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1st Test: Bangladesh 11/3 in pursuit of 274 against South Africa

Bangladesh, set to make 274 to win, were teetering at 11 for three at the close, with South African spinners Simon Harmer and Keshav Maharaj taking all three wickets inside five overs with the new ball. Off-spinner Harmer had Shadman Islam caught at slip for nought in the second over before left-armer Keshav Maharaj took two wickets in his third over. Maharaj bowled first innings century-maker Mahmudul Hasan Jay for four with a ball which drifted in and found a gap between bat and pad.

Late strikes by South Africa's Maharaj hurt Bangladesh in 274 run chase

DURBAN: South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj took the key wicket of first innings centurion Mahmudul Hasan Joy as Bangladesh slipped to 11 for three in pursuit of a victory target of 274 at the close of play on day four of the first test at Kingsmead on Sunday.

South Africa vs Bangladesh, 1st Test, Day 4 Live Score Updates: South Africa Look To Extend Lead

South Africa vs Bangladesh, 1st Test, Day 4, Live Score Updates:South Africa ended Day 3 of the ongoing first Test against Bangladesh, having extended their lead to 75 and now the hosts would hope for adding runs in quick succession to move the match along. Earlier, Mahmudul Hasan Joy played a knock of 137 as Bangladesh posted 298 runs in the first innings. South Africa gained a slender lead of 69 runs. At stumps on Day 3, South Africa extended their lead to 75 in the ongoing first Test at the Kingsmead, Durban. In the first innings, South Africa had posted 367 runs on the board, owing to a 93-run knock from Temba Bevuma. Then Simon Harmer got into the action as he took four wickets and Bangladesh batters had no answers to the pacer's bowling. (Live Scorecard)

South Africa vs Bangladesh, 1st Test, Day 3, Live Score Updates: South Africa Look To Take Early Wickets To Gain Healthy Lead

South Africa vs Bangladesh, 1st Test, Day 3, Live Score Updates:After reducing Bangladesh to 98/4 at Stumps on Day 2 of the ongoing first Test at Kingsmead Durban, hosts South Africa will look to bundle out the opposition in a jiffy to gain a healthy lead on the third day. In the first innings, South Africa had posted 367 runs on the board, owing to a 93-run knock from Temba Bevuma. Then Simon Harmer got into the action as he took all four wickets to fall so far and Bangladesh batters had no answers to the pacer's bowling. Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Taskin Ahmed are at the crease at the moment and the duo would hope to see out the opening spell to help Bangladesh inch closer towards the Proteas total. (LIVE SCORECARD)

South Africa vs Bangladesh, 1st Test, Day 2, Live Score Updates: Temba Bavuma Key As South Africa Aim For Big 1st Innings Total

South Africa vs Bangladesh, 1st Test, Day 2, Live Score Updates: Temba Bavuma and Kyle Verreynne will look to continue the good work on Day 2 as South Africa aim to put up a big 1st Innings total vs Bangladesh in the 1st Test. At Stumps on Day 1, South Africa were placed at 233/4. Ebadot Hossain, Khaled Ahmed and Mehidy Hasan all claimed one wicket each for Bangladesh. Dean Elgar scored 67 runs while Sarel Erwee played brilliantly for 41 runs before being dismissed. Bangladesh, on the other hand, will look to get wickets quickly and bundle the hosts for a low score. (LIVE SCORECARD)

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1st Test: Bangladesh 11/3 in pursuit of 274 against South Africa

Late strikes by South Africa's Maharaj hurt Bangladesh in 274 run chase

South Africa vs Bangladesh, 1st Test, Day 4 Live Score Updates: South Africa Look To Extend Lead

South Africa vs Bangladesh, 1st Test, Day 3, Live Score Updates: South Africa Look To Take Early Wickets To Gain Healthy Lead

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