Mon Oct 21 08:20:24 UTC 2024: In the opening session of the first day’s play at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka, South Africa’s fast bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Wiaan Mulder dominated Bangladesh, leaving the hosts struggling at 60 for 6 at Lunch. Key points include:
– Rabada and Mulder took a combined five wickets before Keshav Maharaj’s breakthrough right before lunch.
– Bangladesh, electing to bat, faced early difficulties against the South African bowlers, particularly Mulder, who claimed three wickets in his first spell.
– Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, and Najmul Hossain Shanto were dismissed cheaply as Bangladesh collapsed to 21 for 3 within half an hour.
– Mahmudul Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim briefly steadied the innings, but Rabada’s return resulted in Rahim’s wicket, marking Rabada’s 300th Test wicket—the fastest in terms of deliveries faced.
– Rabada also dismissed Litton Das, adding to Bangladesh’s troubles.
– Mehidy Hasan offered some resistance with Mahmudul, but Maharaj successfully trapped Mehidy lbw in the final over before lunch.
– The score at lunch read Bangladesh 60/6, with Mahmudul Hasan not out on 16, and standout bowlers Mulder (3-22) and Rabada (2-16).
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