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SA vs BAN 1st Test, Day 4: Bangladesh Crumble In Pursuit Of First Test Victory vs South Africa

Bangladesh's hopes of pulling off an historic first Test win against South Africa took a major blow when they made a horror start to their second innings at the end of the fourth day of the first Test at Kingsmead on Sunday. Bangladesh bowled out South Africa for 204 in the second innings, leaving themselves a target of 274 to win. Only six overs were possible before bad light ended play but South African spin bowlers Keshav Maharaj and Simon Harmer, sharing the new ball, reduced Bangladesh to 11 for three.

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 Report: Simon Harmer Marks South Africa Return After 6 Years With 4-Wicket Test Haul

Off-spinner Simon Harmer ended an absence of more than six years by taking four wickets and putting South Africa in charge on the second day of the first Test against Bangladesh at Kingsmead on Friday. Bangladesh were 98 for four at the close in reply to South Africa's 367 all out. Harmer took four for 42 in 20 overs. Harmer, 32, had not played in a Test match since November 2015. He signed a Kolpak contract with English county Essex in 2017, making him ineligible to play for South Africa before the system came to an end in 2020.

Harmer's controversial choices happily lead to stunning Proteas comeback: 'I feel vindicated'

Simon Harmer unapologetically believes his career's controversial choices are justified following a spectacular return to international cricket for the Proteas.

Harmer's superb return soothes Bavuma heartache as Proteas take control of first Test

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Heartache for Bavuma as Bangladesh fightback sees Proteas wobble at Kingsmead

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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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SA vs BAN 1st Test, Day 4: Bangladesh Crumble In Pursuit Of First Test Victory vs South Africa

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

South Africa vs Bangladesh, 1st Test, Day 2 Report: Simon Harmer Marks South Africa Return After 6 Years With 4-Wicket Test Haul

Harmer's controversial choices happily lead to stunning Proteas comeback: 'I feel vindicated'

Harmer's superb return soothes Bavuma heartache as Proteas take control of first Test

Heartache for Bavuma as Bangladesh fightback sees Proteas wobble at Kingsmead

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