Day 1: South Africa Takes Control Despite Bangladesh’s Spirited Bowling in Low-Scoring Affair
21 October at 5:16 pm
On Day 1 of the match, South Africa ended with a score of 140/6, leading Bangladesh by 34 runs after bowling them out for just 106. The pitch helped the bowlers a lot, and South Africa's Kagiso Rabada and Wiaan Mulder were the key bowlers. Bangladesh’s Batting Struggles Bangladesh’s first innings lasted only 40.1 overs. Only three batsmen scored more than 10 runs. Mahmuddul Hasan Joy was the highest scorer with 30 runs from 97 balls. Mushfiqur Rahim (11) and Najmul Hossain Shanto (7) also reached double figures, but the rest of the team struggled. Rabada took 3 wickets for 26 runs, and Mulder took 3 wickets for 22 runs, making it hard for Bangladesh to build a good total. South Africa's other bowlers, Keshav Maharaj (3/34) and Dane Piedt (1/19), also bowled well, and Bangladesh's innings ended at 106 runs. South Africa’s Response South Africa didn’t have the best start, as opener Aiden Markram was out for 6 runs. Bangladesh’s bowlers, Taijul Islam (5/49) and Hasan Mahmud (1/31), did well to take early wickets. Tony de Zorzi (30) and Tristan Stubbs (23) tried to steady the innings, but they couldn’t score big. Rayan Rickelton made a steady 27 runs from 49 balls, and Kyle Verreynne (18*) along with Wiaan Mulder (17*) helped South Africa finish the day with a small lead. South Africa will try to increase their lead on Day 2, while Bangladesh will aim to get quick wickets.