BAN vs SA Ball by Ball Commentary

BAN

307/10106/10

106/3308/10

Day 4Session 1

South Africa beat Bangladesh by 7 wickets

Commentary

South Africa 2nd Innings

6:25 AM IST Right then, that is it from this first Test where South Africa goes ahead in the series while Bangladesh have a lot of things to ponder upon and come back stronger in the next game. The 2nd and final Test of this series will start on 29th October, Tuesday at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram. It will begin at 4 am GMT, but as you know, you can always join us early for all the build-up to the match. Until then, cheers and goodbye!

6:21 AM IST Aiden Markram, the victorious skipper of South Africa says that it was a really good performance from his team. Adds that most of the damage was done on the opening day and the bowlers were excellent. Credits Bangladesh for their batting in the second innings and putting up a fight in this game. Tells that it was a good toss to lose and the bowlers exploited the conditions nicely. Mentions that a lot of learnings to take as well from this game. Ends by saying that Kagiso Rabada is a fine bowler and a century for Kyle Verreynne was special as he is new to the fold, but batted well in sub-continent conditions.

6:18 AM IST Kyle Verreynne is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his brilliant ton. He says he was just trying to stay committed to what he was doing. Mentions this is his first tour in the sub-continent and he was well prepared for it. Adds he got great support from others. Ends by saying he’s pleased with his performance and he hopes he can continue the form.

6:17 AM IST A few Appreciation Crests are being handed over to the players for reaching personal milestones in this Test. Mushfiqur Rahim is up first for getting to 6000 Test runs. He is followed by Taijul Islam and Kagiso Rabada for getting to 200 and 300 Test wickets respectively.

6:15 AM IST Najmul Hossain Shanto, the captain of Bangladesh says they did not do well with the bat! Adds the batters need to take more responsibility, the bowlers were good but they just did not get enough runs in the first innings. Credits the way Mehidy Hasan played. Ends by saying he’s looking forward to the next Test.

6:14 AM IST Presentation Time...

6:13 AM IST Bangladesh were in deep trouble early on Day 3, losing Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Mushfiqur Rahim in the same over and facing the prospect of an innings defeat. But Mehidy Hasan and debutant Jaker Ali staged a remarkable fightback, turning the tide with a 138-run partnership that took them past South Africa’s lead. Mehidy continued to frustrate the visitors alongside Nayeem Hasan, as bad light and rain stopped the Proteas from using the second new ball. South Africa, after Kagiso Rabada's early strikes and Keshav Maharaj's key wicket later in the day, failed to maintain the pressure and would have been disappointed to have let Bangladesh gain an 81-run lead. However, that did not matter much as they finished the game off in the first session on Day 4.

6:11 AM IST Day 2 saw Bangladesh fight back to stay in the game, but South Africa still held the upper hand. Kyle Verreynne’s brilliant century helped the Proteas extend their lead to 202 runs, and Kagiso Rabada struck early with two wickets. However, Bangladesh showed resilience, with Mahmudul Hasan Joy and skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto steadying the ship. However, Keshav Maharaj’s late breakthrough halted their momentum, but Mushfiqur Rahim’s aggressive approach gave the visitors a much-needed boost, reducing the deficit to 101 runs. A couple of missed chances by South Africa towards the end left the game wide open as both teams headed into a crucial 'Moving Day'.

6:09 AM IST It was a pretty dramatic opening day of Test cricket! A total of 16 wickets fell, with both Kagiso Rabada and Taijul Islam reaching milestones - Rabada becoming the fastest to 300 Test wickets (By number of balls bowled) and Taijul grabbing his 200th with a stunning five-wicket haul. Bangladesh's decision to bat first quickly backfired as they collapsed to 45/5, with only Mahmudul Hasan Joy showing resistance. Late contributions from Mehidy Hasan and Taijul barely pushed them to 106. South Africa's pacers dominated, with Wiaan Mulder and Rabada sharing six wickets. In reply, the Proteas struggled too, losing Aiden Markram early, but Tony de Zorzi’s gritty 30, along with Ryan Rickelton’s proactive 27, kept them in the game. As Mulder and Kyle Verreynne held firm, South Africa ended the day with a slim 34-run lead.

6:05 AM IST After the fightback on Day 3, Bangladesh could not really handle the second new ball. They only managed to add 24 runs to the overnight score losing the three wickets. Mehidy Hasan missed out on a ton scoring 97 off 191 balls and was the last one to fall. As expected, it was Kagiso Rabada who provided the first breakthrough in the very first over of Day 4 and then wrapped things up as well finishing with his best Test figures (6/46) against Bangladesh. While chasing a modest total of 106 runs, South Africa got off to a quick start and did not let the hosts put pressure on them. They did lose three wickets, but the top three batters scoring 20 or more made sure they hunted this total without much fuss.

5:53 AM IST SOUTH AFRICA GO 1-0 UP IN THE SERIES! This is also their first Test victory in the sub-continent since 2014, and ten years later, they have put in a brilliant performance to brush aside Bangladesh in their own backyard. This win holds a lot of significance as it keeps the Proteas alive in the race for the World Test Championship final, but they do need to build on this and keep the winning momentum going.

End of over 222 runs

SA: 106/3CRR: 4.82

Ball

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Tristan Stubbs:30 (37)

Ryan Rickelton:1 (3)

Taijul Islam:11-1-43-3

21.6

Taijul Islam to Tristan Stubbs, 2 runs

82.9kph

There it is! There are the winning runs! On the pads. Stubbs looks to flick but misses. It hits the pad and goes down to fine leg. Two taken. Leg byes. SOUTH AFRICA WIN BY 7 WICKETS!

21.5

Taijul Islam to Tristan Stubbs, no run

84.0kph

Floated up on off. This is blocked to cover.

21.4

Taijul Islam to Tristan Stubbs, no run

81.2kph

Flatter and on off. Stubbs blocks.

21.3

Taijul Islam to Tristan Stubbs, no run

77.9kph

On the pads. This is worked to mid-wicket.

21.2

Taijul Islam to Tristan Stubbs, no run

82.0kph

Around off. This is pushed to cover.

21.1

Taijul Islam to Tristan Stubbs, no run

84.7kph

On middle. Kept out.

End of over 217 runs

SA: 104/3CRR: 4.95

Ball

Tristan Stubbs:30 (31)

Ryan Rickelton:1 (3)

Mominul Haque:2-0-16-0

20.6

Mominul Haque to Tristan Stubbs, 1 run

Just the two needed! Outside off. This is pushed past cover for one more.

20.5

Mominul Haque to Ryan Rickelton, 1 run

74.5kph

On middle. This is worked with the angle through mid-wicket for one.

20.4

Mominul Haque to Tristan Stubbs, 1 run

Fuller and on off. This is pushed down to long off for one.

20.3

Mominul Haque to Tristan Stubbs, 4 runs

FOUR! Off the edge, but Stubbs will not mind. He just wants to finish things quickly. The ball is a tad shorter, outside off and it skids on after pitching. Tristan goes back to cut but is hurried into the shot. Gets a bottom edge which goes to the right of slip, to the deep third fence. Also, the 100 is up for South Africa and they are just one hit away from the win.

100 Runs for the teamSouth Africa

Runs: 101/3

20.2

Mominul Haque to Tristan Stubbs, no run

72.5kph

On the stumps. Kept out.

20.1

Mominul Haque to Tristan Stubbs, no run

74.8kph

Flatter and on middle. Defended.

End of over 201 run

SA: 97/3CRR: 4.85

Ball

Ryan Rickelton:0 (2)

Tristan Stubbs:24 (26)

Taijul Islam:10-0-43-3

19.6

Taijul Islam to Ryan Rickelton, no run

81.0kph

Flatter and on off. This is pushed to cover.

19.5

Taijul Islam to Ryan Rickelton, no run

88.3kph

Around off. Kept out.

5:42 AM IST Ryan Rickelton is the next man in.

19.4

Taijul Islam to David Bedingham, no run

84.8kph

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Taijul has three! He has 8 for the game. He's been really good. This is a lovely nut! It lands on off. It pitches and turns away. David Bedingham strides out and looks to defend but this takes the outside edge and the keeper, Litton Das makes no mistake. South Africa three down but just needs 9 more runs to win.

David Bedingham

12 (13b 0x4 1x6)SR: 92.31

c Litton Das b Taijul Islam

19.3

Taijul Islam to David Bedingham, no run

82.6kph

Angled into middle. Defended.

19.2

Taijul Islam to Tristan Stubbs, 1 run

83.5kph

Angled into the pads. This is clipped down to fine leg for one.

19.1

Taijul Islam to Tristan Stubbs, no run

82.4kph

On the stumps. Defended again.

End of over 199 runs

SA: 96/2CRR: 5.05

Ball

Tristan Stubbs:23 (24)

David Bedingham:12 (11)

Mominul Haque:1-0-9-0

18.6

Mominul Haque to Tristan Stubbs, 1 run

74.8kph

10 needed! Outside off. This is pushed past cover for one.

18.5

Mominul Haque to Tristan Stubbs, no run

77.2kph

On the stumps. Kept out.

18.4

Mominul Haque to David Bedingham, 1 run

77.0kph

On off. This is pushed past cover for one.

18.3

Mominul Haque to David Bedingham, no run

76.1kph

Around off. Kept out.

18.2

Mominul Haque to David Bedingham, 6 runs

74.9kph

SIX! All the way! Just the two more of such hits and the game is done! Tossed up, full and on off. This is lofted over the long off fence for a biggie.

18.1

Mominul Haque to Tristan Stubbs, 1 run

73.6kph

Fuller and on off. This is hit down to long off for one.

End of over 184 runs

SA: 87/2CRR: 4.83

Ball

David Bedingham:5 (8)

Tristan Stubbs:21 (21)

Taijul Islam:9-0-42-2

17.6

Taijul Islam to David Bedingham, no run

83.0kph

Around off. David is solid in defense.

17.5

Taijul Islam to David Bedingham, no run

86.9kph

On middle. Kept out.

17.4

Taijul Islam to Tristan Stubbs, 1 run

83.0kph

On off. This is punched down to long off for one.

17.3

Taijul Islam to Tristan Stubbs, no run

87.7kph

On middle. Kept out.

17.2

Taijul Islam to Tristan Stubbs, no run

82.6kph

Beaten again! This lands around off and spins away. Stubbs is beaten as he pushes at it.

17.1

Taijul Islam to David Bedingham, 3 runs

82.1kph

On middle. Shorter. This is pulled through mid-wicket for three. South Africa are just 20 runs away from the win now.

End of over 1711 runs

SA: 83/2CRR: 4.88

Ball

Tristan Stubbs:20 (18)

David Bedingham:2 (5)

Nayeem Hasan:2-0-20-0

16.6

Nayeem Hasan to Tristan Stubbs, no run

91.4kph

On middle. Kept out.

16.5

Nayeem Hasan to Tristan Stubbs, 6 runs

92.3kph

SIX! Over the fence! What a shot! Nayeem Hasan tosses it up, full and around middle. Tristan Stubbs skips down the track to get to the pitch of it and heaves it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

16.4

Nayeem Hasan to Tristan Stubbs, no run

87.3kph

On middle. This is tucked to mid-wicket.

16.3

Nayeem Hasan to Tristan Stubbs, 4 runs

101.3kph

FOUR! The reverse sweep comes out! On off. This is hit past point and it races away to the fence.

16.2

Nayeem Hasan to David Bedingham, 1 run

91.1kph

Fuller and on off. This is pushed down to long off for one.

16.1

Nayeem Hasan to David Bedingham, no run

On middle. Kept out.

End of over 161 run

SA: 72/2CRR: 4.50

Ball

Tristan Stubbs:10 (14)

David Bedingham:1 (3)

Taijul Islam:8-0-38-2

15.6

Taijul Islam to Tristan Stubbs, no run

90.4kph

Firss this one outside off. Stubbs leaves it alone.

15.5

Taijul Islam to Tristan Stubbs, no run

85.8kph

On middle. Kept out.

15.4

Taijul Islam to David Bedingham, 1 run

90.7kph

Angled into middle. This is worked through square leg for one.

15.3

Taijul Islam to David Bedingham, no run

83.9kph

Flatter and on off. This is pushed to cover.

15.2

Taijul Islam to David Bedingham, no run

Beaten! Flatter and on off. This turns away. David is beaten as he looks to defend.

5:26 AM IST David Bedingham comes out to the middle now.

15.1

Taijul Islam to Tony de Zorzi, no run

OUT! TAKEN! Tony de Zorzi cannot believe he has picked out the fielder here. Taijul Islam has another one! He slows it up and bowls it wider outside off as he sees Zorzi come down the track. He still goes for the shot. It goes off the toe end as he has to drag it, and it is taken well at long on by Hasan Mahmud. Tony de Zorzi walks back for 41 off 52 and will be disappointed that he could not stay till the end here.

Tony de Zorzi

41 (52b 7x4 0x6)SR: 78.85

c Hasan Mahmud b Taijul Islam

End of over 159 runs

SA: 71/1CRR: 4.73

Ball

Tristan Stubbs:10 (12)

Tony de Zorzi:41 (51)

Nayeem Hasan:1-0-9-0

14.6

Nayeem Hasan to Tristan Stubbs, 4 runs

90.3kph

FOUR! Drilled down the ground! Stubbs steps out. He gets to the pitch of it and hammers it down the ground and to the long off fence.

14.5

Nayeem Hasan to Tristan Stubbs, no run

89.9kph

Around off. Blocked.

14.4

Nayeem Hasan to Tony de Zorzi, 1 run

89.3kph

On middle. This is pushed down to long on for one.

14.3

Nayeem Hasan to Tony de Zorzi, no run

95.1kph

Around off again. Zorzi cuts but finds point.

14.2

Nayeem Hasan to Tony de Zorzi, no run

94.0kph

Outside off. This is cut but to point.

14.1

Nayeem Hasan to Tony de Zorzi, 4 runs

88.5kph

FOUR! Pulled away! A little too short and on middle. This is pulled through square leg. This races away.

End of over 142 runs

SA: 62/1CRR: 4.43

Ball

Tristan Stubbs:6 (10)

Tony de Zorzi:36 (47)

Taijul Islam:7-0-37-1

13.6

Taijul Islam to Tristan Stubbs, no run

79.4kph

Angled into middle. Blocked.

13.5

Taijul Islam to Tristan Stubbs, no run

Flatter and outside off. Stubbs looks to cut but is beaten.

13.4

Taijul Islam to Tristan Stubbs, no run

Around off. Stubbs leans forward and keeps it out.

13.3

Taijul Islam to Tristan Stubbs, no run

87.0kph

On middle. Blocked.

13.2

Taijul Islam to Tony de Zorzi, 1 run

83.5kph

Plays the reverse sweep. This goes off the bottom on the off side for one.

13.1

Taijul Islam to Tristan Stubbs, 1 run

80.8kph

On the shortish side. This is pushed down to long off for one.

End of over 134 runs

SA: 60/1CRR: 4.62

Ball

Tony de Zorzi:35 (46)

Tristan Stubbs:5 (5)

Mehidy Hasan:2-0-13-0

12.6

Mehidy Hasan to Tony de Zorzi, no run

85.3kph

On the stumps again. Defended again.

12.5

Mehidy Hasan to Tony de Zorzi, no run

88.7kph

Flatter and on middle. Zorzi leans forward and plays it onto the ground.

12.4

Mehidy Hasan to Tristan Stubbs, 1 run

85.2kph

On middle. This is swept through square leg for one.

12.3

Mehidy Hasan to Tony de Zorzi, 1 run

81.6kph

On middle. This is worked through square leg for one.

12.2

Mehidy Hasan to Tony de Zorzi, no run

85.7kph

On middle. Flatter. Kept out.

12.1

Mehidy Hasan to Tony de Zorzi, 2 runs

87.4kph

Gives the charge! Just chips it over the bowler's head. Two taken. Runs needed below 50.

End of over 125 runs

SA: 56/1CRR: 4.67

Ball

Tristan Stubbs:4 (4)

Tony de Zorzi:32 (41)

Taijul Islam:6-0-35-1

11.6

Taijul Islam to Tristan Stubbs, no run

79.2kph

Dot to end! On off. Floated up. This is pushed to mid off.

11.5

Taijul Islam to Tristan Stubbs, no run

79.3kph

On middle. Stubbs leans forward and defends.

11.4

Taijul Islam to Tony de Zorzi, 1 run

78.8kph

On middle. Zorzi sweeps it through square leg for one.

11.3

Taijul Islam to Tony de Zorzi, no run

85.4kph

On the off pole. Defended.

11.2

Taijul Islam to Tony de Zorzi, no run

86.8kph

On middle. Quicker. Defended.

11.1

Taijul Islam to Tony de Zorzi, 4 runs

81.3kph

FOUR MORE! Makes use of his feet. Gets to the pitch of the ball and hits it wide of mid on. Two boundaries in a row.

End of over 119 runs

SA: 51/1CRR: 4.64

Ball

Tristan Stubbs:4 (2)

Tony de Zorzi:27 (37)

Mehidy Hasan:1-0-9-0

10.6

Mehidy Hasan to Tristan Stubbs, 4 runs

86.6kph

FOUR! Shot! Off the mark in style! Slightly shorter and on off. Stubbs stands tall and punches it past cover. This races away to the fence. 50 up for South Africa and they need just 55 more runs to win!

50 Runs for the teamSouth Africa

Runs: 51/1

10.5

Mehidy Hasan to Tony de Zorzi, 1 run

86.4kph

On off. This is punched wide of mid off for one.

10.4

Mehidy Hasan to Tony de Zorzi, no run

89.9kph

Another one on a length and on off. Zorzi keeps it out.

10.3

Mehidy Hasan to Tony de Zorzi, no run

88.2kph

Around off. Good length. Defended.

10.2

Mehidy Hasan to Tony de Zorzi, 4 runs

82.6kph

FOUR! A little too straight and this is put away. It is flicked past mid-wicket and the ball races away to the fence.

10.1

Mehidy Hasan to Tony de Zorzi, no run

Length and around off. Zorzi blocks it well.

End of over 105 runs

SA: 42/1CRR: 4.20

Ball

Tristan Stubbs:0 (1)

Tony de Zorzi:22 (32)

Taijul Islam:5-0-30-1

9.6

Taijul Islam to Tristan Stubbs, no run

82.7kph

Flatter and on middle. Defended solidly.

5:05 AM IST DRINKS! Bangladesh finally strikes but South Africa needs just 64 runs to win now. The only thing that can get the hosts back in this is a big collapse from the Proteas. Taijul Islam will be hoping that he can be the man to make a game out of this, but it really needs to be something special. Also, Tristan Stubbs walks out to bat at number 3.

9.5

Taijul Islam to Aiden Markram, no run

82.5kph

OUT! BOWLED'EM! Taijul Islam strikes! He bowls the arm ball here, full and on middle, angling in sharply. Aiden Markram prods forward and plays for the turn but keeps a big gap between bat and pad. The ball sneaks through and rattles the stumps. The skipper goes for 20 off 27, but has given his team a good start in this chase!

Aiden Markram

20 (27b 4x4 0x6)SR: 74.07

b Taijul Islam

9.4

Taijul Islam to Aiden Markram, no run

84.8kph

Tossed up on off. This lands and spins away. Markram looks to defend but is beaten.

9.3

Taijul Islam to Tony de Zorzi, 1 run

82.9kph

The sweep this time. Through square leg. Protection in the deep so only one.

9.2

Taijul Islam to Tony de Zorzi, 4 runs

85.5kph

FOUR! The reverse sweep is out! Playing his shots is de Zorzi! On middle. This is hit hard through point. Another boundary.

9.1

Taijul Islam to Tony de Zorzi, no run

83.8kph

Flatter and on middle. Defended.

End of over 98 runs

SA: 37/0CRR: 4.11

Ball

Tony de Zorzi:17 (29)

Aiden Markram:20 (25)

Hasan Mahmud:5-2-12-0

8.6

Hasan Mahmud to Tony de Zorzi, 1 run

132.6kph

Fuller and on off. This is driven wide of mid off for one.

4:59 AM IST Bangladesh are not happy with the shape of the ball and the umpires agree with them. The box of balls comes out and a replacement has been found.

8.5

Hasan Mahmud to Aiden Markram, 1 run

132.3kph

Fuller and on middle. Markram drives it down the ground. Hasan sticks his right leg out. It hits it and rolls to mid on. A run taken. The bowler saves three there.

8.4

Hasan Mahmud to Tony de Zorzi, 1 run

128.4kph

Outside off. This is played past point for one.

8.3

Hasan Mahmud to Aiden Markram, 1 run

130.9kph

Around off. This is pushed towards cover for one.

8.2

Hasan Mahmud to Aiden Markram, 4 runs

129.6kph

FOUR! Cut away! A little too short. Markram flays it over point and this races away. Runs flowing.

8.1

Hasan Mahmud to Aiden Markram, no run

129.7kph

Fuller and on middle. Markram drives but to mid on.

End of over 85 runs

SA: 29/0CRR: 3.63

Ball

Tony de Zorzi:15 (27)

Aiden Markram:14 (21)

Taijul Islam:4-0-25-0

7.6

Taijul Islam to Tony de Zorzi, 4 runs

85.7kph

FOUR! This time he nails it. Runs needed below 80. On middle. This is swept hard through square leg and the ball runs away to the fence.

7.5

Taijul Islam to Tony de Zorzi, no run

93.9kph

Around off. Tony looks to sweep but gets an inside edge onto the pads.

7.4

Taijul Islam to Aiden Markram, 1 run

87.6kph

Fuller and on off. This is pushed down to long off for one.

7.3

Taijul Islam to Aiden Markram, no run

92.4kph

An appeal and the finger is raised! Markram is quick to review! NOT OUT! There's a spike on Ultra Edge as the ball passes the bat! Hence, the review. South Africa still have all the 10 wickets left. On middle. Markram looks to sweep it hard but gets an inside edge onto the pads.

7.2

Taijul Islam to Aiden Markram, no run

On middle. Markram hangs back and punches it back to the bowler.

7.1

Taijul Islam to Aiden Markram, no run

95.2kph

Flatter and on off. Markram pushes it to cover.

End of over 70 run

SA: 24/0CRR: 3.43

Ball

Tony de Zorzi:11 (25)

Aiden Markram:13 (17)

Hasan Mahmud:4-2-4-0

6.6

Hasan Mahmud to Tony de Zorzi, no run

131.1kph

Just short! Hasan Mahmud goes 'over the wicket and lands this on a good length, on off, angling away. Tony de Zorzi plays at it with soft hands and gets an outside edge that falls just short of third slip. Maiden over!

6.5

Hasan Mahmud to Tony de Zorzi, no run

131.6kph

Back of a length and on off, Tony de Zorzi dabs it down towards gully.

6.4

Hasan Mahmud to Tony de Zorzi, no run

129.3kph

Hard length and on middle, angling in, Tony de Zorzi keeps it out to the off side.

6.3

Hasan Mahmud to Tony de Zorzi, no run

133.5kph

On a length and on the sixth stump line, Tony de Zorzi pushes it towards covers.

6.2

Hasan Mahmud to Tony de Zorzi, no run

131.0kph

Full again and on off, Tony de Zorzi strides out and taps it to short covers.

6.1

Hasan Mahmud to Tony de Zorzi, no run

133.1kph

Fuller in length and around off, Tony de Zorzi knocks it towards mid off.

End of over 64 runs

SA: 24/0CRR: 4.00

Ball

Aiden Markram:13 (17)

Tony de Zorzi:11 (19)

Taijul Islam:3-0-20-0

5.6

Taijul Islam to Aiden Markram, no run

90.0kph

Quicker, full and on off, Aiden Markram stays back and keeps it out.

5.5

Taijul Islam to Aiden Markram, no run

84.7kph

Flighted, full and on middle, Aiden Markram prods forward and blocks it out.

5.4

Taijul Islam to Aiden Markram, no run

83.0kph

Flatter, full and outside off, Aiden Markram bunts it out towards short covers.

5.3

Taijul Islam to Aiden Markram, no run

96.3kph

Arm ball, full and on middle, angling in, Aiden Markram looks to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads.

5.2

Taijul Islam to Aiden Markram, 4 runs

93.2kph

FOUR! Streaky! Goes shorter in length and around off, Aiden Markram moves back to punch it away but gets an outside edge past first slip. The short third fielder chases after it but the ball wins the race to the boundary.

5.1

Taijul Islam to Aiden Markram, no run

Flatter, full and on middle, Aiden Markram stays deep in his crease and blocks it out.

End of over 53 runs

SA: 20/0CRR: 4.00

Ball

Tony de Zorzi:11 (19)

Aiden Markram:9 (11)

Hasan Mahmud:3-1-4-0

4.6

Hasan Mahmud to Tony de Zorzi, 2 runs

135.9kph

A bit too full and outside off, Tony de Zorzi strides out and pushes it through covers for a brace.

4.5

Hasan Mahmud to Tony de Zorzi, no run

129.2kph

Loose shot! Hasan Mahmud bangs this into the pitch and outside off, shaping away, Tony de Zorzi goes fishing for it but misses it completely.

4.4

Hasan Mahmud to Aiden Markram, 1 run

127.7kph

Short of a length and around off, Aiden Markram punches it through point for a single.

4.3

Hasan Mahmud to Aiden Markram, no run

129.4kph

Pitched up and on middle, nips away a bit, Aiden Markram plays it right underneath his eyes and keeps it out.

4.2

Hasan Mahmud to Aiden Markram, no run

127.8kph

Back of a length and on off, Aiden Markram stays back and pats it down on the off side.

4.1

Hasan Mahmud to Aiden Markram, no run

134.2kph

Fuller in length and around off, Aiden Markram taps it towards short covers.

End of over 48 runs

SA: 17/0CRR: 4.25

Ball

Tony de Zorzi:9 (17)

Aiden Markram:8 (7)

Taijul Islam:2-0-16-0

3.6

Taijul Islam to Tony de Zorzi, no run

87.6kph

Shorter in length and on middle, Tony de Zorzi stays back and keeps it out,

3.5

Taijul Islam to Tony de Zorzi, 4 runs

89.1kph

FOUR! Flighted, full and around middle, Tony de Zorzi goes down on one knee and slogs it over mid on for another boundary. The intent is pretty clear from South Africa! They need 89 runs to win now!

3.4

Taijul Islam to Tony de Zorzi, no run

86.0kph

Play and a miss! Pushed through quicker, full and on off, goes with the angle, Tony de Zorzi strides out to play at it but misses.

3.3

Taijul Islam to Tony de Zorzi, no run

95.1kph

A bit short and on middle, Tony de Zorzi stays back and blocks it out.

3.2

Taijul Islam to Tony de Zorzi, 4 runs

89.3kph

FOUR! Put away! Taijul Islam lands this short and on middle, Tony de Zorzi rocks back quickly and swats it away past mid on for a boundary.

3.1

Taijul Islam to Tony de Zorzi, no run

88.3kph

Floated, full and on middle, Tony de Zorzi goes down and reverse sweeps it towards point.

End of over 31 run

SA: 9/0CRR: 3.00

Ball

Aiden Markram:8 (7)

Tony de Zorzi:1 (11)

Hasan Mahmud:2-1-1-0

2.6

Hasan Mahmud to Aiden Markram, no run

131.2kph

BEATEN! Hasan Mahmud lands this on a good length and on off, holds its line, Aiden Markram has a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge. End of a fine over!

2.5

Hasan Mahmud to Tony de Zorzi, 1 run

129.7kph

Length again and around off, Tony de Zorzi guides it towards point, Aiden Markram calls for the run and gets it in the end.

2.4

Hasan Mahmud to Tony de Zorzi, no run

131.4kph

On a length and around middle, Tony de Zorzi clips it towards square leg.

2.3

Hasan Mahmud to Tony de Zorzi, no run

130.4kph

Another beauty! Hits the hard length and on off, shapes away, Tony de Zorzi gets squared up as the ball zips past the outside edge.

2.2

Hasan Mahmud to Tony de Zorzi, no run

131.1kph

Touch fuller, on middle, Tony de Zorzi blocks it down the pitch.

2.1

Hasan Mahmud to Tony de Zorzi, no run

JAFFA! Hasan Mahmud serves this fuller and just on off, angles in and then straightens. Tony de Zorzi gets drawn forward into his defensive stroke but gets beaten on the outside edge.

End of over 28 runs

SA: 8/0CRR: 4.00

Ball

Aiden Markram:8 (6)

Tony de Zorzi:0 (6)

Taijul Islam:1-0-8-0

1.6

Taijul Islam to Aiden Markram, no run

Quicker again, shortish and outside off, Aiden Markram moves back to cut it away but misses. 8 runs off the over!

1.5

Taijul Islam to Aiden Markram, no run

An appeal for LBW, but turned down! Pushed through quicker, full and on middle, angles in sharply. Aiden Markram stays back to play at it but gets hurried and chops it down on the pitch very close to his pads. Bangladesh thinks it is pad first but the replay shows it is not.

1.4

Taijul Islam to Aiden Markram, 4 runs

FOUR! Aiden Markram is looking to score runs here! Taijul Islam bowls this flatter, full and on off, Aiden Markram leans on to his drive and creams it past extra covers this time for another boundary. South Africa needs 98 runs now!

1.3

Taijul Islam to Aiden Markram, no run

Flighted, full and around off, Aiden Markram drives it straight to extra covers.

1.2

Taijul Islam to Aiden Markram, no run

Floated, full and on middle, Aiden Markram blocks it out.

1.1

Taijul Islam to Aiden Markram, 4 runs

FOUR! South Africa are underway in this chase! Taijul Islam starts with a juicy full toss around off. Aiden Markram with the full face of the bat drives it past short covers for a boundary. A freebie!

4:25 AM IST Taijul Islam to share the attack.

End of over 10 run

SA: 0/0CRR: 0.0

Ball

Tony de Zorzi:0 (6)

Aiden Markram:0 (0)

Hasan Mahmud:1-1-0-0

0.6

Hasan Mahmud to Tony de Zorzi, no run

129.9kph

Massive appeal for caught behind, but turned down! Hasan Mahmud goes fuller and on middle and off, angles in and then nips away. Tony de Zorzi looks to work it away across the line but his head falls and it goes off his pads to the keeper where Litton Das grabs it out. Bangladesh does not take the review! MAIDEN OVER!

0.5