TBS report

October 30, 2024, 12:45 p.m

Last modified: October 30, 2024, 12:46 p.m

Despite Taijul Islam taking five wickets, including three quick strikes for just five runs, Bangladesh failed to stem South Africa’s relentless charge after 400 on the second morning of the second Test in Chattogram on Wednesday.

The left-arm spinner, who had earlier claimed eight wickets, including a five-for, in the Dhaka Test, which Bangladesh lost by seven wickets, took the remaining two wickets to fall on the opening day, when the Proteas amassed 307 for two.

David Bedingham was the first to fall, bowled by Taijul on 59, but by then South Africa had already reached 386. Aiden Markram’s commanding innings of 177 only ended when he was trapped by Taijul, and the centurion of the last match, Kyle Verreynne, was also. fired for a duck.

At lunch, South Africa advanced to 413 for five with Ryan Rickelton on 11 and Wiaan Mulder unbeaten on 12, leaving Bangladesh struggling to regain control.