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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.

Hendrikse sublime, Phepsi purring and Curwin accurate as Sharks cull Lions in wet Durban

In almost a reminder of who the older sibling was, Jaden Hendrikse put on a classical performance against his brother Jordan as the Sharks beat the Lions 34-3 at Kings Park on Saturday.

South Africa vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Day 1 Report: Taijul Islam Takes 3 To Prevent SA Batting Dominance

Bangladesh left-arm spin bowler Taijul Islam took three wickets and prevented South Africa from dominating the first day of the second Test at St George's Park in Gqeberha on Friday. Dean Elgar (70), Keegan Petersen (64) and Temba Bavuma (67) made half-centuries as South Africa made 278 for five after winning the toss. Taijul took three for 77 in 32 overs. He bowled unchanged from before lunch until after tea in a first spell of two for 63 in 24 overs.

In-form Elgar puts Proteas in strong position at lunch on Day 1

In Gqeberha.

South Africa's Dean Elgar tells Bangladesh to "harden up" in belittling sledging rant

South Africa captain Dean Elgar has hit back at Bangladesh 's complaints of excessive sledging, telling them to "harden up and play the game at a level that maybe they're not used to".

South Africa vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Day 1, Live Score Updates: South Africa Opt To Bat vs Bangladesh

South Africa vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Day 1, Live Score Updates: South Africa captain Dean Elgar won the toss and decided to bat against Bangladesh at the St George's Park in Port Elizabeth. After a disappointing batting collapse in the first Test, Bangladesh will be aiming to bounce back and level the two-match Test series. The visitors displayed glimpses of brilliance at the start of the first Test but fizzled out as hosts South Africa registered a thumping 220-run win in the opening Test. Bangladesh made two changes to the final XI that played the first Test. Taijul Islam is in place of Taskin Ahmed and Tamim Iqbal comes in place of Shadman Islam. (LIVE SCORECARD)

South Africa win the toss and bat first in second test v Bangladesh

GQEBERHA, South Africa : South Africa captain Dean Elgar won the toss and elected to bat first in the second and final test against Bangladesh at St George’s Park on Friday, looking to secure the series and valuable points for the World Test Championship.

Cricket-South Africa win the toss and bat first in second test v Bangladesh

GQEBERHA, South Africa (Reuters) - South Africa captain Dean Elgar won the toss and elected to bat first in the second and final test against Bangladesh at St George’s Park on Friday, looking to secure the series and valuable points for the World Test Championship.

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Taijul Islam takes six wickets but South Africa in control of second Test

Hendrikse sublime, Phepsi purring and Curwin accurate as Sharks cull Lions in wet Durban

South Africa vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Day 1 Report: Taijul Islam Takes 3 To Prevent SA Batting Dominance

In-form Elgar puts Proteas in strong position at lunch on Day 1

South Africa's Dean Elgar tells Bangladesh to "harden up" in belittling sledging rant

South Africa vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Day 1, Live Score Updates: South Africa Opt To Bat vs Bangladesh

South Africa win the toss and bat first in second test v Bangladesh

Cricket-South Africa win the toss and bat first in second test v Bangladesh