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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, pu𒆙t Bangladesh’s top order under immense pressure, setting 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 weary 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 spells from the rest of the lineup highlighted Bangladesh’s str𒁏uggles 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 Bangladesh trailing by 53𝓰7 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:
Wiaan Mulder shines with his first Test ⭕century, marking a memorable moment🎶 in the series against Bangladesh!
— Alok Bugalia (@alok_bugalia)
WIAAN MULDER 💯!!!!
Cracking maiden century by the much malig💃ned Wiaan Mulder who has really co꧅me of age the last couple of months!! He has really matured so much and one can see that in his batting. He deserves this moment its been a difficult journey 🔥🙌💚
— Lawrenc🌺e Bailey ⚪ 🇿🇦 (@LawrenceBailey0)
One of the things Wiaan Mulder shared with me ahead of the West Indies series was his change in mindset when batting. Theꩲ key was clarity.
In the early part of his car🐭eer, he overthought thi🌊ngs. Now, he lets his skill lead. Uncluttered mind.
— C. S. Chiwanza (@CSChiwanza)
2024 should be remembered as the year of Wiaan Mulder's arrival in International Cricket.
— •𝐓��𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐆𝐮𝐲 �🦹�𝟕• (@TCG_27)
Could not be happi🦩er for Wiaan Mulder. Been through so༒ much in terms of being in and out the side but he has finally announced 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 Miraz 0/171 off 39 overs.
Life after Shakib begins in difficult fashion for B꧒angladesh as they have just 4 specialist bowlers in the XI.
— CricBlog ✍ (@cric_blog)
What a moment for Wiaan Mulder 👏👏👏 his maiden Test cen𝓀tury 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 Bangladesh are 38-4 at stumps on D🥀ay 2
— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA)
South Africa ste🌜amroll 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) (@J🐎aayShaan)
I’ve no idea what’s going on with Bangladesh’s top order batting at the moment. One𒉰 can only assume that they want to finish this match 💙early so they can have an extra rest 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 Bank Bangladesh 🆚 Sou💫th Africa Test Series 2024 | 2nd Test
St♏umps | Day 02 | Bangladesh trail 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)
