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South Africa vs Bangladesh, 1st Test Match Summary

SA vs BAN, 2022 - Test Summary

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Match Ended   
Kingsmead, Durban , Mar 31, 2022
367&204
298&53 (19.0)
South Africa beat Bangladesh by 220 runs
SA 367/10
Bat Top Batsmen
93 (190)
  • 12x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 48.94SR
67 (101)
  • 11x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 66.33SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
ECON 3.68
25
OVERS
92/4
R/W
Bowler
ECON 2.35
40
OVERS
94/3
R/W
BAN 298/10
Bat Top Batsmen
137 (326)
  • 15x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 42.02SR
41 (92)
  • 6x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 44.56SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
ECON 2.57
40
OVERS
103/4
R/W
Bowler
ECON 2.86
18.5
OVERS
54/3
R/W
SA 204/10
Bat Top Batsmen
64 (102)
  • 7x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 62.74SR
39 (89)
  • 4x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 43.82SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
ECON 3.07
13
OVERS
40/3
R/W
Bowler
ECON 2.42
35
OVERS
85/3
R/W
BAN 53/10
Bat Top Batsmen
Najmul Hossain Shanto
Najmul Hossain Shanto
26 (52)
  • 1x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 50SR
14 (17)
  • 0x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 82.35SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
ECON 3.20
10
OVERS
32/7
R/W
Bowler
ECON 2.33
9
OVERS
21/3
R/W
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
19 OV
2 Runs
K. Maharaj to T. Ahmed
  • 018.1
  • 018.2
  • 218.3
  • 018.4
  • 018.5
  • W 18.6
18 OV
0 Runs
S. Harmer to E. Hossain
  • 017.1
  • 017.2
  • 017.3
  • 017.4
  • 017.5
  • 017.6
17 OV
1 Runs
K. Maharaj to T. Ahmed K. Ahmed
  • 016.1
  • 016.2
  • 016.3
  • 116.4
  • W 16.5
  • 016.6
16 OV
2 Runs
S. Harmer to N. Shanto K. Ahmed
  • 015.1
  • 015.2
  • 015.3
  • 215.4
  • W 15.5
  • 015.6
15 OV
12 Runs
K. Maharaj to T. Ahmed N. Shanto
  • 614.1
  • 114.2
  • 114.3
  • 314.4
  • 114.5
  • 014.6
14 OV
0 Runs
S. Harmer to N. Shanto
  • 013.1
  • 013.2
  • 013.3
  • 013.4
  • 013.5
  • 013.6
13 OV
3 Runs
K. Maharaj to N. Shanto T. Ahmed
  • 112.1
  • 112.2
  • 012.3
  • 012.4
  • 112.5
  • 012.6
12 OV
7 Runs
S. Harmer to N. Shanto M. Hasan
  • 611.1
  • 011.2
  • 111.3
  • 011.4
  • 011.5
  • W 11.6
11 OV
4 Runs
K. Maharaj to Y. Ali M. Hasan
  • 010.1
  • 410.2
  • 010.3
  • 010.4
  • W 10.5
  • 010.6
10 OV
6 Runs
S. Harmer to N. Shanto Y. Ali
  • 19.1
  • 19.2
  • 09.3
  • 09.4
  • 49.5
  • 09.6
9 OV
2 Runs
K. Maharaj to L. Das Y. Ali
  • 08.1
  • 08.2
  • 08.3
  • 28.4
  • W 8.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
2 Runs
S. Harmer to N. Shanto
  • 07.1
  • 27.2
  • 07.3
  • 07.4
  • 07.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
1 Runs
K. Maharaj to N. Shanto M. Rahim L. Das
  • 16.1
  • 06.2
  • 06.3
  • 06.4
  • W 6.5
  • 06.6
6 OV
3 Runs
S. Harmer to N. Shanto
  • 05.1
  • 05.2
  • 25.3
  • 05.4
  • 05.5
  • 15.6
5 OV
2 Runs
K. Maharaj to M. Joy M. Haque M. Rahim
  • W 4.1
  • 04.2
  • 04.3
  • 24.4
  • W 4.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
0 Runs
S. Harmer to N. Shanto
  • 03.1
  • 03.2
  • 03.3
  • 03.4
  • 03.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
1 Runs
K. Maharaj to N. Shanto
  • 02.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 02.4
  • 02.5
  • 12.6
2 OV
1 Runs
S. Harmer to S. Islam N. Shanto M. Joy
  • 01.1
  • W 1.2
  • 01.3
  • 11.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
4 Runs
K. Maharaj to M. Joy
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 40.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
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)
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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
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