Current Run Rate

CRR

3.79

Last 10 Ov (Run Rate)

Last 10 Ov (RR)

48/1 (4.8)

Current Run Rate

CRR

3.79

Last 10 Ov (Run Rate)

Last 10 Ov (RR)

48/1 (4.8)

END OF OVER:
81 | 3 Runs | SA: 307/2

  • Tony de Zorzi141 (211b)
  • David Bedingham18 (25b)
  • Mehidy Hasan Miraz21-1-95-0
  • Taijul Islam30-2-110-2

5:05pm That brings us to the end of our coverage for today. If you missed out on any of the action, Firdose Moonda's report should have you covered. We will be back tomorrow, nice and early and until then, this is goodbye from Ranjith, Srinidhi and myself. Take care, everyone!

5pm No prizes for guessing who would have enjoyed this day more. South Africa won the toss, chose to bat and never looked back. A twin-ton headline act by de Zorzi and Stubbs, who dominated proceedings and also buckled down whenever they needed to. de Zorzi was the first to get to his maiden Test century, soon followed by Stubbs. Stubbs was dismissed a few balls after getting to his landmark but de Zorzi stood firm, ending the day unbeaten on 141.

Not much went to plan for Bangladesh. They did not make the most of whatever minimal chances they created and on a pitch that was pretty good for batting, they could not tie South Africa down. Taijul was the only bowler among the wickets and if they are to get their teeth stuck into this contest, they will need a bit more from their bowlers tomorrow.

4:57pm The light meter has had its say, and the umpires have pulled the plug on day one. It is stumps on day one, and Bangladesh's day of toil has finally come to an end.

80.6
1
Mehidy Hasan Miraz to de Zorzi, 1 run, slower on a length outside off. de Zorzi drives it on the up to deep point
80.5
1
Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Bedingham, 1 run, back of a length on off. Bedingham goes back and works it towards deep mid wicket
80.4
0
Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Bedingham, no run, length on off. A hint of spin into Bedingham, who plays with the turn towards short mid wicket
80.3
0
Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Bedingham, no run, back of a length on off. Bedingham goes back and pushes it towards short mid wicket
80.2
1
Mehidy Hasan Miraz to de Zorzi, 1 run, back of a length on middle and off. Skids on quicker than de Zorzi expects (because the ball is new), and he stabs it hurriedly into the square leg region
80.1
0
Mehidy Hasan Miraz to de Zorzi, no run, length just outside off. de Zorzi comes forward and taps it into the off side

The second new ball is available now and has been handed over to the umpires. The light meter has been handed over too. And it looks like Bangladesh are taking the second new ball. Mehidy to start off

END OF OVER:
80 | 7 Runs | SA: 304/2

  • David Bedingham17 (22b)
  • Tony de Zorzi139 (208b)
  • Taijul Islam30-2-110-2
  • Mehidy Hasan Miraz20-1-92-0
79.6
6
Taijul Islam to Bedingham, SIX, pick the bones out of this too! Flighted up on a fullish length on leg stump. Bedingham marches down the track, stands tall and clobbers it over the long on fence!
79.5
0
Taijul Islam to Bedingham, no run, fuller on off. Bedingham comes forward and blocks
79.4
0
Taijul Islam to Bedingham, no run, length on middle and off. The slowness of the surface allows Bedingham to sit back and defend
79.3
1
Taijul Islam to de Zorzi, 1 run, length on the pads. de Zorzi stays back and tucks it away towards deep mid wicket
79.2
0
Taijul Islam to de Zorzi, no run, length on leg stump. de Zorzi skips down the track before blocking it
79.1
0
Taijul Islam to de Zorzi, no run, full on leg stump. de Zorzi advances and flicks it towards short mid wicket

Taijul to continue. Around the wicket to the left-hander too. Light seems to be fading

END OF OVER:
79 | 5 Runs | SA: 297/2

  • David Bedingham11 (19b)
  • Tony de Zorzi138 (205b)
  • Mehidy Hasan Miraz20-1-92-0
  • Taijul Islam29-2-103-2
78.6
0
Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Bedingham, no run, pushed through on a length on off. Bedingham is content to hang back and defend
78.5
0
Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Bedingham, no run, back of a length on off. Bedingham plays it back to the bowler

South Africa 1st innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st69AK MarkramT de Zorzi
2nd201T StubbsT de Zorzi
3rd37DG BedinghamT de Zorzi