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In a stunning display of cricket, South Africa triumphed over Bangladesh by an innings and 273 runs in the second Test match, sealing the series victory emphatically. The match concluded on Day 3, with Bangladesh enduring a catastrophic collapse,꧟ losi🎃ng a total of 16 wickets on the final day.
South Africa sets a massive target with 575/6 declared
South Africa showcased their batting prowess, amassing a colossal 575 runs for the loss of six wickets before declaring in their first innings. The innings was anchored by significant contributions from their top order, with several batters making notable scores. The partnership between Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma stood out, as they built a solid foundation, allowing the middle order to flourish. Markram’s aggressive batting, along with Bavuma’s steady presence, put the Bangladesh bowlers under immense pressure. The sheer weight of runs set a daunting target for Bangladesh, establishing a commanding lead that would prove insurmountable.
Bangladesh struggles in the first innings, all out for 159
Faced with an uphill battle, Bangladesh crumbled under pressure in their first innings, managing to score just 159 runs. After starting the day at 38/4, the team struggled to stabilize their innings. Kagiso Rabada led the charge for South Africa, claiming five wickets and dismantling the Bangladeshi batting order with precision. Despite Mominul Haque’s fighting knock of 82 runs, the lack of support from the rest of the batting lineup became evident. Bangladesh’s inability to build partnerships and their p༺enchant for injudicious shot selection ultimately led to their downfall, forcing them to follow on after trailing by a staggering 416 runs.
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Keshav Maharaj, Senuran Muthusamy wreaks havoc on the Bangladeshi lineup
In their follow-on innings, Bangladesh’s batting woes continued, as they were bowled out for a mere 143 runs. South Africa’s bowlers, particularly the spin duo of Keshav Maharaj and Senuran Muthusamy, wreaked havoc on the Bangladesh lineup. Maharaj’s exceptional spell saw him claim crucial wickets, while Muthusamy’s career-best figures of 4 for 45 further compounded Bangladesh’s misery. The batting order once again faltered, with only a few individual contributions, including Hasan Mahmud’s 38 not out. Bangladesh’s inability to adapt to the spin-friendly c💙onditions was evident, leading to their rapid collapse. As a result, South Africa wrapped up the match in less than two sessions, solidifying their dominance in the series with a decisive victory.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Proteas 😼making a statement! Great win lads👏👌never easy over there. Impressive perform💟ance
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17)
Series Victory Sealed! 🏆🏏🇿🇦
The Proteas clinch a 273-run win in the second Test, taking t✃he series 2ꦗ-0 against Bangladesh!
An all-round performance from our bowlers and batters, and pure Proteas passion from start to fi♔nish.
Proud of Team South Africa. Proud of the…
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA)
With regard to this Proteas performance some people will tell you "It's only Bangladesh." But they're tough to beat at home, end 2023 NZ drew a series with them in Bdl and Aus and Eng both drew their last Test series in Bdl
— Marius Roodt (@MariusCRoodt)
The Proteas have OBLITERATED Bangladesh!!
A mammoth innings and 273-run win
An emphatic away series victor🦂y in the sub-continent, it has been a long ൲time coming
Our journey to the WTC Final remaꩲ𒅌ins in our hands 🔥
The most satisfying part for me is 🗹the 4 centuries this series
— Werner (@Werries_)
Excellent test series win for SA and they are one step away from WTC finals. As a protea supporter, Iam so happy about the schedule but on the other side , this is very poor scheduling which will favour teams to get in to WTC fin𓆏als without much sweat.
— Prasanna (@prasannalara)
💛KG Rabada, the Player of the Series for his extraordinary series in Bangladesh 🔥
— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA)
People often♋ regard the West Indies’ fast bowing legacy as the greatest. But I think South Africa is right up there, if no🗹t better.
They just keep producing all-time greats in every generation who kind of outdo their predeceꦬssors.
Donald -> Steyn -> Rabada
— Rohan (@rohan_m_7)
A win in the subcontinent is hard enough. The Proteas 💯leave Bangladesh with an emphatic series victory! 🔥🫡 Plenty of positives but so good to see players finally stepping up and showcasing their potential.
— naeemah (@NaeemahBenjamin)
Absolute shambolic performance from Bangladesh. Particularly after Pakistan, this 2-0 v SA will prick their big egos. India was expected but they couldn't even compete in their home conditions. Time for a major rethink at all levels.
— Mohammad Isam (@Isam84)
Despite a century partnership in their first innings Bangladesh lo☂ok like being bowled out twice in less than 100 overs.Proteas emphatically ruthless i🎀n their final quest
— John Wright (@johnwright15)
Complete DOMINANCE by the Proteas this series. BAN is a very good cricket side in their conditions and we made them look bang AVERAGE!! So many positives to take from this tour. Rabada 300 scalps. 4 centuries. Mulder consistency ꦐand Muthusamy💫 depth!! PROTEAS🇿🇦!!
— Lawrence Bailey ⚪ 🇿�꧂� (@LawrenceBailey0)
This has to be one of the worst test series losses for Bangladesh. I know they don't have shakib but I still had Bangladesh 2.0 at HOME. this series has been pathetic, horrible fielding, stupid shot selections. And now a Innings defeat here are you kidding me, awful.
— coach lukaz (jobless) (@lucasr15sky)
