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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 Da🐟y 3, with Bangladesh enduring a catastrophi🐈c collapse, losing 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 partnersh𝓀ips and their penchant 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 conditions was evident, leading to their rapid collapse. As a result, South Africa wr✨apped 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. I💛mpressive performance
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17)
Series Victory Sealed! 🏆🏏🇿🇦
The Proteas clinch a 273-run win in the second Test, taking the series 2-0 against🗹 Bangladesh!
An all-round performance from our bowlers and batters, and pure Proteas passion from st♏art to finish.
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
A🅘n emphatic away series victo♓ry in the sub-continent, it has been a long time coming
Our journey to the WTC Final remains in o♔ur hands 🔥
The most satisfying part for me is th🎶e 4 centuries this series
— Werner (@Werries_)
Excellent test series win for SA and they are one step away from WTC finals. As a protea suppor🧸ter, 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 finals without much sweat.
— Prasanna (@prasannalara)
KG Rabada, the Player of the Serieဣs for his extraordinary series in Bangladesh 🔥
— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA)
People often re💧gard the W🍎est Indies’ fast bowing legacy as the greatest. But I think South Africa is right up there, if not better.
They just keep producing all-time greats in evﷺery generation who kind of outdo their predecessors.
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 part🍒nership in their first innings Bangladesh look like being bowled out twice in less than 100 overs.Proteas emphatically ruthless in 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 l๊ook bang AVERAGE!! So many positives to take from this tour. Rabada 300 scalps. 4 centuries. Mulder consistency and Muthusamy deꦡpth!! PROTEAS🇿🇦!!
&m❀dash; 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.
— Lucas (@lucasMusic90s)
