Verreynne's Century and Rabada's Early Strikes Put South Africa in Control
A key partnership emerged when Dane Piedt joined Verreynne, resulting in a solid 72-run stand. The duo managed to keep the scoreboard ticking without taking undue risks on a pitch that had become increasingly favorable for batting.
Kyle Verreynne's second Test century was instrumental in South Africa establishing a commanding position against Bangladesh, who found themselves struggling at 19 for 2 by Tea on Day 2. Following South Africa's impressive total of 308, they hold a significant 183-run lead, with Bangladesh needing to dismiss eight more wickets to clinch victory.
A key partnership emerged when Dane Piedt joined Verreynne, resulting in a solid 72-run stand. The duo managed to keep the scoreboard ticking without taking undue risks on a pitch that had become increasingly favorable for batting. Verreynne’s effectiveness with the sweep shot was a notable highlight, as he employed it successfully to rotate the strike and find gaps.
Despite the loss of their key batsman, South Africa built a substantial 202-run lead, further strengthened by Kagiso Rabada's brilliant bowling. Rabada struck twice early in Bangladesh's innings, dismissing both Shadman Islam and Mominul Haque. Shadman was sent back following a superb catch by Tony de Zorzi at short leg, while Mominul fell victim to Rabada's extra bounce, edging the ball to Wiaan Mulder at slip.
Earlier, Verreynne and Wiaan Mulder's partnership of 119 runs was crucial in helping South Africa assert their dominance despite Mahmud Hasan’s twin strikes.
Brief Scores:
Bangladesh 106 (Mahmudul Hasan 30; Wiaan Mulder 3-22, Kagiso Rabada 3-26, Keshav Maharaj 3-34) & 19/2
Trail South Africa 308 (Kyle Verreynne 114, Wiaan Mulder 54; Taijul Islam 5-122) by 183 runs.
