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South Africa concluded Day 2 of the second Test against Bangladesh in a commanding position, having declared their innings at 575/6, led by Wiaan Mulder’s century and a series of impactful contributions from the top and middle order. In response, Bangladesh faced a testing nine-over session, faltering to 38/4 by stumps. South Africa’s bowlers, particularly Kagiso Rabada, put Banglade🌳sh’s top order under immense pressure, seꦕtting the visitors up for a dominant day in Chattogram.
South Africa’s dominant batting display led by Wiann Mulder
Beginning Day 2 at 307/2, South Africa continued to build upon their strong foundation. Tony de Zorzi, who scored a magnificent 177, held the innings together before being dismissed by Taijul Islam, who eventually claimed five wickets. Tristan Stubbs and David Bedingham provided valuable support, adding 106 and 59 runs, respectively, which enabled South Africa to mount a massive total. Wiaan Mulder and Senuran Muthusamy capitalized on Bangladesh’s wea❀ry bowling attack, compiling an unbeaten 7th-wicket partnership of 150 runs, with Mulder reaching a well-deserved 105 not out. South Africa’s depth and patience with the bat left Bangladesh with an imposing target.
Taijul Islam’s lone battle in an otherwise struggling bowling attack
Taijul Islam stood out in Bangladesh’s bowling effort, claiming five wickets over his lengthy 52-over spell. His perseverance brought some breakthroughs, dismissing key players like Markram, de Zorzi, and Stubbs. However, the lack of support from other bowlers, including Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Hasan Mahmud, allowed South Africa’s batters to settle in. Nahid Rana managed a solitary wicket, but expensive spells൲ from the rest of the lineup highlighted Bangladesh’s struggles to contain South Africa’s onslaught, leading to the daunting total.
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Bangladesh’s top order collapses under pressure
The start of Bangladesh’s innings quickly turned disastrous as South Africa’s pace attack, led by Rabada, struck early. Rabada claimed two wickets, dismissing both Shadman Islam and Zakir Hasan. Dane Paterson and Keshav Maharaj added to the pressure, each securing a wicket to reduce Bangladesh to 38/4 by stumps. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mominul Haque managed to survive the remainder of the day, but with Ban♔gladesh trailing by 537 runs, they face an uphill battle to avoid a follow-on and keep South Africa from tightening their grip on the match.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
W🦩iaan Mulder shines with his first Test century, m🔜arking a memorable moment in the series against Bangladesh!
— Alok Bugalia (@alok_bugalia)
WIAAN MULDER 💯!!!!
Cracking maiden century by the much maligned Wiaan Mulder who has really come of age the last couple of mont💖hs!! He has really matured so much and one can see that in his batting. He deserves this moment its been a difficult journey 🔥🙌💚
— Lawrence Bailey ⚪ 🇿🤡🇦 (@LawrenceBailey0)
One of the things Wiaan Mulder shared with me ahead of the West Indies ♍series was his change in mindset when batting. The key was clarit🙈y.
In the early part of his career, he overthought things. Now, he lets his skill lead. ✱U🌊ncluttered mind.
— C. S. Chiwanza (@CSChiwanza)
2024 should be remembered as the year of Wiaan Mulder's arrival in International Cricket.
&mdaꦏsh; •𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐆𝐮𝐲 🍰𝟐𝟕• (@TCG_27)
Could not be happier for Wiaan Mulder. Been through so much in terms of being in and out the side but he has finally an🏅nounc▨ed himself. Very lekker!
— Dale (@ncakos316)
Congratulations to Wiaan Mulder – first hundred in Test cricket!
Taijul Islam toiled f🍸or 52.2 overs, taking 5/198. Mehidy Hasan M🐎iraz 0/171 off 39 overs.
Life after Shakib begins in difficult fashion for Bangladesh as they have just 4 specialist bowlers in thܫe XI.
— CricBlog ✍ (@cric_blog)
What a moment for Wiaan Mulder 👏👏👏 his maiden Test cent🌟ury and the first of many! And there’s the declaration!
— naeemah (@NaeemahBenjamin)
Building big! Mulder 🤜🤛 Muthusamy🔥
🇿🇦 declares at 575/6 🏏
— Joburg Super Kings (@JSKSA20)
Maiden Test hundred for Wiaan Mulder 👊💯
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
A brilliant day for SA as Banglad꧟esh are 38-4 at stumps on Day 2
— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA)
South Africa steamrol🌳l ꧟Bangladesh on the second day of the Ctg Test. The home side are behind bh 537 runs, already down by four wickets in their first innings.
— Mohammad Isam (@Isam84)
South Africa bowlers 🔥🔥🔥🔥
— JaayShaan (VaidhyaJayaShankar) ᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚ(@JaayShaan)
I’ve no idea what’s going on with Bangladesh’s top order batting at the moment. One can only assume that they want to finish this match early so they can have an extra res♍t day before the Afghanistan series.
— Roushan Alam (@roushanalam)
Geez these Bangladesh batters are pathetic I'm still hoping to see Muthasamy bowl might not happen the way they getting run through.
— DMac (@DSMab2011)
Dutch-Bangla Ba🦩nk Bangladesh 🆚 South Africa T💙est Series 2024 | 2nd Test
Stumps | Day 02 | Bangladesh t🔯rail by 537🎐 runs
— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers)
Took barely 8 ovrs 4 Bangla innings 2 b in tatters. Pressure of SA's huge 1st innings score, poor application by Bangla top order, intimidating bowling (part quality, part reputation) of Rabada n a magic ball frm Maharaj reduces Bangla to 38/4 (including 5 Penalty runs)
— Ambika (@apmahapatra)
