BAN VS RSA - 1st Test, South Africa tour of Bangladesh, 2024

Bangladesh put in a much-improved batting performance in their second essay but they were already playing the chasing game. It looked like South Africa will run through the hosts on Day 3 itself but Mehidy and Jaker Ali batted brilliantly to give their side a glimmer of hope. Jaker's dismissal opened things up before rain and bad light played spoilsport later in the day. South Africa took the second new ball straightaway this morning and that did the trick for them. Rabada was outstanding as he moved the ball both ways, extracted extra bounce off the surface and finished with a 6-fer to put his side into the driver's seat. There was no scoreboard pressure on the Protea batters and they ticked off 106 runs in just 22 overs. Stick around for the presentations...

11:50 Local Time, 05:50 GMT, 11:20 IST: There were talks yesterday that if Bangladesh manage to set a target of around 150-160, things could spice up on this sluggish surface. But it was not to be as Rabada and Mulder were on song this morning and cleaned the tail up in a jiffy. Bangladesh lost 3 wickets for only 24 runs this morning and set a paltry target of 106 or South Africa to chase down. The Protea batters came out with intent and even though they lost three wickets in a bid to chase it down quickly, cameos from the top-order ensured that they made light work of this chase. Earlier in the game, Bangladesh chose to bat but were found wanting against seam, swing and turn to get bundled out for 106. SA in reply were in a spot of bother at 108/6 but Mulder's maiden fifty and Verynne's outstanding century on a difficult surface propelled them to a substantial 202-run lead.

Taijul Islam to Tristan Stubbs, leg byes, 2 runs, on a back of a length and sliding down, Tristan Stubbs looks to tuck it across but misses. It deflects off his pads towards fine leg and the batters complete the couple. A clinical performance from South Africa and they have notched up a well-deserved victory. This is South Africa's first Test victory in Asia since 2014. A memorable outing for them indeed!

Taijul Islam to Tristan Stubbs, no run, drifting in nicely on a fuller length, blocked solidly off the front foot

Taijul Islam to Tristan Stubbs, no run, quicker and flatter on off, Tristan Stubbs camps back and blocks it towards covers

Taijul Islam to Tristan Stubbs, no run, floated full ball on middle and off, Tristan Stubbs lunges in defence

Taijul Islam to Tristan Stubbs, no run, full ball drifting in on middle, kept out watchfully

Taijul Islam to Tristan Stubbs, no run, Tristan Stubbs goes for the reverse sweep but it turns and takes off to beat him on the top-edge and he is struck on the body

Mominul to Tristan Stubbs, 1 run, on the shorter side outside off, cut to deep cover to retain strike

Mominul to Rickelton, 1 run, full ball on off, Rickelton strokes it to deep mid-on to rotate strike

Mominul to Tristan Stubbs, 1 run, loopy full ball outside off, Tristan Stubbs eases it through mid-off

Mominul to Tristan Stubbs, FOUR, quicker and flatter and some width on offer, Tristan Stubbs tries to cut it hard square of the wicket but it flies off the outer half. Beats the chasing backward point fielder to his left. South Africa are just one hit away now...

Mominul to Tristan Stubbs, no run, Tristan Stubbs uses his feet but is not quite to the pitch of it and blocks it eventually

Mominul to Tristan Stubbs, no run, full ball drifting in on middle, pushed off the front foot to extra cover

Taijul Islam to Rickelton, no run, sharp inward turn from the rough on a back of a length outside off, Rickelton shuffles a bit and blocks it to short leg

Taijul Islam to Rickelton, no run, turning in from a back of a length outside off, Rickelton camps back and blocks it right under his eyeline

Ryan Rickelton, left handed bat, comes to the crease

Taijul Islam to Bedingham, out Caught by Litton Das!! Taijul outsmarts Bedingham with a beauty! Too late for Bangladesh though. A bit quicker through the air and it lands on a fuller length on middle and off. Bedingham is drawn forward and tries to block but it turns away just enough to induce a faint nick and Litton Das collects it nicely. Bedingham c Litton Das b Taijul Islam 12(13) [6s-1]

Taijul Islam to Bedingham, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

Taijul Islam to Bedingham, no run, tossed up delivery, kept out