Wed Oct 30 08:59:44 UTC 2024: ## Bangladesh Collapse as South Africa Dominate Day One of First Test
**Dhaka, Bangladesh:** A dramatic first day of the first Test between Bangladesh and South Africa saw both bowling attacks wreak havoc, resulting in a total of 16 wickets falling.
Bangladesh, batting first, crumbled under pressure, bowled out for a paltry 106 runs in 40.1 overs. Opener Mahmudul Hasan top scored with 30 runs. The only notable partnership was a 26-run stand for the ninth wicket, highlighting the struggles of the Bangladesh batsmen. South African pacers Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje, along with spinner Keshav Maharaj, each claimed three wickets.
South Africa, in response, were far from fluent, ending the day on 140/6, thanks to a strong bowling performance from Bangladesh spinner Taijul Islam, who took 5 wickets. The Proteas lead by a slender 34 runs with Kyle Verrynne (18*) and Anrich Nortje (17*) unbeaten at the crease.
This match saw Kagiso Rabada achieve a milestone, becoming the fastest bowler in Test history to take 300 wickets, surpassing Pakistani legend Waqar Younis’ record.
With a day filled with dramatic collapses and crucial wickets, both teams will be aiming for an early lead in the remaining days of the match.
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