23 Oct, 16:07 (IST)

The day of play is all done. Due to the bad light, the play was delayed for a while but after the final inspection, it has come in front that the play will no longer continue for day 3 due to bad lighting conditions. Mehidy Hasan Miraz continues to fight back for the hosts. South Africa bowlers did get some wickets on day 3. The next day's play will surely be able to determine the outcome of the match if the weather conditions stay good.

23 Oct, 14:41 (IST)

The play is on again. Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Nayeem Hasan will be looking to build up a decent partnership so that they can get to a fighting total. South Africa bowlers are eager to take wickets.

23 Oct, 14:28 (IST)

The covers are off and the good news is the play is set to resume soon. The break here has been utilised as a Tea break. As compared to other sessions there was less duration of play here as the rain came in.

23 Oct, 13:22 (IST)

It has started drizzling here and has resulted in the stop of play. The covers are brought onto the field as the rain has gotten heavy. There can be a long delay as it is heavily pouring.

23 Oct, 12:53 (IST)

OUT! Jaker Ali is walking back as hosts are now seven down. It was a good partnership between Jaker Ali and Mehidy Hasan Miraz. Keshav Maharaj finds a breakthrough for Proteas. Jaker Ali lbw b Keshav Maharaj 58 (111)

23 Oct, 12:17 (IST)

Bangladesh are now in the lead after the lunch of day 3. They will have to look for a big target if they want to put pressure on Proteas and win this Test match.

23 Oct, 11:39 (IST)

Lunch on day 3! Jaker Ali and Mehidy Hasan Miraz are battling hard for hosts. They have almost pulled Bangladesh out of pressure. There is still a long way to go for them. South Africa will be looking to approach in a different way after the break

23 Oct, 11:21 (IST)

FIFTY! Mehidy Hasan Miraz stayed calm and composed. Mehidy has now completed his half-century and will be looking to add some more runs in the favour of hosts. After being under pressure Mehidy took charge of Bangladesh innings.

23 Oct, 10:43 (IST)

After losing wickets in quick succession Bangladesh were under immense pressure. But Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Jaker Ali are keeping hopes alive for Bangladesh. South Africa bowlers did well in the start and are keeping things in control. Bangladesh cannot afford to lose more wickets.

23 Oct, 09:51 (IST)

OUT! Bangladesh looking in deep trouble as Keshav Maharaj scalps Litton Das' wicket. Hosts are now six down and Proteas require four wickets to win. Litton Das c Kyle Verreynne b Keshav Maharaj 7 (15)

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Bangladesh National Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team Highlights: After being underperforming with their bat on day 1, Proteas made a positive comeback when Kyle Verreynne and Wiaan Mulder built up a strong partnership. Kyle Verreynne smashed a century under pressure and on the other hand, Wiaan Mulder completed a half-century. The partnership between Verreynne and Mulder proved to be important as South Africa got themselves to a fighting total. Dane Piedt also played a knock of 32 runs which was also beneficial for South Africa. At times Bangladesh bowlers had a tired look at their faces as they were unable to take wickets. Ball Hits Dane Piedt Instead Of Stumps As Hasan Mahmud Attempts A Run-Out During BAN vs SA 1st Test 2024 (Watch Video).

Hasan Mahmud came to the rescue for the hosts on day 2 as he took a couple of quick wickets which did put Proteas under pressure once again. Aiden Markram-led South Africa were bowled out for 308. As Bangladesh came into bat they also lost a couple of quick wickets. Later Bangladesh skipper was also sent back by Keshav Maharaj. But Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Mushfiqur Rahim kept things going for Bangladesh and as day 2 ended the hosts are still trailing by 101 runs.

It will be an interesting day to watch as South Africa just need seven wickets and they will be able to win the BAN vs SA 1st Test 2024. But Bangladesh can keep the fight on without losing wickets. Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudul Hasan Joy do have to calibre to rescue Bangladesh. The early wrath of the South Africa bowlers will be tough to handle as Kagiso Rabada did manage to work with the pace and bounce present on the surface. BAN vs SA 1st Test 2024: Kyle Verreynne’s Century Propels South Africa to Commanding Lead Against Bangladesh in Dhaka.

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Bangladesh National Cricket Team: Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Jaker Ali, Nayeem Hasan, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud

South Africa National Cricket Team: Aiden Markram (c), Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Ryan Rickelton, Matthew Breetzke, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Dane Piedt