SA vs BAN 2nd Test Day 2 Updates for South Africa tour of Bangladesh 2024
South Africa finished Day 1 of the 2nd Test against Bangladesh at 307-2, led by maiden Test centuries from Tony de Zorzi (141*) and Tristan Stubbs (106). Bangladesh’s bowlers struggled on a pitch that offered little assistance, with a key 201-run partnership between de Zorzi and Stubbs solidifying South Africa’s position after winning the toss. So let’s take a look at SA vs BAN 2nd Test Day 2 Updates.
SA vs BAN 2nd Day 2 Match Updates: On the second day of the match, the South African batting lineup showcased their dominance by amassing a formidable total of 575 runs for the loss of just 6 wickets. Tony de Zorzi played a remarkable innings, scoring an impressive 177 runs, demonstrating not just skill but also determination at the crease. Wiaan Mulder supported him brilliantly, contributing a solid 105 runs and remaining not out as the innings came to a close.
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Additionally, David Bedingham added a valuable half-century with his score of 59 runs, while Senuran Muthusamy played a crucial role as well, ending his innings not out on 68 runs. After these substantial contributions, the South African team decided to declare their innings, setting a daunting target of 576 runs for the opposition.
De Zorzi’s Remarkable Innings Sets the Tone for South Africa
Tony de Zorzi had an impressive start on Day 1, forming a strong partnership with Tristan Stubbs, with the duo scoring a total of 201 runs. After Tristan Stubbs was dismissed, Tony de Zorzi continued to perform well at the crease, ultimately scoring 177 runs before being out.
In response, Bangladesh’s batting lineup faced significant challenges from the outset. Struggling to build their innings, they lost four early wickets, including a dismissal for a duck, as they managed to post only 38 runs on the scoreboard.
The South African bowlers were relentless, with Kagiso Rabada leading the charge by claiming two early breakthroughs, setting the tone for a dominant bowling performance. Keshav Maharaj and Dane Paterson also joined in on the action, each picking up a wicket to further crumble the Bangladeshi batting order.
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What to Expect on Day 3 Between Bangladesh and South Africa?
As Day 2 advanced, it became increasingly evident that the South African bowlers were in control, leaving Bangladesh with a steep hill to climb in their first innings. On the day 3, Mominul Haque(6*) and skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto(4*) will resume the day 3’s play.