Chattogram: In a pivotal moment, South Africa secured a significant advantage over Bangladesh following the conclusion of the first day in the second Test match at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Tuesday.
At the close of the day, South Africa found themselves at 307/2, with Tony de Zorzi (141) and David Bedingham (18) both unbeaten at the crease.
In a strategic move, South Africa elected to bat first on Tuesday in Chattogram. This decision proved to be advantageous for the Proteas in the second Test match.
Skipper Aiden Markram (33 runs from 55 balls, including two fours) and Tony de Zorzi (141 runs from 211 balls, with three fours and one six) demonstrated exceptional performance, establishing a formidable partnership of 69 runs.
The first wicket of the second Test was taken by Bangladesh's Taijul Islam in the 18th over, with him dismissing South Africa's captain for 33 runs.
Following the dismissal of the first wicket, the hosts faced challenges in securing early dismissals, placing considerable pressure on South Africa.
Tristan Stubbs (106 runs from 198 balls, including sixes) replaced the Proteas captain on the crease and continued the partnership with De Zorzi, reaching a total of 201 runs.
The Bangladesh bowlers continued their efforts to disrupt the partnership but were unsuccessful.
In the 74th over of South Africa's first innings, Taijul assisted Bangladesh in securing their second wicket when he dismissed Stubbs for 106 runs.
At the end of the day, David Bedingham (18 runs from 25 balls, including two fours) remained unbeaten, alongside De Zorzi.
Bangladesh's bowling effort was noted for its lack of precision, with the hosts struggling to take wickets throughout the day. Taijul Islam was the sole Bangladeshi bowler to achieve a wicket.
Bangladesh Playing Eleven: Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahidul Islam Ankon (WK), Zakir Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana.
South Africa Playing Eleven: Aiden Markram (C), Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Ryan Rickelton, Kyle Verreynne (WK), Senuran Muthusamy, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Dane Paterson.
Brief Score: South Africa's total was 307/2 (Tony de Zorzi 141*, Tristan Stubbs 106, David Bedingham 18; Taijul Islam 2/110).
