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BAN vs SA 1st Test Highlights: Verreynne, Rabada’s Masterclass Overpowers Bangladesh In Dhaka

Bangladesh loses rare Test at home as South Africa takes 1-0 lead in Dhaka (@ProteasMenCSA/X.com)Bangladesh loses rare Test at home as South Africa takes 1-0 lead in Dhaka (@ProteasMenCSA/X.com)

In a dominant display of all-round show, South Africa clinched a 7-wickets victory over Bangladesh in Dhaka to secure a 1-0 lead in the two game series. Kyle Verreynne’s ton followed by Kagiso Rabada’s fifer ensured a smooth ride for visitors in the 106-run chase. Meanwhile, Bangladesh looked confused and helpless in home conditions which is a concerning sign.

Here’s the timeline of how BAN vs SA panned out in Mirpur:

BAN vs SA 1st Test Highlights: Mulder, Rabada’s dreadful spells leave Bangladesh in disarray

Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bat first only to be challenged by visitors’ lethal pace attack. South Africa unleashed Wiaan Mulder and Kagiso Rabada from both ends and the duo induced a brutal middle-order collapse. Mulder was getting movement off the pitch and the likes of Mominul and Shanto produced poor shot selection to gift away their key wickets. In no time, Bangladesh were bowled out for 106/10, resulting in a rare collapse at home.

BAN vs SA 1st Test Highlights: Kyle Verreynne’s ton pushes Proteas into drivers seat

Bangladesh fought back in the second inning, with Taijul Islam bagging a fifer to dismantle the top order. However, wicket-keeper Kyle Verreynne and Mulder stitched a 100-run partnership, with Kyle hitting a commendable century, and Mulder contributed 54 off 112 balls. Courtesy of this duo’s resistance, South Africa posted 308/10 to take a dominant 202-run lead.

BAN vs SA 1s Test Highlights: Mehidy Miraz, Jaker Ali fight back with a 100-run partnership

South Africa was forced to toil hard in the third inning, with Bangladeshi batters not giving up one bit. Despite Shadman Islam and Mominul’s early wickets, Shanto and Hasan Joy posted 50 runs together. From 112/6, Bangladesh was staring at an inning defeat before Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Jaker Ali produced a remarkable 100+ runs partnership for the seventh wicket. Mehidy missed out on a ton to get dismissed by Rabada on 97, whereas Jaker scored 58 off 111 to power Bangladesh to 307.

BAN vs SA 1st Test Highlights: South Africa sail through with ease to take a 1-0 lead 

Despite Bangladesh’s resistance and noteworthy comeback, South Africa had the upper hand in the 106-run chase. Tony de Zorzi (41 off 52) and Aiden Markam (20 off 27) started off with a 40-run opening stand before Tristan Stubbs and David Bedingham took their own sweet time to add more 30 runs. Eventually, South Africa completed the chase (106/3) in 22 overs and secured a 7-wicket dominant victory to go 1-0 up in the two-game Test series.