South Africa Dominates as Bangladesh Crumbles in Second Test
The visitors resumed their innings with David Bedingham aggressively leading the charge, supported by Tony de Zorzi, who moved past 150 with consecutive boundaries. After the drinks break, Taijul Islam finally provided a breakthrough, bowling Bedingham out shortly after he reached his half-century.
South Africa took a commanding lead on the second day of the second Test against Bangladesh, with a mammoth total of 575/6 declared, followed by a swift dismantling of the Bangladesh batting lineup. By stumps, Bangladesh was struggling at 38/4, leaving South Africa in prime position to clinch victory.
The visitors resumed their innings with David Bedingham aggressively leading the charge, supported by Tony de Zorzi, who moved past 150 with consecutive boundaries. After the drinks break, Taijul Islam finally provided a breakthrough, bowling Bedingham out shortly after he reached his half-century. Bangladesh seized the momentum and managed two more quick wickets before lunch, giving the hosts a brief surge of optimism.
The post-lunch session began with another South African wicket, but Bangladesh's hope to limit the visitors’ score faded as Wiaan Mulder and Senuran Muthusamy took charge. Mulder reached his second fifty of the series, while Muthusamy quickly added to the scoreboard. Together, they posted a century stand, placing South Africa firmly back in control. As play resumed in the final session, Muthusamy brought up his own half-century, while Mulder, looking unstoppable, smashed Taijul for a six to reach his maiden Test century, prompting South Africa’s declaration.
Bangladesh’s response was shaky from the outset. World No.1 bowler Kagiso Rabada struck early, dismissing Shadman Islam for a duck. Zakir Hasan soon followed, caught behind after an edge. Dane Paterson and Keshav Maharaj each took a wicket in quick succession, leaving Bangladesh at a dismal 32/4 in just 7 overs. Bad light ultimately brought an end to Bangladesh's struggles for the day, but with such a massive deficit, the hosts face a daunting challenge to avoid a crushing defeat.
