Advertisement
Select Language
Dark / Light mode
Search
Cricket
Live Matches
3rd ODI, Pakistan in South Africa, 3 ODI Series, 2024
SA SA
PAK PAK
29/1 (7.4)
South Africa elected to field
Recent Matches
Final, Gulf Cricket T20I Championship, 2024
KUW UAE
153/9 (20.0)
KUW KUW
151 (19.3)
United Arab Emirates beat Kuwait by 2 runs
3rd ODI, Afghanistan in Zimbabwe, 3 ODI Series, 2024
AFG ZIM
127 (30.1)
AFG AFG
131/2 (26.5)
Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe by 8 wickets
3rd T20I, Bangladesh in West Indies, 3 T20I Series, 2024
BAN WI
109 (16.4)
BAN BAN
189/7 (20.0)
Bangladesh beat West Indies by 80 runs
Upcoming Matches
4th Test, Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 2024/25
AUS AUS
vs
IND IND
Schedule Time
Dec 26, 2024 05:00 IST
1st Test, Pakistan in South Africa, 2 Test Series, 2024/25
SA SA
vs
PAK PAK
Schedule Time
Dec 26, 2024 13:30 IST
Advertisement

South Africa vs Bangladesh, 1st Test Commentary, Live Updates

SA vs BAN, 2022 - Test Live Commentary

South Africa vs Bangladesh Scorecard
Share
Match Ended   
Kingsmead, Durban , Mar 31, 2022
South Africa South Africa
367&204
Bangladesh Bangladesh
298&53 (19.0)
South Africa beat Bangladesh by 220 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Keshav Maharaj
Right then! That is it from the coverage of this game. The action now moves to Port Elizabeth for the second and final Test of the series between Bangladesh and South Africa. Bangladesh will look to bounce back in the next match and draw the series. We look forward to your company for the second Test as well. It will commence on Friday, 8th April 2022, and Day 1 will begin at 1.30 pm IST (8 am GMT). But as you know, our build-up will begin much earlier. Do join us for the same. Cheers!
Dean Elgar, the victorious skipper, is in for a chat. He says that this victory felt pretty special. Mentions, it is not often they have seen a Test match going on for 5 days. It was a challenge for the young bowlers but they did the hard work and got the first win which is crucial. Adds, conditions played a factor, and their team selection did the trick for them. The spinners had to operate in tandem mostly due to the fading light. Says that it was a massive squad effort in the end. Adds that to have experienced players in the side helped him a lot to make some key decisions in the game. Mentions, the competitiveness is extremely healthy for both the spinners. They push each other in the nets as well. Ends by saying, this environment just helps the side to grow. Says, for now they will just enjoy the Test victory.
Mominul Haque, the skipper of Bangladesh, says that they wanted to play each ball on its merit and not think about the result on Day 5. They wanted to take the game deep but the three wickets that they lost on Day 4 cost them. Tells that they are used to playing spin but weren't able to execute their plans with the bat. Says that their pace bowling attack has been doing really well and they did try to use the moisture on Day 1 of the Test. Mentions that they should have restricted South Africa under-300 in the first innings. Adds that even though they will miss some of their main players in the next game, it gives a good opportunity for the youngsters in their team to perform.
Keshav Maharaj is adjudged as the MAN OF THE MATCH for his exceptional spell with the ball. He says that he is very emotional at the moment and is happy to take his team over the line on his home ground. Adds that it is important to bowl tight lines and lengths and says that Harmer bowled with great control which helped him. Tells that he is glad that there is shift in thinking about spinners in South Africa and applauds Harmer by saying that he bowled extremely well. Says that his whole family was watching him from the stand and it was indeed a very proud moment for him.
Time for the presentation...
Coming out to bat with a lead of 69 runs, one would've thought South Africa to set up a target above 300 runs but Bangladesh did not let that happen. Although, the visiting side was not at their best when they came out to chase the target. They lost three wickets in the final session on Day 4, before the bad light called for early Stumps. On the final day, the story remained the same for them. South African spinners only took 13 over to scalp 7 wickets, out of which 5 wickets belonged to Keshav Maharaj.
For Bangladesh a new star was born in Mahmudul Hasan Joy. The 21-year-old fought a lone battle till the very end. He became the first Bangladeshi batter to score a ton against South Africa, that too on the African soil. Bangladesh could only put up 298 runs on the board. Even this time, it was the spin twins that did all the work for the Proteas. Simon Harmer was the pick of the bowlers with a four-fer. Also, Lizaad Williams did not shy away from the opportunity and bagged three wickets in this match. These are also his first three wickets in Test career. There is a long way to go for the pacer.
After being put to bat first, South Africa managed to put up a solid total of 367 runs at the end of first innings. Dean Elgar and Sarel Erwee got off to a flying start and built a solid foundation. Temba Bavuma later joined in and stitched solid stands with the middle-order batters to take them closer to the 300-run mark. Bangladesh went with a combination of pace and spin which did wonders for them. Although, there was a period when they leaked a lot of runs and were very poor in the field as well. Khaled Ahmed was the pick of the bowler with a four-wicket haul, while Mehidy Hasan was the second best with a three-fer.
No big names, no problem! South Africa relied on their depth and have outperformed Bangladesh in the final innings of the match. Keshav Maharaj is the stand out bowler for them as he came back stronger in the second innings and bagged seven wickets to get a victory under their belt, after being wicketless in the first innings. He reminded everyone that he is the first choice spinner for the Proteas and has also managed to stretch his lead as the leading wicket-taker for the side in Test cricket. Bangladesh were listless with the blade, for once, one might've thought that with the fight the Bangladeshi batters put up in the first innings, 274 would not be a difficult target to chase down with almost a whole day's play in hand. But the spin twins had other ideas. Bangladesh got bundled out for 53 runs, this is the new lowest score by a team at Kingsmead. Not the record Bangladesh were hoping to take from this Test match.
WOW! What a dominating performance this was by the South African spinners. They ruled this Test match, to be honest. The cracks did open on the Kingsmead surface as expected. Both the spinners worked in tandem to put the Bangladeshi batters to sleep. Keshav Maharaj and Simon Harmer drag their team over the victory line, in the morning session itself. South Africa take a 1-nil in the Test series.
End Of The Over 19 : 53/10
2 Runs
  • 018.1
  • 018.2
  • 218.3
  • 018.4
  • 018.5
  • W 18.6
T. Ahmed
14 (17)
E. Hossain
0 (6)
K. Maharaj
10-0-32-7
18.6
W
Keshav Maharaj To Taskin Ahmed OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! There it is! Keshav Maharaj gets his seventh wicket and ends Bangladesh's misery! What a performance this has been from Keshav Maharaj on his home ground! This time he comes 'round the wicket and serves a flatter ball, on a length, going on with the arm from middle. Taskin Ahmed stays back to block but the ball takes the outside edge of the bat and goes straight to Wiaan Mulder at first slip who takes a sitter. Bangladesh are bundled out for 53. South Africa win by 220 runs!
18.5
0
Keshav Maharaj To Taskin Ahmed
Tossed up, on middle and leg. Taskin Ahmed defends it off the front foot.
18.4
0
Keshav Maharaj To Taskin Ahmed
Around middle. Blocked out.
18.3
2
Keshav Maharaj To Taskin Ahmed
This is an overpitched ball, outside off. Taskin Ahmed drives it through cover and takes a couple of runs.
18.2
0
Keshav Maharaj To Taskin Ahmed
Flighted delivery, outside off. Taskin Ahmed gets forward and defends it.
18.1
0
Keshav Maharaj To Taskin Ahmed
Full and outside off. Taskin Ahmed drives it back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 18 : 51/9
0 Runs
  • 017.1
  • 017.2
  • 017.3
  • 017.4
  • 017.5
  • 017.6
E. Hossain
0 (6)
T. Ahmed
12 (11)
S. Harmer
9-3-21-3
17.6
0
Simon Harmer To Ebadot Hossain
Tosses it up, on off. Ebadot Hossain defends it solidly yet again. A maiden over from Simon Harmer!
17.5
0
Simon Harmer To Ebadot Hossain
Floated, full and around off. Hossain gets solid in his front foot defence.
17.4
0
Simon Harmer To Ebadot Hossain
On a length, turning in from outside off. Ebadot Hossain covers his off pole and dead-bats it.
17.3
0
Simon Harmer To Ebadot Hossain
Flatter and quicker, around off. Hossain rocks back and dabs it onto the deck.
17.2
0
Simon Harmer To Ebadot Hossain
A bit flatter, full and outside off. Ebadot Hossain stretches forward and defends it to point.
17.1
0
Simon Harmer To Ebadot Hossain
A loopy ball, around off. Ebadot Hossain gets forward and blocks it to the off side.
End Of The Over 17 : 51/9
1 Runs
  • 016.1
  • 016.2
  • 016.3
  • 116.4
  • W 16.5
  • 016.6
T. Ahmed
12 (11)
E. Hossain
0 (0)
K. Maharaj
9-0-30-6
16.6
0
Keshav Maharaj To Taskin Ahmed
Tossed up, around middle. Taskin Ahmed keeps it out watchfully.
Ebadot Hossain is the last man in.
16.5
W
Keshav Maharaj To Khaled Ahmed OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! This it turning out to be an extraordinary morning for South Africa! A horrow show for Bangladesh though! Maharaj bowls it slower and wider of off. Khaled Ahmed gets down on his knee and looks to heave it over the deep mid-wicket fence. He only manages a top edge though which goes high in the air towards the mid-wicket region. Lizaad Williams runs forward from mid on, settles under it and takes a good catch. South Africa are just 1 wicket away from going 1-0 up in the series.
16.4
1
Keshav Maharaj To Taskin Ahmed
Tossed up, outside off. Taskin Ahmed kneels and looks to slog-sweep but he miscues it high in the air towards the deep square leg region for a run.
16.3
0
Keshav Maharaj To Taskin Ahmed
Tossed up, around middle. Taskin Ahmed blocks it.
16.2
0
Keshav Maharaj To Taskin Ahmed
An appeal for LBW but the umpire is unmoved! South Africa have sent it upstairs. Wickets missing on the Ball Tracker and Taskin Ahmed survives! This was floated, around middle and turning in late. Taskin Ahmed looks to defend but he misses and gets hit on his pad. South Africa appeal and opt for a review as the umpire says no. The Ball Tracker suggests that the ball would have spun way down leg.
16.1
0
Keshav Maharaj To Taskin Ahmed
Nicely tossed up, around off. Taskin Ahmed keeps it out watchfully.
End Of The Over 16 : 50/8
2 Runs
  • 015.1
  • 015.2
  • 015.3
  • 215.4
  • W 15.5
  • 015.6
K. Ahmed
0 (1)
T. Ahmed
11 (6)
S. Harmer
8-2-21-3
15.6
0
Simon Harmer To Khaled Ahmed
Around off. Blocked out.
Khaled Ahmed is the new batter in.
15.5
W
Simon Harmer To Najmul Hossain Shanto OUT!
OUT! STUMPED! Another one bites the dust! This has been a terrific morning for South Africa! The spin-twins are doing the job for the Proteas and Bangladesh are on the brink of a Test match defeat! This was tossed up, around off and spinning away from the batter. Najmul Hossain Shanto gets forward to defend but he misses as the ball zips past his outside edge. Shanto also loses his balance in the process. Kyle Verreynne behind the sticks, collects the ball cleanly and whips the bails off. Shanto has no part of his back foot inside the crease and Bangladesh lose their eighth wicket.
Is that a stumping? Kyle Verreynne looks excited. The umpire takes it upstairs to confirm. The UltraEdge confirms no bat is involved. The replays later confirm that Najmul Hossain Shanto had his foot on the line, rather than behind the line when the bails were coming off. The big screen shows OUT.
15.4
2
Simon Harmer To Najmul Hossain Shanto
This is darted on the pads. Najmul Hossain Shanto rocks back and tucks it wide of the square leg fielder for a brace.
15.3
0
Simon Harmer To Najmul Hossain Shanto
An overpitched ball, outside off. Najmul Hossain Shanto drives it to the mid off fielder.
15.2
0
Simon Harmer To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Nicely tossed up, outside off and spinning away late. Najmul Hossain Shanto prods and lets it be.
15.1
0
Simon Harmer To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Floated, around off. Najmul Hossain Shanto keeps it out.
End Of The Over 15 : 48/7
12 Runs
  • 614.1
  • 114.2
  • 114.3
  • 314.4
  • 114.5
  • 014.6
T. Ahmed
11 (6)
N. Shanto
24 (47)
K. Maharaj
8-0-29-5
14.6
0
Keshav Maharaj To Taskin Ahmed
Fuller, on middle and leg. Taskin Ahmed blocks it out watchfully towards mid on.
14.5
1
Keshav Maharaj To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Floated, full and on leg. Najmul Hossain Shanto flicks it to the leg side for an easy single.
14.4
3
Keshav Maharaj To Taskin Ahmed
Fuller, outside off. Taskin Ahmed drives it through covers for three runs. Maharaj is enticing both the left-handed batters to play away from their body.
14.3
1
Keshav Maharaj To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Fuller, on the pads, this one stays a bit low. Najmul Hossain Shanto goes back and clips it to deep square leg for three runs.
14.2
1
Keshav Maharaj To Taskin Ahmed
Full, outside off. Ahmed drives it to cover for a single.
14.1
6
Keshav Maharaj To Taskin Ahmed
SIX! BANG! Taskin Ahmed freeing his arms now. It is floated, full and around off. Taskin Ahmed prods and slogs it over the mid-wicket fence for a maximum.
End Of The Over 14 : 36/7
0 Runs
  • 013.1
  • 013.2
  • 013.3
  • 013.4
  • 013.5
  • 013.6
N. Shanto
22 (45)
T. Ahmed
1 (2)
S. Harmer
7-2-19-2
13.6
0
Simon Harmer To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Tossed up, around middle. Najmul Hossain Shanto prods and blocks it to short leg.
13.5
0
Simon Harmer To Najmul Hossain Shanto
On off, defended out solidly.
13.4
0
Simon Harmer To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Fuller, around off. Shanto drives it off the inner half back to the bowler.
13.3
0
Simon Harmer To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Fuller, on middle and leg. Najmul Hossain Shanto blocks it to short leg.
13.2
0
Simon Harmer To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Fuller, on leg. Shanto fails to block it out. He gets pinged on his pads. Going down leg.
13.1
0
Simon Harmer To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Loopy ball, around off, drifting in. Najmul Hossain Shanto leans forward and tries to defend it. The ball though grips and turns away sharply. It zips past the outside edge.
End Of The Over 13 : 36/7
3 Runs
  • 112.1
  • 112.2
  • 012.3
  • 012.4
  • 112.5
  • 012.6
T. Ahmed
1 (2)
N. Shanto
22 (39)
K. Maharaj
7-0-17-5
12.6
0
Keshav Maharaj To Taskin Ahmed
Swing and a miss! Tossed up, outside off. Taskin Ahmed tries to chase it but misses. He gets beaten on the outside edge.
12.5
1
Keshav Maharaj To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Quicker, full, around middle and leg. Najmul Hossain Shanto goes back, tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
12.4
0
Keshav Maharaj To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Full and outside off. Najmul Hossain Shanto taps it back to the bowler.
12.3
0
Keshav Maharaj To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Flighted, full and outside off. Najmul Hossain Shanto reaches out and pushes it back to the bowler.
12.2
1
Keshav Maharaj To Taskin Ahmed
Full, on off. Taskin Ahmed flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
12.1
1
Keshav Maharaj To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Fuller, outside off. Najmul Hossain Shanto works it to long on for a single.
Taskin Ahmed walks in at number 9.
End Of The Over 12 : 33/7
7 Runs
  • 611.1
  • 011.2
  • 111.3
  • 011.4
  • 011.5
  • W 11.6
M. Hasan
0 (4)
N. Shanto
20 (35)
S. Harmer
6-1-19-2
11.6
W
Simon Harmer To Mehidy Hasan OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! This time Simon Harmer has his say on Day 5! It is full and outside off. Mehidy Hasan prods and tries to defend it out but misses. The ball takes the outside edge and goes towards first slip. Keegan Petersen there, gets low to his left and takes a sharp catch. Simon Harmer is ecstatic, as he punches the air. What a performance this has been by Simon Harmer after coming back into the side.
11.5
0
Simon Harmer To Mehidy Hasan
Fuller, outside off. Mehidy Hasan tries to drive it on the front foot. But ends up working it back to the bowler off the inner half.
11.4
0
Simon Harmer To Mehidy Hasan
Full, on middle and leg. Mehidy Hasan tucks it to short leg.
11.3
1
Simon Harmer To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Tosses up, on off. Najmul Hossain Shanto flicks it to mid-wicket for a quick single.
11.2
0
Simon Harmer To Najmul Hossain Shanto
No run.Floated and full, outside off. Najmul Hossain Shanto gently pushes it back to Harmer.
11.1
6
Simon Harmer To Najmul Hossain Shanto
SIX! BOOM! Najmul Hossain Shanto trying to put up a fight here. But he needs more of these results. Fuller, on off. Najmul Hossain Shanto gets under it and smokes it over the long off fence for a biggie.
End Of The Over 11 : 26/6
4 Runs
  • 010.1
  • 410.2
  • 010.3
  • 010.4
  • W 10.5
  • 010.6
M. Hasan
0 (1)
N. Shanto
13 (32)
K. Maharaj
6-0-14-5
10.6
0
Keshav Maharaj To Mehidy Hasan
Full, on the stumps, blocked out solidly.
Mehidy Hasan walks out to bat.
10.5
W
Keshav Maharaj To Yasir Ali OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! Keshav Maharaj, YOU BEAUTY! He picks up a five-fer here, in no time. This is a stunning delivery to get rid of Ali. It drifts in, around middle. The ball grips and turns away off the deck. Yasir Ali tries to defend it off the front foot, but misses it completely. The ball zips past the outside edge and uproots the off stump. Keshav Maharaj with yet another victory lap in this Test match. Bangladesh slip further.
10.4
0
Keshav Maharaj To Yasir Ali
Full and on the stumps. Yasir Ali blocks it out to mid off.
10.3
0
Keshav Maharaj To Yasir Ali
Around off, blocked back to the bowler.
10.2
4
Keshav Maharaj To Yasir Ali
FOUR! Nicely played. Yasir Ali taking the aggressive route. It is short, outside off. Yasir Ali stays back and slaps it through covers for a boundary.
10.1
0
Keshav Maharaj To Yasir Ali
Fuller, on off. Yasir Ali blocks it out solidly.
End Of The Over 10 : 22/5
6 Runs
  • 19.1
  • 19.2
  • 09.3
  • 09.4
  • 49.5
  • 09.6
N. Shanto
13 (32)
Y. Ali
1 (2)
S. Harmer
5-1-12-1
9.6
0
Simon Harmer To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Tosses it up, outside off. Najmul Hossain Shanto leans and mistimes his drive towards the cover fielder.
9.5
4
Simon Harmer To Najmul Hossain Shanto
FOUR! Good use of the feet from Shanto! Bangladesh many more of these! Flighted delivery, on a length, around middle. Shanto shimmies down the track and lofts it over the mid on fielder for a boundary.
9.4
0
Simon Harmer To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Nice and full, looped up, on off. Najmul Hossain Shanto gets to the pitch of the ball and blocks it.
9.3
0
Simon Harmer To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Floated, full and on middle. Najmul Hossain Shanto gets forward and works it to short leg.
9.2
1
Simon Harmer To Yasir Ali
This one turns in late from middle. Ali hangs back and tickles it towards short fine leg for a run. Ali is off the mark!
9.1
1
Simon Harmer To Najmul Hossain Shanto
An overpitched ball, outside off. Najmul Hossain Shanto drives it wide of the mid off fielder and takes a single.
End Of The Over 9 : 16/5
2 Runs
  • 08.1
  • 08.2
  • 08.3
  • 28.4
  • W 8.5
  • 08.6
Y. Ali
0 (1)
N. Shanto
8 (27)
K. Maharaj
5-0-10-4
8.6
0
Keshav Maharaj To Yasir Ali
Floated, full and around off. Yasir Ali keeps it out, off the front foot.
Yasir Ali is the new man in for Bangladesh.
8.5
W
Keshav Maharaj To Liton Das OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! A soft dismissal and Keshav Maharaj is on a roll at Kingsmead! Two wickets in two overs for Keshav Maharaj on Day 5! He bags his fourth wicket of the innings and the Proteas are bossing this Test now. This was tossed up, on middle. Das plants his front foot forward and looks to play it across the line. It goes off the leading edge straight to Simon Harmer at mid on who takes a dolly. Bangladesh lose their fifth wicket and they are in deep, deep trouble.
8.4
2
Keshav Maharaj To Liton Das
Nicely worked to the leg side! Flatter ball, shorter in length, on middle. Das rocks back and whips it in front of square on the leg side for a brace.
8.3
0
Keshav Maharaj To Liton Das
Slower through the air, on a length, around off. Liton Das dead-bats it.
8.2
0
Keshav Maharaj To Liton Das
Tossed up nicely, around off. Liton Das gets forward and defends it.
8.1
0
Keshav Maharaj To Liton Das
On a length, around off. Liton Das keeps it out.
End Of The Over 8 : 14/4
2 Runs
  • 07.1
  • 27.2
  • 07.3
  • 07.4
  • 07.5
  • 07.6
N. Shanto
8 (27)
L. Das
0 (1)
S. Harmer
4-1-6-1
7.6
0
Simon Harmer To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Loopy ball, full and outside off. Najmul Hossain Shanto prods and blocks it out safely.
7.5
0
Simon Harmer To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Tossed up, around off. Najmul Hossain Shanto blocks it back to Harmer.
7.4
0
Simon Harmer To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Looped up, full and on off. Najmul Hossain Shanto defends it on the front foot.
7.3
0
Simon Harmer To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Floated, full and outside off. Najmul Hossain Shanto defends it to mid off.
7.2
2
Simon Harmer To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Full length, wide outside off. Najmul Hossain Shanto steers it through backward point for a brace.
7.1
0
Simon Harmer To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Loopy ball, on off. Najmul Hossain Shanto defends it back to the bowler.
It will be Simon Harmer to share the ball from the other end.
End Of The Over 7 : 12/4
1 Runs
  • 16.1
  • 06.2
  • 06.3
  • 06.4
  • W 6.5
  • 06.6
L. Das
0 (1)
N. Shanto
6 (21)
K. Maharaj
4-0-8-3
6.6
0
Keshav Maharaj To Liton Das
Floated, on a length, outside off. Liton Das stays back and taps it to point.
Liton Das comes in at number 6.
6.5
W
Keshav Maharaj To Mushfiqur Rahim OUT!
OUT! Mushfiqur Rahim has been adjudged LBW but he has sent it upstairs. Huge moment in this game. The UltraEdge rolls in and it confirms that there was no bat involved. The Ball Tracker indicates three reds and Rahim is a goner! This is exactly the kind of start that the Proteas would have wished for! They get rid of the experienced Mushfiqur Rahim in the very first over and Keshav Maharaj is over the moon. This was a flatter ball, landing around middle and going on with the arm. Rahim prods and looks to block. He misses and gets rapped in front. He played for the turn there but there wasn't any of it. Bangladesh on the backfoot straightaway.
6.4
0
Keshav Maharaj To Mushfiqur Rahim
Flatter and quicker, outside off. Mushfiqur Rahim stays back and punches it to the cover fielder.
6.3
0
Keshav Maharaj To Mushfiqur Rahim
That stayed a tad low! Floated, on a length, around off. Rahim hangs back and manages to keep it out.
6.2
0
Keshav Maharaj To Mushfiqur Rahim
Flatter and quicker, around off. Mushfiqur Rahim stays back and dabs it onto the deck.
6.1
1
Keshav Maharaj To Najmul Hossain Shanto
A full ball, on middle. Najmul Hossain Shanto drives it to long on and takes a single. Bangladesh are underway on Day 5!
The morning session is set to begin. Both the umpires walk out to the middle. South Africa players are seen to be in a huddle near the ropes, before they spread out to their respective fielding positions. Mushfiqur Rahim and Najmul Hossain Shanto stride out with their swords. It will be Keshav Maharaj to start with the ball. Here we go...
Keshav Maharaj is in for a quick chat. Starts by saying it is an overwhelming feeling to be the lead spinner of the side. Mentions, he has got some dressing on his finger and hopes it does not bother his bowling. Adds, that he got caught up in the moment during his celebration for his first wicket, after being wicketless in the first innings. Adds, bowling in tandem with Harmer feels really great. Says they will aim to bowl in the right areas.
Ebadot Hossain is up for a quick chat. He says that they wanted to bowl with some consistency but they didn't execute their plans well in the first session on Day 4. Adds that he has been working hard with his coach for the last two years and he wants to be very consistent in Test cricket. On being asked about their bowling coach, he says that Allan Donald is a very experienced bowler and used to bowl with a lot of aggression for South Africa. Says that he wants to replicate the same.
Ebadot Hossain is in for a spot interview. He says that they wanted to bowl with some consistency but they didn't execute their plans well in the first session on Day 4. Adds that he was been workinh hard with his coach for the last two years and he wants to be very consistent in Test cricket. Mentions that Allan Donald is a very experienced bowler and he likes his aggression and wants to replicate the same.
Hello and a very warm welcome to Day 5 of the first Test between Bangladesh and South Africa. The game did move at a rapid pace on Day 4, and heading into Day 5 the equation is quite clear for both these sides - Bangladesh require 263 runs to win their first ever Test on South African soil, while the Proteas need 7 wickets to go 1-0 up in the series. The first session will give us a fair idea about where this Test match is heading and it promises to be an intriguing one. Who will have the advantage at the end of the first session? Stick around as we shall find that soon.
... Day 5, Session 1 ...
Earlier in the day, it was a spirited bowling performance from Bangladesh in the second session that brought them back into the contest. All of their bowlers stuck to their task and made amends in the afternoon session, after having leaked 99 runs in the first session. South Africa was cruising along nicely, as at one point, they were 116/1 when Dean Elgar and Keegan Petersen were keeping the scoreboard ticking. However, once Elgar perished, South Africa crumbled and they lost 9 wickets for just 88 runs. Bangladesh were set a target of 274 runs but they haven't started the chase well. They now have their task cut out on Day 5 as they cannot afford to keep losing wickets and the experienced Mushfiqur Rahim will hold the key for the Bangla Tigers. Day 5 of this Test promises to be an exciting one and we look forward to your company. The final day of the first Test will begin at 1.30 pm IST (8 am GMT) but you can tune in early for the build-up. Cheers!
So the Proteas are all over Bangladesh at the end of Day 4. The Bangladeshi batters had a tricky period to see off and the spin duo of Simon Harmer and Keshav Maharaj has ensured that the hosts end the day on a high. They managed to get 3 crucial wickets inside 6 overs and Bangladesh now require 263 more runs to win this Test. They have also lost their centurion of the first innings and South Africa will be confident of their chances heading into Day 5.
UPDATE 2047 IST (1517 GMT) - The umpire walks towards the stumps, gets the light-o-meter out and he looks unhappy with the reading. Marais Erasmus has decided to stop the play due to BAD LIGHT. The players make their way out of the field. Although Tamim Iqbal is on the field having a chat with the umpires. Wonder what he is talking about. Well, it looks like that will be STUMPS ON DAY 4.
End Of The Over 6 : 11/3
3 Runs
  • 05.1
  • 05.2
  • 25.3
  • 05.4
  • 05.5
  • 15.6
N. Shanto
5 (20)
M. Rahim
0 (1)
S. Harmer
3-1-4-1
5.6
1
Simon Harmer To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Touch short, outside off. Najmul Hossain Shanto flicks it to the left of mid on for a single.
5.5
0
Simon Harmer To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Around off, defended out watchfully.
5.4
0
Simon Harmer To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Looped up, full and on the stumps. Najmul Hossain Shanto prods and defends it to the leg side off the inner half.
5.3
2
Simon Harmer To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Flatter and quicker, on the pads. Najmul Hossain Shanto flicks it through mid-wicket for a brace.
5.2
0
Simon Harmer To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Fuller, outside off. Najmul Hossain Shanto dabs it to point.
5.1
0
Simon Harmer To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Flighted, full and outside off. Najmul Hossain Shanto prods and blocks it back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 5 : 8/3
2 Runs
  • W 4.1
  • 04.2
  • 04.3
  • 24.4
  • W 4.5
  • 04.6
M. Rahim
0 (1)
N. Shanto
2 (14)
K. Maharaj
3-0-7-2
4.6
0
Keshav Maharaj To Mushfiqur Rahim
A dot to end the over! After a quiet first innings, Keshav Maharaj makes a solid statement in the second innings by taking two wickets in three overs. It is full and outside off. Mushfiqur Rahim defends it to the off side.
Mushfiqur Rahim comes in at number 5. Can he steady the ship for Bangladesh?
4.5
W
Keshav Maharaj To Mominul Haque OUT!
OUT! LBW! Another one bites the dust and this time it is Bangladesh's skipper who has to walk back to the hut. South Africa are all over Bangladesh at the moment! This is a flatter ball, on a length and turning in from outside off. Mominul Haque rocks back and looks to work it on the leg side. He misses and gets pinged on his pad. South Africa appeal and the umpire raises his finger in no time. Mominul Haque has a chat with his partner but doesn't take the review. Bangladesh slip further!
4.4
2
Keshav Maharaj To Mominul Haque
Edged but safe! Floated, full and around off. Mominul Haque prods to defend but the ball takes the outside edge and goes past the slip fielder. The batters take two runs.
4.3
0
Keshav Maharaj To Mominul Haque
Flatter and full and on middle. Mominul Haque tucks it to mid-wicket.
4.2
0
Keshav Maharaj To Mominul Haque
Tossed up, on middle. Blocked out.
Mominul Haque is the new batter in.
4.1
W
Keshav Maharaj To Mahmudul Hasan Joy OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! Keshav Maharaj strikes now and this is a huge wicket for South Africa, as the centurion of the first innings goes for a timid score in the second. Keshav Maharaj takes off for a celebratory run! Excellent bowling from Maharaj! This was tossed up, on a length and went on with the angle from middle. Joy prods to block but the ball sneaks through his bat. It hits the pad and ricochets onto the leg stump. Bangladesh are in deep trouble now.
End Of The Over 4 : 6/1
0 Runs
  • 03.1
  • 03.2
  • 03.3
  • 03.4
  • 03.5
  • 03.6
N. Shanto
2 (14)
M. Joy
4 (8)
S. Harmer
2-1-1-1
3.6
0
Simon Harmer To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Full and outside off. Najmul Hossain Shanto pushes it back to the bowler. A maiden over from Simon Harmer!
3.5
0
Simon Harmer To Najmul Hossain Shanto
A flatter ball, going on with the arm, from middle. Najmul Hossain Shanto stays back and tucks it to mid-wicket.
3.4
0
Simon Harmer To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Around off, defended.
3.3
0
Simon Harmer To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Nicely tossed up, on off. Najmul Hossain Shanto keeps it out.
3.2
0
Simon Harmer To Najmul Hossain Shanto
An appeal for caught behind but the umpire says no! Flatter and quicker, outside off. Najmul Hossain Shanto stays back to cut but he misses.
3.1
0
Simon Harmer To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Floated, around off. Najmul Hossain Shanto blocks it off the front foot.
End Of The Over 3 : 6/1
1 Runs
  • 02.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 02.4
  • 02.5
  • 12.6
N. Shanto
2 (8)
M. Joy
4 (8)
K. Maharaj
2-0-5-0
2.6
1
Keshav Maharaj To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Around leg. Najmul Hossain Shanto nudges it to deep mid-wicket and takes a single.
2.5
0
Keshav Maharaj To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Flatter and on off. Najmul Hossain Shanto defends it out.
2.4
0
Keshav Maharaj To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Slightly short and spinning in from outside off. Najmul Hossain Shanto blocks it off the back foot.
2.3
0
Keshav Maharaj To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Flatter and on middle. Najmul Hossain Shanto gets solid in his front foot defence.
2.2
0
Keshav Maharaj To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Outside off. Blocked out.
2.1
0
Keshav Maharaj To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Flatter ball, around leg. Najmul Hossain Shanto tickles it behind square on the leg side. Not in the gap though!
End Of The Over 2 : 5/1
1 Runs
  • 01.1
  • W 1.2
  • 01.3
  • 11.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
M. Joy
4 (8)
N. Shanto
1 (2)
S. Harmer
1-0-1-1
1.6
0
Simon Harmer To Mahmudul Hasan Joy
This is a flatter ball, full and on middle. Mahmudul Hasan Joy drags it back to the bowler. End of a successful over for South Africa!
1.5
0
Simon Harmer To Mahmudul Hasan Joy
Floated, full and around off. Mahmudul Hasan Joy keeps it out.
1.4
1
Simon Harmer To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Full and outside off. Najmul Hossain Shanto drills it to long off for a single.
1.3
0
Simon Harmer To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Around off. Blocked out.
Najmul Hossain Shanto walks in at number 3.
1.2
W
Simon Harmer To Shadman Islam OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Exactly the kind of start that South Africa would have hoped for! Shadman Islam departs for a duck! This is tossed up, around off and turning away a tad. Shadman Islam looks to defend off the front foot but it takes the outside edge and goes straight to Keegan Petersen at first slip who takes a simple catch. Bangladesh under pressure straightaway!
1.1
0
Simon Harmer To Shadman Islam
An overpitched ball, outside off. Shadman Islam digs it out back to the bowler.
It will be Simon Harmer to share the new ball from the other end.
End Of The Over 1 : 4/0
4 Runs
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 40.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
M. Joy
4 (6)
S. Islam
0 (0)
K. Maharaj
1-0-4-0
0.6
0
Keshav Maharaj To Mahmudul Hasan Joy
A quicker ball, going on with the angle from off. Mahmudul Hasan Joy drags it back to the bowler.
0.5
0
Keshav Maharaj To Mahmudul Hasan Joy
Flatter and quicker, around off. Mahmudul Hasan Joy dead-bats it.
0.4
0
Keshav Maharaj To Mahmudul Hasan Joy
Nicely tossed up, around off. Mahmudul Hasan Joy blocks it off the front foot.
0.3
4
Keshav Maharaj To Mahmudul Hasan Joy
FOUR! Cut away! Flatter ball, short and outside off. Mahmudul Hasan Joy cuts it through the point region for a boundary. Bangladesh are up and running!
0.2
0
Keshav Maharaj To Mahmudul Hasan Joy
On a length, around off. Mahmudul Hasan Joy keeps it out.
0.1
0
Keshav Maharaj To Mahmudul Hasan Joy
Tossed up, outside off. Mahmudul Hasan Joy pushes it back to the bowler.
0 Filters
Reset
Type
Overs
Batsmen
Bowlers
Close Apply
Match Info
  • Venue Kingsmead, Durban
  • Weather Bright and Sunny
  • Toss Bangladesh won the toss and elected to field
  • Result South Africa beat Bangladesh by 220 runs
  • Player of the Match Keshav Maharaj
  • Umpire Adrian Holdstock (SA), Marais Erasmus (SA) and Allahudien Paleker (SA)
  • Referee Andy Pycroft (ZIM)
Match Notes
  • Stumps: South Africa 233/4 in 76.5 overs
  • Bad Light: South Africa 233/4 in 76.5 overs
  • Temba Bavuma 18th Test fifty: 50 runs in 104 balls (6x4) (0x6)
  • South Africa 202/4 in 65.5 overs
  • Tea: South Africa 165/3 in 53.0 overs
  • South Africa 153/3 in 48.2 overs
  • Drinks: South Africa 132/2 in 39.0 overs
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 102 off 164 balls between D Elgar (64) and A Ali (33)
  • South Africa 102/0 in 26.6 overs
  • Referral 1 (25.1 ovs): BAN against D Elgar (LBW) Unsuccessful (SA: 3, BAN: 2)
  • Lunch: South Africa 95/3 in 25.0 overs
  • D Elgar Test Fifty: 50 runs in 60 balls (9x4) (0x6)
  • Drinks : South Africa 60/0 in 13.0 overs
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 69 balls between D Elgar (40) and S Erwee (12)
  • South Africa 50/0 in 11.3 overs
  • Stumps: Bangladesh 98/4 in 49.0 overs
  • Bangladesh 94/4: M Rahim c Kyle Verreynne b Simon Harmer 7(19)
  • Referral 2 (45.5 ovs): SA against M Rahim (Caught) Successful (SA: 3, BAN: 3)
  • Referral 1 (43.4 ovs): M Rahim against SA (Caught) Successful (SA: 3, BAN: 3)
  • Drinks: Bangladesh 70/1 in 32.0 overs
  • Bangladesh 50/1 in 15.2 overs
  • Innings Break: South Africa 367/10 in 121.0 overs
  • South Africa 367/10: D Olivier lbw b Mehidy Hasan 12(32)
  • Referral 6 (83.3 ovs): D Olivier against BAN (LBW) Unsuccessful (SA: 2, BAN: 1) (Retained)
  • Drinks: South Africa 365/9 in 120.0 overs
  • Referral 5 (83.3 ovs): BAN against D Olivier (LBW) Unsuccessful (SA: 2, BAN: 1) (Retained)
  • South Africa 354/9 in 115.4 overs
  • Lunch: South Africa 314/8 in 105.0 overs
  • Referral 4 (83.3 ovs): Lizaad Williams against BAN (LBW) Successful (SA: 2, BAN: 2)
  • South Africa 300/8 in 101.0 overs
  • 7th wkt Partnership: 52 off 91 balls between T Bavuma (29) and K Maharaj (18)
  • T Bavuma dropped on 77 by Yasir Ali in 91.2 overs
  • Drinks: South Africa 262/6 in 90.0 overs
  • South Africa 251/6 in 86.2 overs
  • Referral 3 (83.3 ovs): Temba Bavuma against BAN (LBW) Unsuccessful (SA: 2, BAN: 2) (Retained)
  • South Africa 245/5: K Verreynne lbw b Khaled Ahmed 28(81)
  • Referral 2 (82.2 ovs): Kyle Verreynne against BAN (LBW) Unsuccessful (SA: 2, BAN: 2)
  • New ball taken: South Africa 236/4 in 80.1 overs
  • Stumps: South Africa 6/0 in 4.0 overs
  • Rain: South Africa 6/0 in 4.0 overs
  • Bad Light: South Africa 6/0 in 4.0 overs
  • Referral 1 (2.1 ovs): BAN against D Elgar (Caught) Unsuccessful (SA: 3, BAN: 2)
  • Innings Break: Bangladesh 298/10 in 115.5 overs
  • Bangladesh 294/9: Khaled Ahmed c Kyle Verreynne b Duanne Olivier 0(7)
  • Referral 6 (114.6 ovs): SA against K Ahmed (Caught) Successful (SA: 1, BAN: 2)
  • 8th wkt Partnership: 50 runs off 141 balls between M Joy (19) and M Hasan (29)
  • Tea: Bangladesh 257/7 in 107.0 overs
  • Bangladesh 251/7 in 101.2 overs
  • M Joy maiden Test hundred: 100 runs in 269 balls (10x4) (1x6)
  • Drinks: Bangladesh 218/7 in 91.0 overs
  • Bangladesh 200/6 in 84.2 overs
  • New ball taken: Bangladesh 186/6 in 80.5 overs
  • Lunch: Bangladesh 183/5 in 79.0 overs
  • Referral 5 (75.6 ovs): SA against L Das (Caught) Unsuccessful (SA: 1, BAN: 3)
  • Referral 4 (69.6 ovs): L Das against SA (Caught) Successful (SA: 2, BAN: 3)
  • Referral 3 (66.1 ovs): SA against L Das (Caught) Unsuccessful (SA: 2, BAN: 3)
  • 6th wkt Partnership: 51 off 80 balls between M Joy (20) and L Das (28)
  • Bangladesh 150/5 in 63.5 overs
  • Drinks: Bangladesh 143/5 in 63.0 overs
  • M Joy Test fifty: 51 runs in 170 balls (5x4) (0x6)
  • Bangladesh 100/4 in 49.3 overs
  • Stumps: Bangladesh 11/3 in 6.0 overs
  • Bad Light: Bangladesh 11/3 in 6.0 overs
  • Innings Break: South Africa 204/10 in 74.0 overs
  • South Africa 204/10: D Olivier lbw b E Hossain 0(5)
  • Referral 6 (73.6 ovs): D Olivier against BAN (LBW) Unsuccessful (SA: 2, BAN: 2)
  • South Africa 200/7 in 72.4 overs
  • Tea: South Africa 157/5 in 61.0 overs
  • South Africa 150/5 in 56.0 overs
  • W Mulder dropped on 1 by K Ahmed in 53.1 overs
  • Referral 5 (50.4 ovs): K Verreynne against BAN (LBW) Successful (SA: 3, BAN: 2)
  • South Africa 116/2: D Elgar lbw b Taskin Ahmed 64(102)
  • Referral 4 (37.3 ovs): BAN against D Elgar (LBW) Successful (SA: 3, BAN: 2)
  • Lunch: South Africa 105/1 in 33.0 overs
  • South Africa 100/1 in 30.1 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 60 balls between D Elgar (22) and K Petersen (20)
  • D Elgar 21st Test fifty: 51 runs in 73 balls (6x4) (0x6)
  • Dean Elgar dropped on 43 by Y Ali in 22.2 overs
  • Dean Elgar dropped on 34 by N Shanto in 19.3 overs
  • South Africa 52/1 in 19.0 overs
  • South Africa 48/1: S Erwee lbw b E Hossain 8(51)
  • Referral 3 (18.3 ovs): BAN against S Erwee (LBW) Successful (SA: 3, BAN: 2)
  • Referral 2 (5.3 ovs): BAN against D Elgar (LBW) Unsuccessful (SA: 3, BAN: 2) (Retained)
  • Bangladesh 53/10: T Ahmed c Wiaan Mulder b Keshav Maharaj 14(17)
  • Bangladesh 51/9: K Ahmed c Lizaad Williams b Keshav Maharaj 0(2)
  • Bangladesh 50/8: N Shanto st Kyle Verreynne b Simon Harmer 26(52)
  • Referral 2 (16.2 ovs): SA against T Ahmed (LBW) Unsuccessful (SA: 2, BAN: 2)
  • Bangladesh: 50/7 in 15.4 overs
  • Bangladesh 33/7: M Hasan c Keegan Petersen b Simon Harmer 0(4)
  • Bangladesh 26/6: Y Ali b Keshav Maharaj 5(7)
  • Bangladesh 16/5: L Das c Simon Harmer b Keshav Maharaj 2(6)
  • Bangladesh 12/4: M Rahim lbw b Keshav Maharaj 0(5)
  • Referral 1 (6.5 ovs): M Rahim against SA (LBW) Unsuccessful (SA: 3, BAN: 2)
Advertisement
Match Poll

Who will win the Match

Latest Form
  • W
  • L
  • W
  • W
  • L
  • L
  • W
  • L
  • L
  • W
Player Runs Avg.
Dean Elgar SA 227 56.75
Temba Bavuma SA 194 48.50
Mahmudul Hasan Joy BAN 141 35.25
Keegan Petersen SA 133 33.25
Ryan Rickelton SA 114 38.00
Player Wickets Eco.
Keshav Maharaj SA 16 2.33
Simon Harmer SA 13 2.78
Taijul Islam BAN 9 3.10
Mehidy Hasan BAN 9 2.68
Khaled Ahmed BAN 8 3.41
Advertisement

Cricket News