Thu Oct 24 07:39:03 UTC 2024: **Summary of the Article:**
– South Africa achieved its first Test victory in Asia since 2014, defeating Bangladesh in the first match of a two-test series at Dhaka’s Shere Bangla National Stadium.
– The win elevated South Africa to fourth place in the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 standings with a point percentage of 47.62, surpassing New Zealand and England.
– In contrast, Bangladesh’s defeat dropped their point percentage to 30.56, leaving them in seventh place, while India and Australia hold the top two spots.
– Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and chose to field, a decision that backfired as South Africa bowled them out for just 106 runs. South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada, Wiaan Mulder, and Keshav Maharaj each claimed three wickets.
– Bangladesh showed some resistance with their spinners, but Kyle Verreynne’s century and contributions from Mulder and Dane Piedt allowed South Africa to post 308 runs, leading by 202.
– In the third innings, South Africa’s bowlers, led by Rabada, put Bangladesh in trouble at 112/6, but Mehidy Hasan’s efforts helped them reach 307.
– South Africa successfully chased down the 106-run target, finishing 106/3, with notable performances by Tony de Zorzi and Tristan Stubbs.
– The second Test is scheduled to take place in Chattogram starting October 29.
**Brief Scores:**
– Bangladesh: 106 and 307
– South Africa: 308 and 106/3 (won by seven wickets)
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