South Africa's dominant run over Bangladesh in the longest format of the sport continues as the former beat the latter in the first of the two-match Test series at the Sher-E-Bangla National Stadium by seven wickets on Thursday, October 24.
Chasing 106 to win, South Africa showcased a decent batting display and chased it down with seven wickets to spare. Kagiso Rabada was the star for South Africa in the game as he finished with figures of 9/72. He was ably supported by Keshav Maharaj who claimed a six-for in the match.
Kyle Verreynne led the charge with the bat in hand as the wicketkeeper-batter struck a century in the first innings to help the visitors take a sizeable lead of 202 runs. Wiaan Mulder scored a half-century to back Verreynne in the first innings.
Left-arm off-spinner Taijul Islam looked potent with the ball in hand as he bagged a five-wicket haul to ensure South Africa didn't run with the lead.
Bangladesh exhibited a much-improved batting display in the second innings and scored 307 runs, but it wasn't enough. Mahmudul Hasan Joy (40), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (97), and Jaker Ali (58) fought hard against a rampaging South African attack and denied the tourists an innings victory.
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