Mahmudul Hasan Pleasure made his maiden Check century – and the easiest ranking for Bangladesh by way of nearly 100 runs – towards South Africa on Saturday, as he introduced a fightback for the vacationers on day 3 of the primary Check at Kingsmead.
1st Check, Day 3: Mahmudul’s maiden hundred restricts South Africa’s lead vs Bangladesh (Courtesy of ICC)
HIGHLIGHTSSouth Africa lead Bangladesh by way of 75 runs with 10 wickets remainingMahmudul Hasan Pleasure hit his maiden Check hundred on Day 3Simon Harmer picked up 4 wickets for South Africa
Mahmudul Hasan Pleasure hit his maiden Check hundred to be sure that South Africa didn’t finally end up with a large lead in spite of the hosts beginning Day 2 in a excellent place to take action. Mahmudul struck a affected person 137 from 326 balls and was once the final guy out as Bangladesh posted 298 of their first innings.
South Africa had a 75-run lead when they went to the shut for 6 with out loss of their 2nd flip to bat ahead of dangerous gentle introduced a untimely finish to the day.
House openers Sarel Erwee and Dean Elgar would hope to attain fast runs at the fourth morning to position South Africa able to claim after which purpose to bowl the guests out once more. Each are 3 now not out.
Bangladesh had begun the day on 98 for 4 and temporarily misplaced nightwatchman Taskin Ahmed (1) as he changed into the primary take a look at wicket on debut for house seamer Lizaad Williams (3-54), stuck at the second one strive at slip by way of Wiaan Mulder.
However Mahmudul and Litton Das (41) placed on 82 for the 6th wicket as South Africa ignored possibilities within the box, ahead of the latter was once bowled by way of Williams.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz (29) was once all in favour of some other partnership of 51 for the 8th wicket because the guests annoyed their hosts, however the innings was once ended when Mahmudul edged the spectacular Williams to Simon Harmer at slip as he attempted to up the scoring charge.
Off-spinner Harmer (4-103) was once probably the most a success house bowler in his first take a look at in seven years as South Africa had been pressured to make numerous adjustments to their common aspect because of having 5 gamers away within the Indian Premier League and rapid bowler Anrich Nortje injured.
The second one and ultimate take a look at might be performed at St George’s Park in Gqeberha from Thursday.
