Mon Oct 21 14:58:46 UTC 2024: On October 21, 2024, during the first Test between South Africa and Bangladesh in Mirpur, South Africa ended Day 1 with a score of 140-6 in reply to Bangladesh’s 106 all out. Key highlights include:
– **Kagiso Rabada’s Milestone**: Rabada celebrated becoming the fastest bowler to achieve 300 Test wickets, reaching the milestone in 11,817 balls, surpassing Waqar Younis. He took three wickets, contributing significantly to Bangladesh’s collapse.
– **Bangladesh’s Struggles**: After winning the toss and opting to bat, Bangladesh struggled, with only Mahmudul Hasan Joy scoring 30 runs. Their innings ended at 106 in just over 40 overs, with four of the top six batsmen failing to score double figures.
– **Bowling Performance**: South Africa’s bowlers, including Wiaan Mulder and Keshav Maharaj, also took three wickets each. Rabada’s early wicket of Mushfiqur Rahim marked the beginning of Bangladesh’s decline.
– **Taijul Islam’s Achievement**: For Bangladesh, Taijul Islam took five wickets, becoming only the second Bangladeshi to reach 200 Test wickets, after Shakib Al Hasan.
– **Context of the Test**: The match is the first international fixture in Bangladesh following a recent political upheaval that saw the removal of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Shakib, who initially planned to participate, withdrew due to security concerns and has announced his retirement from international cricket.
– **Upcoming Matches**: The second Test is scheduled to begin in Chattogram on October 29, 2024, with Bangladesh seeking their first-ever Test win against South Africa.
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