Delhi: In the first match of the 2-match Test series between Bangladesh and South Africa, the Proteas registered a spectacular victory by 7 wickets. With this victory, South Africa has taken a 1-0 lead in the series. South Africa achieved the target of 106 runs by losing 3 wickets.
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Bangladesh won the toss and decided to bat first, but their first innings was limited to just 106 runs. South Africa scored 308 runs in its first innings with the help of Kyle Verne’s brilliant century (114 runs), while Taijul Islam took 5 wickets. Bangladesh scored 307 runs in the second innings, but these runs were not enough to prevent South Africa from winning. Kagiso Rabada took 6 wickets in the second innings.
When Kyle Verrey came to bat, South Africa was at 108 runs for 6 wickets. He played an inning of 114 runs in 144 balls, which included 8 fours and 2 sixes. This was the second century of his Test career and the first century against Bangladesh. Verne has so far scored 833 runs in 19 test matches, his average is 30.85.
Kyle Verney has become the third South African wicketkeeper to score a century in Asia. Before him, AB de Villiers (164 runs against Pakistan in 2013) and Quinton de Kock (111 runs against India in 2019) had achieved this feat.
Taijul Islam took 5 wickets for 122 runs in 36 overs in South Africa’s first innings. This was the 13th 5 wicket haul of his Test career. During this, he dismissed Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Ryan Rickelton, Matthew Britzke and Tony De Jorzi.
In this match, Taijul also completed his 200 wickets in Test cricket. He became only the second bowler of Bangladesh to achieve this feat, before him only Shakib Al Hasan (246 wickets) could do this.
Kagiso Rabada’s lethal bowling
Whereas, Kagiso Rabada took 9 wickets in this match. In the first innings he took 3 wickets in 11 overs, while in the second innings he took 6 wickets in 17.5 overs. This was Rabada’s first 5 wicket haul in Asia and his second 5 wicket haul against Bangladesh.
During Bangladesh’s first innings, Rabada completed 300 wickets in Test cricket. He became the 39th bowler in the world to achieve this feat. Before him, South Africa’s Dale Steyn, Shaun Pollock, Makhaya Ntini, Allan Donald and Morne Morkel have taken more than 300 wickets.
FAQ
How many Tests has Bangladesh won from South Africa so far?
Bangladesh has not yet won a single test match against South Africa.
Which players have taken 300 test wickets for South Africa?
During Bangladesh’s first innings, Rabada completed 300 wickets in Test cricket. He became the 39th bowler in the world to achieve this feat. Before him, South Africa’s Dale Steyn, Shaun Pollock, Makhaya Ntini, Allan Donald and Morne Morkel have taken more than 300 wickets.