, Pretty harmless delivery, fuller ball outside off, left alone. |
| 57.3 : S Islam to Elgar, Once again keeps it in the corridor outside off, Dean Elgar makes an easy leave. It goes on the bounce to the keeper. |
| 57.4 : S Islam to Elgar, Fuller again, tailing back in a touch, Elgar drags it off the inner half to deep square leg for a single. |
| 57.5 : S Islam to Amla, Good length ball on middle, wristed towards mid on for a single. |
| 57.6 : S Islam to Elgar, Fuller and angling in on middle, flicked through mid-wicket by Elgar to retain strike. |
| 58.1 : M Hasan to Elgar, Slider around leg, worked away towards square leg for one. |
| 58.2 : M Hasan to Amla, Floats it up around off, Amla comes forward to defend but the ball takes the inside edge and rolls towards square leg. |
| 58.3 : M Hasan to Amla, Gets behind the line is Amla and blocks it out. |
| 58.4 : M Hasan to Amla, Shimmies down the track and works it towards mid on for nothing. |
| 58.5 : M Hasan to Amla, Quicker one, sliding in, flicked through square leg for a single. |
| 58.6 : M Hasan to Elgar, Floated delivery outside off, Dean leans forward and defends it down. |
| Mustafizur Rahman is back into the attack. |
| 59.1 : M Rahman to H Amla, Starts off with a fuller ball from over the wicket, Amla plays a punchy drive to mid off. |
| 59.2 : M Rahman to Amla, Gets across and once again finds the fielder at mid off. |
| 59.3 : M Rahman to Amla, FOUR! This time he beats mid off! Rahman slants it away on a fuller length, it was pretty much in the zone of Amla who offers a straight blade to it. Races away to the fence for a boundary. Top class! |
| 59.4 : M Rahman to Amla, Angling away on a fuller length, Amla doesn't go after it. |
| 59.5 : M Rahman to Amla, Wider on off, Hashim shoulders his arms to that one. |
| 59.6 : M Rahman to Amla, A loud, loud shout for a caught behind, not given! It's the off cutter from Rahman this time, Amla is completely foxed by it. The ball goes off something to the keeper and they put in an appeal. The umpire, however, stays put. Rahim thinks of the review but then decides against it. Replays show it beat the outside edge and then brushed the back pad. No bat involved and the Hawk Eye shows, it is pitching outside leg. |
| 60.1 : M Hasan to Elgar, No run. |
| 60.2 : M Hasan to Elgar, Coming in from around off, Elgar blocks. |
| 60.3 : M Hasan to Elgar, Flatter on the stumps, defended gently. |
| 60.4 : M Hasan to Elgar, Darted on middle and leg, pushed towards mid on. |
| 60.5 : M Hasan to Elgar, Tossed up outside off, driven towards long off for a single. |
| 60.6 : M Hasan to Amla, Beaten! Quicker through the air, outside off, Amla goes back to cut but it stays really low to beat the outside edge of his bat. |
| 61.1 : M Rahman to Elgar, Fuller on the stumps, driven towards the fielder at mid on. |
| 61.2 : M Rahman to Elgar, Mustafizur sticks to fuller length, it's met with a straight bat. The ball rolls towards mid on. |
| 61.3 : M Rahman to Elgar, Ahead of a length, outside off, defended off the front foot. |
| 61.4 : M Rahman to Elgar, On a fuller length and outside off, shouldered arms to. |
| 61.5 : M Rahman to Elgar, Wide! Slower ball but way, way outside off, Dean watches it go through to the keeper. |
| M Rahman to Elgar, Pitches it right up there, driven on the up but finds the mid on fielder. |
| 61.6 : M Rahman to Elgar, Off cutter from the Fizz, Elgar lunges ahead and defends it down. |
| 62.1 : M Hasan to Amla, Spinning back in from outside off, Amla misses his attempted flick shot and wears it on the pads. |
| 62.2 : M Hasan to Amla, Tossed up ball around off, Amla gets down and paddles it fine down the leg side. Gets three runs for doing so. |
| 62.3 : M Hasan to Elgar, Flatter one on the stumps, defended by covering the line. |
| 62.4 : M Hasan to Elgar, Slider, sneaking in but Elgar does well to keep it out. |
| 62.5 : M Hasan to Elgar, Floats it up outside off, driven towards the extra cover fielder. There is a slight fumble but they don't run. |
| 62.6 : M Hasan to Elgar, Makes a bit of room but pushes it straight to mid off. |
| 63.1 : M Rahman to Amla, FOUR! Deft is what you call it! Another off cutter from Mustafizur, angling away. What does Amla do? He leans forward just a touch, opens the bat face and gets it past second slip for a boundary. |
| 63.2 : M Rahman to Amla, Once again tries to repeat the previous shot but this time the fielder from second slip dives to his left to stop that one. |
| 63.3 : M Rahman to Amla, Length delivery outside off, Hashim doesn't bother going after it. |
| 63.4 : M Rahman to Amla, Touch short on middle, tucked through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 63.5 : M Rahman to Elgar, Uppish! Fuller ball and it seemed to have gripped off the surface. Elgar looks to drive but ends up chipping it back to Rahman, who in his followthrough bends low but it falls short of him. The ball hits his left boot and parries further away on the off side. |
| 63.6 : M Rahman to Elgar, Back of a length delivery outside off, Dean rises a touch and defends it with a full face of the bat. |
| 64.1 : M Hasan to Amla, Short, flat and served outside off, cracked towards sweeper cover for a single. |
| 64.2 : M Hasan to Elgar, Drifting in on middle and off, Dean blocks. |
| 64.3 : M Hasan to Elgar, This one skids a bit off the deck, Elgar goes back and pats it towards mid-wicket. |
| 64.4 : M Hasan to Elgar, FOUR! Down the track and boom! Sees the flight, decides to advance down the track. He does so and gives it a whack over mid-wicket. The ball bounces before crossing the ropes. |
| 64.5 : M Hasan to Elgar, Slower one around middle, DE camps back and knocks it towards mid-wicket. |
| 64.6 : M Hasan to Elgar, Flatter one outside off, the batsman leaves it alone. |
| Taskin Ahmed is back into the attack. |
| 65.1 : T Ahmed to Amla, Comes steaming in from over the wicket and drops it on a length, angling in. Amla leans forward and turns it towards mid-wicket. |
| 65.2 : T Ahmed to Amla, Short of a length delivery outside off, Amla drops his wrists to leave it alone. |
| 65.3 : T Ahmed to Amla, Angles it in from around off, Amla presents a tight defense. |
| 65.4 : T Ahmed to Amla, Short and bowled well outside off, Amla tries to cut it hard but gets it off the bottom half and it goes on the bounce to the gully fielder who makes a diving stop. |
| 65.5 : T Ahmed to Amla, Slower bumper on middle, takes eternity to come to Amla. The batsman gives it his all to pull only to get beaten due to the lack of pace. |
| 65.6 : T Ahmed to Amla, Taps it towards cover and crosses over to keep strike. |
| 66.1 : M Hasan to Amla, Floated on the stumps, worked towards mid-wicket. |
| 66.2 : M Hasan to Amla, In the air... safe! Hasan gives it a decent flight, it dips in, Amla comes dancing down the track. He takes it on the full and flicks it towards Mahmudullah at mid-wicket. Luckily for Amla, it falls short of him. |
| 66.3 : M Hasan to Amla, Darted on leg, whipped through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 66.4 : M Hasan to Elgar, Drops it short on middle, punched towards the man at silly mid off. |
| 66.5 : M Hasan to Elgar, Elgar goes back and works it with the spin towards mid-wicket. |
| 66.6 : M Hasan to Elgar, Low full toss, Elgar flicks it it towards Tamim at mid-wicket who parries it towards mid on. A single taken. |
| 67.1 : T Ahmed to Elgar, Leg bye! Good length delivery on middle and leg, Elgar misses his flick as the ball goes off the pads and rolls towards square leg. A leg bye taken. |
| 67.2 : T Ahmed to Amla, Good length delivery outside off, Amla shoulders his arms to that one. |
| 67.3 : T Ahmed to Amla, FOUR! Easy pickings, that! Fuller in length and angling in, Amla flicks it through mid-wicket. He's timed it so well that he doesn't even bother running after that one. |
| 67.4 : T Ahmed to Amla, A bit short and angling in, Hashim looks to tuck it away but it goes off the thigh pad down to fine leg. Two leg byes taken. |
| 67.5 : T Ahmed to Amla, The batsman shoulders arms to let that one through. |
| A run out appeal against Amla is taken upstairs... |
| 67.6 : T Ahmed to Amla, 1 run. |
| 68.1 : M Hasan to Amla, No run. |
| 68.2 : M Hasan to Amla, Goes back and stabs it down. |
| 68.3 : M Hasan to Amla, This one is spinning down leg, Amla moves inside the line to leave it alone. |
| 68.4 : M Hasan to Amla, Short and outside off, punched towards sweeper cover for a single. |
| 68.5 : M Hasan to Elgar, Elgar has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 68.6 : M Hasan to Elgar, Slower through the air, outside off, Dean makes an easy leave. |
| 69.1 : T Ahmed to Amla, Short of a good length delivery, Amla adjusts for the low bounce and defends. |
| 69.2 : T Ahmed to Amla, Good length ball on off, Hashim isn't playing at those. |
| 69.3 : T Ahmed to Amla, Back of a length outside off, tapped towards point for a quick single. |
| 69.4 : T Ahmed to Elgar, Gets across to this back of a length ball and knocks it towards mid-wicket. |
| 69.5 : T Ahmed to Elgar, The ball is too wide on the off side for the batsman to make any contact. |
| 69.6 : T Ahmed to Elgar, Length ball, sprayed on the pads, Elgar pats it into the leg side. |
| 70.1 : M Hasan to Amla, Spinning a long way down the leg side, tucked towards square leg. |
| 70.2 : M Hasan to Amla, Goes back to this flatter ball and works it with soft hands towards mid-wicket. |
| 70.3 : M Hasan to Amla, A dipping full toss on middle and leg, flicked to deep mid-wicket for a single. |
| 70.4 : M Hasan to D Elgar, Loopy ball outside off, eased down to long off for a single. |
| 70.5 : M Hasan to Amla, The batsman has flicked the ball off his pads. The batsmen have run through for a single. |
| 70.6 : M Hasan to Elgar, Beaten! And it has happened after a really long time! Hasan pitches it around off, draws Elgar forward and then turns away to beat the outside edge. |
| 71.1 : T Ahmed to Amla, Fuller delivery, angling in on the pads, Amla flicks it behind square on the leg side for a single. Brings up the 50-run stand as well! Another good one for the hosts. |
| 71.2 : T Ahmed to Elgar, Bangs in a short ball on middle, Elgar gets out of the fiery line immediately. |
| 71.3 : T Ahmed to Elgar, On a length and outside off, Elgar goes after it. Gets a bottom edge which goes on the bounce to the keeper. Taskin Ahmed is given a friendly warning by the umpire as he was seen landing near the danger area. |
| 71.4 : T Ahmed to Elgar, Played to the point region by the batsman. The batsmen have run through for a single. |
| 71.5 : T Ahmed to Amla, Fuller ball in the line of the stumps, driven towards mid on. |
| 71.6 : T Ahmed to Amla, Short stuff from Ahmed, but no real pace behind it to trouble Amla. He sits under it. |
| Sabbir Rahman is brought into the attack now. |
| 72.1 : S Rahman to Elgar, Bowls a leg spinner around off, turning back in, Elgar punches it back to the bowler. |
| 72.2 : S Rahman to Elgar, Tossed up on off, defended by coming forward. |
| 72.3 : S Rahman to Elgar, Gets across a touch and works it with the spin to mid-wicket. |
| 72.4 : S Rahman to Elgar, Tosses it up on middle, clipped towards square leg for an easy single. |
| 72.5 : S Rahman to Amla, Floats it up on off, jammed out past cover for another single. |
| 72.6 : S Rahman to Elgar, Slower one on middle and leg, Dean Elgar helps it towards mid-wicket for nothing. |
| Drinks break. Easy going for Proteas! The Bangla bowlers haven't caused any trouble so far and are bowling without much intent. Another partnership is blossoming for the home team and they are looking set for a big first innings total. |
| Mehedi Hasan to bowl... |
| 73.1 : M Hasan to Amla, Shortish and outside off, hit from the back foot through backward point for a single. |
| 73.2 : M Hasan to Elgar, Flighted and full around middle, Elgar takes a stride forward and pushes it towards mid-wicket. |
| 73.3 : M Hasan to Elgar, Fuller and flatter on the pads, it's flicked through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 73.4 : M Hasan to Amla, A loopy off spinner on off, Amla defends it off his front foot. |
| 73.5 : M Hasan to Amla, Mistimed shot! Tossed up ball around off, Amla swings his bat firmly across the line, maybe attempting to go over mid-wicket but it turns to grab the inside half of the bat. It runs towards square leg where the fielder makes a fine stop. |
| 73.6 : M Hasan to Amla, Amla has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 74.1 : S Rahman to Elgar, Turning down the leg side, Elgar fails to flick and it goes off his pads to short fine leg. They cross and it's given as a leg bye. |
| 74.2 : S Rahman to Amla, Loopy leg spinner landing on middle, Amla sticks back inside the crease in defense. |
| 74.3 : S Rahman to Amla, Flighted and full on off, Amla drives off the front foot to covers. Sabbir has bowled superbly so far. |
| 74.4 : S Rahman to Amla, Fullish on off, pushed to covers. |
| 74.5 : S Rahman to Amla, Short and outside off, cut through cover-point for one. |
| 74.6 : S Rahman to Elgar, Too full and outside off, Elgar digs it out square of the wicket on the off side. Straight to point. |
| 75.1 : M Hasan to Amla, Flighted full ball outside off, 80.1 kph, Amla gets forward and across in defense. |
| 75.2 : M Hasan to Amla, Miscommunication but no harm done this time. Tossed up ball on off, Amla plays it with the spin to square leg and Elgar comes running down the track in search of a run. He is sent back quickly and makes it home before the throw comes to the bowler. Nervy moment! |
| 75.3 : M Hasan to Amla, Strides forward and works it with the spin through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 75.4 : M Hasan to D Elgar, Loopy and around off, Elgar presses forward and defends it back. |
| 75.5 : M Hasan to Elgar, Lunges and blocks it safely to the leg side. |
| 75.6 : M Hasan to D Elgar, Full in length and outside off, a comfortable drive down the ground to long off for a single. |
| 76.1 : S Rahman to Elgar, Flatter ball on off, punched from the back foot to mid off. |
| 76.2 : S Rahman to D Elgar, A long hop on off, it's pulled past the diving mid-wicket fielder for a single. |
| 76.3 : S Rahman to Amla, FOUR! Awful delivery, a full toss on off, Amla latches onto it and smashes it over mid-wicket. A poor attempt in the deep by the fielder facilitated the boundary. |
| 76.4 : S Rahman to Amla, DROPPED AND FOUR! Full floated ball on middle, Amla packs a punch, drills it straight back, it's uppish and hits Sabbir on his right hand. He fails to grab it and the ball ricochets down the ground for a boundary. |
| 76.5 : S Rahman to Amla, The batsman has played it towards mid-wicket. |
| 76.6 : S Rahman to H Amla, Driven towards the mid off region. The batsmen have run through for a single. |
| 77.1 : M Hasan to Amla, Gets on the front foot and blocks it safely. |
| 77.2 : M Hasan to H Amla, Full and on middle, quicker through the air, Amla knocks it down to long on for one. |
| 77.3 : M Hasan to Elgar, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 77.4 : M Hasan to Elgar, Leans forward to a full ball and defends it watchfully. |
| 77.5 : M Hasan to Elgar, Played to mid-wicket region by the batsman. No run. |
| 77.6 : M Hasan to Elgar, Sliding down the leg side, it's eased in front of square leg for a single. |
| 78.1 : S Rahman to Elgar, Flatter and shorter on off, punched from the crease to covers. |
| 78.2 : S Rahman to Elgar, Lunges and works a full ball through mid-wicket for a single. |
| Mid on drops back. |
| 78.3 : S Rahman to Amla, Loopy and around off, Amla tries to flick but it takes the leading half of the bat and rolls to mid off. |
| 78.4 : S Rahman to Amla, Gets forward to a full ball and knocks it down to long on for a run. |
| 78.5 : S Rahman to Elgar, Full flighted ball on off, Dean strides forward and jams it down. |
| 78.6 : S Rahman to Elgar, A low full toss on off, Elgar drives but fails to find the gap at covers. |
| 79.1 : M Hasan to Amla, Flatter off spinner on off, Amla leans forward to defend but it takes the inside edge and rolls towards mid-wicket. |
| 79.2 : M Hasan to Amla, Walks down the track and wrists it towards short mid-wicket. |
| 79.3 : M Hasan to Amla, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 79.4 : Hasan to Amla, SIX! Reaches his 36th Test fifty in style! Mehedi tosses it up in the air and lands it around middle, Amla clears his front leg and lofts it nonchalantly over the bowler's head for a biggie. Has looked in sublime touch. |
| 79.5 : M Hasan to Amla, Fuller in length on middle, calmly worked in the gap on the leg side for one. |
| 79.6 : M Hasan to Elgar, Played to the point region by the batsman. No run. |
| Second new ball is available now but not taken by Bangladesh. However, there is a bowling change. Shafiul Islam returns. A strange call not to opt for the new cherry immediately, maybe Rahim wants his bowler to first settle into some rhythm first. No close-in fielders for Amla as Islam speeds in... |
| 80.1 : S Islam to Amla, Full and angling into the batsman, Amla helps it off his pads to backward square leg for a single. |
| 80.2 : S Islam to Elgar, Fuller in length on off, Elgar is on the front foot in defense. |
| 80.3 : S Islam to Elgar, Shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot. |
| 80.4 : S Islam to Elgar, Switches to around the wicket and angles in a length ball on off, Elgar defends it watchfully. |
| 80.5 : S Islam to Elgar, On a length and outside off, no real pace or movement, an easy leave for Dean. |
| 80.6 : S Islam to Elgar, Angling into the batsman from wide of the crease, it's on a length around off and Elgar has to defend it. Does so solidly. |
| 81.1 : M Hasan to Amla, Fullish and on off, Amla uses his wrists to flick but finds the short mid-wicket fielder. |
| 81.2 : M Hasan to Amla, Spinning down towards leg, Amla gets back and helps it through the gap at mid-wicket for one. |
| 81.3 : M Hasan to Elgar, Angling away from the batsman, Elgar dabs it towards backward point and looks for a run. Not there. |
| 81.4 : M Hasan to Elgar, Flicks a full ball off his front foot, finds mid-wicket this time. |
| 81.5 : M Hasan to Elgar, A hint of spin away from the left-hander, around off, Elgar pushes inside the line and misses. |
| 81.6 : M Hasan to Elgar, Full and on middle, knocked down to long on for one. |
| 82.1 : S Islam to Amla, Length delivery outside off, Amla sticks back and decides to play it late. Does well to steer it through backward point and Taskin in the deep boots it out near the fence at the last moment. Saves two. |
| 82.2 : S Islam to Amla, A firm front foot drive by Amla but he finds the cover fielder. |
| 82.3 : S Islam to Amla, Played to the point region by the batsman. |
| 82.4 : S Islam to Amla, On a length outside off, Amla stands tall and punches it square of the wicket on the off side for a single. |
| 82.5 : S Islam to Elgar, Bowls a length ball around off from around the wicket, Elgar defends it close to his front pad. |
| 82.6 : S Islam to Elgar, Another back foot defense by Elgar to end the over. |
| 83.1 : M Hasan to Amla, Tossed up around off, punched off the back foot towards mid on. |
| 83.2 : M Hasan to Amla, Tosses up outside off, spinning back in, Amla clips it through square leg for a single. |
| 83.3 : M Hasan to Elgar, Elgar hits it through point and gets a single. |
| 83.4 : M Hasan to Amla, Flatter on off, punched towards extra cover. |
| 83.5 : M Hasan to Amla, Amla works it towards square leg. He wants the single but is sent back by Elgar. |
| 83.6 : M Hasan to Amla, FOUR! Easily done! Floats it up around middle and leg, Hashim Amla gets across and paddles it fine down the leg side for a boundary. |
| 84.1 : S Islam to Elgar, Good length delivery on middle, punched towards the man at mid on. |
| 84.2 : S Islam to Elgar, Fuller and angling in on the pads, flicked towards fine leg for one. |
| 84.3 : S Islam to Amla, A bit of width outside off, Amla cracks the cut square of the wicket on the off side for a single. |
| 84.4 : S Islam to Elgar, Dean Elgar lets the ball go outside his off stump. |
| 84.5 : S Islam to Elgar, On a length and on middle, defended down with a straight bat. |
| 84.6 : S Islam to Elgar, Good length ball on middle and off, Elgar stands tall and defends. |
| 85.1 : M Hasan to Amla, Flatter through the air around off, punched off the back foot towards cover for a single. |
| 85.2 : M Hasan to Elgar, Gets behind the line and defends it down. |
| 85.3 : M Hasan to Elgar, Floats it up around off, Elgar takes a stride forward to keep it out. |
| 85.4 : M Hasan to Elgar, Flatter and a bi t wider outside off, Elgar ignores. |
| 85.5 : M Hasan to Elgar, Slower through the air around off, Dean prods forward in defense. |
| 85.6 : M Hasan to Elgar, Flatter and quicker through the air outside off, Dean comes forward before leaving it alone. |
| Second new ball has been taken by Bangladesh! Shafiul Islam to have a go with it first. Two slips in place... |
| 86.1 : S Islam to Amla, Starts off with a short ball outside off, punched to deep point for a single. |
| 86.2 : S Islam to Elgar, Fuller and angling away, Dean Elgar slices the drive behind point for a single. |
| 86.3 : S Islam to Amla, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot. |
| 86.4 : S Islam to Amla, Touch fuller and angling in, Amla comes forward and defends it with his bat and pad together. |
| 86.5 : S Islam to Amla, Back of a length outside off, Hashim hops back and punches it on the up but straight to the cover fielder. |
| 86.6 : S Islam to Amla, On a good length and around off, Amla taps it away towards the off side. |
| 87.1 : M Hasan to Elgar, Quicker through the air around off, defended off the front foot. |
| 87.2 : M Hasan to Elgar, Oh that was close! The ball skids a bit off the surface as Elgar looks to defend but gets an inside edge as the ball rolls back on the stumps before Elgar stops it with his left boot. |
| 87.3 : M Hasan to Elgar, Flatter on the stumps, defended down into the ground. |
| 87.4 : M Hasan to Elgar, Quicker one outside off, left alone without much fuss. |
| 87.5 : M Hasan to Elgar, Around middle and leg, skidding in a touch, Dean blocks it out well. |
| 87.6 : M Hasan to Elgar, Drops it short on off, punched off the back foot towards the cover fielder. |
| Mustafizur Rahman is brought back into the attack. |
| 88.1 : M Rahman to Amla, Good length delivery outside off, left alone. |
| 88.2 : M Rahman to Amla, Around off on a length, Amla punches from the back foot to covers. |
| 88.3 : M Rahman to Amla, A little ahead of a fuller length, outside off, Hashim drives it through covers for a single. |
| 88.4 : M Rahman to Elgar, Shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot. |
| 88.5 : M Rahman to Elgar, Angling in a length ball around off, Elgar helps it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 88.6 : M Rahman to Amla, Switches to around the wicket and serves a length ball outside off, holding its line, Amla allows it through to the keeper. |
| Mehedi Hasan to bowl the last over of the day... |
| 89.1 : M Hasan to D Elgar, FOUR! Hundred stand comes up! Flighted full ball outside off, Elgar strides forward and drives it crisply through extra cover for a boundary. |
| 89.2 : M Hasan to Elgar, Tossed up ball outside off, staying a bit low, Dean goes back and taps it down to the off side. |
| 89.3 : M Hasan to Elgar, Leans forward and defends a full ball to covers. |
| 89.4 : M Hasan to D Elgar, Full and on middle, Elgar takes a big stride forward and defends it with his bat and pad together. |
| 89.5 : M Hasan to Elgar, Loopy and full around middle, Elgar presses forward and defends it solidly. |
| 89.6 : M Hasan to Elgar, A touch flatter and around middle, Elgar keeps it out safely on the leg side. That will be stumps on day 1! |
| 100 runs in the session and South Africa complete the day's play handsomely on top. Apart from losing the toss, they won everything today. Dean Elgar and debutant Aiden Markram provided a big partnership up front and a miscommunication between the two saw the latter getting run out on 97. Bangladesh would have hoped to do some more damage but Hashim Amla joined forces with Elgar to shut the doors completely on the Asian team. |
| Bangladesh had a torrid day on the field. Mushfiqur Rahim's decision to bowl first on this pitch raised a few eyebrows and the visitors now will be regretting that call. Their bowlers were flavorless and never were penetrating enough. A tough return catch that Amla offered to Sabbir was the only moment they got close to taking a wicket today. A big task ahead of them tomorrow and they will hope to bounce back after a forgetful day. Do join us at 1000 local (0800 GMT) for all the action. |
| ... Day 2, Session 1 ... |
| Hello and a warm welcome to the second day of the 1st Test between South Africa and Bangladesh in Potchefstroom. The hosts are in cruise control of the ship, all thanks to a fantastic opening stand between Elgar and Markram. They will look to keep on piling runs to take the visitors completely out of the game. |
| Bangladesh on the other hand will need to turn around things as quickly as possible to stay relevant. The first hour of the game will be crucial with the new ball being still young. A lot will depend on how Mustafizur bowls. Stay tuned as the first ball of the day isn't far away. |
| The players are making their way out in the middle. Mustafizur Rahman to bowl first up to Hashim Amla. A slip and a gully in place. Here we go... |
| 90.1 : M Rahman to Amla, Starts with a fuller delivery outside off, Amla shuffles across and lets it through to the keeper. |
| 90.2 : M Rahman to Amla, Again fuller outside off, Amla goes after it and drives it towards the fielder at point. |
| 90.3 : M Rahman to Amla, Good length delivery outside off, defended towards gully off the back foot. |
| 90.4 : M Rahman to Amla, Outside off on a good length, Amla shoulders his arms to it. |
| The commentator on air says that it is quite windy out there and there are predictions for thunderstorms later in the day. |
| 90.5 : M Rahman to Amla, Comes around the wicket, on a good length. Amla is not interested at it. |
| 90.6 : M Rahman to Amla, Fuller length outside off, Amla prods forward and skies his bat to make a leave. |
| Mehedi Hasan to bowl from the other end. |
| 91.1 : M Hasan to Elgar, FOUR! In the gap! Floats this one fuller outside off, Elgar prods forward and drives it through covers for the first boundary off the day. |
| 91.2 : M Hasan to Elgar, Fuller outside off, driven back to the bowler. |
| 91.3 : M Hasan to Elgar, Drifting into the batsman, Elgar stays in his crease and defends it neatly. |
| 91.4 : M Hasan to Elgar, Flatter around off, spinning away. Elgar chooses to leave it at the last moment. |
| 91.5 : M Hasan to Elgar, Angling into the batsman, Dean stays in his crease and defends it. |
| 91.6 : M Hasan to Elgar, Floated fuller outside off, driven towards the fielder at covers. |
| 92.1 : M Rahman to Amla, Fuller delivery outside off, driven towards the fielder at point. |
| 92.2 : M Rahman to Amla, Good length delivery outside off, Amla shoulders his arms to it. |
| 92.3 : Rahman to H Amla, FOUR! Top shot! Back of a length delivery outside off, Amla hops a bit in his crease and crashes it over the point region for a boundary. |
| 92.4 : M Rahman to Amla, Good length delivery around off, Amla gets behind the line of the ball to defend it. |
| 92.5 : M Rahman to Amla, Length delivery outside off, Amla stays in his crease and drives it towards the fielder at covers. |
| 92.6 : M Rahman to Amla, Fuller outside off, Amla shuffles across, leans forward and defends it neatly. |
| 93.1 : M Hasan to Elgar, Tossed up fuller outside off, Elgar leans forward and drives it back to the bowler. |
| 93.2 : M Hasan to Elgar, Outside off, Dean presses forward and pushes it towards covers. |
| 93.3 : M Hasan to Elgar, Flatter and spinning away from around middle and off, Elgar gets behind the line of the ball to defend it. |
| 93.4 : M Hasan to Elgar, Defended off the back foot by the batsman. |
| 93.5 : M Hasan to Elgar, Floated beautifully around off, spinning away. The ball stays low and takes Elgar by surprise. Dean still manages to defend it off the bottom half. |
| 93.6 : M Hasan to Elgar, Elgar camps back and punches it on the leg side. |
| 94.1 : M Rahman to Amla, Good length delivery outside off, Amla gets behind the line of the ball to defend it. |
| 94.2 : M Rahman to Amla, Back of a length delivery, angling into the batsman. Amla pushes it towards the fielder at covers. |
| 94.3 : M Rahman to Amla, FOUR! Pierced! Bowls it fuller outside off, Amla plays it really late with an angled bat. Places it beautifully through the backward point region for a boundary. |
| 94.4 : M Rahman to H Amla, Again a fuller delivery outside off, Amla this time chooses to drive it through covers. The batsmen run a couple. |
| 94.5 : M Rahman to Amla, Good length delivery around off, dabbed through point for a single. |
| 94.6 : M Rahman to Elgar, Fuller delivery outside off, Elgar drives it straight back to the bowler. |
| 95.1 : M Hasan to Amla, FOUR! Floats it outside off, spinning into the batsman. Amla camps a touch and smashes it through the cover region for a boundary. |
| 95.2 : M Hasan to Amla, Fuller into the pads, Amla clips it towards the fielder at mid-wicket. |
| 95.3 : M Hasan to Amla, FOUR! Second of the over! Floats it outside off, Amla reaches the pitch of the ball and drives it through the cover region for a boundary. Easily done. |
| 95.4 : M Hasan to Amla, Sprayed into the pads, clipped through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 95.5 : M Hasan to Elgar, In line of the stumps, Elgar lunges forward and defends it. |
| 95.6 : M Hasan to Elgar, Drifting into the pads, clipped towards the fielder at mid-wicket. |
| 96.1 : M Rahman to Amla, Back of a length delivery outside off, crashed through point for a single. |
| 96.2 : M Rahman to Elgar, Another short delivery outside off, pushed through point for a single. |
| 96.3 : M Rahman to Amla, Fuller delivery around off, angling away. Amla covers his stumps and lets it through to the keeper. |
| 96.4 : M Rahman to Amla, Back of a length delivery outside off, Amla shoulders his arms to it. |
| 96.5 : M Rahman to Amla, Length delivery outside off, Amla shuffles across and defends it on the leg side. |
| 96.6 : M Rahman to Amla, Short delivery outside off, Amla punches it through covers for a single. |
| 97.1 : M Hasan to H Amla, Floated fuller in line of the stumps, driven towards long on for a single. |
| 97.2 : M Hasan to Elgar, Sprayed into the pads, clipped through square leg for a single. |
| 97.3 : M Hasan to Amla, Tossed up outside off, Amla lunges forward and defends it. |
| 97.4 : M Hasan to Amla, Loopy ball outside off, punched through covers for a single. |
| 97.5 : M Hasan to Elgar, Fuller outside off, Elgar comes down the track and drives it towards covers. |
| 97.6 : M Hasan to Elgar, FOUR! Outside off this time, Elgar is done with his defence. He steps out of the crease, reaches to the pitch of the ball and lofts it over the mid on region for a boundary. |
| Shafiul Islam is called into the attack. |
| 98.1 : S Islam to Amla, Hurls it on a length around off, Amla punches it through covers for a single. |
| 98.2 : S Islam to Elgar, Fuller into the stumps, clipped towards mid-wicket. |
| 98.3 : S Islam to Elgar, Fuller outside off, Elgar drives it through point for a couple. With that, he equals his personal best score in Tests. |
| 98.4 : S Islam to Elgar, Angling into the batsman, driven towards mid on. |
| 98.5 : S Islam to Elgar, FOUR! Highest score for Dean Elgar in Tests! Around middle and leg, Elgar stays in his crease, waits for the ball and flicks it through the mid-wicket region for a boundary. |
| 98.6 : S Islam to Elgar, Angling into the batsman, Dean defends it on the leg side. |
| 99.1 : M Hasan to Amla, Fuller into the pads, clipped towards mid-wicket. |
| 99.2 : M Hasan to H Amla, Amla camps back and punches it towards long on for a single. |
| 99.3 : M Hasan to Elgar, Fuller into the stumps, driven back to the bowler. Mehedi fumbles but no runs taken. |
| 99.4 : M Hasan to D Elgar, Clipped through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 99.5 : M Hasan to Amla, Spinning in from outside off, Amla gets behind the line of the ball to defend it. |
| 99.6 : M Hasan to Amla, Fuller around off, eased towards long on for a single. |
| 100.1 : S Islam to Amla, Length delivery outside off, punched towards the fielder at covers. |
| 100.2 : S Islam to Amla, Back of a length delivery outside off, punched off the back foot towards the fielder at covers. |
| 100.3 : S Islam to Amla, Short delivery into the batsman, Amla goes for the pull. Ends up hitting it off the glove towards fine leg for a single. |
| 100.4 : S Islam to Elgar, Good length delivery outside off, pushed towards covers. |
| 100.5 : S Islam to Elgar, Fuller delivery on a length outside off, pushed through point for a single. |
| 100.6 : S Islam to Amla, Again fuller outside off, driven through covers for a single to retain strike. |
| 101.1 : M Hasan to Amla, 150-run stand between Amla and Elgar! Fuller delivery in line of the stumps, driven towards long on for a single. These both have been doing the bulk of the scoring for South Africa for the last couple of years. |
| 101.2 : M Hasan to Elgar, Elgar lunges forward and defends it neatly. |
| 101.3 : M Hasan to Elgar, SIX! Good shot! Floated around middle and leg, Elgar comes dancing down the track and lofts it over the mid on region. Gets the distance on it and the ball goes over the line for a maximum. Brings his maiden Test score of 150-plus in style! Looking good for a double here. |
| 101.4 : M Hasan to Elgar, Elgar stays in his crease and defends it. |
| 101.5 : M Hasan to Elgar, Fuller around leg, clipped towards square leg for a single. |
| 101.6 : M Hasan to Amla, 27th Test ton for Hashim Amla! Equals Graeme Smith's tally as well. Shorter around off, Amla camps back and punches it through covers for a couple. A terrific knock by the veteran and he just keeps on piling runs. |
| 102.1 : S Islam to Elgar, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 102.2 : S Islam to Elgar, Elgar clips it through the mid-wicket region for a single. |
| 102.3 : S Islam to Amla, FOUR! Good shot! Fuller delivery outside off, Amla just carves it through the backward point region for a boundary. The going is too easy at the moment for the Proteas. |
| 102.4 : S Islam to H Amla, Short delivery into the batsman, pulled through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 102.5 : S Islam to Elgar, Good length delivery outside off, pushed towards covers off the back foot. |
| 102.6 : S Islam to Elgar, Back of a length delivery around off, punched towards mid on. |
| Mahmudullah is handed the ball now. |
| 103.1 : Mahmudullah to Amla, Quicker into the pads, clipped through square leg for a single. |
| 103.2 : Mahmudullah to Elgar, Fuller and flatter outside off, Elgar lets it through to the keeper. |
| 103.3 : Mahmudullah to Elgar, Short outside off, punched towards covers for a single. |
| 103.4 : Mahmudullah to Amla, Floats a low full toss in line of the stumps, it's pushed back to the bowler. |
| 103.5 : Mahmudullah to Amla, Shorter around off, punched towards covers for a single. |
| 103.6 : Mahmudullah to Elgar, Fuller around leg, clipped towards mid-wicket by the batsman. |
| Taskin Ahmed is brought into the attack. |
| 104.1 : T Ahmed to Amla, Back of a length delivery outside off, punched off the back foot towards the fielder at covers. |
| 104.2 : T Ahmed to Amla, Angling into the batsman, Amla leans forward and defends it. |
| 104.3 : T Ahmed to Amla, Back of a length delivery outside off, punched towards the fielder at covers. |
| 104.4 : T Ahmed to Amla, Length delivery outside off, pushed towards point by Amla. |
| 104.5 : T Ahmed to Amla, FOUR! Streaky! Fuller delivery outside off, Amla leans forward and goes for the drive. Gets an outside edge on it and the ball goes through the backward point region for a boundary. |
| 104.6 : T Ahmed to Amla, Good length delivery outside off, Amla lets it through to the keeper. |
| Time for Drinks! The South African batsmen have continued in a similar fashion to the way they left last night. Amla and Elgar have looked settled in the middle whereas Bangladesh have struggled to find any rhythm with the ball. |
| 105.1 : Mahmudullah to Elgar, Flatter through the air outside off, Elgar leaves. |
| 105.2 : Mahmudullah to Elgar, Fuller and around off, defended gently off the front foot. |
| 105.3 : Mahmudullah to Elgar, Very full on off, Dean jams it out back to the bowler. |
| 105.4 : Mahmudullah to D Elgar, Tossed up outside off, Dean Elgar makes room and drives it down to long off for a single. |
| 105.5 : Mahmudullah to Amla, From over the wicket, spinning back into the batsman, Hashim defends. |
| 105.6 : Mahmudullah to Amla, Flatter around middle, punched off the back foot through cover for a single. |
| 106.1 : T Ahmed to Amla, Length delivery outside off, Amla shoulders his arms to that one. |
| 106.2 : T Ahmed to Amla, On a length and in the channel outside off, once again left alone. |
| 106.3 : T Ahmed to Amla, Harmless delivery outside off, Amla has got nothing to do with that one. |
| 106.4 : T Ahmed to Amla, Fuller but in the same zone, Hashim lifts his bat to let it be. |
| 106.5 : T Ahmed to Amla, That's right on the money! Taskin spears in a perfect yorker at the base of the middle stump, Amla does well to bring his bat down to jam it out towards mid on. |
| 106.6 : T Ahmed to Amla, Persists with a length ball outside off, shouldered arms to. |
| 107.1 : Mahmudullah to Elgar, Darted around the pads, flicked behind square on the leg side for a brace. |
| 107.2 : Mahmudullah to D Elgar, Tossed up outside off, eased down to long off for a single. |
| 107.3 : Mahmudullah to Amla, Flighted delivery around off, Amla leans forward and drives it down to long off for another single. |
| 107.4 : Mahmudullah to Elgar, Drops it a bit short, pushed towards cover for a single. |
| 107.5 : Mahmudullah to Amla, Flattish outside off, cracked through covers for a single. |
| 107.6 : Mahmudullah to Elgar, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 108.1 : T Ahmed to Amla, On a length and outside off, Amla plays it with an angled bat towards point. |
| 108.2 : T Ahmed to Amla, Angles in a short ball on middle, pulled through backward square leg for a single. |
| 108.3 : T Ahmed to Elgar, Back of a length on middle and off, defended with a straight bat. |
| 108.4 : T Ahmed to Elgar, A bit fuller on off, Elgar drives it straight to the man at cover. |
| 108.5 : T Ahmed to Elgar, FOUR! Nicely done! Short of a length delivery, served wide outside off, Elgar stands tall and steers it neatly through point to pick up a boundary. |
| 108.6 : T Ahmed to Elgar, Dean lets the ball go outside his off stump. |
| Mustafizur Rahman is brought back into the attack. |
| 109.1 : M Rahman to Amla, Fuller in length and angling in from outside off, Amla covers his sticks to let it be. |
| 109.2 : M Rahman to Amla, Fuller and gripping off the deck, it's the off cutter, Amla is squared up a touch as he gets it off the outer half towards point. |
| 109.3 : M Rahman to Amla, Pitched up on off, driven into the cover region. |
| 109.4 : M Rahman to Amla, In the channel on off, Amla has got nothing to do with that one. |
| 109.5 : M Rahman to Amla, Stays behind the line and keeps it out. |
| Funny! Temba Bavuma seems to have given hope that his batting will come. He is seen practicing his bowling in the dressing room. |
| 109.6 : M Rahman to H Amla, FOUR! That's blazed! Fuller ball a bit wide outside off, Amla reaches out to that one and crashes it through covers for a boundary. |
| 110.1 : T Ahmed to Elgar, Very full on middle and off, jammed out in the point region. |
| 110.2 : T Ahmed to Elgar, Full outside off, angling away. No reverse swing, no movement off the seam and so Elgar easily drives it on the up. Gets it through covers for a single. |
| 110.3 : T Ahmed to Amla, Length delivery outside off, Amla prods ahead and taps it towards the man at short cover. |
| 110.4 : T Ahmed to Amla, On a length outside off, Amla covers the stumps and looks to punch it on the up. However, he doesn't time it well, gets it off the inner half down the track towards mid on. |
| 110.5 : T Ahmed to H Amla, FOUR! This time the timing is spot on! Half-volley outside off, Amla leans into the shot and drives it crisply through covers for a boundary. The Mighty Hash won't miss out on such looseners and especially after spending so much time in the middle. |
| 110.6 : T Ahmed to Amla, Length delivery, angling in, Amla covers the stumps and tucks it in front of square on the leg side for a single. |
| 111.1 : M Rahman to Amla, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 111.2 : M Rahman to Amla, Back of a length delivery wide outside off. Amla is wise enough to not go after it. |
| 111.3 : M Rahman to Amla, FOUR! Just a push! Touch ahead of a length outside off, angling away. Amla leans forward and pushes it through covers. The timing and placement of it is so good that the cherry just races away, beating the diving fielder at sweeper for a boundary. Hashim has now started to find boundaries at will. |
| 111.4 : M Rahman to Amla, 200-run stand between Amla and Elgar! Poor delivery, full and down the leg side. Amla reaches out for it and places it on the leg side for a single. These two are frustrating the visitors. |
| 111.5 : M Rahman to Elgar, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 111.6 : M Rahman to Elgar, Slanting across Elgar, the southpaw dabs it in the point region for a single. |
| 112.1 : T Ahmed to Elgar, Angles it away on a length outside off, Elgar comes across and defends. |
| 112.2 : T Ahmed to Elgar, Good length delivery, curling back in, knocked towards mid-wicket. |
| 112.3 : T Ahmed to Elgar, Fuller on off, pushed off the front foot but finds the cover fielder. |
| 112.4 : T Ahmed to Elgar, Good length ball outside off, Elgar with an angled bat places it towards the backward point fielder. |
| 112.5 : T Ahmed to Elgar, Stays behind the line to this length ball and keeps it out. |
| 112.6 : T Ahmed to Elgar, Pitches it slightly fuller, driven towards the cover fielder. |
| 113.1 : M Rahman to Amla, Fuller in length from over the wicket, Amla jams it out towards mid on. |
| 113.2 : M Rahman to Amla, On a length and around middle and off, wristed towards mid on. |
| 113.3 : M Rahman to Amla, An off cutter, angling away, Hashim bunts it straight to the cover fielder. |
| 113.4 : M Rahman to Amla, Tad short and outside off, punched on the up towards cover. |
| 113.5 : M Rahman to Amla, Very full and served on off, defended from within the crease. |
| 113.6 : M Rahman to Amla, Good length delivery on middle, punched towards mid off for a quick single. |
| 114.1 : T Ahmed to Amla, Back of a length delivery outside off, punched towards extra cover. |
| 114.2 : T Ahmed to Amla, FOUR! Sloppy! Absolutely sloppy! Really poor work from Shafiul Islam. Once again it's on a back of a length outside off, Amla rocks back and crunches it through covers. Islam in the deep comes across to his right, slides to stop but the ball goes off his legs and loops up across the rope for a boundary. 400 comes up for South Africa! |
| 114.3 : T Ahmed to Amla, Amla stands put and packs a punch towards sweeper cover for a single |
| 114.4 : T Ahmed to Elgar, Back of a length on middle, worked towards mid-wicket. |
| 114.5 : T Ahmed to Elgar, FOUR! Edgyyyy! Fuller ball, curling away a bit, Elgar with no foot movement looks to drive but gets an outside edge through the vacant slip cordon. There was a man placed at gully and he is down on his haunches. No luck for Bangladesh! |
| 114.6 : T Ahmed to Elgar, In the channel outside off, left alone. |
| Shafiul Islam is called back into the attack. |
| 115.1 : S Islam to Amla, Short of a length ball on middle, defended from within the crease. |
| 115.2 : S Islam to Amla, Fuller ball, angling in, pushed towards the point fielder. |
| 115.3 : S Islam to Amla, A bit short and outside off, Amla slaps it towards the point fielder. |
| 115.4 : S Islam to Amla, Fuller on off, blocked off the front foot. |
| 115.5 : S Islam to Amla, Marginally ahead of a length on off, a punchy drive but Amla finds mid off. |
| 115.6 : S Islam to Amla, A maiden for Islam! Length delivery on off, Amla calmly defends. |
| Mehedi Hasan is brought back into the attack. |
| 116.1 : M Hasan to D Elgar, Tossed up around middle and off, driven off the front foot towards covers. The fielder there half-stops and allows the batsmen to collect a single. |
| 116.2 : M Hasan to Amla, Full around leg, clipped gently through square leg for a run. |
| 116.3 : M Hasan to Elgar, Full and straight on middle, Elgar leans ahead and pushes it towards mid on for a quick single. Mehedi should be bowling on more probing lines. |
| 116.4 : M Hasan to Amla, Flatter and a touch shorter outside off, Amla punches it in the cover-point region for a single. |
| 116.5 : M Hasan to Elgar, The batsman chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump. |
| 116.6 : M Hasan to Elgar, Flatter and a little wider outside off, Elgar covers the sticks and lets it be. Amla and Elgar have seen off another session as it's LUNCH ON DAY 2! |
| This session - 27 Overs, 113 Runs and 0 Wickets! Needless to say who bossed. South Africa are in a commanding position here with Elgar and Amla looking set to get a double ton under their belt. They are amidst a mammoth 215-run stand and are showing no signs of slowing down. The Bangladesh bowlers find themselves helpless against the hosts' top order and have been made to work hard for everything, without much luck. The hosts have one motto - bat once but bat big! Let's see how much they will fe |
| ... Day 2, Session 2 ... |
| We are back for the afternoon session. Out come the concerned players. It shall be Shafiul Islam to start off with the ball. Amla to face. Here we go... |
| 117.1 : S Islam to Amla, Starts off with a short of a length delivery outside off, Amla slashes hard at it but finds the fielder at cover-point. |
| 117.2 : S Islam to Amla, Full and wide outside off, Amla leaves it alone. |
| 117.3 : S Islam to Amla, OUT! Shafiul with the breakthrough! Very unlike Amla, he has fallen prey to a loose shot. Back of a length delivery outside off, Amla doesn't move his feet at all and tries to slash it away. Gets an outside edge and the ball flies straight to Mehedi Hasan at backward point. Finally, a Bangladeshi bowler has got a wicket to his name in this match. It's a milestone wicket as it's the 70,000th Test wicket to fall. This reminds us since how long, the purest format of cricket |
| Temba Bavuma, who was warming up the whole morning, walks out to bat finally. |
| 117.4 : S Islam to Bavuma, The batsman shoulders arms to let that one through. |
| 117.5 : S Islam to Bavuma, Full outside off, pushed to covers off the front foot. |
| 117.6 : S Islam to Bavuma, Outside off, left alone. |
| 118.1 : M Hasan to Elgar, Full on middle and leg, gently pushed towards mid on for a single. |
| 118.2 : M Hasan to Bavuma, In the air... but safe! A touch flatter outside off, spinning in, Bavuma goes back to play it across the line. Is a touch early into his shot and ends up chipping it up in the air. He is lucky that it falls safe and goes on a couple of bounces to mid on. |
| 118.3 : M Hasan to Bavuma, This time Bavuma defends it watchfully. |
| 118.4 : M Hasan to Bavuma, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 118.5 : M Hasan to Bavuma, Full and sliding into the pads, clipped on the leg side. |
| 118.6 : M Hasan to Bavuma, Served outside off, spinning in, Temba goes back and blocks it. |
| 119.1 : S Islam to Elgar, FOUR! Elgar will play his shots! Shafiul bowls a similar ball with which he took Amla's wicket - wide outside off. However, Elgar uses his feet, shapes up to cut and slaps it past backward point for a boundary. |
| 119.2 : S Islam to Elgar, The batsman has flicked the ball off his pads. The batsmen have run through for a single. |
| 119.3 : S Islam to Bavuma, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 119.4 : S Islam to Bavuma, Outside off, left alone. |
| 119.5 : S Islam to Bavuma, On a length outside off, punched down the track towards mid off. |
| 119.6 : S Islam to Bavuma, Good length delivery outside off, Bavuma punches it down the ground. Shafiul gets a hand to it but fails to stop it cleanly. |
| 120.1 : M Hasan to Elgar, Slower through the air around middle and off, spinning away, Elgar comes ahead and pushes it on the off side. |
| 120.2 : M Hasan to Elgar, Slightly quicker outside off, punched to covers. |
| 120.3 : M Hasan to Elgar, Full on middle, Elgar kneels down and paddle sweeps it through backward square leg for three runs. |
| 120.4 : M Hasan to Bavuma, Bavuma gets off the mark with a gentle tuck on the leg side for a single. |
| 120.5 : M Hasan to D Elgar, Tossed up around middle and off, spinning away. The ball holds a touch and hence Elgar gets early in his shot. Ends up pushing it towards mid off for a single. |
| 120.6 : M Hasan to Bavuma, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 121.1 : S Islam to Elgar, Full around off, Elgar presents a solid front foot defence. |
| 121.2 : S Islam to Elgar, Another front foot defence from Dean. |
| 121.3 : S Islam to Elgar, Full outside off, pushed through the cover region for a brace. |
| 121.4 : S Islam to Elgar, Shortish outside off, Elgar pulls it in front of square on the leg side for a single. The ball has started to hold a touch on the surface. |
| 121.5 : S Islam to Bavuma, Wide outside off, Bavuma shoulders his arms to it. |
| 121.6 : S Islam to Bavuma, Fuller outside off, pushed to covers off the front foot. |
| 122.1 : M Hasan to D Elgar, Short outside off, spinning away further, flat-batted to mid on. |
| 122.2 : M Hasan to Elgar, Once again Mehedi drops it short, Elgar hangs back and pulls it square this time for a single. |
| 122.3 : M Hasan to Bavuma, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 122.4 : M Hasan to Bavuma, Full on middle and leg, pushed to mid on. |
| 122.5 : M Hasan to Bavuma, Spinning into Bavuma, he works it with the spin towards mid-wicket. |
| 122.6 : M Hasan to Bavuma, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| Taskin Ahmed is recalled into the attack. |
| 123.1 : T Ahmed to Elgar, Angling in on middle and leg, flicked through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 123.2 : T Ahmed to Bavuma, Fuller and around off, driven straight to the cover fielder. |
| Some dark clouds hovering over at Potchefstroom. Thunderstorms have been predicted later in the day and so these are really bad signs for cricketing fans. |
| 123.3 : T Ahmed to Bavuma, On a good length and bowled outside off, punched a bit square of the wicket on the off side. |
| 123.4 : T Ahmed to Bavuma, Good length delivery on off, stabbed it soft hands towards cover. |
| 123.5 : T Ahmed to Bavuma, Fuller and angling in on off, driven off the inner half back to the bowler. |
| 123.6 : T Ahmed to Bavuma, Keeps it in the corridor of uncertainty, Temba ignores. |
| 124.1 : M Hasan to Elgar, Tossed up around leg, Elgar lets the ball come close to him and then flicks it behind square on the leg side. The fielder in the deep fumbles but doesn't concede an extra run. One run is added to the total. |
| 124.2 : M Hasan to Bavuma, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 124.3 : M Hasan to Bavuma, Quick run! You got to expect this when Bavuma is at crease. Fuller around middle and leg, Temba pushes with soft hands towards mid on and sprints across. Elgar obliges and completes the run. |
| 124.4 : M Hasan to Elgar, Slower around leg, turned through mid on for a single. |
| 124.5 : M Hasan to Bavuma, Flatter delivery around middle, Temba blocks it from within the crease. |
| 124.6 : M Hasan to Bavuma, Spinning into the pads, worked in the mid-wicket region for a single. |
| 125.1 : Ahmed to Bavuma, Huge shout for lbw, turned down! Good length delivery around off, Bavuma looks to pull but the length is not that short to pull. Seems to have missed and the ball hits him on the thigh pad. Taskin and co. appeal but it's turned down. Mushfiqur thinks of taking the review but then after a discussion decides against it, taking the height in consideration. The replays show that there was a big inside edge. |
| 125.2 : T Ahmed to Bavuma, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 125.3 : T Ahmed to Bavuma, Pitched on a length outside off, Bavuma points his bat skywards and leaves it alone. |
| 125.4 : T Ahmed to Bavuma, Fuller on the pads, clipped in front of square on the leg side for a single. |
| 125.5 : T Ahmed to Elgar, Wide outside off, Elgar opts not to offer any shot to it. |
| 125.6 : T Ahmed to Elgar, Back of a length delivery outside off, Elgar gets across and punches it past the sticks on the other end. By the time the mid on fielder picks up the ball, the batsmen run a single. |
| 126.1 : M Hasan to Elgar, Quicker through the air around off, straightening a touch. |
| 126.2 : M Hasan to Elgar, Sliding into the pads, worked off the back foot to mid-wicket. |
| 126.3 : M Hasan to Elgar, Served around off, Elgar prods forward and blocks it into the deck. |
| 126.4 : M Hasan to Elgar, Flatter outside off, punched to mid on off the back foot. |
| 126.5 : M Hasan to Elgar, Defended from within the crease back to the bowler. |
| 126.6 : M Hasan to Elgar, Shorter outside off, Elgar gets across and whips it through the gap between mid-wicket and mid on. The ball slows down near the ropes as Elgar picks three. He moves to 193! |
| 127.1 : T Ahmed to Elgar, Pitched outside off, Elgar chooses not to flirt with it. |
| 127.2 : T Ahmed to Elgar, On a length outside off, Dean stays in the crease and blocks it off the middle of the bat. |
| 127.3 : T Ahmed to Elgar, Close leave! Length delivery around off, in the channel of uncertainty. Elgar opts not to play at it but the ball nips in a touch. The southpaw is lucky that the ball didn't come in a lot to peg his off pole back. |
| 127.4 : T Ahmed to Elgar, Angling into the batsman, tucked through square leg for a single. |
| 127.5 : T Ahmed to T Bavuma, Short around middle and off, Bavuma controls his pull through backward square leg for a single. |
| 127.6 : T Ahmed to Elgar, Full outside off, tapped back to the bowler. |
| Mustafizur Rahman replaces Mehedi Hasan. |
| 128.1 : M Rahman to Bavuma, A touch ahead of a length around off, Bavuma prods forward and dabs it on the off side. |
| 128.2 : M Rahman to Bavuma, Slanting away from Bavuma, he covers the line and leaves it alone. |
| 128.3 : M Rahman to T Bavuma, Full on middle, driven to extra cover. |
| 128.4 : M Rahman to Bavuma, Full outside off, Bavuma leans forward and caresses it through cover-point for a single. He looks as if he wants to take the attack to the opposition. |
| 128.5 : M Rahman to Elgar, A touch fuller outside off, bunted in the point region for a single. |
| 128.6 : M Rahman to Bavuma, Once again the ball holds up a touch! Cutter around leg, Bavuma looks to play with a straight bat but the slowness of the pitch does him in. He ends up chipping the ball beside the track. Playing with soft hands saved him there else the ball could have lobbed anywhere. |
| Mehedi Hasan is back on. Actually, it's a change of ends for him. |
| 129.1 : M Hasan to Elgar, Shortish delivery around off, worked to mid-wicket. |
| 129.2 : M Hasan to Elgar, In the air... but in no man's land! Dean Elgar and his fans' hearts would have been in mouth there. Served outside off, spinning away, Elgar comes down and looks to slog it across the line. Gets a top edge and the ball swirls high in the air and lands safely in the short third man region. Three runs taken. Deano is really lucky there. |
| 129.3 : M Hasan to Bavuma, The batsman defends it from within the crease. |
| 129.4 : M Hasan to Bavuma, Full on middle, Bavuma kneels down and sweeps through backward square leg for a single. |
| 129.5 : M Hasan to Elgar, Quicker one on middle, eased down through mid on for a single. Elgar moves to 199. |
| 129.6 : M Hasan to Bavuma, Ohhh... That was close! Served around middle and leg, spinning down. Bavuma once again kneels down and looks to play sweep but misses. The ball whizzes just past the leg stump. |
| 130.1 : M Rahman to Elgar, Rahman comes steaming in and surprises Elgar with a bouncer, it's left alone. |
| 130.2 : Rahman to D Elgar, OUT! Who would have guessed this? Elgar bows out to 199! Once again Rahman bangs it short. Dean gets in two minds, he shapes up to pull but then thinks of leaving it. In the end, he plays a half-pull and that proves to be his undoing. The ball takes the top edge and skies over in the mid-wicket region. Mominul Haque, takes a couple of steps back and gobbles the cherry with a reverse cup. Such a sad time to get out, just a run short of double ton. Even his teammates in |
| New man in is the SA skipper, Faf du Plessis. Along with him also comes the drinks car. |
| 130.3 : M Rahman to Plessis, FOUR! What a way to get off the mark! Full around off, du Plessis leans ahead and times his drive beautifully. Gets it through mid off for a boundary. |
| 130.4 : M Rahman to Plessis, FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries! Rahman bowls it down the leg side, du Plessis just tickles it fine down the leg side for a boundary. |
| 130.5 : M Rahman to Plessis, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot. |
| 130.6 : M Rahman to Plessis, Defended from within the crease. End of a successful over for Bangladesh. |
| 131.1 : M Hasan to Bavuma, Slower through the air around off, defended into the ground. |
| 131.2 : M Hasan to Bavuma, Tossed up outside off, spinning in, Bavuma clips it past short leg for a single. |
| 131.3 : M Hasan to Plessis, Sliding around leg, clipped towards fine leg for a couple of runs. |
| 131.4 : M Hasan to Plessis, Flatter through the air around middle and off, Faf blocks it out. |
| 131.5 : M Hasan to Plessis, Leans ahead and clips it wide of mid on for a single. |
| 131.6 : M Hasan to Bavuma, Floats it up outside off, bunted back to the bowler. |
| 132.1 : M Rahman to Plessis, Slants it away on a length outside off, du Plessis punches it away towards cover. |
| 132.2 : M Rahman to Plessis, An off pace delivery around off, defended from within the crease. |
| 132.3 : M Rahman to Plessis, Angling away from a length, an easy leave for the Protea skipper. |
| 132.4 : M Rahman to Plessis, Fuller and pitched up on off, driven towards the right of Rahim at mid off who dives and stops but couldn't prevent a single. |
| The floodlights have been turned on at Potchefstroom! Looks all gloomy out there... |
| 132.5 : M Rahman to Bavuma, Good stop! Short and offered width too, Bavuma slashes hard at it but Mehedi Hasan at point dives to his right to stop a certain boundary. This will frustrate the little man. |
| 132.6 : M Rahman to Bavuma, Back of a length on off, tapped in front of point. |
| 133.1 : M Hasan to Plessis, Floats it up around off, countered nicely off the back foot. |
| 133.2 : M Hasan to Plessis, A shout for an LBW! This one is landed on off and it spins back in sharply to rap the South Africa skipper on the pads who offers no stroke. They appeal but the umpire stays put. |
| 133.3 : M Hasan to Plessis, What is Faf doing? He gets down and shapes up for a sweep but this is too full to get going with the shot. He then adjusts and blocks it out somehow. Wears a smile on his face. |
| 133.4 : M Hasan to du Plessis, Makes room and drives it towards cover. |
| 133.5 : M Hasan to Plessis, Around off, turning in, clipped with the spin towards square leg for a single. |
| 133.6 : M Hasan to Bavuma, SIX! Breaking the shackles, Bavuma! Sinks low and takes Hasan for a trip to long on for a maximum all the way. That will give him some boost. |
| 134.1 : M Rahman to Plessis, FOUR! Shot, that! On a length and around middle, Faf du Plessis presents a straight bat. Gets it off the meat of the bat and beats mid off with ease. |
| 134.2 : Rahman to du Plessis, FOUR! It goes off the helmet but the umpire signals it as runs! Short ball, kicking off the deck, Faf du Plessis tries to fetch it from outside off but wears it bang on the right side of his helmet. The ball then races away to the third man fence for a boundary. |
| 134.3 : M Rahman to Plessis, Bangs in a short ball, down the leg side, let alone. |
| 134.4 : M Rahman to Plessis, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 134.5 : M Rahman to Plessis, Low full toss on off, driven towards Sabbir at short extra cover. |
| 134.6 : M Rahman to du Plessis, Fullish on off, eased into the cover zone. |
| 135.1 : M Hasan to Bavuma, Spinning back in on middle, worked away towards mid-wicket off the back foot. |
| 135.2 : M Hasan to Bavuma, Flatter and quicker through the air on middle, defended off the back foot comfortably. |
| 135.3 : M Hasan to Bavuma, Gets down and sweeps it behind square on the leg side for a single. |
| 135.4 : M Hasan to Plessis, Flighted ball outside off, defended by lunging forward. |
| 135.5 : M Hasan to Plessis, It's pitched outside off, doesn't spin much as Faf gets across and pads it away towards the slip fielder. |
| 135.6 : M Hasan to Plessis, Takes a good stride forward and stonewalls it does Faf du Plessis. |
| Shafiul Islam is brought back. Can he pick up another? |
| 136.1 : S Islam to Bavuma, Fuller and sprayed wider on off, Bavuma watches it go through to Das. |
| 136.2 : S Islam to Bavuma, Good length delivery outside off, left alone with ease. |
| 136.3 : S Islam to Bavuma, Fuller on off, Temba leans forward and drives it along the ground through covers for a single. |
| 136.4 : S Islam to Plessis, Too wide outside off to make Temba play at it. |
| 136.5 : S Islam to Plessis, Pitches it up on off, a mistimed drive towards the man at mid off. |
| 136.6 : S Islam to Plessis, On a length and outside off, stabbed off the back foot towards the point fielder. |
| 137.1 : M Hasan to Bavuma, Full flighted ball on middle, driven back to the bowler off the front foot. |
| 137.2 : M Hasan to Bavuma, Loopy and around off, Bavuma plays it with the spin but finds the square leg fielder. |
| 137.3 : M Hasan to T Bavuma, Gets across the stumps to work it away on the leg side with the spin but it takes an inside edge before hitting him on the pads. |
| 137.4 : M Hasan to Bavuma, Tossed up delivery landing full on off, Temba defends it back off the front foot. |
| 137.5 : M Hasan to Bavuma, FOUR! Poor delivery and duly punished. Temba needs no second invitation. A long hop around off, spinning back in, Bavuma goes deep inside the crease and pulls it powerfully to the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary. |
| 137.6 : M Hasan to Bavuma, Flighted and outside off, pushed off the front foot to covers. |
| 138.1 : S Islam to Plessis, Du Plessis chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump. |
| 138.2 : S Islam to Plessis, Bowls it in the channel outside off, Faf once again leaves it alone. |
| 138.3 : S Islam to Plessis, On a good length and outside off, du Plessis punches it from the back foot to extra cover. Finds the fielder. |
| 138.4 : S Islam to Plessis, Fuller this time from the bowler, du Plessis leans forward with the cover drive but once again fails to find the gap. |
| 138.5 : S Islam to Plessis, Lands it full and outside off, Faf gets his drive straighter this time, just wide of mid off and they cross for one. |
| 138.6 : S Islam to T Bavuma, Outside off on a full length, Temba Bavuma caresses his drive through covers for a single. |
| 139.1 : M Hasan to Bavuma, Turning back into the batsman from outside off, a little short in length, Bavuma punches it towards mid on. |
| 139.2 : M Hasan to Bavuma, Gets on the front foot and drills it down to long on for one. |
| 139.3 : Hasan to Plessis, Appeal for an lbw, an overambitious one, must say. A loopy off spinner landing full outside off, du Plessis gets across the stumps and tries to defend but misses. He is rapped on the pads, they appeal but the impact was well outside off. |
| 139.4 : M Hasan to Plessis, Sweeps it with the turn to the leg side but finds the backward square leg fielder. |
| 139.5 : M Hasan to Plessis, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 139.6 : M Hasan to Plessis, An off spinner landing around off, Faf defends it by getting forward. |
| 140.1 : S Islam to Bavuma, Fires it full and outside off, Bavuma makes an easy leave. |
| 140.2 : S Islam to Bavuma, Just ahead of a length outside off, Bavuma looks to cut but gets a bottom edge which goes on the bounce to the keeper. |
| 140.3 : S Islam to Bavuma, Back of a length delivery outside off, Temba Bavuma defends it by getting behind the line. |
| 140.4 : S Islam to Bavuma, Shortish and angling in, Bavuma looks to ride the bounce and pull it away but this one doesn't rise much. He ends up getting an inside edge on the pads. |
| 140.5 : S Islam to Bavuma, Wide! Sprays it miles outside the tramline and rightly called as a wide. |
| S Islam to T Bavuma, Good length ball outside off, slapped to sweeper cover for a double. |
| 140.6 : S Islam to Bavuma, Drops it ahead of a length on off, Bavuma comes forward and taps it towards cover. Looks for the single which is certainly not on. |
| 141.1 : M Hasan to Plessis, Flighted full ball outside off, Faf du Plessis gets down and sweeps it towards the fielder at square leg. |
| 141.2 : M Hasan to Plessis, Flatter ball around middle, worked towards mid-wicket. |
| 141.3 : M Hasan to Plessis, Floats it up outside off, pushed through covers for a single. |
| 141.4 : M Hasan to Bavuma, Darts it on the pads, helped towards the leg side. |
| 141.5 : M Hasan to Bavuma, Tossed up ball outside off, Bavuma pats it towards cover. |
| 141.6 : M Hasan to Bavuma, Driven through mid-on by the batsman. They pick up a single. |
| Taskin Ahmed is back into the attack. |
| 142.1 : T Ahmed to Bavuma, Good length delivery outside off, Bavuma shows it a full face of the bat. |
| 142.2 : T Ahmed to Bavuma, Bowls it a bit too wide outside off, Bavuma doesn't even bother going after that one. |
| 142.3 : T Ahmed to Bavuma, Shortish and outside off, Bavuma gets on top of the bounce and slaps it towards the backward point fielder. Mehedi Hasan there fires a needless throw at the non-striker's end. Du Plessis was well inside the crease. |
| 142.4 : T Ahmed to Bavuma, FOUR! Shortish and outside off, Bavuma stays back to play the square cut but gets it off the outer half. Gets it past the left of backward point fielder and earns himself a boundary. |
| 142.5 : T Ahmed to Bavuma, Length delivery outside off, TB leaves it alone. |
| 142.6 : T Ahmed to Bavuma, Good length delivery, angling in, clipped towards mid on for a single. |
| 143.1 : M Hasan to Bavuma, Tossed up ball, lets the ball turn back in, defended by covering the line. |
| 143.2 : M Hasan to Bavuma, Drops it short on middle, punched down to long on for a single. |
| 143.3 : M Hasan to Plessis, Flighted delivery around off, defended into the ground. |
| 143.4 : M Hasan to Plessis, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 143.5 : M Hasan to Plessis, Du Plessis gets down and sweeps it towards square leg. The man there fumbles and concedes a non-existent single. |
| 143.6 : M Hasan to Bavuma, Flattish on middle, tucked towards mid-wicket. |
| 144.1 : T Ahmed to Plessis, Short of a length delivery on middle and off, blocked into the pitch. |
| 144.2 : T Ahmed to Plessis, Good length delivery on off, played back to the bowler. |
| 144.3 : T Ahmed to Plessis, Short and angling in on middle, Faf gets back and pulls it through mid-wicket to take a couple. 50-run stand comes up between the two. |
| 144.4 : T Ahmed to Plessis, Goes around the wicket, slants it away, du Plessis lifts his bat to let it go. |
| 144.5 : T Ahmed to Plessis, Fuller and sprayed wide outside off, Faf du Plessis looks to drive but is beaten all ends up. |
| 144.6 : T Ahmed to Plessis, Gets across and drives this full ball towards the cover region. |
| Sabbir Rahman to bowl the last over before tea... |
| 145.1 : S Rahman to Bavuma, Floated delivery outside off, defended into the ground. |
| 145.2 : S Rahman to Bavuma, Bavuma takes a stride forward and blocks it safely. |
| 145.3 : S Rahman to Bavuma, Tossed up outside off, pushed off the front foot towards mid off. |
| 145.4 : S Rahman to Bavuma, A bit short around middle and off, punched off the back foot towards mid on. |
| 145.5 : S Rahman to Bavuma, Quicker through the air around off, pushed with soft hands towards covers. |
| 145.6 : S Rahman to Bavuma, Drops it on a shorter length, Temba Bavuma goes back and dead-bats it. TEA ON DAY 2! |
| A session which brought some success for Bangladesh but all too late. Hashim Amla was the first wicket to fall and then Dean Elgar got dismissed on 199. The Bangla bowlers tried to stifle the home side's progress after that but the current batting pair has settled in and is scoring at a decent rate as well. South Africa have strengthened their position in this Test match and are nearing 500 now. How many more will they want before declaring? Do join us in a short while to find out. |
| ...Day 2, third session... |
| SOUTH AFRICA HAVE DECLARED! Wow, that came out of nowhere. |
| 0.1 : M Morkel to Das, Bangladesh are away! Morkel from over the wicket, hurls it on a length and it curls back in a bit. Das flicks it through mid-wicket and takes a couple. |
| 0.2 : M Morkel to Das, A huge shout for a caught behind! Not given by the umpire. Good length delivery and it zips through the surface to put Das into a tangle. He has his bat in front of the pad to defend but it goes off something to de Kock who takes and starts to appeal. Now the other players join in too but the umpire stays put. There was some noise and hence du Plessis has a long chat with Morkel. They decide not to review. Ultra Edge shows no bat involved. Good call! |
| 0.3 : M Morkel to Das, Shortish on off, Liton drops his wrists to let it be. |
| 0.4 : M Morkel to Das, Once more on a similar length, kept outside off, Das leaves it alone. |
| 0.5 : M Morkel to Das, Goes around the wicket and bangs in a short ball, it kicks off a touch but Das manages to defend it. |
| 0.6 : M Morkel to Das, Another one jumps off the surface which is defended gently. A good first over from Morne! |
| Kagiso Rabada to share the new ball. |
| 1.1 : K Rabada to Kayes, Rabada begins the spell with a fuller ball, swinging back in on the pads. Flicked through mid-wicket by Kayes for a single to get off the mark. |
| 1.2 : K Rabada to Kayes, Good length delivery, moving away, Kayes leaves it alone. |
| 1.3 : K Rabada to Kayes, Sprays it down the leg side, Kayes tries clipping it away but fails to do so. |
| 1.4 : K Rabada to Kayes, Once again sprays on the leg side, clipped down to fine leg for a couple. |
| 1.5 : K Rabada to Kayes, Fuller and bowled once again down the leg side, this time Imrul leaves it alone. |
| 1.6 : K Rabada to Kayes, Back of a length on middle and off, defended from within the crease. |
| 2.1 : M Morkel to Das, On a length and kept in the channel outside off, Liton shoulders his arms to that one. |
| 2.2 : M Morkel to Das, Fuller and angling in on the pads, Das gets across and clips it past short leg. The fielder gives it a chase to save a run for his side. |
| 2.3 : M Morkel to Kayes, Outside off, Imrul leaves it alone. |
| 2.4 : M Morkel to Kayes, A bit too full and sprayed wider on off, nothing doing says Imrul. |
| 2.5 : M Morkel to Kayes, South Africa seem to be delighted but it isn't meant to be! Hits the deck hard as Kayes goes back to defend. The ball goes off the thigh pad and lobs up towards short leg where Markram takes it diving forward. They put in an appeal to which the umpire pays no interest. |
| 2.6 : M Morkel to Kayes, The batsman has flicked the ball off his pads. One run added to the total. |
| 3.1 : K Rabada to Kayes, Kagiso pitches it right up there, pushed off the front foot back to the bowler. |
| 3.2 : K Rabada to Kayes, Fuller but the angle is down leg, Kayes misses his attempted flick shot as the ball brushes the pads before settling into de Kock's gloves. |
| 3.3 : K Rabada to Kayes, Ahead of a length on off, defended by coming forward. |
| 3.4 : K Rabada to Kayes, Length delivery on middle and leg, Kayes moves inside the line and looks to shoulder his arms. However, the ball kisses the pads and rolls towards the on side. |
| 3.5 : K Rabada to Kayes, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 3.6 : K Rabada to Kayes, On middle and leg, pushed with soft hands towards the mid-wicket region. |
| 4.1 : M Morkel to L Das, EDGY FOUR! Morkel lands it on a good length outside off, Liton Das has a tentative push inside the line and gets an outside edge through the gap between slips and gully for a boundary. |
| 4.2 : M Morkel to Das, Sensible this time. Doesn't flirt with a length ball in the channel outside off, allows it through safely. |
| 4.3 : M Morkel to L Das, Back of a length ball on middle and off, Das plays a mistimed pull shot towards mid-wicket. |
| 4.4 : M Morkel to Das, Bouncer angling in around middle, Das drops his wrists and sways away from the line. |
| 4.5 : M Morkel to Das, Shortish again, around off, Liton defends it from the back foot. |
| 4.6 : M Morkel to Das, Turns a straighter delivery on the leg side, finds mid-wicket. End of a testing over. |
| 5.1 : K Rabada to Kayes, Chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump. |
| 5.2 : K Rabada to Kayes, Full in length, around off, Imrul Kayes knocks it down through mid on and picks up a couple of runs. |
| 5.3 : K Rabada to Kayes, Puts it on a fuller length around off, Kayes defends it by getting forward. |
| 5.4 : K Rabada to Kayes, OUT! Imrul Kayes is bounced out! It's quick, it's aggressive, it's a well-directed short delivery - that's the skill of Kagiso Rabada. Completely hurries up the batsman, Kayes tries to fend it off but fails to control his shot. Edges it behind to gully where Aiden Markram takes a good safe catch. Kagiso Rabada can generate this kind of bounce on any pitch. What a bowler! Dealing with short pitched deliveries has been a perennial issue for the batsmen from the subcontinen |
| In walks the new batsman, Mominul Haque. |
| 5.5 : K Rabada to Haque, Spears in a fuller length ball on middle, Mominul keeps it out safely to mid-wicket. |
| 5.6 : K Rabada to Haque, Good length ball angling away from the batsman, Mominul is quite watchful as he guards his stumps by covering the line and then shoulders arms. |
| 6.1 : M Morkel to Das, Angles in a length ball around off, Liton defends it near his front pad. |
| 6.2 : M Morkel to Das, Back of a length delivery in the channel outside off, extra bounce due to Morkel's height, Das leans back and allows it through. |
| 6.3 : M Morkel to Das, Drops it on a length around off, angling in, Liton takes a half stride forward and blocks it to the off side. |
| 6.4 : M Morkel to Das, FOUR! Wrong line by Morkel and he is punished for that. Full and angling down the leg side, Liton picks it off his pads and flicks it beautifully past short leg for a boundary. The outfield is very fast. |
| 6.5 : M Morkel to Das, Good length ball on off, defended from the back foot. |
| 6.6 : M Morkel to Das, Bouncer by Morkel Das evades it to end the over. |
| 7.1 : K Rabada to Haque, Angling away from the batsman, on a fuller length, Mominul defends it from the crease. It rolls in the gap at covers for a single. |
| 7.2 : K Rabada to Das, Full in length and outside off, Das plays a good looking drive but he finds the cover fielder. |
| 7.3 : K Rabada to L Das, Risky single. This one is on a length outside off, Das taps it down in front of cover-point and decides to take a single. Bavuma is lightning quick onto the ball from point and fires in a throw at the non-striker's end. Misses the target and probably that allowed Liton time to get in safely. Need to be careful. |
| 7.4 : K Rabada to Haque, The batsman defends it from within the crease. |
| 7.5 : K Rabada to Haque, Serves it fuller and outside off, Mominul inside edges his attempted drive onto the pads. |
| 7.6 : K Rabada to Haque, Defended off the back foot by the batsman. |
| 8.1 : M Morkel to Das, Angles in a length ball on off, it's defended off the back foot by Das. |
| 8.2 : M Morkel to L Das, Fine shot! A full ball is angled into the batsman, Liton takes a stride forward and pushes it down the track. It goes past mid on and they take three runs. |
| 8.3 : M Morkel to Haque, Width on offer outside off, short in length, Mominul slaps it square of the wicket on the off side and collects three runs. |
| 8.4 : M Morkel to L Das, FOUR! Top shot! A short delivery by Morkel again, around middle, Das is on top of the bounce immediately and pulls it nicely through backward square leg for a boundary. |
| 8.5 : M Morkel to L Das, FOUR! And again! Liton is taking on Morkel here. He is fighting fire with fire. Another short delivery targeted at the batsman is met with a crisp pull shot. Nice connection and it races through square leg for a boundary. |
| 8.6 : M Morkel to Das, On a length around off, Das blocks from the crease. |
| 9.1 : K Rabada to Haque, Full and angling into the batsman, Haque gets on the front foot and drives it back. |
| 9.2 : K Rabada to Haque, Good length ball on off, Mominul blocks it from the back foot. |
| 9.3 : K Rabada to Haque, Defended off the back foot by the batsman. |
| 9.4 : K Rabada to Haque, On a length and outside off, Mominul presses forward and defends it to the off side. |
| 9.5 : K Rabada to M Haque, Returns to over the wicket and bowls it on a fuller length around middle and off, Haque pushes it back to the bowler. |
| 9.6 : K Rabada to Haque, Play and a miss! Short in length around off, shaping away from the batsman, Mominul tries to pull it across the line but misses. |
| Dean Elgar is going off the field... |
| 10.1 : M Morkel to Das, Full and angling in around off, Das is on the front foot as he defends it back to the bowler. |
| 10.2 : M Morkel to L Das, OUT! Edged and gone! Morne Morkel gets his first now. He keeps on probing in the channel just outside off, holding its line maybe after landing, Das has an unnecessary push inside the line and gets a big fat outside edge to first slip. Hashim Amla accepts the catch with ease and Bangladesh lose their second wicket. |
| Two little batsmen in the middle now as skipper Mushfiqur Rahim joins Mominul. |
| 10.3 : M Morkel to Rahim, Good thinking from the bowler. As a batsman you will be getting yourself for a bouncer first up but Morkel slips in a fuller length ball on middle. Rahim adjusts well and flicks it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs. |
| 10.4 : M Morkel to Rahim, Good length ball outside off, Rahim stays back to play inside the line. Does so with soft hands and as a result the outside edge doesn't carry to the slip cordon. |
| 10.5 : M Morkel to Rahim, FOUR! Short and wide outside off, Rahim won't let the scoring opportunity go wasted. He latches onto it, gets on top of the bounce and cuts it through point for a boundary. |
| 10.6 : M Morkel to Rahim, Good length delivery in the channel outside off, Rahim covers the line and shoulders arms. |
| 11.1 : K Rabada to Haque, FOUR! Poor delivery, just a shade short in length and going down the leg side, Mominul lifts his front leg to ride the bounce and help-pulls it through backward square leg for a boundary. Effortlessly done. |
| 11.2 : K Rabada to Haque, Shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot. |
| 11.3 : K Rabada to Haque, Back of a length delivery on off, Mominul stands tall inside the line and defends it watchfully. |
| 11.4 : K Rabada to Haque, Angling away from the batsman, wide outside off, an easy leave for Mominul. |
| 11.5 : K Rabada to Haque, Full in length around off, Haque defends it from the crease to the off side. |
| 11.6 : K Rabada to M Haque, FOUR! The little man packs a punch! He fetches a short ball from outside off, uses every bit of his height to get on top of the short delivery and pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary. It's a delight to watch a short batsman bossing the rising deliveries. |
| 12.1 : M Morkel to Rahim, Defended off the back foot by the batsman. |
| 12.2 : M Morkel to Rahim, Bowls it on a length and outside off, Rahim shoulders arms. |
| 12.3 : M Morkel to Rahim, Back of a length delivery on off, Rahim defends it off his back foot. |
| 12.4 : M Morkel to Rahim, Good length delivery just outside off, angling in a bit, Rahim leaves it alone for the keeper. |
| 12.5 : M Morkel to Rahim, Shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot. |
| 12.6 : M Morkel to Rahim, Gets behind the line of the delivery and blocks it safely to end the over. |
| Keshav Maharaj is introduced into the attack. |
| 13.1 : K Maharaj to M Haque, Nicely tossed up delivery to begin with. Full and flighted on off, Haque flicks it with the angle to short mid-wicket. |
| 13.2 : K Maharaj to Haque, Flatter this time, spinning in from around off, Mominul gets back and works it to square leg. |
| 13.3 : K Maharaj to Haque, Tossed up ball on off, clipped in front of square leg for a single. |
| 13.4 : K Maharaj to Rahim, Slower through the air, outside off and turning away, Rahim gets back and taps it down off the bottom edge to first slip. |
| 13.5 : K Maharaj to Rahim, Loopy and full on middle, defended back to the bowler. |
| 13.6 : K Maharaj to Rahim, Quicker one, full and on off, Rahim leans forward to defend and does so from the outside half of the bat. |
| Duanne Olivier comes into the attack as well. |
| 14.1 : D Olivier to Haque, Fuller length ball on middle, Haque flicks it on the leg side but finds the mid-wicket fielder. |
| 14.2 : D Olivier to Haque, Lets the ball go outside his off stump. |
| 14.3 : D Olivier to Haque, Wayward delivery, too wide outside off, Mominul leaves it alone. Olivier is lucky that it's not wided by the umpire. |
| 14.4 : D Olivier to Haque, Once again it's very wide outside off, no need to play at those. Mominul sees it through to the keeper. |
| 14.5 : D Olivier to Haque, Angling away from the batsman, on a length, it's closer to the off stump line but not close enough to bother the batsman. |
| 14.6 : D Olivier to Haque, Back of a length ball on off, Haque stands back and turns it towards the fielder at mid-wicket. |
| Drinks time. |
| 15.1 : K Maharaj to M Rahim, Dropped! That should have been taken! Dean Elgar is the culprit! Maharaj pitches it around leg, it turns away towards off as Rahim lunges forward to defend. The ball takes the outside edge and flies towards Dean at first slip who spills an easy take. He tries to grab it in the second attempt too but fails to cling onto that one. Rahim survives! |
| 15.2 : K Maharaj to Rahim, Drops it flat and short outside off, Rahim looks to cut but finds the point fielder. |
| 15.3 : K Maharaj to Rahim, Gets behind the line and defends it down gently. |
| 15.4 : K Maharaj to Rahim, FOUR! Easily done! Overpitched delivery outside off, Mushfiqur Rahim leans into it and caresses it through covers for a boundary. |
| 15.5 : K Maharaj to Rahim, Tossed up ball on the stumps, defended watchfully. |
| 15.6 : K Maharaj to Rahim, Around middle and off, Rahim goes back to defend but gets an inside edge through square leg for a single. |
| 16.1 : D Olivier to Rahim, On a length and outside off, Rahim makes an easy leave. |
| 16.2 : D Olivier to Rahim, Back of a length delivery on middle, defended off the back foot. |
| 16.3 : D Olivier to Rahim, Once again stays behind the line and offers a straight bat. |
| 16.4 : D Olivier to Rahim, Fuller in length on middle and off, blocked. |
| 16.5 : D Olivier to Rahim, FOUR! Cracked! Short and wide outside off and Rahim pounces on the bait. Slaps it through cover-point for a boundary. |
| 16.6 : D Olivier to Rahim, On middle and leg, flicked towards mid-wicket. |
| 17.1 : K Maharaj to Haque, Tosses it up outside off, Haque lunges a bit and drives it along the ground through covers. Gets three runs for doing so. |
| 17.2 : K Maharaj to M Rahim, FOUR! Edged but safe again! Dean Elgar gifts another life to Rahim. Maharaj is fuming and understandably so. He keeps it full and it turns away just enough to take the outside edge of Rahim's bat. Elgar at first slip reacts late and by the time he does, the ball goes through for a boundary. |
| 17.3 : K Maharaj to Rahim, Very full on the stumps, blocked into the ground. |
| 17.4 : K Maharaj to Rahim, Goes back to defend this flatter ball but gets an inside edge behind square on the leg side for one. |
| 17.5 : K Maharaj to Haque, Floated on off, driven towards the mid off fielder. |
| 17.6 : K Maharaj to Haque, Mominul gets into the position early and reverse sweeps it through point to add a couple more to his tally. |
| 18.1 : D Olivier to Rahim, Fuller on off, Rahim looks to drive but gets it off the inner half towards mid on. |
| 18.2 : D Olivier to Rahim, FOUR! Easy pickings! Drifts it on the pads does Olivier, Rahim just helps it on its was down to the fine leg fence. |
| 18.3 : D Olivier to Rahim, Outside off, Mushfiqur shoulders his arms. |
| 18.4 : D Olivier to Rahim, The batsman chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump. |
| 18.5 : D Olivier to Rahim, Drops it on a length around middle, rises up a touch and goes off Rahim's pads towards square leg. A leg bye taken. |
| 18.6 : D Olivier to Haque, MR has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 19.1 : K Maharaj to Rahim, Floats it up around middle and off, defended into the ground off the front foot. |
| 19.2 : K Maharaj to Rahim, Flatter on middle, Rahim dead bats it. |
| 19.3 : K Maharaj to Rahim, Lunges forward to a loopy delivery and keeps it out gently. |
| 19.4 : K Maharaj to Rahim, Close! Maharaj bowls a slider, Rahim goes back and leaves it alone. |
| 19.5 : K Maharaj to Rahim, Flattish outside off, Rahim sits back and opens the bat face to guide it down towards third man. Three runs taken. |
| What happened there? Umpire Chris Gaffaney wasn't sure whether Maharaj completed his over and hence calls him back to bowl. However, his partner from square leg suggests him he has bowled 6 legal deliveries and avoids the confusion that Gaffaney was having... |
| 19.6 : K Maharaj to Haque, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 20.1 : D Olivier to M Rahim, FOUR! Shotttt! Olivier keeps it on the shorter length but it sits up at a nice height. Rahim swivels a touch and pulls it in front of square on the leg side for a boundary. |
| 20.2 : D Olivier to Rahim, Fuller and nipping back in, clipped towards the mid-wicket fielder. |
| 20.3 : D Olivier to Rahim, FOUR! Brings up the 50-run stand! Stands put, uses the pace on the ball and steers it behind point to collect another boundary. |
| 20.4 : D Olivier to M Rahim, Fuller on off, driven towards mid off. |
| 20.5 : D Olivier to Rahim, Defended off the back foot by the batsman. |
| 20.6 : D Olivier to Rahim, Floated delivery outside off, Rahim leans ahead and drives it through covers. Won't get a boundary but will collect three. |
| 21.1 : K Maharaj to Rahim, Tossed up delivery around off, worked towards short leg. |
| 21.2 : K Maharaj to Rahim, Comes forward to this tossed up ball and buries it into the ground. |
| 21.3 : K Maharaj to Rahim, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 21.4 : K Maharaj to Rahim, Flatter and quicker through the air outside off, stabbed with an open face bat towards point. |
| 21.5 : K Maharaj to Rahim, Floats it up around middle, it turns towards off, Rahim goes back to defend but gets an inside edge on the pads. |
| News coming in is that Tamim Iqbal was off the field for a few minutes during South Africa's innings, so he was not allowed to bat earlier. Now, if a wicket falls, he can bat. |
| 21.6 : K Maharaj to Rahim, SIX! That has gone the distance! Once again it's Rahim to the rescue for Bangladesh! Maharaj gives it a decent amount of flight, Rahim sits down on one knee and nails to slog sweep to perfection. Gets enough meat to send it across the square leg fence for a biggie. |
| 22.1 : D Olivier to M Haque, FOUR! Rollicking on at this moment, Bangladesh. Fuller length ball around off, Mominul gets on the front foot and flicks it wide of mid on for a cracking boundary. Olivier has looked below ordinary so far. |
| 22.2 : D Olivier to Haque, Length delivery angling away from the batsman outside off, Mominul allows it through to the keeper. |
| 22.3 : D Olivier to Haque, FOUR! Catch it was the shout, it was aerial for some time but it went through. A length ball on middle, scrambled seam, Mominul fails to keep his flick shot down and it speeds past the diving mid-wicket fielder for a boundary. 100 up for Bangladesh! |
| 22.4 : D Olivier to Haque, Gets behind the line and offers a straight bat in defense. |
| 22.5 : D Olivier to Haque, Bowls it just around off, shaping away, Haque shoulders arms. That's more like it. But Olivier has not been consistent enough with his line and length. |
| 22.6 : D Olivier to Haque, Good length ball on off, Mominul blocks it off his back foot. |
| 23.1 : K Maharaj to Rahim, Too full in length on middle and leg, driven down the ground to mid on. |
| 23.2 : K Maharaj to Rahim, Slower through the air, full and on middle, Rahim lunges and defends it back. |
| 23.3 : K Maharaj to Rahim, Presses forward to a full ball and pushes it to the off side. |
| 23.4 : K Maharaj to Rahim, A bit short and around off, Rahim goes back and defends it with an angled bat to point. |
| 23.5 : K Maharaj to Rahim, Slower through the air again, full and drifting in around off, Rahim drives it off his front foot to mid off. |
| 23.6 : K Maharaj to Rahim, Flatter and fuller on leg, Rahim keeps it out off his pads to mid-wicket. |
| Debutant Andile Phehlukwayo is introduced into the attack. A slip and gully in place. |
| 24.1 : A Phehlukwayo to Haque, Back of a length delivery wide outside off, from around the wicket, Mominul plays away from the body and taps it down to point. |
| 24.2 : A Phehlukwayo to Haque, Angles in a fuller length ball on middle, Haque flicks it on the leg side but finds mid-wicket. |
| 24.3 : A Phehlukwayo to Haque, Good length ball on off, shaping back in, Mominul keeps his light weight on the back foot and punches it to the off side. |
| 24.4 : A Phehlukwayo to Haque, Fuller in length around off, Haque gets on the front foot and pushes it down to mid on. |
| 24.5 : A Phehlukwayo to Haque, Play and a miss! Bowls it full and outside off, Haque throws his bat at it and gets beaten. Really poor attempt by the southpaw. That one stayed low too. |
| 24.6 : A Phehlukwayo to Haque, Full and around off, Mominul gets across the stumps and defends it back with a vertical bat. |
| 25.1 : K Maharaj to M Rahim, OUT! Finally, Maharaj can afford to smile. He has a wicket to his name after a couple of chances going down off his bowling. Rahim runs out of luck this time. A flighted ball on middle, Rahim takes a stride forward to defend but it skids through to catch the inside edge. Markram at short leg shows good reflexes to grab the ball. They appeal and the finger goes up. The stand is broken and Bangladesh lose their skipper. Big blow. |
| 0.0 : Tamim Iqbal walks in next. |
| 25.2 : K Maharaj to T Iqbal, Fullish on middle, pushed to mid on. |
| 25.3 : K Maharaj to T Iqbal, Full and around off, spinning in, Tamim gets forward to defend but misses and is hit high on the pads. It rolls behind towards short third man and they cross. Given as a run, so maybe there was some inside edge. |
| 25.4 : K Maharaj to Haque, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 25.5 : K Maharaj to Haque, Flatter delivery, spinning back in from outside off, Haque gets back and defends it to short leg. |
| 25.6 : K Maharaj to Haque, Loopy and full outside off, Mominul lunges and defends it watchfully. |
| 26.1 : A Phehlukwayo to Iqbal, FOUR! A length delivery angling down the leg side, Tamim nudges it off his pads and it races away to the fine leg fence. |
| 26.2 : A Phehlukwayo to Iqbal, Beaten! On a length landing outside off, curving back in a bit, Tamim gets forward, plays inside the line and is beaten. |
| 26.3 : A Phehlukwayo to Iqbal, Similar delivery, landing outside off on a length, Tamim keeps his bat close to the body and allows it through. |
| 26.4 : A Phehlukwayo to Iqbal, Slants in a full ball on off, Tamim is right behind the line in defense. |
| 26.5 : A Phehlukwayo to Iqbal, Good length ball just outside off, Tamim presses forward and pushes it with an angled bat to point. |
| 26.6 : A Phehlukwayo to Iqbal, Gets closer to the off stump line this time, on a fuller length, Tamim leans forward to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads. |
| 27.1 : K Maharaj to Haque, Jumps out of the crease to a flighted delivery, takes it on the full and hits it through mid off for a single. |
| 27.2 : K Maharaj to Iqbal, Appeal for an lbw! Sharp spin back into the batsman from around off, Tamim fails to defend it off his front foot and is hit on the pads. The appeal is not upheld, maybe the impact was a bit outside off and also it was spinning too much, could have missed the stumps. |
| 27.3 : K Maharaj to Iqbal, Tries to play the sweep shot but fails to get the connection right. |
| 27.4 : K Maharaj to Iqbal, Brings out a little paddle sweep, it goes off the top half but lands safely towards short fine leg. A single taken. |
| 27.5 : K Maharaj to Haque, Mominul Haque has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 27.6 : K Maharaj to Haque, Walks down the track and helps it with the spin to mid-wicket. |
| Kagiso Rabada comes back! |
| 28.1 : K Rabada to Iqbal, On a length and outside off, from around the wicket, Tamim plays inside the line and allows it through. |
| 0.0 : Chatter behind the wickets and Tamim Iqbal stops the bowler. Rabada has to pull out at the last moment. |
| 28.2 : K Rabada to Iqbal, Full and angling into the batsman, Tamim defends it from the crease. |
| 28.3 : K Rabada to Iqbal, The batsman lets the ball go outside his off stump. |
| 28.4 : K Rabada to Iqbal, Fuller in length and outside off, Tamim drives it off his front foot to wide mid off for a single. |
| 28.5 : K Rabada to Haque, Lands it on a length around off, Mominul stays back and turns it in front of square leg. The fielder makes a diving stop and the batsmen decide not to risk a run. |
| 28.6 : K Rabada to Haque, Fuller and on off, defended off the front foot. |
| 29.1 : K Maharaj to Iqbal, Fuller and around off, Tamim gets well forward in defense. |
| 29.2 : K Maharaj to Iqbal, Flatter and shorter on middle and off, Tamim helps it to mid-wicket from the back foot. |
| 29.3 : K Maharaj to Iqbal, Lunges to a full ball and blocks it safely under his watchful eyes. |
| 29.4 : K Maharaj to Iqbal, Once again Tamim lunges and defends it to the off side. |
| 29.5 : K Maharaj to Iqbal, Spinning back into the batsman from a fuller length around off, Iqbal defends it watchfully. |
| 29.6 : K Maharaj to Iqbal, Tossed up ball on off, Tamim defends it from the inner half of the bat to short leg. |
| 30.1 : K Rabada to Haque, Bouncer around the rib cage, Mominul stands back and allows it through to the keeper. |
| 30.2 : K Rabada to Haque, Bouncer again, this time around middle, Haque allows it through safely. |
| 30.3 : K Rabada to Haque, Tries to bowl a yorker but ends up bowling a low full toss on middle, Mominul flicks it through mid-wicket |
| 30.4 : K Rabada to Iqbal, FOUR! Slips a full ball down the leg side, Tamim clips it off his pads and sweetly times it to the fence at deep mid-wicket. |
| 30.5 : K Rabada to Iqbal, Full and outside off, Tamim pushes it with an angled bat to point. |
| 30.6 : K Rabada to Iqbal, Bangs in a short ball on middle, Tamim does well to defend it back. |
| 31.1 : K Maharaj to Haque, Flatter ball on off, from around the wicket, it's defended off the back foot to Mominul. |
| 31.2 : K Maharaj to Haque, Full flighted on off, Haque gets forward and flicks it with the spin to mid-wicket. |
| 31.3 : K Maharaj to Haque, Nicely tossed up ball on off, defended back off the front foot. |
| 31.4 : K Maharaj to Haque, Loopy and full on off, Mominul gets down the track a bit and keeps it out to mid-wicket. |
| 31.5 : K Maharaj to Haque, Loopy and full on off, once again it's defended off the front foot to the leg side. |
| 31.6 : K Maharaj to Haque, Slower through the air, landing full outside off and spinning in, Mominul stays back and defends it down. |
| 32.1 : K Rabada to Iqbal, Angles in a length ball on off, from around the wicket, Tamim defends it off his front foot to the off side. |
| 32.2 : K Rabada to Iqbal, Rabada bends his back and bowls a short delivery outside off, Tamim watches it go to the keeper. |
| 32.3 : K Rabada to Iqbal, Length ball on off, Tamim gets behind the line and blocks it safely. |
| 32.4 : K Rabada to Iqbal, Fuller in length and drifting down the leg side, Tamim eases it through backward square leg for one. |
| 32.5 : K Rabada to Haque, Bouncer around off, Mominul picks the line early and sways away from the line. |
| 32.6 : K Rabada to Haque, A wayward bouncer, down the leg side, an easy leave for Mominul. |
| 33.1 : K Maharaj to T Iqbal, FOUR! Full floated ball outside off, Tamim tries to drive it through covers but it takes the outside half of the bat and races away to the point fence. |
| 33.2 : K Maharaj to Iqbal, Too full and around off, hit across the line but straight to short mid-wicket. |
| 33.3 : K Maharaj to Iqbal, Loopy full ball on off, it's defended off the front foot by Tamim. |
| 33.4 : K Maharaj to Iqbal, Gets well forward to a full ball and defends it solidly. |
| 33.5 : K Maharaj to Iqbal, A touch flatter and shorter on middle, Iqbal gets back and hits it to short leg. |
| 33.6 : K Maharaj to Iqbal, SIX! Boom! Sends the ball to the hotel room. Slow loopy full ball around middle, it doesn't matter to Tamim that it's the last delivery of the day, he dances down the track and launches it over the bowler's head for a biggie. Stumps on day 2! |
| South Africa end the day on a high! After declaring four short of 500, they have scalped three wickets to put the visitors further on the back foot. If it wasn't for the partnership between Mushfiqur Rahim and Mominul Haque, they would have faced even more embarrassment. Rabada and Morkel made the ball talk at the start and then it was Maharaj who kept things tight. Bangladesh, though have scored at a good rate, 127 runs in 34 overs to be precise, they have lost three wickets as well. Tamim Iqba |
| So, the deficit is still a massive one for Bangladesh and they will have to bat extremely well to stand any chance. We shall see how the things pan out when we meet again at 1000 local (0800 GMT) tomorrow. Do join us for all the action from day 3. Until then, goodbye and cheers! |
| ...Day 3, Session 1... |
| We enter into day 3 of the first Test between South Africa and Bangladesh at Potchefstroom, with the visitors still having a long way to go. Their first task will be to avoid the follow-on, for which they still have to score another 170 runs. A lot will depend on their best batsman, Tamim Iqbal, and Bangladesh will hope the rest can offer him good support if they are to get close to hosts mammoth total. |
| South Africa, on the other hand, would look to get a few early wickets and add more pressure on the away side. But, with the ball softening and with not a lot of assistance from the wicket, it won't be easy for them. We are in for an exciting day of cricket. Hello and welcome to the coverage. |
| We're all set to get underway. The men who matter are out in the middle. Tamim Iqbal and Mominul Haque will resume their innings. Morne Morkel will start the preceedings for South Africa, he has two slips and a short leg in place. |
| 34.1 : M Morkel to Haque, Starts off around the wicket to the left-hander, bwols it full outside off, not a lot of seam movement. Haque, need not play at those, so he watchfully lets it through to the keeper. |
| 34.2 : M Morkel to Haque, Morkel comes running in and lands it on a length on off, Haque camps back and defends it. |
| Three slips in place for Haque now. |
| 34.3 : M Morkel to Haque, Fuller in length this time, looking for some swing but there ain't any. Haque plants his front foot forward and blocks it. |
| 34.4 : M Morkel to Haque, Shorter in length, the length he normally bowls around off. The southpaw defends it from within the crease. |
| 34.5 : M Morkel to Haque, Bowls it outside off, wanting the batsman to play away from his body. Mominul resist the temptation and lets it through. |
| 34.6 : M Morkel to Haque, Wide enough for the batsman to not play at it. A maiden to start off from Morkel, not a threatening one though. |
| Kagiso Rabada will bowl from the other end. He too has two slips in place. |
| 35.1 : K Rabada to Iqbal, Starts off with a delivery in the channel outside off, angling into the batsman but not enough to make Tamim play at it. |
| 35.2 : K Rabada to T Iqbal, FOUR! SHOT! That was not a bad delivery by Rabada. He bowls it just ahead of a length outside off. Tamim on the up drives it through cover-point for a boundary. Such is the confidence of this guy. First runs for the day. |
| 35.3 : K Rabada to Iqbal, Fuller in length around off, tailing back into the batsman. Tamim tries to defend but gets it off the inner half to mid-wicket. |
| 35.4 : K Rabada to Iqbal, Full outside off, this time he gets no swing. Iqbal mistimes his drive to the cover fielder. |
| 35.5 : K Rabada to Iqbal, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 35.6 : K Rabada to Iqbal, Good length on off, Iqbal defends it solidly. |
| 36.1 : M Morkel to Haque, Lands it on a length outside off, Haque lets it be. |
| 36.2 : M Morkel to Haque, Back of a length around off, Haque camps back and defends it. |
| 36.3 : M Morkel to M Haque, Fuller in length on off, inviting the batsman to drive. Haque obliges and drives it to the cover fielder. |
| 36.4 : M Morkel to Haque, Length ball on middle, angling into the batsman also sticks in the wicket. Mominul is early into the shot as he tries to flick but gets a soft leading edge to covers. |
| 36.5 : M Morkel to Haque, Bowls it outside off, the batsman is not interested to play at it. |
| 36.6 : M Morkel to Haque, Back of a length on middle, bounces a touch more, Mominul defends it onto the ground. |
| 37.1 : K Rabada to Iqbal, Just ahead of a length around off, stays a touch low. Tamim drives it off the toe end to the man at mid off. |
| 0.0 : Review time! South Africa have taken a review for an LBW against Tamim. It looks like it's going down with the angle. |
| 37.2 : K Rabada to Iqbal, NOT OUT! It is just clipping the leg stump and it is umpire's call, so South Africa don't lose a review according to the new rules. Rabada comes running in and bowls it on a fuller length on off, swings into the batsman. Tamim fails to flick it and is struck on the pads. The South African players appeal but the umpire shakes his head. Du Plessis, after a chat with his teammates, opts to review. Replays show it is clipping leg stump. The on-field call stays. Tamim survive |
| 37.3 : K Rabada to Iqbal, Wide enough for the batsman to not play at it. |
| 37.4 : K Rabada to Iqbal, Length ball outside off, Iqbal pushes it to covers. |
| 37.5 : K Rabada to Iqbal, Defended off the back foot by the batsman. |
| 37.6 : K Rabada to Iqbal, Good length on off, Iqbal guides it to the fielder at point. |
| 38.1 : M Morkel to Haque, Back of a length on off, Haque defends it back to the bowler. |
| 38.2 : M Morkel to Haque, Good length outside off, Haque lets it be. |
| 38.3 : M Morkel to Haque, Back of a length angling into the batsman. Mominul goes on the back foot and defends it towards mid-wicket. |
| 38.4 : M Morkel to M Haque, Fuller in length on off, Mominul is unsure whether to play back or forward. He hangs his bat out and gets an inside edge onto his pads. |
| 38.5 : M Morkel to Haque, Just short of a length on off, Haque this time defends it with authority. |
| 38.6 : M Morkel to Haque, Works it to mid-wicket with the angle. Tight bowling from the South Africans here, they are not giving a lot away. |
| Another review against Tamim for an LBW! They know how important his wicket is. Not sure if it has hit his boot first or bat, also it maybe missing leg again. |
| 39.1 : K Rabada to Iqbal, NOT OUT! Yes, it is missing leg. It did hit the boot first but missing the stumps. This time South Africa lose a review as it is completely missing the stumps. Rabada bowls a very full delivey almost a yorker, tailiang back in sharply on middle. Tamim tries to dig it out but it goes off something to the man at mid on for a leg bye. The South Africans appeal but the umpire remains put. Faf opts to review again. The replays show that it is boot first but the ball strangely |
| 39.2 : K Rabada to Haque, The batsman chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump. |
| 39.3 : K Rabada to Haque, Wide enough for the batsman to not play at it. |
| 39.4 : K Rabada to Haque, Another appeal! Length ball on middle, Haque tries to flick but misses and is struck on the pads. The players appeal but the umpire shakes his head again. They don't review this time. Replays show had they reviewed it Mominul was out. |
| 39.5 : K Rabada to Haque, Good length on off, angling into the batsman and then straightens. Haque pokes at it and gets beaten. |
| 39.6 : K Rabada to Haque, Good length on off, Haque tries to defend but get an inside edge onto his pads. |
| 40.1 : M Morkel to Iqbal, Back of a length on off, Iqbal defends it off the back foot. |
| 40.2 : M Morkel to Iqbal, Length ball outside off, Tamim shoulders his arms to it. |
| 40.3 : M Morkel to Iqbal, Sprays it down the leg side, Tamim misses the flick and the keeper does well to collect it. |
| 40.4 : M Morkel to Iqbal, Angling into the pads again! Iqbal this time tries to flick but misses and is struck on the pads. |
| 40.5 : M Morkel to Iqbal, Fuller in length outside off, Iqbal lets it be. |
| 40.6 : M Morkel to Iqbal, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 41.1 : K Rabada to Haque, Length ball outside off, Haque need not play at those. |
| 41.2 : K Rabada to Haque, Persists with the length delivery on off, Haque defends it off the front foot. |
| 41.3 : K Rabada to Haque, Back of a length on off, Haque this time covers the line and defends it solidly. |
| 41.4 : K Rabada to Haque, A surprise bouncer and a well-directed one. Mominul does well to evade it. Good bowling from Rabada. |
| 41.5 : K Rabada to Haque, NO BALL! Lands it on a length on off, Haque defends it onto the ground. Rabada has overstepped and the umpire calls it a no ball. |
| K Rabada to Haque, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 41.6 : K Rabada to M Haque, Change in angle comes over the wicket and dishes a full delivery on off. Haque plants his front foot across and flicks it to mid on. |
| 42.1 : M Morkel to Iqbal, Good length outside off, jags back in after pitching but not enough to make Tamim to play at it. |
| 42.2 : M Morkel to Iqbal, In the corridor of uncertainty. Tamim lets it be. |
| 42.3 : M Morkel to Iqbal, Angles it into the batsman on a length on middle. Tamim prods forward in defense. |
| 42.4 : M Morkel to Iqbal, Length ball around off, gets it to bounce more. The ball hits high on Tamim's bat as he tries to defend it. |
| 42.5 : M Morkel to Iqbal, Sprays it on the pads of Iqbal who flicks it down to fine leg for a run. He would feel he missed out there. |
| 42.6 : M Morkel to M Haque, Fuller in length this time, but no real swing. Haque mistimes his drive to mid on. |
| 43.1 : K Rabada to Iqbal, FOUR! Classy! Left-handers are a treat to watch when they play the cover drive. Rabada bowls it fuller in length outside off, wanting Iqbal to drive. He obliges, goes down on one knee and strokes it through covers for a boundary. |
| 43.2 : K Rabada to Iqbal, Length on off, Tamim taps it towards Maharaj at covers and sets off for a run. Keshav is quick to the ball and scores a direct hit at the non-striker's end but Tamim has made his ground. The ball deflects off the stumps and beats the fielders backing up and they take two overthrows. |
| 43.3 : K Rabada to M Haque, Fuller in length on off, Haque just strokes it in the gap between extra cover and mid off. Such was the timing that it almost reached the boundary but Morkel at mid off gives it a chase and pushes it back in the field before it crosses the ropes. Two taken by the batsmen. |
| 43.4 : K Rabada to Haque, The batsman chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump. |
| 43.5 : K Rabada to Haque, FOUR! Second boundary of the over! Fuller in length outside off by Rabada. Haque leans into it and drives it square on the off side for a boundary. |
| 43.6 : K Rabada to Haque, FOUR! Signs of Rabada tiring maybe! He errs in line and bowls it on the pads. Too easy for Haque he flicks it fine down the leg side for another boundary. A good over for Bangladesh, 17 runs from it. |
| Duanne Olivier is into the attack. |
| 44.1 : D Olivier to Iqbal, Starts off with a loosener down the leg side. Tamim fails to flick and goes to the keeper. |
| 44.2 : D Olivier to Iqbal, Works it to mid-wicket with the angle. |
| 44.3 : D Olivier to Iqbal, Back of a length on off, gets extra bounce due to his height. Iqbal defends it off the back foot. |
| 44.4 : D Olivier to Iqbal, Sharp bouncer! Tamim watches it early and ducks under it. |
| 44.5 : D Olivier to Iqbal, FOUR! Boundary to bring the 50-run stand up. Olivier bowls it down the leg side. Tamim is too good a batsman to miss out on that, he flicks it fine down the leg side, into the fence. |
| 44.6 : D Olivier to Iqbal, Olivier is not learning here. He sprays on the pads but this time, Tamim fails to flick as the ball brushes his pads. De Kock does well to dive to his right and make a half stop. The batsmen run two leg byes. |
| Andile Phehlukwayo is brought into the attack. Can he provide the breakthrough? |
| 45.1 : A Phehlukwayo to Haque, He starts off from around the wicket and bowls it outside off. Haque lets it through. |
| 45.2 : A Phehlukwayo to Haque, A low full toss outside off, Haque fails to put it away. He drives it towards the man at covers for a run. |
| 45.3 : A Phehlukwayo to Iqbal, OUT! Phehlukwayo gets his first Test wicket! A huge, huge one. Tamim is the man who has to depart. A lot of credit has to be given to de Kock as he pulls out a brilliant catch. The bowling change has done the job. Not the best delivery bowled by Andile, but he won't mind. He angles it down the leg side, Iqbal flicks it but too close to the keeper who dives full stretch to his right and takes it with one hand. The players appeal and the umpire raises his finger. The |
| Time for Drinks! Bangladesh nearly survived the first hour of play today but a wicket of Tamim just at the stroke of drinks must have listed the hosts. Rabada was impressive this morning, hasn't got any wickets to show but kudos to him to keep the batsmen on their toes. Is this the opening that South Africa were waiting for? Let's wait and find out... |
| Mahmudullah is the new man in! |
| 45.4 : A Phehlukwayo to Mahmudullah, Starts off with a length outside off, Mahmudullah lets it be. |
| 45.5 : A Phehlukwayo to Mahmudullah, Lands it on a length, stays a touch but outside off. The batsman defends it off the front foot. |
| 45.6 : A Phehlukwayo to Mahmudullah, Good length ball around off, shapes away a touch. Mahmudullah defends it towards covers. |
| 46.1 : D Olivier to Haque, Errs in line, angles it into the pads. Mominul plays a wristy shot down to fine leg for a run. |
| 46.2 : D Olivier to Mahmudullah, A bad delivery there. Full and down the leg side by Olivier. Mahmudullah fails to flick. This time de Kock fails to collect it and concedes a bye. |
| 46.3 : D Olivier to Haque, He is struggling to adapt to the left-hand, right-hand combination. He angles it down the leg side. Haque does not connect the flick shot and it goes to the keeper. |
| 46.4 : D Olivier to Haque, Good length on off, Haque defends it solidly. |
| 46.5 : D Olivier to Haque, FOUR! Poor ball and dispatched! Shorter in length without a lot of fizz. Mominul takes on the challenge of pulling it. He does well and the ball crosses the square leg fence. |
| 46.6 : D Olivier to Haque, Comes over the wicket now and bowls a better delivery, on a length around off. Haque defends it towards point. |
| 47.1 : A Phehlukwayo to Mahmudullah, Close shave! Lands it on a length around middle, Mahmudullah plays it towards mid on uppishly but falls safe. he sets off for a run, but Mominul the non-striker is late to start off. The fielder at mid on is quick to the ball and scores a direct hit at the striker's end but Haque has made it. |
| 47.2 : A Phehlukwayo to Haque, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 47.3 : A Phehlukwayo to Haque, Fuller in length on middle, Haque pushes it back past the bowler but not with a lot of conviction. He thinks of a run but seeing the mid on fielder get to the ball quickly refuses. |
| 47.4 : A Phehlukwayo to Haque, FOUR! This was hit with a lot of conviction! Fuller in length on middle by Phehlukwayo. Haque flicks it with ease through mid-wicket for a boundary. |
| 47.5 : A Phehlukwayo to Haque, Plays it with the angle to mid-wicket. |
| 47.6 : A Phehlukwayo to Haque, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 48.1 : D Olivier to Mahmudullah, FOUR! Uppish but in the gap. Full outside. Mahmudullah drives it through cover-point for a boundary. |
| 48.2 : D Olivier to Mahmudullah, Just ahead of a length on off, Mahmudullah drives it on the up to the man at covers. |
| 48.3 : D Olivier to Mahmudullah, Wide enough for the batsman to not play at it. |
| 48.4 : D Olivier to Mahmudullah, Better bowling! Bowls the perfect Test match length on off. Mahmudullah defends it off the front foot. |
| 48.5 : D Olivier to Mahmudullah, FOUR! In the air... but safe and into the boundary! Mahmudullah is living dangerously here. Olivier bowls a fuller delivery outside off, the batsman plays a check drive uppishly but in the gap through covers and into the fence. He would have had his heart in his mouth for a second. |
| 48.6 : D Olivier to Mahmudullah, Fullish length again on off, the batsman drives it to the man at covers. |
| Time for spin! Keshav Maharaj is into the attack. |
| 49.1 : K Maharaj to Haque, FOUR! Fifty for Mominul, his 12th in this format. A very good innings, survived the storm yesterday and has played very well today. He takes on the spinner immediately. Keshav floats it up on off, Mominul seeing the flight steps down the track and hits it uppishly over mid on for a boundary. |
| 49.2 : K Maharaj to Haque, FOUR! Beautiful shot! Maharaj tosses it up outside off, very full due to which the spin is out of the issue. Haque square drives it through point for another boundary. Back-to-back boundaries. |
| 49.3 : K Maharaj to Haque, Similar length ball outside off, Haque drives it through cover-point. This time Morkel in the deep does the mopping up job and keeps it down to two. |
| 49.4 : K Maharaj to Haque, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 49.5 : K Maharaj to Haque, Fires it on the leg stump. Mominul misses the flick and is struck on the pads. |
| 49.6 : K Maharaj to Haque, OUCH! It is not easy being a short leg fielder! Maharaj drags his length back on middle, Haque pulls it hard with the turn but it hits the man at short leg. He did save some runs for his team though. |
| Change of ends for Andile Phehlukwayo. |
| 50.1 : A Phehlukwayo to Mahmudullah, Lands it on a length on off, the batsman defends it solidly. |
| 50.2 : A Phehlukwayo to Mahmudullah, Length ball again on off, Mahmudullah lunges forward and blocks it. |
| 50.3 : A Phehlukwayo to Mahmudullah, Driven towards the mid off region. |
| 50.4 : A Phehlukwayo to Mahmudullah, Fuller in length on off, Mahmudullah drives it straight to the man at short cover. There are two men there for that shot, waiting for him to hit it uppishly. He did play some in the last over and hence the field change. |
| 50.5 : A Phehlukwayo to Mahmudullah, Fullish length again, wanting Mahmudullah to drive. He obliges and hits it to covers. |
| Interesting field from Faf. Two short covers, a silly mid off and a short mid-wicket in place... |
| 50.6 : A Phehlukwayo to Mahmudullah, Just ahead of a length on off, Mahmudullah drives it hard to the man at covers. Elgar there does well to half stop it. |
| 51.1 : K Maharaj to Haque, Slower through the air on off, Mominul defends it solidly. |
| 51.2 : K Maharaj to Haque, Drifts it down the leg side, spinning further. Mominul fails to flick and de Kock collects it. |
| 51.3 : K Maharaj to Haque, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 51.4 : K Maharaj to Haque, Haque dances down the track a touch early. Maharaj sees him and drags his length back. Mominul adjusts and defends it. |
| 51.5 : K Maharaj to Haque, Nails the sweep shot but straight to the man at square leg. |
| 51.6 : K Maharaj to Haque, Maharaj floats it up outside off, goes on with the arm. Haque plays for the turn but there is not any. He gets it off the outer half through short third man for a couple. |
| 52.1 : A Phehlukwayo to Mahmudullah, FOUR! Picks his spot perfectly! Phehlukwayo bowls a length delivery outside off. Mahmudullah guides it down to the vacant third man area for a boundary. |
| 52.2 : A Phehlukwayo to Mahmudullah, FOUR! Great intent by Mahmudullah, he is living by the sword here. He comes down to the length ball and smashes it through mid off for a boundary. Top shot, he fancies Phehlukwayo. |
| 52.3 : A Phehlukwayo to Mahmudullah, Good length on off, Mahmudullah this time calmly defends it. |
| 52.4 : A Phehlukwayo to Mahmudullah, Lovely bowling, not easy for Phehlukwayo to bowl with this field and He is doing it well. he lands it on a length on the stumps. Mahmudullah defends it with a straight bat. |
| 52.5 : A Phehlukwayo to Mahmudullah, This is a good battle between the two. Phehlukwayo bowls a fuller length ball, almost a yorker also gets it to tail back in. Mahmudullah does really well to jam it out to mid-wicket. |
| 52.6 : A Phehlukwayo to Mahmudullah, Shorter in length outside off, Mahmudullah tries to cut but gets a bottom edge and on the bounce to the keeper. |
| 53.1 : K Maharaj to Haque, Flicks it with the spin to mid-wicket. |
| 53.2 : K Maharaj to Haque, Slower through the air on off, Mominul goes on the back foot and defends it. |
| 53.3 : K Maharaj to Haque, Loopy ball on middle, Haque waits for it to turn and then tucks it towards short fine leg for a quick single. |
| 53.4 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, Flighted ball on off, Mahmudullah drives it towards cover-point for a run. |
| 53.5 : K Maharaj to Haque, 200 up for Bangladesh! Gives it air on middle, Mominul with the turn flicks it through square leg for a run. |
| 53.6 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, Fuller in length on off, Mahmudullah drives it down to long off for a run. |
| Kagiso Rabada is into the attack for another burst. |
| 54.1 : K Rabada to Mahmudullah, Almost! A brilliant ball first up. Lands it on a length on off, keeps a touch low. Mahmudullah tries to defend but it goes off the inner half to the man at mid-wicket. |
| 54.2 : K Rabada to Mahmudullah, Just ahead of a length outside off, Mahmudullah flashes at it, a loose shot to be honest. He plays it wide of his body and gets beaten. |
| 54.3 : K Rabada to Mahmudullah, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 54.4 : K Rabada to Mahmudullah, BEATEN! Lovely, lovely bowling. Goes wide of the crease and bowls it on a length around off, angles it into the batsman and gets it to straighten after pitching. Mahmudullah feels for it and gets beaten. |
| 54.5 : K Rabada to Mahmudullah, Good length outside off, Mahmudullah defends it towards point. |
| 54.6 : K Rabada to Mahmudullah, Shorter in length this time, more of a surprise delivery. Mahmudullah is up for it as he pulls it through square leg for a run. |
| 55.1 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, Tosses it up on off, the batsman defends it solidly. |
| 55.2 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, Shorter in length outside off, Mahmudullah cuts it but straight to the man at point. |
| 55.3 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 55.4 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, Flatter delivery on off, Mahmudullah rocks back and pushes it to covers. |
| 55.5 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, FOUR! This is how he is going to play! Keshav gives it air on off, Mahmudullah's eyes lit up as he sees the flight. He goes down one knee and slog sweeps it over mid-wicket for a boundary. |
| 55.6 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, Flights it full outside off, Mahmudullah drives it down to long off for a run. |
| 56.1 : K Rabada to Mahmudullah, 50-run stand between Mahmudullah and Mominul. Another good partnership for Bangladesh but these two have to make it big. Mahmudullah works it around the corner with the angle for a run. |
| 56.2 : K Rabada to Haque, Elegant! Shorter in length by Rabada, bowled at a good pace. Haque times it beautifully through the covers off the back foot for a couple. That shot just shows how true this wicket is. |
| 56.3 : K Rabada to Haque, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot. |
| 56.4 : K Rabada to Haque, Bowls a fuller length delivery on middle, Haque flicks it to the man at mid-wicket. |
| 56.5 : K Rabada to M Haque, FOUR! Rabada has been unlucky today. He bowls a shorter length delivery outside off, gets big on the batsman. Mominul tries to force it through the off side. The ball takes the edge and flies over the du Plessis at first slip, who jumps and stretches his hand out but cannot get to it. The ball races to the fence. |
| 56.6 : K Rabada to Haque, The batsman defends it from within the crease. |
| 57.1 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, Flatter on off, Mahmudullah guides it to point. |
| 57.2 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, Tosses it up on middle, the batsman defends it off the front foot. |
| 57.3 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot. |
| 57.4 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, Tosses it up outside off, Mahmudullah drives it to the man at covers. |
| 57.5 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, DROPPED! A tough chance for de Kock. Maharaj bowls it shorter and quicker outside off, gets some extra bounce. Mahmudullah tries to play it late through the off side but gets an edge. De Kock gets a glove to it but fails to hang on at it was too quick off the edge. The ball after taking the glove lobs to the right of him. Amla is a touch late to react as he was not expecting it and does not get there. Mahmudullah's luck continues. |
| 57.6 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, Slower through the air outside off. Mahmudullah drives it to covers. |
| 58.1 : K Rabada to Haque, The batsman manages only a bottom edge on that one. |
| 58.2 : K Rabada to Haque, FOUR! Length ball outside off, Haque guides it down to the vacant third man area for a boundary. |
| 58.3 : K Rabada to Haque, Back of a length on off, Haque defends it off the back foot. |
| 58.4 : K Rabada to Haque, Works it to mid-wicket with the angle. |
| 58.5 : K Rabada to Haque, Lands it on a length on off, Haque tries to defend it but gets beaten. |
| 58.6 : K Rabada to Haque, Goes for a yorker but ends up serving a full toss. Haque flicks it to the man at mid-wicket. |
| It's less than a minute to go before lunch and umpire Bruce Oxenford says they can get one more over in... |
| 59.1 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 59.2 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, The batsman defends it from within the crease. |
| 59.3 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, Slower through the air on off, turns away sharply. Mahmudullah tries to drive it through the off side but it goes off the edge, uppishly towards Rabada at backward point. There were shouts of catch it, but it falls quite short of the fielder. It was beautifully bowled, he almost beat the batsman in flight there. |
| 59.4 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, Tosses it up on off, Mahmudullah defends it solidly. |
| 59.5 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, Wide enough for the batsman to not play at it. |
| 59.6 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, Gives it air on off, goes on with the arm. Mahmudullah lunges forward in defense. LUNCH ON DAY 3! |
| Session highlights - 26 Overs, 91 Runs and 1 Wicket! After being down and out for the past two days, Bangladesh have put up a good show here. All thanks to one man, Mominul Haque who has not only weathered the storm but is on the verge of registering a feat that no other batsman from his country has achieved in this part of the world. Earlier this morning, Tamim Iqbal played well for his 39 but was then caught down the leg side. Since then, Mahmudullah has stepped in, lived dangerously at the st |
| South Africa won't be too pleased with their efforts. Only Kagiso Rabada looked threatening but apart from him, rest weren't able to cause much trouble. Still the visitors have a long way to go and it should be a matter of a wicket or two for the Proteas. Will they be able to do so? Will Bangladesh avoid the follow-on? All this shall be answered when we return for the afternoon session. Join us back shortly, folks! |
| ...Day 3, Session 2... |
| We're ready to resume after the break. The men concerned are out in the middle. Mominul Haque and Mahmudullah will continue their innings. Morne Morkel will start the session, he has two slips in place. |
| 60.1 : M Morkel to Haque, Starts off with a ball in the channel outside off. Mominal who has been solid till now, need not play at those. |
| 60.2 : M Morkel to M Haque, Dishes out a very full ball outside off, Haque leans into it and mistimes his drive through covers for a run. |
| 60.3 : M Morkel to Mahmudullah, Comes over the wicket to the right-hander. He bangs in a short ball which surprises Mahmudullah, who ducks under it at the last moment. He almost got himself into a tangle there. |
| 60.4 : M Morkel to Mahmudullah, Goes back bowling on a length outside off. Mahmudullah lets it be. |
| 60.5 : M Morkel to Mahmudullah, Tries to bowl another short one but this time errs in line and drifts it down the leg side. Mahmudullah lets it through. De Kock does well to dive to his left and stop the ball. |
| 60.6 : M Morkel to Mahmudullah, An absolute peach to end the over. He comes steaming in and lands it on a length around off, angles it into the batsman and then gets it to nip away. Mahmudullah is beaten as he tries to defend. |
| Keshav Maharaj will continue for South Africa. |
| 61.1 : K Maharaj to Haque, Works it to mid-wicket with the spin. |
| 61.2 : K Maharaj to Haque, Slower through the air on middle, Haque lets the ball do it's bit and then turn it to the man at short leg. |
| 61.3 : K Maharaj to Haque, Floats it on off, turning back in. Mominul flicks it on the leg side. |
| 61.4 : K Maharaj to Haque, Comes down the track and almost yorks himself. He jams it back to the bowler. |
| 61.5 : K Maharaj to Haque, Flighted ball on off, Mominul is nimble on his feet and he drives it down to long on for a run. |
| 61.6 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, Flatter outside off, Mahmudullah lets it be. |
| 62.1 : M Morkel to Haque, Bowls it in the corridor of uncertainty. Mominal watchfully lets it through. |
| 62.2 : M Morkel to M Haque, Morkel changes his length and gets it a touch fuller on off, Mominul using the pace just times it off the middle through the gap between extra cover and mid off. Rabada does really well as he hares after the ball, slides and manages to stop it before the fence. He saves a run for his side. |
| 62.3 : M Morkel to Mahmudullah, Lands it on a length on off, Mahmudullah defends it solidly. |
| 62.4 : M Morkel to Mahmudullah, A touch fuller outside off, wanting Mahmudullah to drive as there are two slips waiting for the edge. The batsman opts not to and points his bat skywards to let it through to the keeper. |
| 62.5 : M Morkel to Mahmudullah, EDGY FOUR! Mahmudullah won't mind. Morkel bowls a lovely length ball on middle, gets it to shape away after pitching. Mahmudullah tries to flick it through the leg side but gets an outside edge through the slip cordon for a boundary. |
| 62.6 : M Morkel to Mahmudullah, Length ball on off, the batsman defends it off the front foot. |
| 63.1 : K Maharaj to Haque, Tosses it up on off, turning back in. Haque defends it off the front foot. |
| 63.2 : K Maharaj to Haque, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| Sabbir Rahman is the next man in. |
| 63.3 : K Maharaj to M Haque, OUT! Another smart, sharp catch by South Africa. It is Markram this time who takes it at short leg. Keshav floats it on middle, gets it to turn in and bounce sharply. Mominul goes on the back foot and tries to work it on the leg side but fails to keep it down. Markram at short leg, moves to his left, bends down low and takes a very good catch. A wicket after the break, just what South Africa needed. They are all delighted. Haque departs after playing a very good knock |
| 63.4 : K Maharaj to Rahman, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 63.5 : K Maharaj to Rahman, Wide enough for the batsman to not play at it. |
| 63.6 : K Maharaj to Rahman, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 64.1 : M Morkel to Mahmudullah, Almost chops it on! Good length on off, jags back in sharply. Mahmudullah first thinks of leaving it but then tries to guide it down to third man. He gets a bottom edge which goes past the off stump and to the keeper. |
| 64.2 : M Morkel to Mahmudullah, Good length on off, the batsman defends it off the front foot. |
| A review for LBW has been taken against Mahmudullah. Looks high. |
| 64.3 : M Morkel to Mahmudullah, NOT OUT! The ball is clipping the top of the stumps, so it remains umpires call and hence South Africa don't lose a review. A poor review by them actually, it always looked high. Morkel comes running in and lands it on a length around off, gets inward movement after the ball pitches. Mahmudullah is beaten by the movement as he tries to defend and is struck on the pads. Morkel makes a huge appeal but the umpire shakes is head. He was literally pleading there and so |
| 64.4 : M Morkel to Mahmudullah, SNORTER! Bowls a bouncer on middle, gets big on the batsman also skids off the surface. Mahmudullah tries to pull it but is beaten as pace as the ball hits him on the elbow. |
| 64.5 : M Morkel to Mahmudullah, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 64.6 : M Morkel to Mahmudullah, Brilliant! Morkel lands it on a length around off and gets it to straighten. The batsman tries to defend but gets beaten. A very good and eventful over by Morkel. |
| 65.1 : K Maharaj to Rahman, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 65.2 : K Maharaj to Rahman, Tosses it up on off, Rahman defends it solidly. |
| 65.3 : K Maharaj to Rahman, Slower through the air, Rahman defends it off the front foot. |
| 65.4 : K Maharaj to Rahman, Floats it full outside off, Sabbir drives it to the man at covers. |
| 65.5 : K Maharaj to Rahman, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 65.6 : K Maharaj to Rahman, Slower through the air, trying to tempt Rahman to go after him. He resists and defends it stoutly. |
| 66.1 : M Morkel to Mahmudullah, Bouncer! The batsman does well to evade it. |
| 66.2 : M Morkel to Mahmudullah, Quality fast bowling here. An exhibition by Morkel. He goes wide of the crease and bowls it on a length around off, gets it to nip away after pitching. Mahmudullah tries to defend but gets beaten. |
| 66.3 : M Morkel to Mahmudullah,Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 66.4 : M Morkel to Mahmudullah, Shorter in length on off, Mahmudullah does well to evade it. |
| 66.5 : M Morkel to Mahmudullah, Back of a length on off, Mahmudullah defends it off the back foot. |
| 66.6 : M Morkel to Mahmudullah, Wide enough for the batsman to not play at it. |
| 67.1 : K Maharaj to Rahman, Comes down the track and gets to the pitch of the ball. He drives it down to long off for a run. |
| 67.2 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, The release shot but does not come off. Mahmudullah is tempted by the flight on the ball. He comes down the track and tries to go over covers but gets it off the inner half to mid-wicket. |
| 67.3 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 67.4 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, Floats it outside off, the batsman drives it to covers. |
| 67.5 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, Bowls an arm ball on middle, Mahmudullah prods forward and blocks it. |
| 67.6 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 68.1 : M Morkel to Rahman, Lands it on a length on off, Rahman defends it off the front foot. |
| 68.2 : M Morkel to Rahman, FOUR! Wrong line to Sabbir, he is too strong in that area. Fuller in length by Morkel on the pads. Rahman plants his front foot across and flicks it through square leg for a boundary. |
| 68.3 : M Morkel to Rahman, Good length outside off, Sabbir opts not to play at it. |
| 68.4 : M Morkel to Rahman, Aggression by the big man, maybe he did not like the ball being driven back to him. Fullish length on middle, Sabbir drives it crisply back to the bowler who does well to collect it but makes a wayward throw at the striker's end. |
| 68.5 : M Morkel to Rahman, Just ahead of a length on off, Rahman blocks it well. |
| 68.6 : M Morkel to Rahman, Length ball outside off, not quite there for the drive but Rahman still goes through with it. He gets a bottom edge back to the bowler, who collects it and has another shy at the striker's end, this time better than the last one. Sabbir does not like it and gives Morkel a stare. |
| 69.1 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, FOUR! Gives it air on off, Mahmudullah moves his front foot out of the way and tonks it over mid on for a boundary. |
| 69.2 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, Maharaj drags his length back outside off, the batsman cuts it to point. |
| 69.3 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 69.4 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, Flighted ball on off, Mahmudullah defends it solidly. |
| 69.5 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, Shorter in length outside off, Mahmudullah cuts it towards Bavuma at covers who makes a good diving stop to his left and prevents a run. |
| 69.6 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, Flatter on off, goes on with the arm also keeps low. Mahmudullah does well to get his bat down in time and keep it out. |
| Kagiso Rabada into the attack. |
| 70.1 : K Rabada to Rahman, Great way to start off! He lands it on a length around off, bounces a touch more as it might be an effort delivery. Sabbir plays a loose shot, away from his body and gets beaten. That could have easily taken an edge. |
| 70.2 : K Rabada to Rahman, Flicks it with the angle through square leg for a run. |
| 70.3 : K Rabada to Mahmudullah, Good length on off, the batsman guides it to point. |
| 70.4 : K Rabada to Mahmudullah, Back of a length on off, Mahmudullah defends it off the back foot. |
| 70.5 : K Rabada to Mahmudullah, Shorter in length outside off, Mahmudullah guides it towards point and then calls for wait but eventually takes a run. |
| 70.6 : K Rabada to Rahman, Just behind a length on off, Sabbir confidently defends it down onto the ground. |
| 71.1 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, Floats it up around off, Mahmudullah leans forward in defense. |
| 0.0 : Faf and Maharaj have a chart regarding the field placement. Mid on drops back now... |
| 71.2 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, Gives it a nice loop and lands it outside off, pushed off the front foot towards cover. |
| 71.3 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, Presses forward and drills it towards the fielder at cover. |
| 71.4 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, Chance! Just falls short! He's a good fielder, Markram! Maharaj gives it a nice flight and it bounces a bit more as Mahmudullah lunges forward to block it. But because of the extra bounce, the ball takes the shoulder of the bat and lobs up towards silly point. Markram there dives forward to take it with his right hand but it lands just short of him. |
| 71.5 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, Flatter this time around off, defended off the back foot. |
| 71.6 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, Quicker through the air, drops it short on off, it allows the batsman to go back and cut it towards backward point. A good maiden over from Keshav! |
| 72.1 : K Rabada to Rahman, Harmless delivery, served outside off, it's left alone without much fuss. |
| 72.2 : K Rabada to Rahman, Once again delivered in the same channel, Rahman ignores. |
| 72.3 : K Rabada to S Rahman, FOUR! There comes the edge! But it's gone down to the fence! Morkel persists with his length, in the channel on off, Sabbir Rahman just hangs his bat out in defense. The ball zips through the surface with some bounce, induces an edge which evades a diving fielder at third slip for a boundary. Streaky one! |
| 72.4 : K Rabada to Rahman, Stands back and offers a straight blade. |
| 72.5 : Rabada to Rahman, Angles it in this time, Rahman is into a tangle as he is not completely ahead nor back to counter this. Gets an inside edge on the pads. |
| 72.6 : K Rabada to Rahman, Keeps it out with a solid front foot defense to end the over. |
| 73.1 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, Tossed up ball on off, blocked gently. |
| 73.2 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, Looks to step out to this one but Maharaj smartly fires this one on the stumps. Mahmudullah somehow manages to jam this one out back to the bowler. |
| 73.3 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, Once again steps out, this time it's outside off, the batsman drives it. The silly point fielder takes evasive action as he hops but it goes straight towards the extra cover fielder. |
| 73.4 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, FOUR! Gets the desired result this time does Mahmudullah! Maharaj with a nice loop, lands it full outside off, Mahmudullah shimmies down a touch, takes it on the full and eases it off the middle of the bat through covers. That should settle the batsman now. |
| 73.5 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, Mahmudullah has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 73.6 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, Floated delivery outside off, driven towards the extra cover fielder. |
| 74.1 : K Rabada to Rahman, FOUR LEG BYES! Rabada targets the stumps but is a bit too straight on this occasion. Rahman tries helping it on its away but it brushes the pads and speeds towards the fine leg fence. Phehlukwayo in the deep stood no chance. |
| 74.2 : K Rabada to Rahman, Beaten! Good ball from KG Rabada! He is putting in a lot of effort. This is speared in at 139.7 kph, just around off, Rahman falls in the trap as he looks to drive it away. Some movement off the seam, nearly takes the outside edge. |
| 74.3 : K Rabada to S Rahman, Keeps the batsman guessing! Follows the full ball with a short stuff at 144.3 kph, angling in on the body. Sabbir swivels and pulls it along the ground through backward square leg to get off the strike. |
| 74.4 : K Rabada to Mahmudullah, Good length delivery on off, pushed off the back foot towards the off side. |
| 74.5 : K Rabada to Mahmudullah, On middle and off, bunted down to mid on for nothing. |
| 74.6 : K Rabada to Mahmudullah, Drops it on a back of a length outside off, Mahmudullah gets on the top of the bounce and steers it behind point to add two more to his tally. |
| Drinks are on the field now! |
| 75.1 : K Maharaj to Rahman, Flatter through the air outside off, Rahman goes back to punch it towards cover. |
| 75.2 : K Maharaj to Rahman, SIX! Down the track and deposits it over the fence! Maharaj floats it up on the stumps, Rahman skips down the track, gets to the pitch of the ball and whips it much-like Virat Kohli to send it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie. |
| 75.3 : K Maharaj to Rahman, Good sensible batting! Got a big one on the previous ball, doesn't get carried away. Steps out and drives it towards long off for a single. |
| 75.4 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, Mahmudullah defends it from within the crease. |
| 75.5 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, FOUR! Maharaj almost does him in the flight! Mahmudullah dances down the track, tries to give it thwack. Gets it off the inner half over mid-wicket for a boundary. |
| 75.6 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, Good stop, Andile! Loopy ball outside off, Mahmudullah drills it through covers. Phehlukwayo in the deep, comes sprinting to his left and dives full length to stop a run for his side. |
| 76.1 : K Rabada to Mahmudullah, Short ball, angling down leg, Mahmudullah is a touch late to get on with the attempted pull shot. Misses and de Kock behind the stumps collects it by moving to his left. |
| 76.2 : K Rabada to Mahmudullah, Good length delivery on off, stabbed towards cover. |
| 76.3 : K Rabada to Mahmudullah, A loud shout for an LBW! Fuller and curling back and pings Mahmudullah on the pads who nearly falls over. They appeal but it was probably going down leg. |
| 76.4 : K Rabada to Mahmudullah, FOUR! 14th Test fifty for Mahmudullah! That's someway to announce your comeback in the side. Was out of the side and see what he has done now. Fuller delivery, sprayed on the pads, worked fine down the leg side for a boundary. |
| 76.5 : K Rabada to Mahmudullah, FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries! Rabada offers some width this time, Mahmudullah is on the leg side, he goes fishing after it. Slices the drive through backward point and fetches himself another boundary. |
| 76.6 : K Rabada to Mahmudullah, Length ball outside off, pushed off the back foot towards backward point. |
| Okay then, Aiden Markram is brought to roll his arm over. He had a good outing with the bat, can he deliver with the ball too? |
| 77.1 : A Markram to Rahman, Starts off from over the wicket, bowls a tossed up ball well outside off, Left along without much fuss. |
| 77.2 : A Markram to Rahman, FOUR! That's a good shot! Rahman is known to play such unorthodox shots! Anticipates the debutant will bowl outside off, gets into the position early and nails the reverse sweep past the vacant slip region for a boundary. What's more? Another 50-run stand is up. Bangladesh are getting the partnerships to build but we haven't seen any of it being swelled. |
| 77.3 : A Markram to Rahman, Lunges forward and stonewalls it. |
| 77.4 : A Markram to S Rahman, Darted on middle, driven down to long on for a single. |
| 77.5 : A Markram to Mahmudullah, Shorter one on off, cut late off the back foot behind point for a single. |
| 77.6 : A Markram to Rahman, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot. |
| Duanne Olivier is back into the attack. He was wayward in his first spell. South Africa would hope for him to get his lines right now. |
| 78.1 : D Olivier to Mahmudullah, Drifts it on the pads, Mahmudullah flicks it down to fine leg for a run. |
| 78.2 : D Olivier to Rahman, Good length outside off, Sabbir mistimes his drive to covers. He was not happy with himself there, he felt he should have put that away. |
| 78.3 : D Olivier to Rahman, Length ball on off, Sabbir on the up, drives it to mid off. |
| 78.4 : D Olivier to Rahman, Shorter in length, aimed at the rib cage of the batsman. Sabbir works it towards square leg for a run. |
| 78.5 : D Olivier to Mahmudullah, Lands it on a length around off, Mahmudullah guides it to point. |
| 78.6 : D Olivier to Mahmudullah, Agonizingly close! Shorter in length around off, Mahmudullah tries to guide it down to third man but gets an inside edge which goes just past the off stump and towards fine leg for a couple. |
| 79.1 : A Markram to Rahman, Rahman gets down and across to paddle it over the keeper's head. Won't ge a boundary but will get two. |
| 79.2 : A Markram to Rahman, FOUR! Delightful! Tossed up outside off, Rahman gets nicely forward and drives it a bit square of the wicket on the off side. No one backing in the deep and it's another boundary for Sabbir. |
| 79.3 : A Markram to Rahman, Loopy ball around off, turning in a bit, defended solidly with bat close to the pad. |
| 79.4 : A Markram to Rahman, Dances down the track but the ball spins back in, beats the inside edge and hits him on the pads. |
| 79.5 : A Markram to Rahman, Flattish ball outside off, dealt with a back foot defense. |
| 79.6 : A Markram to Rahman, So he doesn't want Markram to settle. Steps out and drills the ball towards extra cover where it is parried by the fielder to mid off. Rahman will retain strike. |
| Second new ball is available now but not taken... |
| 80.1 : D Olivier to Rahman, OUT! Drags it on! Against the run of play, South Africa have a wicket! It's Duanne Olivier who has his first and boy, isn't he charged up! Comes running in, bends his back to hit the deck hard, gets a good amount of bounce from around off as Sabbir is caught off guard. He looks to keep it out by hopping a bit but it takes the inside edge before disturbing the furniture behind. Once again the partnership that was building is broken at the right time by the Proteas. Bang |
| 0.0 : Mehedi Hasan is the new man in! |
| 80.2 : D Olivier to Hasan, Shorter in length down the leg side. Hasan misses the flick and the keeper collects it. |
| 80.3 : D Olivier to Hasan, This time he connects with the shot to a similar length ball down the leg side. Hasan works it fine down the leg side for a run. |
| 80.4 : D Olivier to Hasan, Wayward bowling! He bowls one way down the leg side, Hasan opts not to play at it. |
| 80.5 : D Olivier to Hasan, Defended off the back foot by the batsman. |
| 80.6 : D Olivier to Hasan, A better line! A back of a length ball outside off. Hasan gets an inside edge onto his pads as he tries to defend it. |
| Now, Keshav Maharaj is brought back into the attack. |
| 81.1 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, SIX! Welcome Maharaj! What a shot! Keshav tosses it up on middle, Mahmudullah sees it is in his arc, he goes down on one knee and slog sweeps it over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie. That was a risk by the batsman but it paid off. |
| 81.2 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, Floats it up on off, the batsman drives it to mid off. |
| 81.3 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, Flatter on middle, Mahmudullah defends it solidly. |
| 81.4 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, An arm ball on middle, does not turn. Mahmudullah works it to mid-wicket. |
| 81.5 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, A round-arm action delivery, also quicker on off, gets it to turn away and bounce. Mahmudullah tries to defend it but is beaten. |
| 81.6 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 82.1 : D Olivier to Hasan, Shorter in length on leg stump. Hasan flicks it to the man at leg gully. |
| 82.2 : D Olivier to Hasan, Lands it on a length outside off, Hasan watchfully lets it through. |
| 82.3 : D Olivier to Hasan, Fuller in length and outside off, driven on the up back to Duanne who in his followthrough bends low to make a stop. |
| 82.4 : D Olivier to M Hasan, Good shot! Marginally overpitched on off, Hasan drives it towards the right of Elgar at mid off. The Protea opener dives but ends up parrying it down towards long off. He gets up and then chases the ball but they run three. Good running! |
| 82.5 : D Olivier to Mahmudullah, Short and on the leg stump, easily delt with by Mahmudullah as he lifts his front leg and pulls it to deep backward square leg for a single. |
| 82.6 : D Olivier to Hasan, Length delivery, angling in, poked off the front foot. |
| Morne Morkel replacing Maharaj now... |
| 83.1 : M Morkel to Mahmudullah, Back of a length delivery wide outside off, Mahmudullah crouches a bit and goes after it with an angled bat. Straight towards the point fielder. |
| 83.2 : M Morkel to Mahmudullah, Fuller and angling in on middle, blocked with bat close to the pad back to the tall lad. |
| 83.3 : M Morkel to Mahmudullah, Fuller in length on off, driven off the full face of the bat towards Phehlukwayo at mid off. Wants the single but won't get it. |
| South Africa decide to take the new cherry in between now. Morkel still has three balls to go. Two slips in place... |
| 83.4 : M Morkel to Mahmudullah, OUT! Another one chops it on! The new cherry has done the trick. Morne Morkel has his right hand aloft. Why would you play at it in the first place Mahmudullah? Morne from over the wicket, drops it on a back of a length outside off, he could have easily let it go but for some reason feels for it which proves to his undoing. An inside edge is taken which goes on the bounce to hit the woodwork behind. South Africa rejoice! A hard fought knock comes to end. |
| Taskin Ahmed is the new man in. |
| 83.5 : M Morkel to Ahmed, Nicely played! Length delivery on middle, curling back in, Ahmed tucks it with the angle past short leg to get off the mark. |
| 83.6 : M Morkel to Hasan, Confusion in the middle! Fuller ball on off, Mehedi Hasan drives it towards cover and calls for the single. There is a bit of hesitation in the middle and in the meanwhile Bavuma fumbles which allows the batsman to get back in safely. |
| Double change as Kagiso Rabada to called into the attack. Watchout for this lad, gotta a feeling he will make the new ball count. |
| Shafiul Islam is the new man in! |
| 84.1 : K Rabada to Ahmed, OUT! Run out! Temba Bavuma, outstanding work! So quick this bloke is. Good length delivery on off, Taskin Ahmed with an open face bat places it towards backward point before taking off. Bavuma there comes quickly to his left and makes a great one-handed stop. Hasan seeing this sends his partner back but it is too late. Temba throws the ball to Markram who takes the bails off. Two quick wickets for South Africa here. |
| 84.2 : K Rabada to Islam, Short ball on middle, defended from within the crease. |
| 84.3 : K Rabada to Islam, Hops to this short ball and fends it towards gully. |
| 84.4 : K Rabada to Islam, Islam walks across to this length ball but misses and is hit on the pads. Was going down leg so no real appeal made. |
| 84.5 : K Rabada to Islam, Good length delivery, angling in, Shafiul looks to put bat on ball but it goes off the pads towards short leg. |
| 84.6 : K Rabada to Islam, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 85.1 : M Morkel to Hasan, Sprayed down the leg side, Mehedi misses his flick shot. |
| 85.2 : M Morkel to Hasan, Touch fuller on off, driven off the front foot but straight to mid off. |
| 85.3 : M Morkel to Hasan, Great work from Olivier! Short ball on the hips, tucked down to fine leg. It was destined to go to the fence but Duanne in the deep puts in a dive to stop a run. He seems to have done damage to his shoulder here. |
| 85.4 : M Morkel to Islam, Goes around the wicket and bangs in a short ball on middle and leg, defended with a straight bat. |
| 85.5 : M Morkel to Islam, Shortish again on off, played with an angled bat towards point. |
| 85.6 : M Morkel to Islam, Sprayed one down the leg side, Islam goes for the flick shot but misses. A good take from de Kock. TEA ON DAY 3! |
| A flurry of wickets towards the end sees this session belonging to South Africa. The only positive for Bangladesh is that they have avoided the follow-on though they still trail by another 188 runs. Their session started off in a torrid fashion as they lost their set batsman Mominul Haque to Maharaj quickly. Mahmudullah and Sabbir did manage to steady the ship courtesy a 65-run partnership. But after the wicket of the latter, they lost two quick wickets and are now staring down the barrel. |
| South Africa would hope to come out and wrap up the innings as quickly as possible. Bangladesh on the other hand would like to add as many as they can to cut down the deficit. Join us for the third and final session of the day in a while. |
| ...Day 3, Session 3... |
| The umpires and the players are out in the middle. Mehedi Hasan and Shafiul Islam will continue from where they left off. Kagiso Rabada will continue with the second new cherry. |
| 86.1 : K Rabada to Hasan, Starts off with a shorter length delivery on off which gets big on the batsman. Mehedi does well defend it off the back foot and keep it down. |
| 86.2 : K Rabada to M Hasan, OUT! Rabada strikes! A wicket immediately after the break. A quick bouncer by Rabada on middle. Mehedi goes on the back foot and tries to keep it down but the ball gets big on him and hits the shoulder of the bat and then lobs to Elgar at third slip who takes it easily. Bangladesh are nine down now. They still trail by 188. |
| Mustafizur Rahman is the last man in. |
| 86.3 : Rabada to Rahman, Welcomes the Fizz with a yorker. Mustafizur might be expecting it and he does well to dig it out. |
| 86.4 : K Rabada to Rahman, FOUR! Nicely played Rahman. Rabada bowls a shorter delivery outside off, Mustafizur upper cuts it over the slip cordon for a boundary. |
| 86.5 : K Rabada to Rahman, FOUR! This is even better. A similar length, this time Mustafizur makes room and plays the upper cut. There was a fielder placed for that shot but it beats him and into the fence. Back-to-back boundaries for the Fizz. |
| 86.6 : K Rabada to Rahman, Shortish ball on middle, Rahman guides it down to third man for a run. |
| Keshav Maharaj will bowl from the other end. |
| 87.1 : K Maharaj to Rahman, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 87.2 : K Maharaj to M Rahman, Floats it on middle, Rahman drives it down to long on for a run. |
| 87.3 : K Maharaj to Islam, Wide enough for the batsman to not play at it. |
| 87.4 : K Maharaj to S Islam, Floats it on middle, Islam tries to defend but gets an inside edge onto his pads. |
| 87.5 : K Maharaj to Islam, Shorter outside off, Islam tries to cut but gets beaten. |
| 87.6 : K Maharaj to Islam, Morne Morkel never looked like taking that one. The move to get Maharaj on almost paid off. He gives it a nice loop and lands it on off. Islam tries to go big but only manages to get a top edge which lobs towards mid on. Morne Morkel there pedals back and stretches both his hands but is unable to reach to it. The batsmen take two. |
| 88.1 : K Rabada to Rahman, Shorter in length on off, Rahman moves away and guides it to point. |
| 88.2 : K Rabada to Rahman, Fuller in length on off, Rahman slaps it to mid off. |
| 88.3 : K Rabada to Rahman, Bouncer, but bounces way above the batsman's head. The Fizz lets it be. |
| 88.4 : K Rabada to Rahman, Goes for the yorker but misses it by a whisker. Mustafizur hits it back to the bowler. |
| 88.5 : K Rabada to Rahman, Goes over the wicket and bangs it in short. The Fizz moves out of the way. |
| 88.6 : K Rabada to Rahman, A well-directed short ball on middle, Mustafizur defends it nicely. |
| Can Keshav Maharaj finish things off in this over? |
| 89.1 : K Maharaj to Islam, OUT! That's it, BANGLADESH HAVE BEEN BOWLED OUT FOR 320. Maharaj gets his third. He tosses it up on off, gets it to turn away from the batsman. Islam tries to defend it but gets an outside edge to Amla at first slip who takes a low catch diving to his left. The South African players are all smile. |
| So South Africa have wrapped things up quickly after the Tea break. It's been a collective effort from their bowlers. Bangladesh fought hard but failed to adapt to the conditions and struggled particularly against the extra bounce extracted by the Protea pacers. It was their middle order that came to rescue, stitching good stands but just couldn't convert into a big one. Mominul Haque and Mahmudullah were the ones to get to their respective fifties. |
| The hosts now lead by a massive 176 runs and would look to build on it as quickly. The reason for that is, there are chances that the penultimate day could turn out to be a damp squid so Faf du Plessis will keep a close eye on that as well. Join us back shortly for the third innings... |
| 0.1 : M Hasan to Markram, Starts off with a flatter delivery but shorter in length on middle, turning back in. Markram has all the time in the world to rock back and flick it through square leg for a run. First run in this innings for South Africa. |
| 0.2 : M Hasan to D Elgar, Tosses this one up on off, Elgar drives it down to mid off. |
| 0.3 : M Hasan to Elgar, Quicker but outside off, Elgar need not play at it. |
| 0.4 : M Hasan to Elgar, Gives it air on off but it is too full. Elgar plants his front foot ahead and drives it to mid off. |
| 0.5 : M Hasan to Elgar, Works it against the spin through mid-wicket for a run. |
| 0.6 : M Hasan to Markram, Floats it on off, turning back in. Markram defends it off the front foot. |
| Shafiul Islam will bowl from the other end. He has a slip and a gully in place. |
| 1.1 : S Islam to Elgar, He lands it on a length around off, angling it away from the batsman. Elgar defends it towards pint and sneaks through for a run. |
| 1.2 : S Islam to Markram, Fuller in length, gets some away shape from the batsman on off. Markram defends it with a straight bat. |
| 1.3 : S Islam to Markram, Full and wide outside off, Markram watchfully lets it be. |
| 1.4 : S Islam to Markram, Fullish in length outside off, inviting Markram to drive. He does not need to and lets it through to the keeper. |
| 1.5 : S Islam to Markram, Back of a length on off, bounces a touch more. Markram taps it towards point and takes a run. |
| 1.6 : S Islam to Elgar, Fuller in length looking for some swing, there ain't any. Elgar eases it down to mid off. |
| 2.1 : M Hasan to Markram, Fires it on middle, Markram prods forward and blocks it. |
| 2.2 : M Hasan to Markram, Flatter on off, no turn on offer. Markram defends it solidly. |
| 2.3 : M Hasan to Markram, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 2.4 : M Hasan to Markram, Quicker delivery outside off, the batsman shoulders his arms to it. |
| 2.5 : M Hasan to Markram, Tosses it up on off, turning back in. Markram defends it onto the ground. |
| 2.6 : M Hasan to Markram, Similar line and length on off, Markram lunges forward in defense. |
| 3.1 : S Islam to Elgar, Comes around the wicket and lands it on a length around off. Elgar plants his front foot ahead and defends it. |
| 3.2 : S Islam to Elgar, Shorter in length outside off, Elgar tries to drag his pull through the leg side but fails to connect. |
| 3.3 : S Islam to D Elgar, FOUR! This time he pulls it with a lot of power! Shortish length on the body of the batsman. Elgar swivels inside his crease and pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary. |
| 3.4 : S Islam to Elgar, Back to bowling length on off, Elgar defends it solidly. |
| 3.5 : S Islam to Elgar, Just ahead of a length on off, Dean blocks it towards covers. |
| 3.6 : S Islam to Elgar, Lands it on a length on the stumps, angling into the batsman. Elgar flicks it through square leg to keep strike. |
| 4.1 : M Hasan to Elgar, Slower through the air on off, Elgar lets it turn away and then strokes it through covers for a run. |
| 4.2 : M Hasan to Markram, FOUR! TOP SHOT! He continues from where he left off in the first innings. Mehedi floats it full on off, Markram drives it through mid on and into the fence. |
| 4.3 : M Hasan to Markram, Works it with the spin through square leg for a run. |
| 4.4 : M Hasan to Elgar, Flatter on off, goes on with the arm. Elgar defends it watchfully. |
| 4.5 : M Hasan to Elgar, Flighted ball around off, Elgar leans into it and drives it through covers for a run. |
| 4.6 : M Hasan to Markram, Fires it in outside off, Markram goes on the back foot and defends it. |
| 5.1 : S Islam to Elgar, Shorter in length outside off, does not quite bounce that much. Elgar with ease guides it to point. |
| 5.2 : S Islam to Elgar, Just ahead of a length on off, Elgar eases it to the mat at cover-point. |
| 5.3 : S Islam to D Elgar, STREAKY FOUR! Islam lands it on a length around off, nips away after pitching. Elgar tries to defend it but gets an outside edge through the vacant first slip area and down to the third man fence. |
| 5.4 : S Islam to Elgar, Good length on off, shoots off the surface after pitching. Elgar first thinks about guiding it down but then pulls his bat out. |
| 5.5 : S Islam to D Elgar, Fullish length outside off, Elgar times it off the middle of the bat through covers and bags a brace. |
| 5.6 : S Islam to Elgar, Back of a length outside off, Elgar off the back foot pushes it through the off side for another couple. |
| 6.1 : M Hasan to Markram, Shorter in length on middle, Markra pushes it back to the bowler who almost deflects it back onto the non-striker's end. In the attempt of doing so he misses and the ball goes down towards long on for a run. |
| 6.2 : M Hasan to Elgar, Tosses it up outside off, Elgar drives it through covers for a run. |
| 6.3 : M Hasan to Markram, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 6.4 : M Hasan to Markram, Floats it full and outside off, turning back in. Markram is solid in defense. |
| 6.5 : M Hasan to A Markram, FOUR! WOW! Delightful! That made some sound of the bat. Mehedi tosses it up on off, with no turn on offer. It is easy for Markram as he leans into it and drives it through covers for a boundary. |
| 6.6 : M Hasan to Markram, Flatter on middle, Markram blocks it. |
| 7.1 : S Islam to Elgar, Good length on off, Elgar guides it towards backward point for no run. |
| 7.2 : S Islam to D Elgar, Fuller in length on off this time, Elgar drives it off the toe end to the man at mid off. |
| Review time! Elgar has been adjudged LBW and he has opted to review. Looks very, very close. |
| 7.3 : S Islam to Elgar, OUT! Islam strikes! Elgar has to walk back and also takes a review with him. Shafiul comes running in and lands it on a length around off, the ball jags back in sharply. Elgar who walks across a long way, tries to flick but fails to do so and the ball strikes the pads. The players appeal and the umpire raises his finger. Elgar straightaway reviews. Replays show three reds and the on-field call stands. That's hitting the leg pole. |
| Hashim Amla is the next man in. |
| 7.4 : S Islam to Amla, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot. |
| 7.5 : S Islam to Amla, Back of a length on off, Amla pushes it to covers. |
| 7.6 : S Islam to Amla, Length ball on middle, Amla punches it to mid on. |
| Mustafizur Rahman is into the attack. |
| 8.1 : M Rahman to Markram, Starts off with a loosener down the leg side. Markram flicks it through square leg for a run. |
| 8.2 : M Rahman to Amla, Good length on off, angling away from the batsman. Amla pushes it down to mid off. |
| 8.3 : M Rahman to Amla, Fuller in length outside off, Amla lets it be. |
| 8.4 : M Rahman to Amla, Length ball outside off, Amla shoulders his arms to it. |
| 8.5 : M Rahman to Amla, Fuller in length outside off, Amla guides it towards point. |
| 8.6 : M Rahman to Amla, The surprise delivery, a bouncer on leg stump. Amla pulls it through square leg for a run. |
| 9.1 : S Islam to Amla, Islam lands it on a length on off, Amla pushes it to mid off. |
| 9.2 : S Islam to Amla, Errs in line and drifts it on the pads, too easy for Amla, he flicks it down to fine leg for a run. |
| 9.3 : S Islam to Markram, The batsman flicks it away with a wristy shot. |
| 9.4 : S Islam to Markram, Shorter in length outside off, Markram cuts it through point for a run. |
| 9.5 : S Islam to Amla, Just ahead of a length on off, Amla crisply drives it to the man at covers. |
| 9.6 : S Islam to Amla, Back of a length outside off, Amla guides it towards point for a run. |
| 10.1 : M Rahman to Amla, Just ahead of a length around middle, angling away. Amla guides it down to third man for a run. |
| 10.2 : M Rahman to Markram, Lands it on middle, Markram flicks it through mid-wicket for a run. |
| 10.3 : M Rahman to Amla, Good length outside off, Amla opts not to fiddle with it. |
| 10.4 : M Rahman to Amla, Shorter in length outside off, sticks on the surface. Amla is early into the pull and he gets it off the toe end through the vacant mid-wicket region for a run. |
| 10.5 : M Rahman to Markram, Off cutter outside off, Markram defends it towards point. |
| 10.6 : M Rahman to A Markram, OUT! The change of angle does the trick for Mustafizur! Markram departs early this time. The Fizz, rolls his fingers on the ball and bowls it full outside off. Inviting Markram to drive, he obliges but gets an outside edge in doing so to the keeper who takes it. Two early wickets for Bangladesh and they are a happy bunch at the moment. Now then, replays show that there was a gap between bat and ball, also, there is no spike on Ultra Edge as the ball passes the bat. W |
| Time for Drinks! |
| Temba Bavuma is the next man in. Taskin Ahmed is brought into the attack as well. |
| 11.1 : T Ahmed to Amla, Length ball on off, angling into the batsman. Amla pushes it down to mid off. |
| 11.2 : T Ahmed to Amla, Shorter in length outside off, Amla cuts it through point for a run. |
| 11.3 : T Ahmed to Bavuma, Good length delivery on off, stays low. Bavuma does really well to get his bat down in time. |
| 11.4 : T Ahmed to Bavuma, Shorter in length, does not quite bounce that high. Bavuma tucks it towards mid on and sets off for a run. The fielder is quick to the ball but fires a wayward throw at the non-striker's end. No harm done. |
| 11.5 : T Ahmed to Amla, Fuller in length on middle, Amla drives it straight back. The bowler shows some good football skills as he stops it with his leg. |
| 11.6 : T Ahmed to Amla, Flicks it with the angle through mid-wicket for a couple. |
| 12.1 : M Rahman to Bavuma, Good length delivery on off, Bavuma defends it off the front foot. |
| 12.2 : M Rahman to Bavuma, Just ahead of a length outside off, angling away. Bavuma lets it be. |
| 12.3 : M Rahman to Bavuma, Lands it on a length around middle, angles away from the batsman. Bavuma with a half stride forward blocks it. |
| 12.4 : M Rahman to Bavuma, Slightly fuller in length outside off, Bavuma strokes it on the up to covers. |
| 12.5 : M Rahman to Bavuma, Defended off the back foot by the batsman. |
| 12.6 : M Rahman to Bavuma, Fuller in length outside off from around the wicket. Bavuma feels for it but gets beaten. |
| 13.1 : T Ahmed to Amla, Back of a length outside off, Amla pushes it towrads deep cover and takes a run. |
| 13.2 : T Ahmed to Bavuma, Similar length and a similar shot by Bavuma towards covers to change strike. |
| 13.3 : T Ahmed to Amla, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot. |
| 13.4 : T Ahmed to Amla, Shortish length outside off, Amla punches it through covers. The man there dives over the ball and lets it through. The fielder in the deep does the mopping up job. Two taken by the batsmen. |
| 13.5 : T Ahmed to Amla, Length ball outside off, Amla lets it be. |
| 13.6 : T Ahmed to Amla, Closer to the off stump this time but not close enough to make Amla play at it. |
| 14.1 : M Rahman to Bavuma, Mustafizur Rahman from over the wicket, slants it away on a good length, Bavuma is rock solid in defense. |
| 14.2 : M Rahman to Bavuma, Pitches it really full this time, Temba leans ahead, keeps his head straight and digs it out towards cover. |
| 14.3 : M Rahman to Bavuma, Good length ball, pitched outside leg, the little man tickles it with soft hands towards square leg and picks up a single. |
| 14.4 : M Rahman to Amla, Keeps it on a good length outside off, Amla stays put and glides it with an angled bat towards gully. |
| 14.5 : M Rahman to Amla, Chance of a run out! Amla works it in front of mid-wicket and calls for a quick single. Shafiul Islam there attacks the ball and in quest to have a shy at the non-striker's end, he takes his eyes off the ball. Amla gets to the other end safely. Hashim could have been struggling had Islam scored a direct hit. Risky! |
| 14.6 : M Rahman to Bavuma, Goes around the wicket for the last ball of the over, angles it in from outside off, Bavuma keeps his bat inside the line and makes an easy leave. |
| The lights have deteriorated and as a result the floodlights have taken effect. It has gotten quite dark out there. |
| 15.1 : T Ahmed to Amla, FOUR! That's Hashim Amla at his best! Stands tall to a back of a length delivery outside off and packs a punch through covers to pick up a boundary. 50 comes up for SA! |
| 15.2 : T Ahmed to Amla, Good ball! Very full and attacking the base of the middle stump, Amla is quick to bring his bat down to jam it out back to the bowler. |
| 15.3 : T Ahmed to H Amla, Touch fuller outside off, driven on the up towards the cover fielder. |
| 15.4 : T Ahmed to Amla, Good length delivery on middle, defended with straightest of bats. |
| 15.5 : T Ahmed to Amla, Bangs in a short ball, it's too high and Amla lets it sail over him to Liton Das behind. The umpire stretches his arms to call it a wide. |
| T Ahmed to H Amla, Short and angling in, comes slowly off the deck, Amla shovels the pull to deep backward square leg for a single. |
| 1645 Local - Bad news, folks! Both the umpires have come together to have a word as it has gone really dark out there. They have asked the players to walk off for now but to be honest, it doesn't seem like they will come back again. The light meter is out and the reading that they have got does not please them either, now the fourth umpire also comes out and together they have called for precautionary covers. Should be it for the day, let's wait for the official confirmation... |
| Stumps on day 3! Another good day for South Africa and they have strengthened their position in this Test match. Their bowling was superb today, after the initial period where they looked a bit flat. The pacers did most of the damage and made the Bangladesh batsmen jump around with extra pace and bounce. Keshav Maharaj was also effective as he finished with a 3-fer. Mominul Haque and Mahmudullah stood out for the visiting team but apart from them, there wasn't much fight shown. |
| So, that's all for today. Bangladesh are trying to fight back into the game but they are still a long way behind. They managed to take two wickets but in spite of that, they will be worried as the lead has already reached 230 runs. The forecast for tomorrow is not promising but let's hope for the best. Join us for the fourth day at 1000 local (0800 GMT). Till then, take care and goodbye! |
| ...Day 4, Session 1... |
| Hello and welcome to the coverage between South Africa and Bangladesh at Potchefstroom. We head into day 4 as expected, with the home side in a commanding position. They will look to add some quick runs and extend their lead further. The weather forecast for today and tomorrow is not that promising, so the time of declaration is very important as they would want to give their bowlers enough time to bowl the away side out. Bangladesh on the other hand, would try and not let the hosts score freel |
| We're all set to get underway. The men who matter are out in the middle. Hashim Amla and Temba Bavuma will continue from where they left off last night. Taskin Ahmed to continue his over. |
| 15.6 : T Ahmed to Bavuma, Action first up! Taskin bowls it on a length outside off, Bavuma taps it towards point and sets off for a run. The fielder there is quick to it and has a shy at the non-striker's end but misses. No harm done. |
| Mustafizur Rahman will bowl from the other end. He has a slip and gully in place. |
| 16.1 : M Rahman to Bavuma, Starts off with a fuller length ball outside off, looking for some swing. Bavuma drives it to the man at covers who makes a good stop. |
| 16.2 : M Rahman to Bavuma, Bowls the off cutter he has been bowling since yesterday but outside off. Bavuma lets it be. |
| 16.3 : M Rahman to Bavuma, Back of a length on off, Bavuma guides it towards point the fielder there fumbles but is quick to recover and does not concede a run. |
| 16.4 : M Rahman to Bavuma, Comes around the wicket outside off, Bavuma shoulders his arms to it. |
| 16.5 : M Rahman to Bavuma, FOUR! First for the day! Too easy for Bavuma. Mustafizur dishes out a low full toss outside off, Bavuma leans into it and drives it through cover-point for a boundary. |
| 0.1 : M Morkel to Iqbal, No looseners to begin with by the big man! He is right on the money. Comes around the wicket and lands it on a length on middle, swings back in. Tamim lunges forward and defends it towards mid on. |
| 0.2 : M Morkel to Iqbal, Lands it on a length on off, Iqbal confidently defends it off the fronf foot. |
| 0.3 : M Morkel to Iqbal, Good length on off, angling into the batsman. Iqbal defends it towards mid-wicket. |
| 0.4 : Morkel to T Iqbal, OUT! KABOOM! What a start for South Africa! Tamim Iqbal the big fish has to depart. Morne Morkel delivers an absolute peach to get him out. A big error in judgement by the southpaw. Morkel comes running in and bowls it a touch fuller outside off, getting it to shape into the batsman. Tamim plays it with his bat behind the pads and the ball hits the top of off pole. The South Africans are ecstatic and a huge blow for the visitors. |
| Mominul Haque is the next man in. |
| 0.5 : Morkel to Haque, Huge appeal! But not given. Angles it into the batsman. Mominul misses the flick and is struck on the pads. Morkel appeals but the umpire shakes his head. Missing leg maybe. |
| 0.6 : Morkel to Haque, OUT! Two in the over! The man who played so well in the first innings is walking back early. Two wickets in the first over of the innings! A dream start for South Africa. Morkel again bowls it fuller in length on middle, swings back into the batsman. Mominul tries to flick but misses and is struck on the pads. The players appeal and the umpire raises his finger. Haque has a chat with his partner but walks away. Wait a minute now, replays show that it was missing leg by a lo |
| Mushfiqur Rahim is the next man in. Kagiso Rabada will bowl from the other end. |
| 1.1 : K Rabada to Kayes, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 1.2 : K Rabada to Kayes, Good length on off, Kayes defends it solidly. |
| 1.3 : K Rabada to I Kayes, FOUR! Rabada tries to tuck him up with the short one but Kayes is up for it as he pulls it over square leg for a boundary. |
| The covering of the ball has come out a little. A change of ball maybe. |
| 1.4 : K Rabada to Kayes, Back of a length on off, Kayes defends it off the back foot. |
| 1.5 : K Rabada to Kayes, Sprays it down the leg side. Kayes lets it be. |
| 1.6 : K Rabada to Kayes, SNORTER! Comes steaming in and bangs it in. The ball gets big on him. Kayes hops and does well to defend it onto the ground. |
| 2.1 : M Morkel to Rahim, Errs in length and drifts it on the pads, Rahim confidently flicks it through square leg for a couple. |
| 2.2 : M Morkel to Rahim, OUT! No, wait! It is a no ball! Morne Morkel is disgusted with himself, he lets out a loud roar as he walks back to his mark. But take nothing away from the delivery. Morkel bowls it on a length around off, jags back in sharply. Rahim tries to defend but leaves a gap between bat and pad. The ball sneaks through and hits the top of middle. The umpire goes upstairs to check for a no ball and guess what? Morkel has overstepped! All that effort to see the umpire signal a no b |
| M Morkel to Rahim, Wide enough for the batsman to not play at it. |
| 2.3 : M Morkel to Rahim, Fuller in length on off, Rahim times his drive through mid on for a couple. |
| 2.4 : M Morkel to Rahim, Pushed to the cover region by the batsman. The batsmen have run through for a single. |
| 2.5 : M Morkel to Kayes, Flicks it with the angle through square leg for a run. |
| 2.6 : M Morkel to Rahim, Good length on off, Rahim defends it off the front foot. |
| 3.1 : K Rabada to Kayes, Bangs in a short one on middle, Kayes ducks under it. |
| 3.2 : K Rabada to Kayes, BEATEN! Good length delivery on off, angling away from the batsman. Kayes tries to poke at it but gets beaten. |
| 3.3 : K Rabada to Kayes, Lands it on a length outside off, Kayes shoulders his arms to it. |
| 3.4 : K Rabada to Kayes, Back of a length on off, Kayes defends it with authority. |
| 3.5 : K Rabada to Kayes, Wide enough for the batsman to not play at it. |
| 3.6 : K Rabada to Kayes, Comes around the wicket and lands it on a length around off. Kayes defends it solidly. |
| The light has started to deteriorate and as a result the floodlights have been turned on. |
| 4.1 : M Morkel to M Rahim, Shorter in length outside off, Rahim cuts it towards point where Bavuma the fielder dives and makes a good stop. |
| 4.2 : M Morkel to Rahim, Fuller in length this time. Inviting the batsman to drive. He does so and does well, through the covers for three. |
| 4.3 : M Morkel to Kayes, Comes around the wicket to the left-hander and lands it on a length on off. Kayes defends it towards covers for a run. |
| 4.4 : M Morkel to Rahim, Back of a length outside off, gets it to bounce a touch more. Rahim watchfully lets it through to the keeper. |
| 4.5 : M Morkel to Rahim, On the stumps this time! He lands it on a length around off. Rahim prods forward and blocks it. |
| 4.6 : M Morkel to Rahim, Good length on off, Rahim defends it off the front foot. |
| 5.1 : K Rabada to Kayes, DROPPED! You don't see that often from Faf! Rabada cannot believe it. Du Plessis drops a sitter. Kagiso bowls it full and outside off, inviting the batsman to drive. Kayes does so but gets an outside edge to second slip where Faf gets two hands to it but drops it. The ball rolls down towards third man and the batsman take two. Kayes should consider himself lucky there. |
| 5.2 : Rabada to I Kayes, FOUR! Again not convincing but Kayes won't mind. Rabada bangs in a short one on middle, Kayes awkwardly tries to pull it but gets a top edge as the ball gets big on him. It flies down to the fine leg fence for a boundary. |
| 5.3 : K Rabada to Kayes, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. One run added to the total. |
| 5.4 : K Rabada to Rahim, Back of a length on off, Rahim defends it off the back foot. |
| 5.5 : K Rabada to Rahim, Defended off the back foot by the batsman. |
| 5.6 : K Rabada to Rahim, Shorter in length on leg stump. Rahim works it around the corner for a run. |
| 6.1 : M Morkel to Rahim, Works it with the angle towards mid-wicket. |
| 6.2 : M Morkel to Rahim, Comes running in and lands it on length on off, stays a touch low. Rahim lunges forward and blocks it. |
| 6.3 : M Morkel to Rahim, Almost chops it on! Good length outside off, not that short to cut but Rahim opts to. He gets a bottom edge which goes on the bounce to the keeper. |
| 6.4 : M Morkel to Rahim, Fuller in length this time, Rahim drives it to the man at mid off. |
| 6.5 : M Morkel to Rahim, Driven towards the mid off region. |
| 6.6 : M Morkel to Rahim, Wide enough for the batsman to not play at it. |
| 7.1 : K Rabada to Kayes, Fuller in length and swinging away from the batsman. Kayes keeps his eye on the ball and leaves it. |
| 7.2 : K Rabada to Kayes, Fuller in length on off, angling away. Kayes defends it off the front foot. |
| 7.3 : K Rabada to Kayes, FOUR! A gift for Kayes but it still has to be put away! Rabada tries to bowl a yorker but ends up dishing a full toss around off. Kayes just has to get bat on it and he does so. He times it really well through mid off for a boundary. |
| 7.4 : K Rabada to Kayes, Bouncer! The batsman does well to evade it. |
| 7.5 : Rabada to I Kayes, Shorter in length but a well-directed one, at the body of the batsman. Kayes tries to defend it but it goes off the shoulder but falls it no mans land for a run. |
| 7.6 : K Rabada to Rahim, Defended off the back foot by the batsman. |
| 8.1 : M Morkel to Kayes, FOUR! That has been put away with disdain. Morkel angles in a shorter delivery. Kayes pulls it powerfully through backward square leg for a boundary. |
| 8.2 : M Morkel to Kayes, Wide enough for the batsman to not play at it. |
| 8.3 : M Morkel to Kayes, Good length delivery on off, Kayes defends it stoutly. |
| 8.4 : M Morkel to Kayes, Bangs in a short ball on the leg stump. Kayes ducks under it. |
| 8.5 : M Morkel to Kayes, They are persisting with the short stuff to Kayes! He bangs in one at the body of the batsman. Kayes somehow manage to defend it towards square leg. |
| 8.6 : M Morkel to Kayes, Bouncer again, this time outside off. Kayes tries to drag it but gets beaten. |
| 9.1 : K Rabada to Rahim, FOUR! Pure timing! Rabada bowls it just ahead of a length on off, Rahim lunges forward and times it off the middle past the diving extra cover fielder for a boundary. |
| 9.2 : K Rabada to Rahim, NASTY! Good length on off, skids off the surface also bounces more. Rahim as he tries to defend it takes his right hand off and plays it well. |
| 9.3 : K Rabada to Rahim, Works it with the angle to mid-wicket. |
| 9.4 : K Rabada to Rahim, Shorter in length on middle. Rahim ducks under it. |
| 9.5 : K Rabada to Rahim, Good length this time, Rahim gently defends it towards mid on. |
| 9.6 : K Rabada to Rahim, Goes wide of the crease and angles it into the batsman. Rahim flicks it through square leg for a couple. |
| 10.1 : M Morkel to Kayes, Fuller in length outside off. Kayes shoulders his arms to it. |
| 10.2 : M Morkel to Kayes, FOUR! Classy! They are not bowling too many bad deliveries but when they are they have to be put away. Full and outside off, a half-volley. Kayes leans into it and drives it through covers for a boundary. |
| Oh NO! Morkel Morne has some problem and he is seen walking off the field. Not good signs for South Africa, he was in the middle of a brilliant spell. Let us hope he is okay. Duanne Olivier will continue the over. |
| 10.3 : D Olivier to Kayes, Back of a length on off, Kayes defends it off the back foot. |
| 10.4 : D Olivier to I Kayes, Shorter in length, does not bouce that much. Kayes pulls it through square leg for a run. |
| 10.5 : D Olivier to Rahim, Sprays it down the leg side, Rahim flicks it through backward square leg for a run. |
| We just saw a bit of lightning. This won't make the umpires happy. |
| 10.6 : D Olivier to Kayes, Shorter in length, Kayes cracks his pull down to deep square leg for a run. |
| Spin for the first time! Keshav Maharaj is into the attack. |
| 11.1 : K Maharaj to Kayes, Tosses it up outside off, turning into the batsman. Kayes pushes it to the covers. |
| 11.2 : K Maharaj to Kayes, Works it to deepish mid on for a run. |
| 11.3 : K Maharaj to Rahim, Floats it on off, Rahim defends it off the front foot. |
| 11.4 : K Maharaj to Rahim, The batsman has pushed it to the cover region. |
| 11.5 : K Maharaj to Rahim, Gives it a nice loop on middle, Rahim prods forward and blocks it. |
| 11.6 : K Maharaj to Rahim, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 12.1 : D Olivier to Kayes, Shorter in length, aimed at the ribs of the batsman. Kayes works it around the corner for a run. |
| 12.2 : D Olivier to Rahim, Good delivery! Lands it on a length around off, shapes in a touch but not enough to make the batsman play at it. |
| 12.3 : D Olivier to Rahim, Back of a length on off, Rahim defends it off the back foot. |
| 12.4 : D Olivier to Rahim, Fuller in length on off, Rahim drives it back to the bowler. |
| 12.5 : D Olivier to Rahim, Good length outside off, Rahim opts not to play at it. |
| 12.6 : D Olivier to Rahim, Lands it on a length around off, MR stays in his crease and keeps it out. |
| 13.1 : K Maharaj to Kayes, Gives it air on off, Kayes drives it down to long on for a run. |
| 13.2 : K Maharaj to Rahim, Bowls an arm ball on middle, Rahim goes on the back foot and at the last moment gets his bat down. |
| 13.3 : K Maharaj to Rahim, Slower through the air, turns away after pitching. Rahim defends it solidly. |
| 13.4 : K Maharaj to Rahim, Flatter on off, Rahim pushes it back to the bowler. |
| 13.5 : K Maharaj to Rahim, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 13.6 : K Maharaj to Rahim, PEACH! Wow! That was a beautiful delivery. He gives it a nice loop and lands it on off, turns away sharply after pitching. Rahim gets beaten as he tries to play it. |
| 14.1 : D Olivier to Kayes, OUCH! That must have hurt! Short ball again! Kayes tries to tuck it on the leg side but gets hit on the chest. |
| 14.2 : D Olivier to Kayes, Shorter in length on middle, Kayes pulls it and on the bounce to the man at deep fine leg for a run. |
| 14.3 : D Olivier to Rahim, Short again but not with a lot of fizz. Rahim watches it early and ducks under it. |
| 14.4 : D Olivier to Rahim, Goes wide of the crease and angles it into the batsman. Rahim defends it off the back foot. |
| 14.5 : D Olivier to Rahim, Back of a length outside off, Rahim lets it through to the keeper. |
| 14.6 : D Olivier to Rahim, Bouncer on middle, Rahim hops and defends it. |
| 15.1 : K Maharaj to I Kayes, Floats it outside off, turns back in and also spits off the surface. Kayes goes on the back foot to defend it but is beaten by the turn and gets hit on the stomach. |
| 15.2 : K Maharaj to Kayes, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 15.3 : K Maharaj to Kayes, OUT! Right at the stroke of tea, Kayes has to depart! A very sharp catch by Quinton de Kock. Maharaj bowls an arm ball outside off, Kayes plays for the turn but there isn't any. The ball takes the outside edge and de Kock behind the stumps hangs onto it. Kayes is walking back after a start. It is also TEA ON DAY 4! |
| So, Bangladesh are staring down the barrel heading into the break. They had a torrid start to the session by losing two wickets in the first over. It could have been even worse, if it was not for a dropped catch and a wicket off a no ball. Rahim and Kayes did try to steady the ship but a wicket towards the end has put them in more tatters. The only thing now which looks like can save them is the weather and to their benefit it has got quite dark out there. South Africa on the other hand, would w |
| Morne Morkel really set the tone at the start. He was brilliant with the new ball but did not quite get the support he needed from Rabada who was a little wayward. Keshav Maharaj too has started off really well and already has a wicket to his name. The wicket is providing assistance to the bowlers and the South African bowlers know how to make full use of it. |
| 1552 local - Okay folks! We have some news for you and it is not good. We did mention earlier that there were sights of lightning and now the rain is back and also the covers are being brought on. |
| 1630 local - Nothing much to offer in terms of news. Still raining in Potchefstroom and a resumption looks bleaker by the minute. Still, stay tuned for updates. |
| Stumps - The inevitable has happened, play has been called off for today. The Bangladesh batsmen will breath a sigh of relief. Earlier in the day the South Africans set a target of 424 for the visitors with Faf du Plessis and Temba Bavuma being the highlights. They now have Bangladesh on the mat as they have taken 3 wickets with the away side needing another improbable 375 runs. |
| The tourists would hope to come out fresh tomorrow and try to save the game. The home side on the other hand, has a maximum of 98 overs to bowl them out, if weather permits as there is a forecast of rain. They have been dealt a big blow as Morne Morkel, who has an injured side strain will not be available to bowl. Faf du Plessis will hope someone puts his hand up and help them emerge victorious. Do join us for for the final day at (0800 GMT) and 1000 local. |
| ...Day 5, Session 1... |
| 98 overs, 375 runs and 7 wickets is what the equation is for today. All three results look possible, with South Africa win looking the most likeliest. Bangladesh would hope their batsmen show great resistance on a wicket which is providing a lot of assistance to the bowlers. A lot will depend on their captain Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah who played well in the first innings. |
| Some worrying signs for South Africa as their spearhead, Morkel, won't be available to bowl today due to an injury. They still have a potent attack to bowl out the visitors. The rain interrupted play last evening and du Plessis would hope it stays away today as it is predicted during the lunch time again. We are in for an exciting day of cricket, weather permitting. Hello and welcome to the 5th day of the first Test between South Africa and Bangladesh. |
| We're all set to get underway. The men concerned are out in the middle. Mushfiqur Rahim will continue his innings and Mahmudullah is the new man in. Keshav Maharaj will continue his over. |
| 15.4 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, Starts off with a loopy delivery on off, goes on with the arm. Mahmudullah prods forward and blocks it. |
| 15.5 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, FOUR! Intent straightaway from Mahmudullah! Maharaj gives it air on middle, very full in length. Mahmudullah moves his front leg out of the way and hits it past mid on for a boundary. |
| 15.6 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, Tosses it up on off, Mahmudullah keeps it out. |
| Andile Phehlukwayo will bowl from the other end. There is a slip and a wide gully in place. |
| 16.1 : A Phehlukwayo to Rahim, Fuller in length on off, tailing back into the batsman. Rahim drives it back to the bowler. |
| 16.2 : A Phehlukwayo to Rahim, Back of a length on off, pulls his length back this time. Rahim pushes it to the man at covers off the back foot. |
| 16.3 : A Phehlukwayo to Rahim, Almost an action replay of the last ball. Similar length and line. Rahim camps back and pushes it to covers. |
| 16.4 : A Phehlukwayo to Rahim, Just ahead of a length on off, stays a touch low. Rahim adjusts well and defends it. |
| 16.5 : A Phehlukwayo to Rahim, Bowls it in the channel outside off, wanting Rahim to attempt a loose shot. He opts not to fiddle with it. |
| 16.6 : A Phehlukwayo to Rahim, Good bowling! Attack the stumps, on a length on off. Rahim defends it solidly. A maiden to start by Phehlukwayo. |
| An early change! Kagiso Rabada is into the attack. |
| 17.1 : K Rabada to Mahmudullah, NO BALL! Oversteps first up! He goes wide of the crease and angles it into the batsman. Mahmudullah flicks it through square leg for a run. |
| K Rabada to Rahim, Shorter in length, aimed at the rib cage of the batsman, also bounces a touch more. Rahim does very well to play it with soft hands towards mid-wicket. |
| 17.2 : K Rabada to Rahim, Back of a length on off, Rahim pushes it towards covers. |
| 17.3 : K Rabada to Rahim, OUT! Rabada strikes! An early wicket! Amla who till day before yesterday did not want to stand in the slip cordon, takes a sharp catch. A big wicket, Mushfiqur Rahim, the skipper, is walking back. Kagiso comes steaming in, goes wide of the crease and bangs it short around off. The ball bounces a touch more as it was an effort ball from KG. Rahim pokes at it, away from the body and gets an outside edge which flies to Amla at first slip who jumps and takes it at head heigh |
| Liton Das is the new man in. |
| 17.4 : K Rabada to Das, The batsman defends it from within the crease. |
| 17.5 : K Rabada to Das, Bouncer! Batsman does well to evade it. |
| 17.6 : K Rabada to Das, Back of a length on off, Das gets right behind the line of the delivery and blocks it. |
| Change of ends for Keshav Maharaj. |
| 18.1 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, Flatter on off, Mahmudullah camps back and defends it. |
| 18.2 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, Floats it up on off, Mahmudullah lunges forward in defense. |
| 18.3 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 18.4 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, An arm ball on off, Mahmudullah camps back and defends it. |
| 18.5 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, Defended off the back foot by the batsman. |
| 18.6 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, Flighted ball on off, turning away. Mahmudullah prods forward and blocks it. |
| 19.1 : K Rabada to Das, Shorter in length on off, Das off the back foot, blocks it. |
| 19.2 : K Rabada to Das, A sharp bouncer, bends his back on that delivery. Das ducks under it at the last moment. |
| 19.3 : K Rabada to Das, Good length on off, Das defends it off the front foot. |
| 19.4 : K Rabada to Das, Length ball outside off, Das plays inside the line and lets it through. |
| 19.5 : K Rabada to Das, Bangs is a short one again! Das does well to evade it. |
| 19.6 : K Rabada to Das, Wide enough for the batsman to not play at it. |
| 20.1 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, Flatter on off, pushing Mahmudullah back. He guides it towards point. |
| 20.2 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, Comes down the track and gets to the pitch of the ball. He flicks it through mid-wicket for two. |
| 20.3 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, Floats it on off, Mahmudullah pushes it to covers. |
| 20.4 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 20.5 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, Driven through the covers by the batsman. |
| 20.6 : K Maharaj to Mahmudullah, Close shave! Maharaj angles it into Mahmudullah and it straightens a touch on leg stump. Mahmudullah tries to force it through the off side but gets an inside edge trying to do so. The ball goes past the leg stump and through short fine leg for a brace. |
| 21.1 : K Rabada to Das, Fuller in length on off, Das drives it to covers. |
| 21.2 : K Rabada to Das, Lands it on a length around off, Das guides it down to the vacant third man area. The gully fielder hares after it and keeps it down to two. |
| 21.3 : K Rabada to Das, Das flicks it with the angle towards deep square leg for a run. |
| 21.4 : K Rabada to Mahmudullah, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot. |
| 21.5 : K Rabada to Mahmudullah, OUT! Drags it on! Rabada gets his second! He is making sure the home side do not miss the absence of Morkel. He comes running in and and bowls it on a length around off, gets it to jag back in off the surface. Mahmudullah with minimal footwork, tries to defend it away from his body. He gets an inside edge in trying to do so and the ball goes onto shatter the leg stump. Mahmudullah who played well in the first innings is walking back early. South Africa looking for |
| Sabbir Rahman strides out to the middle. |
| 21.6 : K Rabada to Rahman, FOUR! Off the mark with a boundary! Rabada bowls it fuller in length outside off, a half-volley. Sabbir leans into it and drives it through covers and to the fence. |
| 22.1 : K Maharaj to Das, Floats it on middle, Das flicks it through mid-wicket for a run. |
| 22.2 : K Maharaj to Rahman, Turn and bounce! Flighted delivery on off, turns away sharply and also bounces. Rahman tries to defend but gets beaten. |
| 22.3 : K Maharaj to Rahman, Loopy ball on off, goes on with the arm. Rahman defends it solidly. |
| 22.4 : K Maharaj to Rahman, Flatter and round-arm action delivery around off, goes on with the arm. Sabbir watchfully leaves it. It was a good leave as it was close to the off stump. |
| 22.5 : K Maharaj to Rahman, Shorter in length outside off, Rahman cuts it to point. |
| 22.6 : K Maharaj to Rahman, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 23.1 : K Rabada to Das, Wide enough for the batsman to not play at it. |
| 23.2 : K Rabada to Das, Good length on off, stays a touch low. Das defends it solidly. |
| Review time! Das has been adjudged LBW. He opts to review. He has offered no shot so the impact is out of question. It just has to clip the stumps. |
| 23.3 : K Rabada to Das, OUT! Three reds! Das, what were you thinking? A brain-fade maybe. Rabada gets his third. He is breathing fire. He goes wide of the crease and bowls an inswinger on off, which comes into Das who does not offer a shot. The ball hits him flush on the pads. The South Africans appeal and the umpire straightaway raises his finger. Das goes to his partner, has a chat and then opts to review. Replays show that it was plumb and the on-field call stays. That was a review in desperat |
| Mehedi Hasan is the next man in. |
| 23.4 : K Rabada to Hasan, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 23.5 : K Rabada to Hasan, Back of a length on off, Hasan defends it off the front foot. |
| 23.6 : K Rabada to Hasan, Bouncer! The batsman does well to evade it. |
| 24.1 : K Maharaj to Rahman, Floats it up on off, Rahman defends it off the front foot. |
| 24.2 : K Maharaj to Rahman, OUT! Another one bites the dust! Sabbir Rahman is the man walking back. The South Africans are making quick work of the Bangladeshi batsmen. Maharaj is the man this time. It was absolutely stone dead. Keshav tosses it up on middle, turns away ever so slightly. Sabbir goes down on one knee and tries to sweep but misses and is hit on the pads. The players appeal and the umpire raises his finger. Rahman thinks about a review but decides against it. Maharaj gets his second |
| Taskin Ahmed strides out to the middle. |
| 24.3 : K Maharaj to Ahmed, Fuller in length outside off, Ahmed drives it through covers for a run. |
| 24.4 : K Maharaj to Hasan, The batsman has driven it straight down the ground. |
| Some quick work from the short leg fielder and the umpires have gone upstairs to check for a run out. The batsman does not look worried. |
| 24.5 : K Maharaj to Hasan, NOT OUT! Mehedi was never worried there but sharp stuff from Markram at short leg. Maharaj tosses it up on off, Mehedi prods forward and blocks it towards short leg. The fielder there, picks up the ball and scores a direct hit at the striker's end and appeals. The players go upstairs and replays show that Mehedi has grounded his feet in time. He survives. |
| 24.6 : K Maharaj to Hasan, The batsman has punched the ball off the back foot. |
| 25.1 : K Rabada to Ahmed, Good length on off, Ahmed defends it off the front foot. |
| 25.2 : K Rabada to Ahmed, A well-directed short ball, Ahmed ducks under it. |
| 25.3 : K Rabada to Ahmed, Fuller in length outside off, Ahmed drives it through covers for a run. |
| 25.4 : K Rabada to Hasan, Length on off, Hasan defends it off the front foot. |
| 25.5 : K Rabada to Hasan, Bowls it on a length outside off, Hasan need not play at those but he does to get beaten. |
| 25.6 : K Rabada to Hasan, Back of a length on off, Hasan camps back and defends it. |
| 26.1 : K Maharaj to T Ahmed, Loopy ball outside off, picthes it in the rough. Taskin plants his front foot forward and drives it through point for a couple. |
| 26.2 : K Maharaj to Ahmed, Fuller in length on off, Ahmed drives it to mid off. |
| 26.3 : K Maharaj to Ahmed, BEATEN! Lovely bowling he is mixing it up here. He bowls an arm ball outside off, Taskin plays for the spin and gets beaten on the outside edge. |
| 26.4 : K Maharaj to Ahmed, This one turns big! Maharaj tosses it up outside off, pitches it in the rough and turns back in sharply. Taskin as he tries to defend gets it off the glove and besides the pitch. |
| A review in hope? Taskin is given out LBW and he opts to review. Only an inside edge can save him. |
| 26.5 : K Maharaj to Ahmed, OUT! A disastrous morning for Bangladesh! They are just falling apart like a pack of cards! South Africa have surely not missed Morkel till now! Maharaj flights it outside off, turns back in sharply, also stays low. Taskin goes on the back foot and tries to flick but misses and is struck low on the pads. The players appeal and the umpire straightaway raises his finger. Taskin reviews immediately but in hope because that looked dead. Replays show three reds again and Ahm |
| Shafiul Islam comes out to bat. |
| 26.6 : K Maharaj to S Islam, Gives it a nice loop on off, turns away. Islam tries to defend but gets an outside edge through point for a couple. |
| Duanne Olivier comes into the attack. |
| 27.1 : D Olivier to Hasan, Lands it on a length on off, Hasan checks his drive uppishly towards covers for no run. |
| 27.2 : D Olivier to Hasan, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot. |
| 27.3 : D Olivier to Hasan, Flicks it to mid-wicket with the angle. |
| 27.4 : D Olivier to Hasan, Shorter in length, skids off the surface. Mehedi goes on the back foot but the ball gets big on him and he is hit on the glove. He looks in a bit of pain here. |
| OUCH! That must have stung! Mehedi is in some pain as he is hit on the glove. The physio is out and also the players are going to have a drink by the time he recovers. |
| 27.5 : D Olivier to Hasan, Shortish length outside off, Mehedi, comfortably off the back foot defends it. |
| Mustafizur Rahman is the last man in. |
| 27.6 : D Olivier to Islam, OUT! To make matters worse, there is now a run out. A completely needless one. Olivier bowls it a touch fuller on off, Mehedi times his drive beautifully through mid off. They complete two and go for the third. The fielder from mid off gives it a chase, collects the ball and back flips it to Rabada who also comes running towards the ball from mid on. He fires is a rocket throw towards the keeper which is just over the bails. De Kock is quick to collect it and whips th |
| 28.1 : K Maharaj to Hasan, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 28.2 : K Maharaj to Hasan, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 28.3 : K Maharaj to Hasan, SIX! WOW! That was some shot! Maharaj tosses it up on middle. Seeing the flight his eyes light him and slog sweeps it over mid-wicket for a maximum. |
| 28.4 : Maharaj to M Hasan, Goes for a similar shot but this time he gets a top edge which lands in no mans land for a brace. |
| 28.5 : K Maharaj to Hasan, Tosses it up on off, Hasan defends it solidly. |
| 28.6 : K Maharaj to Hasan, Floats it up on off, Hasan prods forward and blocks it. |
| 29.1 : D Olivier to Rahman, Shorter in length outside off, Rahman pushes it to gully. |
| 29.2 : D Olivier to Rahman, Shortish length outside off, not very short though. Rahman tries to cut but gets a bottom edge to the keeper. |
| 29.3 : D Olivier to Rahman, Bangs it in on off, Rahman plays the upper cut and on the bounce to the third man fielder for a run. |
| 29.4 : D Olivier to Hasan, Back of a length on off, Hasan defends it off the back foot. |
| 29.5 : D Olivier to Hasan, Bouncer! The batsman ducks under it. |
| 29.6 : D Olivier to Hasan, FOUR! A clever shot! Olivier Bangs it in short but not with a lot of pace. Mehedi upper cuts it over gully for a boundary. |
| 30.1 : K Maharaj to Rahman, The batsman fails to put bat on ball. |
| 30.2 : K Maharaj to Rahman, BEATEN! Mustafizur had no clue about that! Maharaj bowls an arm ball around off. Rahman plays for the turn but it does not and beats everything and goes down towards short fine leg for a bye. |
| 30.3 : K Maharaj to Hasan, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 30.4 : K Maharaj to Hasan, Loopy ball on off, Hasan drives it down to long off for a run. |
| 30.5 : K Maharaj to Rahman, Gives it air on off, Rahman defends it off the front foot. |
| 30.6 : K Maharaj to Rahman, Quicker outside off, does not turn. Mustafizur plays inside the line and gets beaten. |
| 31.1 : D Olivier to Hasan, Length ball outside off, Hasan lets it through to the keeper. |
| 31.2 : D Olivier to Hasan, Good length on middle. Mehedi defends it off the front foot. |
| 31.3 : D Olivier to Hasan, Bangs in a short ball outside off. Hasan watchfully leaves it. |
| 31.4 : D Olivier to Hasan, Persisting with the short ball on middle. Hasan with ease rocks back and defends it. |
| 31.5 : D Olivier to Hasan, Just back of a length on off, Mehedi defends it onto the ground. |
| 31.6 : D Olivier to Hasan, Shortish ball, stays very low on off. Mehedi does very well to get his bat down in time and defend it. |
| 32.1 : K Maharaj to Rahman, Loopy ball outside off, the Fizz defends it off the front foot. |
| 32.2 : K Maharaj to Rahman, Outside off, spinning in. Rahman camps back and blocks it. |
| 32.3 : K Maharaj to Rahman, Spinning in sharply from the rough outside off, Rahman stays back and manages to keep it out. |
| 32.4 : Maharaj to Rahman, OUT! That's the final nail in the coffin! A terrific victory for the Proteas. They have been clinical throughout and are the deserved winners. Slow through the air outside off, Rahman strides forward and ends up chipping it straight towards Maharaj. He leaps and pouches it safely. Big smile on the faces of the hosts' players. Customary handshakes all around as well. SOUTH AFRICA WIN BY 333 RUNS! |
| Dominant performance! Bangla Tigers have been blown away! They have shown no fight today. It was too easy for the hosts especially after the wicket of Mushfiqur Rahim. Rabada and Maharaj together ran through the Bangladeshi batting line-up with the pacer bagging three and Keshav taking four. Morkel was the early tormentor as he set up the tone by picking two in one over yesterday before walking off injured. |
| For the away side, nothing went right for them. The only thing that went their way was the toss which they won and elected to bowl. A decision which not a lot of fans appreciated. South Africa, posted a mammoth 496 with Elgar and Amla scoring big tons. Also the debutant, Markram, missing out on the milestone by just three runs. Bangladesh did manage to show some fight in the second innings but it was never going to be enough as they gave away a lead of 176 runs. |
| Early wickets was the call for them in the third innings, they did manage to take three but the 142-run stand between Faf du Plessis and Bavuma took the game beyond their. A target of 424 was always going to be tough and they fell short by a massive 333 runs, losing two early yesterday and it took only one and a half hour for the Proteas to bowl them out today. Stay tuned for the presentation in a while. |
| Bangladesh skipper, Mushfiqur Rahman starts by blaming the bowlers who let them down in the first innings. Agrees it was a flat track but feels they could have hit the right areas to cause some trouble. Is really bewailed that his side got bowled out under 100 as he doesn't remember when was the last time this happened. Adds they didn't show any character in the second innings but says they have another opportunity to showcase their talent in the next Test. Praises Mominul Haque and Mahmudullah |
| South Africa skipper, Faf du Plessis says that he is very happy with their performance. Mentions that they were very consistent and especially credits the bowlers. States that the he is not happy with the conditions. Adds that only spin and reverse swing can get you wickets here. Feels that dismissing the skipper, Rahim early on was important. Rues the fact that Morkel has got injured. Adds that he is at his peak at the moment and it is disappointing that the injury has happened now. Declares th |
| Man of the Match, Dean Elgar is really happy to have contributed for the team on what was a flat track. Is not disappointed to get out on 199 as he feels such things do happen at times. Adds Aiden Markram played well and he just tried to clam the nerves of the debutant at the start. Feels he got a lot of advice from coaches regarding how to play on the tracks at home. Informs he was just trying to cash in as much as possible as it has taken him quite a bit to stabilize himself as an opener. Furt |
| So that is it from us for this game! Everything has handed as expected. South Africa take a 1-0 lead in the series. They were dominant in all three departments. Bangladesh on the other hand found it very difficult to adapt to the conditions here. They will have to rethink their strategies and come out fighting if they are to level the series in the second game which is going to be played on the 6th of October at Bloemfontein at (0800 GMT) and 1000 local. Till then, good bye and take care! |
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