Maharaj delighted for Mulder: 'He has taken a lot of flak'
Proteas spinner Keshav Maharaj defended team-mate Wiaan Mulder following the all-rounder's stellar performance thus far in the second Test against Bangladesh at St George's Park.
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South Africa vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Day 2 Report: Wiaan Mulder's Three-Wicket Blast Sends Bangladesh Tumbling Against South Africa
All-rounder Wiaan Mulder took three wickets in quick succession to put South Africa on top on the second day of the second Test against Bangladesh at St George's Park in Gqeberha on Saturday. Bangladesh were 139 for five at the close in reply to South Africa's first innings total of 453. Bangladesh lost a wicket in the first over of their reply when first Test century-maker Mahmudul Hasan was caught at first slip off Duanne Olivier for nought.
Second Test 'out of reach' for Bangladesh, concedes Siddons
Bangladesh batting coach Jamie Siddons admitted on Saturday that the second Test against South Africa was "probably out of our reach" after a late-afternoon batting collapse.
Second Test 'out of reach' for Bangladesh, says batting coach Siddons
Bangladesh batting coach Jamie Siddons admitted on Saturday that the second Test against South Africa was "probably out of our reach" after a late-afternoon batting collapse. Siddons gave credit to the South Africans who "batted really well" in making 453 and said Bangladesh had a difficult task after slipping to 139 for five at the end of the second day. The collapse was caused by medium-paced all-rounder Wiaan Mulder, who took three wickets in quick succession.
Taijul takes six wickets but S Africa in control of second test
GQEBERHA, South Africa : Bangladesh left-arm spinner Taijul Islam took 6-135 but the touring side are behind in the game after they limped to 139 for five at the close on day two of the second and final test against South Africa on Saturday.
Maharaj rues losing golden ton opportunity, praises Proteas lower-order depth
Proteas spinner Keshav Maharaj lauded the batting depth within their side following South Africa's dominant performance on the second day of the second Test against Bangladesh in Gqeberha.
Mulder's three-wicket blast sends Bangladesh tumbling against South Africa
GQEBERHA: All-rounder Wiaan Mulder took three wickets in quick succession to put South Africa on top on the second day of the second Test against Bangladesh at St George's Park in Gqeberha on Saturday (Apr 9).
Taijul Islam takes six wickets but South Africa in control of second Test
Taijul Islam took 6-135 but the touring side are behind in the game after they limped to 139 for five at the close on day two of the second and final Test against South Africa on Saturday. Bangladesh are still 314 runs behind their hosts’ total of 453 all out at St George’s Park and their first aim will be to avoid the follow-on when Mushfiqur Rahim (30 not out) and Yasir Ali (8 not out) resume on the third morning. Seamer Wiaan Mulder (3-15) has been the pick of the home bowlers, removing Tamim Iqbal lbw for a brisk 47.