The second day First Test match between Bangladesh and South Africa It was a compelling affair that showcased some fine batting from South Africa and some fighting spirit from Bangladesh. In the aggregate, Bangladesh trailed by 101 runs with seven wickets in hand as poor light forced an early end to the day’s proceedings.
An important partnership from Kyle Verreynne and Wiaan Mulder
South Africa resumed their first innings at 140/6 on Day 2, already 34 runs ahead of Bangladesh, who were bowled out for just 106 on Day 1. The visitors strengthened their position thanks to the excellent performance of the goalkeeper-striker. Kyle VerreyneClosing the innings with a magnificent century. Verreynne’s aggressive but controlled 114 off 144 balls, with 8 fours and 2 sixes, underpinned South Africa’s strong recovery. He received full support Wian Mulderwhose sick 54 off 112 balls includes 8 boundaries.
Together, Verreynne and Mulder forged a vital partnership that put South Africa firmly in the driver’s seat. The pair helped their side add 168 runs to their overnight tally, eventually reaching 308 before the end of the innings. Bangladesh’s bowlers struggled to break the partnership for a significant part of the day, however Taijul Islam He stood out for his tenacity, finishing with impressive figures of 5/122 from 36. Hasan Mahmud He was another key contributor claiming 3 wickets from his 19 overs, but the hosts remained under pressure with South Africa leading by 202 runs.
Kagiso Rabada strikes early in Bangladesh’s 2nd innings
Facing a significant deficit, Bangladesh’s first order was tested in the second innings. They showed more resilience than in their first outing, however, led by South Africa’s bowlers Kagiso Rabadamade the gates fall at regular intervals. Rabada’s relentless pace and accuracy saw him take 2 wickets for just 10 runs in 7 overs and made life difficult for Bangladesh.
Bangladesh were 101/3 when bad light forced the players off the field. An opener Mahmudul Hasan Sevinj The seasoned player remained unbeaten on 38 while playing with a determined stroke Mushfigur Rahim 31 gave solid support.
Bangladesh are still trailing by 101 runs, their survival and hopes rest on these two strikes till day 3 of the match.
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Here’s Twitter’s reaction:
Control is in South Africa as the bad light stops on Day 2.#WTC25 | #BANvSA 📝: https://t.co/gtk6u76Ty1 pic.twitter.com/jxBR2fhrtq
— ICC (@ICC) October 22, 2024
Canvases on Day 2!
South Africa 308 and Bangladesh 106 and 101/3, trailing by 101 runs.
It’s been a busy day in Test cricket and the game is set up perfectly for an exciting Day 3! 🏏🇿🇦⚡#Come with me #BeHisSide #BANvsSA pic.twitter.com/LuN6DrgTHA
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) October 22, 2024
Bangladesh are on the brink of losing the first Test against South Africa in Mirpur. Bangladesh ended day 2 by 101 runs. As usual, Mominul and Shadman hit with the bat. Before that, Hasan took 3 wickets in bowling, Taijul 5 and Mehidi 2 wickets.#BANvSA pic.twitter.com/l0o64aeD62
— Md. Ifran Ali Bijoy 🇧🇩 (@IfranAliBijoy20) October 22, 2024
Mushfiqur and Mahmudul take Bangladesh safely to stumps at 101-3 on Day 2
SA still firmly in control with 101 as Bangladesh trail#BANvSA
— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA) October 22, 2024
Day 2 stumps
Partnership
42(50)Bangladesh needs a good partnership here
Tomorrow will be a very important day for Bangladesh
— SportsHub Shipu (@mdshiipu) October 22, 2024
Test hundreds for South Africa in Asia (Designated Wicketkeeper)
164 – AB Devilliers vs Pakistan, Dubai 2013
114 – Kyle Vereen vs Bangladesh, Mirpur 2024 (Today)
111 – Quinton De Kock vs India, Visakhapatnam 2019— Ravishankar Kumar (@Ravishankar1803) October 22, 2024
Day 2, stumps
Bangladesh: 101/3, trailing by 101 runs 🏏#cricket #BANvSA #KagisoRabada # Dhaka #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/rSiRUNB1hs
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) October 22, 2024
Kyle Verreynne’s brilliant ton gives South Africa the upper hand 👏#WTC 25 #BANvSA pic.twitter.com/O2YRfV2EHT
— Mubeen Afzal Follow back 💯 (@MubeenAfzal6677) October 22, 2024
Bangladesh still trail by 101 runs with 7 wickets at the end of day 2 of the test match between Bangladesh and South Africa. At the moment, the advantage in the match belongs to South Africa.#BANvSA
— Chauhan Vishal (@noonetopic123) October 22, 2024
Bangladesh 101/3 At stumps on Day 2 in the second innings. Bangladesh track by 101 runs.#BANvSA
— JaayShaan (VaidhyaJayaShankar) (@JaayShaan) October 22, 2024
