SA vs BAN Live Cricket Score

33.2 OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Finally, Bangladesh get the breakthrough and the ploy to bring back Khaled Ahmed into the attack has done wonders for the tourists! That exploded off the pitch and Dean Elgar had absolutely no answers to it. Ahmed runs in and serves it on a length, around off. Elgar looks to go on the front foot to block but the ball takes off from a length and Elgar fails to bail out in the end. The ball goes off his gloves to the left of the keeper. Liton Das moves low to his left and takes a good catch. End of a good innings from the South African skipper.  113/1

34.1 OUT! Chopped on! Two wickets in quick succession for Bangladesh and both the openers are back in the hut now! Terrific passage of play for the Bangla Tigers and Mehidy Hasan is absolutely ecstatic with this dismissal. A false stroke brings about the downfall of Erwee and he walks back disappointed. Coming to the ball - This was tossed up, well outside off. Sarel Erwee gets down on his knee and looks to sweep it from there. He only manages a thick inside edge which cannons onto the stumps. Bangladesh are right back in this contest!  117/2

46 OUT! RUN OUT! Mehidy Hasan, you beauty! Huge moment in this game and it is Mehidy Hasan's brilliance in the field that sees the back of Keegan Petersen. Much-needed breakthrough for Bangladesh as Bavuma and Petersen were looking to take the game away from the tourists. This was a full ball, outside off. Bavuma prods and slices it towards the point region. Mehidy Hasan at backward point, moves across to his right, puts in a dive and stops it one-handed. He then gets up quickly, throws it to the striker's end and scores a direct hit. Keegan Petersen is well short of his crease as he looks to steal a run. Petersen stands there in disbelief. Absolutely brilliant from Mehidy Hasan!  146/3

98 OUT! TIMBER! The wait continues for Temba Bavuma to get his second Test century. A splendid innings comes to an end. We can see some disappointed faces in the pavilion but eventually they rise to applaud this incredible innings from Bavuma. Coming to the delivery - Mehidy Hasan serves a floated delivery, around off. It turns in a long way off the deck. Temba Bavuma goes back and tries to cut it away but misses. The ball hits him on the pads and goes on to crash into the stumps.  298/7

57.2 OUT! CAUGHT! Ebadot Hossain strikes now and it is the debutant, Ryan Rickelton who takes the walk back to the pavilion! Hossain bangs it into the deck, around off. Ryan sits back and looks to pull. The ball hurries onto him and he gets cramped for room. It takes the toe end of the bat and the ball goes in the air towards mid on. The skipper of Bangladesh, Mominul Haque settles under it and takes a sitter. South Africa lose their fourth wicket now.  180/4

82.2 Kyle Verreynne takes the review straightaway for being adjudged lbw! That looked plumb in front! Khaled Ahmed strikes and the second new ball seems to be doing the trick for the tourists. Lovely bowling from Khaled Ahmed! Another ball that stayed a touch low. A length delivery, landing just outside off and nipping back in sharply. Kyle hangs back to keep it out but he misses and gets pinged on his front pad. Bangladesh appeal and the umpire agrees. Kyle though opts for a review after consulting with Bavuma. The Ball Tracker rolls in and it shows three reds. The umpire raises his finger yet again. Kyle is a goner and South Africa lose a review as well.  245/5

82.3 OUT! CAUGHT! Two in two for Khaled Ahmed and he is on a roll! This is exactly the kind of start that Bangladesh would have hoped for going into Day 2! Wiaan Mulder departs for a golden duck! Ahmed is on a hat-trick. Coming to the delivery - This is a length ball, around the corridor of uncertainty. Wiaan Mulder feels for it. It takes the thick outside edge and goes to the left of the gully fielder. Mahmudul Hasan Joy there, moves quickly to his left and gets low to take a really good catch. Terrific passage of play for the Bangla Tigers.  245/6

98.1 OUT! CLEANED UP! Ebadot Hossain picks up second wicket of the innings. Bangla Tigers are roaring loud here. It is a full-length ball, on the off stump, tailing in a bit. Keshav Maharaj stays back, tries to dig it out but misses. The ball sneaks through to rattle the stumps. There comes the salute from Ebadot!  Bangladesh want to end things quickly now. Can they force an early lunch here, after it being extended by 15 minutes than usual time?  298/8

109 OUT! CAUGHT! Another good catch from Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Khaled Ahmed gets his fourth wicket! Back of a length, around the corridor of uncertainty. Lizaad Williams stays back and has a poke at it. The ball takes the outside edge and goes towards the gully region. It is that man again, Mahmudul Hasan Joy who gets low to his right and takes a sharp catch. Much-needed breakthrough for Bangladesh!  332/9

121 Duanne Olivier has been adjudged LBW but this time he has sent it upstairs. This is a flatter ball, outside off and turning in sharply. Olivier stays back to defend but he misses and gets pinged on his pad. Bangladesh appeal and the umpire raises his finger after taking a lot of time. Olivier opts for a review straightaway. The Ball tracker rolls in and it suggests that the ball would have clipped the top of leg stump. It is umpire's call on wickets hitting and the on-field decision remains. South Africa are bowled out for 367.  367/10

115.5 OUT! CAUGHT! A valiant knock of Joy comes to an end. Lizaad Williams picks up his third wicket of the innings. It is a short ball, outside off. Mahmudul Hasan Joy throws his blade at it. The ball takes the outside edge and goes towards the man at first slip. Simon Harmer takes a stunning catch. BANGLADESH GET BUNDLED OUT AT 298.  298/10

10.3 OUT! TIMBER! Simon Harmer gets the breakthrough just at the stroke of Tea and Bangladesh lose their first wicket. This is a quicker ball, landing around off and going on with the angle. Shadman Islam stays back to block but he misses. The ball stays a touch low and sneaks through the gap between his bat and pad. It then crashes onto the stumps and the South Africans are delighted to see the back of Shadman Islam. THAT WILL BE TEA ON DAY 2!  25/1

37.1 OUT! TIMBER! WOW! That is a peach of a delivery from Simon Harmer to get rid of Najmul Hossain Shanto! An off-spinner's delight, to be precise. This one drifts in from middle, lands and then turns away from the batter. Najmul Hossain Shanto tries to defend it off the front foot but the ball goes past his outside edge and hits the top of the off pole. Shanto stands there in disbelief before he takes the long walk back to the pavilion.  80/2

39.3 OUT! CAUGHT! Bangladesh lose their third wicket now. All thanks to Keegan Petersen under the helmet, who is placed at silly point. Simon Harmer is making the most of his comeback. He gets his third in no time. It is looped up, full, around off. Mominul Haque prods and tries to defend it out. He gets an inside edge onto the pads. The ball though lobs to the left of silly point. Keegan Petersen keeps his eyes on the ball, stretches his left arm out and the ball sticks in his palms. Keegan Petersen gets up and takes a victory lap, while the South African players chase him down to celebrate the wickets. South Africa well and truly on top in this game.  80/3

45.5 A loud appeal for caught behind but turned down. Simon Harmer looked pretty sure that he got his man this time. He convinces his skipper to take it upstairs. It is a loopy delivery, angled down leg. Mushfiqur Rahim tries to flick it away but misses. It might've taken his gloves on the way. Dean Elgar goes for the review. The UltraEdge shows there is a spike as the ball passes the glove. The final decision is out and the on-field umpire is forced to change his decision. Simon Harmer is running havoc with the ball here, as he picks up his fourth wicket.  94/4

51.1 OUT! CAUGHT! Lizaad Williams gets his first wicket in Test cricket and he is delighted! Bangladesh's night watchman departs and this is a good start for South Africa! Back of a length, angling across the batter from outside off. Taskin Ahmed looks to push it through the off side, away from his body. He only manages a thick outside edge which goes straight to Wiaan Mulder at gully. Mulder looks to grab it with hard hands, the ball pops out of his hands, to his right and he recovers well to complete a juggling catch.  101/5

79.2 OUT! BOWLED! Straight through the gate! That is a pearler from Lizaad Williams to get his second wicket of the innings! He strikes straightaway after Lunch break and this is a much-needed breakthrough for South Africa. Good-length delivery, jagging back in from the fifth stump channel. Das stays back to block but he misses. The ball brushes off his pad and cannons onto the stumps. Just the kind of start South Africa would have wished for after the break.  183/6

88.1 OUT! RUN OUT! Oh, dear! This is the last thing that Bangladesh would have wanted at this stage! A huge mix-up in the middle and it is Yasir Ali who has to walk back to the hut. This was a length ball, around leg. Mahmudul Hasan Joy tucks it towards deep mid-wicket and gets to the other end. Yasir Ali though looks to sneak in another run. Mahmudul Hasan Joy is not interested and he doesn't go for it. Ryan Rickelton in the deep throws it to the keeper. Kyle Verreynne collects the ball by moving forward and whips the bails off by running towards the stumps. Both the batters are left stranded at the non-striker's end. Bangladesh lose their seventh wicket now.  216/7

111.5 OUT! CAUGHT AT SLIPS! Wiaan Mulder strikes and breaks a crucial stand for his side. It is an outswinging delivery, full and outside off. Mehidy Hasan goes for the expansive drive but does not middle it. In fact, the ball takes the outside edge and flies straight into the palms of Simon Harmer at first slip who makes no mistake. Although, there was a slight halt in celebration as the umpire wanted to check the front foot. The replays suggest that it is a legal delivery. Can South Africa end things quickly for Bangladesh?  267/8

115 Short ball, on off. Khaled Ahmed tries to defend it out but it looks like he pulls his blade back in time. Duanne Olivier and company appeal for caught behind. The keeper is really excited after the take. The umpire though does not raise his finger. South Africa take a review for caught behind. The UltraEdge confirms that there is a spike as the ball passes the glove. The on-field decision is forced to be overturned. Khaled Ahmed walks back to the pavilion.  294/9

18.3 An appeal for LBW but turned down! Bangladesh opt for a review! Three reds on the Ball Tracker and Erwee is a goner! Excellent review from Bangladesh, credit to the bowler as he was quite confident that he had got rid of Erwee and convinced his skipper as well. Ebadot Hossain finally gets his reward and he has been just brilliant in this morning session. This is a length ball, jagging back in late from outside off. Erwee prods and looks to play it across the line. He misses and gets pinged on his back pad. The Ball Tracker suggests that Erwee is plumb in front and the on-field decision is overturned.  48/1

37.3 A loud shout for LBW but the umpire is unmoved! Bangladesh though have sent it upstairs. Was there any bat involved in it? No, says the UltraEdge! The Ball Tracker rolls in and it shows that the ball would have crashed into the middle stump. It is three reds. Lovely delivery from Taskin! This was a length ball, nipping back in just that little bit from off. Elgar sits back and tries to keep it out. He misses as the ball beats the inside edge of his bat. Elgar is pinged on the pads and Taskin Ahmed appeals. Bangladesh opt for a review as the on-field umpire doesn't agree. Three reds on the Ball Tracker and it is pumb in front. The on-field decision is overturned! Massive wicket for Bangladesh!  116/2

42.4 OUT! CAUGHT! Elation for Bangladesh. They pick up the third wicket of the innings. Mehidy Hasan gets his first wicket of the innings. He gets rid of a set batter in Keegan Petersen. It is fuller, quicker and on the pads. Keegan Petersen clips it straight to short leg. Mahmudul Hasan Joy stationed there, stays low and grabs the ball sharply. Keegan Petersen trudges back off the field.  126/3

43.4 OUT! CAUGHT! OH MY GOD! Yasir Ali, you beauty! In the morning session, Ali did drop a catch at slips. But this chance is even tougher and he grabs it with a single hand. Temba Bavuma cannot do anything about it other than walking back to the dressing room. Coming to the delivery - it is a length ball, around off, shaping away off the deck. Temba Bavuma hangs his blade away from his body. The ball takes the outside edge, goes to the left of first slip. Yasir Ali dives to that side and takes a stunning one-handed catch. Bangladesh are back in the game now.  126/4

52.1 OUT! CAUGHT! Mehidy Hasan strikes again in the afternoon session. Exceptional effort in the field by Shadman Islam. It is floated, full and on off. Kyle Verreynne tries to reverse-sweep it. He does not middle it though. The ball takes the under-edge, lands on his boot and lobs to the left of silly point. Shadman Islam shows good presence of mind here, as he was up in the air trying to evade the reverse-hit. He later realises that the ball is in the air to his left. He then stretches out his left and takes a stunning catch.  148/5

64.1 OUT! CAUGHT! Mehidy Hasan strikes yet again! Lovely delivery from the youngster! Hasan tosses it up nicely, outside off, from 'round the wicket, enticing the batter to drive. Mulder prods and looks to drive it through cover. Although, he only manages a thick outside edge which goes straight to Yasir Ali at first slip who takes a sharp catch. South Africa lose their sixth wicket now!  168/6

65.4 OUT! LBW! What a delivery! Taskin Ahmed gets his second wicket here. Keshav Maharaj walks back on a timid score. A full-length ball, slanting in from outside off. Keshav Maharaj tries to defend it out on the front foot but misses to get any blade on it. He gets pinged on his pad. Taskin Ahmed appeals and the umpire raises his finger in a flash.  183/7

72.5 Is that a run out? A direct hit at the bowler's end and Simon Harmer might be in trouble. Yes, the replays roll in and it shows that Harmer is well short of his crease. This was a flatter ball, outside off. Harmer cuts it through the cover region. He completes the second run with ease and looks to steal the third run. Although, Nurul Hasan (sub) collects the ball from the deep and scores a direct hit at the non-striker's end. South Africa lose their eighth wicket now!  202/8

73.1 OUT! RUN OUT! Oh, dear! South Africa are losing their way here! Cricketing suicide from South Africa! Lizaad Williams looks to steal a run off the misfield but ends up throwing away his wicket. This was a short ball, around middle. Ryan Rickelton pulls it towards square leg for a run. The fielder there hurls a wayward throw towards the keeper. Liton Das fails to grab the ball and Williams looks to take another run. Ryan isn't interested and he sends him back. Shadman Islam at point, throws the ball back to the keeper who whips the bails off. Williams is well short of his crease.  204/9

74 OUT! LBW! That is it! Ebadot Hossain gets the last wicket. This was a length ball, jagging back in from outside off. Duanne Olivier looks to block it off the back foot but he misses as the ball sneaks through his bat. Olivier gets hit on his pad and Bangladesh appeal. The umpire agrees but Olivier sends it upstairs. The Ball Tracker rolls in and it indicates three reds. South Africa are bowled out for 204!  204/10

4.1 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.  6/2

1.2 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!  4/1

15.5 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.  50/8

4.5 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!  8/3

6.5 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.  12/4

8.5 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.  16/5

10.5 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.  26/6

12 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.  33/7

19 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!  53/10

16.5 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.  51/9