The first Test between Bangladesh and South Africa at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium began with a bang, or rather, a flurry of wickets as South Africa’s pace attack wreaked havoc on the Bangladesh batting lineup.
Kagiso Rabada, the star of the South African bowling attack, achieved a historic milestone, claiming his 300th Test wicket. This remarkable achievement saw Rabada become the fastest bowler to reach 300 wickets, shattering the previous record held by former Pakistan pacer Waqar Younis. He achieved this feat in a blistering 11,187 balls, boasting a strike rate of 39.39.
Bangladesh, under immense pressure from Rabada and the rest of the South African pace attack, found themselves in a desperate struggle. They were bowled out for a meagre 106 runs in their first innings, falling far short of any competitive score.
In response, South Africa, despite losing wickets in the final session, ended the day on 140-6, taking a crucial 34-run lead. The day witnessed a total of 16 wickets falling, with the batsmen facing a relentless barrage of deliveries from both sides.
The match is poised for an intriguing battle as South Africa aims to capitalize on their lead and build a formidable advantage in the first innings. Bangladesh, on the other hand, will be desperate to fight back and salvage some pride in the remaining days of the Test. Stay tuned for more live updates and analysis as the first Test between Bangladesh and South Africa unfolds.