The first Test match between Bangladesh and South Africa It has been a rollercoaster of emotions so far at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, highlighted by a moment of sheer chaos that left fans and players in disbelief. In a match already remembered for dramatic turns, Hasan Mahmud‘s kidnapping attempt Dane Piedt epitomized the unpredictability of cricket.
Hasan Mahmud throws the ball in the wrong direction
As it happened on Day 2 of the game, South Africa were enjoying a solid lead after Bangladesh’s dismal first innings of just 106 runs. With South Africa at 227/8, Mahmoud hit Piedt full with the last ball of the 69th over and he pushed the ball back. In an unexpected turn, Mahmud managed to steer the ball to the stumps at the non-striker’s end. Piedt, who seemed indifferent to the situation, only his partner Kyle Verreyne he didn’t move from his crease.
Mahmoud took the opportunity to throw the ball, but instead it hit Piedt on the left thigh. A direct hit could have seen Piedt out of place, but instead it was a moment of comedy amid the tension. The crowd erupted in laughter and disbelief when Piedt managed to make it safely back to his crouch.
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South Africa are looking to win the first test
South Africa batted on the second day with Verreynne hitting a fine century, putting pressure on Bangladesh to mount an impressive reply. Mahmud’s earlier breakthroughs had raised some hopes for Bangladesh as he dismissed the charge Wian Mulder and Keshav Maharaj in rapid succession. In the end, South Africa finished with 308 and extended their lead to 202.
