Bangladesh Faces Mounting Pressure in Second Test

After a dominating first session by South Africa, Bangladesh struggled to keep up on the second day, allowing the visitors to increase their lead to 537 runs.

Series of Missteps by Bangladesh

Bangladesh's hopes of containing South Africa's score were severely dented when David Bedingham was castled by Taijul Islam, after scoring 50 runs. The hosts added two more wickets before the lunch break, further dampening their spirits.

South Africa Takes Control

In the post-lunch session, Wiaan Mulder and Senuran Muthusamy took charge, putting on a century stand that further solidified South Africa's grip on the match. Muthusamy quickly followed up with a fifty as well.

South Africa Declares and Bangladesh Collapses

Mulder's maiden Test ton on a six ball over helped South Africa declare, leaving Bangladesh with a massive task ahead. However, in reply, the hosts failed to make a strong start, with Kagiso Rabada claiming two quick wickets, followed by Dane Paterson and Keshav Maharaj, reducing Bangladesh to 32/4 in just 7 overs.