Verreynne century has Bangladesh on back foot: 1st Test, Day 2 (Mirpur)

A fighting century from wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne helped South Africa into a strong position against Bangladesh at Mirpur.

Verreynne (114) got support from Wiaan (54) as they shared a 119-run stand for the seventh wicket to help South Africa post 308, 202 runs ahead.

Bangladesh were 101-3 in their second innings when bad light brought play to a close. Mahmudul (38 not out) and Mushfique (31 not out) added 42 for the 4th wicket.

Bangladesh 106 and 101 for 3 (Mahmudul 38*, Mushfiqur 31*, Rabada 2-10) trail South Africa 308 (Verreynne 114, Mulder 54, Taijul 5-122, Mahmud 3-66, Mehidy 2-63) by 101 runs.

Oct 2024.