The second day of the first Test match between Bangladesh and South Africa was a gripping affair that showcased a fine display of batting by South Africa and some fighting spirit from Bangladesh as the game seesawed back and forth. At stumps, Bangladesh found themselves trailing by 101 runs with seven wickets in hand, as bad light forced an early end to the day’s proceedings.

Kyle Verreynne and Wiaan Mulder’s crucial partnership

South Africa resumed their first innings on Day 2 at 140/6, already with a 34-run lead over Bangladesh, who were dismissed for just 106 on Day 1. The visitors consolidated their position thanks to a stellar performance by wicketkeeper-batter Kyle Verreynne, who anchored the innings with a superb century. Verreynne’s aggressive yet controlled knock of 114 off 144 balls, featuring 8 fours and 2 sixes, was the backbone of South Africa’s strong recovery. He received crucial support from all-rounder Wiaan Mulder, whose patient 54 off 112 balls included 8 boundaries.

Together, Verreynne and Mulder stitched a vital partnership that put South Africa firmly in the driver’s seat. The pair helped their side add 168 runs to their overnight score, eventually reaching 308 before the innings wrapped up. Bangladesh’s bowlers struggled to break the partnership for a significant part of the day, but Taijul Islam stood out with his persistence, finishing with impressive figures of 5/122 from 36 overs. Hasan Mahmud was the other major contributor, claiming 3 wickets from his 19 overs, but the hosts found themselves under pressure with South Africa holding a commanding 202-run lead.

Kagiso Rabada strikes early in Bangladesh’s 2nd innings

Facing a significant deficit, Bangladesh’s top order was put to the test in the second innings. They showed more resilience compared to their first outing, but South Africa’s bowlers, led by Kagiso Rabada, ensured that wickets fell at regular intervals. Rabada’s relentless pace and accuracy saw him pick up 2 wickets for just 10 runs in his 7 overs, making life difficult for Bangladesh.

By the time bad light forced the players to walk off the field, Bangladesh were 101/3. Opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy was unbeaten on 38, playing a determined knock, while the experienced Mushfiqur Rahim provided solid support with 31 not out.

With Bangladesh still trailing by 101 runs, their survival and hopes rest heavily on these two batter as the match heads into Day 3.

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Here’s how Twitter reacted:

South Africa in control as bad light stops play on Day 2.#WTC25 | #BANvSA 📝: https://t.co/gtk6u76Ty1 pic.twitter.com/jxBR2fhrtq

— ICC (@ICC) October 22, 2024

Stumps on Day 2!

South Africa posted 308, and Bangladesh are 106 & 101/3, trailing by 101 runs.

It’s been an intense day of Test cricket, and the game is perfectly poised for a thrilling Day 3! 🏏🇿🇦⚡#WozaNawe #BePartOfIt #BANvsSA pic.twitter.com/LuN6DrgTHA

— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) October 22, 2024

The Bangladesh team is on the verge of defeat in the first test against South Africa in Mirpur. Bangladesh ended the 2nd day trailing by 101 runs. As always, Mominul and Shadman flopped with the bat. Earlier, Hasan took 3, Taijul 5 and Mehidy 2 wickets in bowling.#BANvSA pic.twitter.com/l0o64aeD62

— Md Ifran Ali Bijoy 🇧🇩 (@IfranAliBijoy20) October 22, 2024

Mushfiqur & Mahmudul get Bangladesh safely to stumps on Day 2 on 101-3

SA still firmly in control as Bangladesh trail by 101#BANvSA

— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA) October 22, 2024

#BANvSA

Day 2 Stumps

Partnership
42(50)

Bangladesh needs a good partnership here

Tomorrow it’s gonna be a very crucial day for Bangladesh

— SportsHub Shipu (@mdshiipu) October 22, 2024

Test hundreds for South Africa in Asia (Designated Wicketkeeper)
164 – AB Devilliers vs Pakistan, Dubai 2013
114 – Kyle Verreynne vs Bangladesh, Mirpur 2024 (Today)
111 – Quinton De Kock vs India, Visakhapatnam 2019

— Ravishankar Kumar (@Ravishankar1803) October 22, 2024

Day 2, stumps

Bangladesh: 101/3, trail by 101 runs 🏏#cricket #BANvSA #KagisoRabada #Dhaka #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/rSiRUNB1hs

— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) October 22, 2024

Kyle Verreynne’s brilliant ton gives South Africa the upper hand 👏#WTC 25 #BANvSA pic.twitter.com/O2YRfV2EHT

— Mubeen Afzal Follow back 💯 (@MubeenAfzal6677) October 22, 2024

At the end of Day 2 of the Test match between Bangladesh and South Africa, Bangladesh is still trailing by 101 runs with 7 wickets remaining. South Africa currently holds the upper hand in the match.#BANvSA

— Chauhan Vishal (@noonetopic123) October 22, 2024

Bangladesh 101/3 Stumps on Day 2 in Second innings. Bangladesh trail by 101 Runs.#BANvSA

— JaayShaan (VaidhyaJayaShankar) (@JaayShaan) October 22, 2024

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