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Saturday, February 15, 2025

Proteas Beat Bangladesh To Win On Asian Soil

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South Africa triumphed over Bangladesh by seven wickets in the first Test, marking their first Test victory in Asia since 2014. With this win, the Proteas take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series, making a statement on the subcontinent.

Day 4 began with South African seamers asserting their dominance from the get-go. Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who resumed unbeaten on 87, could only add 10 more runs to his tally, falling just three runs short of a well-deserved century. Bangladesh managed to add only 24 runs to their overnight score before being bowled out for 307, as Kagiso Rabada and Wiaan Mulder wasted no time in cleaning up the tail.

With a modest target of 106 runs, South Africa had five sessions to chase the total. Although they lost three wickets in their rush to seal the win, Tristan Stubbs and Ryan Rickelton held firm to guide the Proteas to victory, securing a memorable Test win in Asia after nearly a decade.

Kagiso Rabada had already inflicted damage on Bangladesh’s hopes with a standout performance on day two. His partnership with Kyle Verreynne set the tone for the match as Verreynne's gritty century and Mulder's crucial half-century helped South Africa recover from 108/6 in the first innings to establish a commanding 202-run lead.

Rabada, Mulder, and Keshav Maharaj each took three wickets in Bangladesh's first innings, bundling the hosts out for 106. Verreynne's brilliant ton earned him Player of the Match honors, as South Africa powered through for a long-awaited and hard-earned Test win on Asian soil.
[Submitted by Kevin Rademeyer]

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