BAN vs SA | Proteas’ clinical bowling meets its match as Taijul Islam’s fifer highlights Day 1 wicket bonanza

The situation worsened for Bangladesh after lunch as they lost wickets rapidly. The lower order faltered, with Joy and Jaker falling in quick succession. Ultimately, Bangladesh was bundled out for just 106 runs with Taijul Islam’s wicket. After a brief interval, the Proteas began their innings with Aiden Markram and Tony de Zorzi opening the batting. However, Hasan Mahmud's fiery delivery in the first over sent South African captain Markram back to the pavilion. Despite this setback, de Zorzi and Tristan Stubbs forged a 41-run partnership, taking the score to 42/1 after 11 overs. But Taijul struck again, dismissing Stubbs and bringing David Bedingham to the crease. With de Zorzi and Bedingham at the wicket, the visitors reached 65/2, trailing by 41 runs at tea.

After tea, South Africa's downfall began as Taijul Islam showcased his bowling prowess. He dismissed David Bedingham, Tony de Zorzi, and Matthew Breetzke, leaving South Africa struggling at 99/5. The South African dugout wore a dejected expression as Taijul struck again, claiming the wicket of Ryan Rickelton in the 32nd over. However, Wiaan Mulder and Kyle Verreynne managed to keep the scorecard moving, helping South Africa reach 135/6 and establish a lead of 30 runs. Ultimately, play was halted due to bad light, and the day was called off, with Bangladesh finishing at 140/6, leading by 34 runs at stumps.

KG Rabada has just taken his 300th Test wicket. What an absolute legend of the game. 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿   

— Thobani Dlamini (@thobi_dlamini) 

Nice one!

Taijul Islam took five wickets for the 13th time in international test cricket. He became the second Bangladeshi bowler to reach the milestone of 200 Test wickets.   

— Md Ifran Ali Bijoy 🇧🇩 (@IfranAliBijoy20) 

Shakib stays high!

What was that Breetzke :(

— Barries (@real_barries) 

Take a bow, champ!