Rabada’s fifer decimates Bangladesh

Rabada's Five Wicket Haul Leaves Bangladesh In Troubled Waters

Latest Update: South Africa Tour of Bangladesh, 2024 Test Series

Kagiso Rabada picked up his second successive five-wicket haul of the series, as Bangladesh found themselves in a precarious position at 137/8 at lunch on the third day of the second Test against South Africa in Chattogram.

Rabada, the Proteas spearhead, set the tone early with wickets of Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, extending South Africa's dominance. Mominul Haque (74*) and Taijul Islam (18*) put up a gritty partnership of 89 runs, salvaging a mini recover for Bangladesh from a potential follow-on.

Key Statistic: South Africa lead Bangladesh by 438 runs after the first innings, with Bangladesh still 239 runs away from avoiding a follow-on.

Links to Rest of the Series:

• South Africa Tour of Bangladesh 2024