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2nd Test: Maharaj, Harmer claim early wickets as Bangladesh chase 413

Keshav Maharaj and Simon Harmer took three quick wickets as South Africa reduced Bangladesh to 27 for three in pursuit of a victory target of 413 at the close on day three of the second and final Test at St George’s Park on Sunday. The duo made inroads into the visitors’ top order on a wicket that is taking prodigious turn and with the weather set fair for the next two days, Bangladesh face a battle to claim a most unlikely victory. The highest successful run chase at St George’s Park is 271 by Australia against South Africa in 1997.

Bangladesh left in tatters as Proteas edge closer to Test series win

The Proteas have batted their way to a comfortable position and are on the verge of victory after day three of the second Test against Bangladesh at St George's Park in Gqeberha on Sunday.

South Africa vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Day 3 Live Score Updates: Mushfiqur Rahim Key As Bangladesh Trail By 314 Runs In 1st Innings

South Africa vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Day 3 Live Score Updates: All eyes will be on Mushfiqur Rahim as Bangladesh will look to reduce the 1st innings deficit and avoid another collapse vs South Africa on Day 3 of the 2nd Test match being played at the St George's Park in Port Elizabeth. At Stumps on Day 2, Bangladesh were placed at 139/5 with Rahim at the crease on 30 and Yasir Ali batting at 8 runs. Earlier, South Africa posted 453 in their first innings, thanks to some epic batting from Keshav Maharaj (84) and fifties each from Dean Elgar (70), Keegan Petersen (64) and Temba Bavuma (67). (LIVE SCORECARD)

WATCH | St George's band brings 'gees' to Proteas' 2nd Test against Bangladesh

The St. George's band is a staple at the famed ground and brings an added element to your cricket viewing as play to their hearts content during the second Test between the Proteas and Bangladesh.

Royal gains - Meath hurlers ready for Joe McDonagh test

Of the half a dozen teams competing in the Joe McDonagh Cup this year, there is no doubt that Meath enter this year's edition as rank outsiders.

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.

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2nd Test: Maharaj, Harmer claim early wickets as Bangladesh chase 413

Bangladesh left in tatters as Proteas edge closer to Test series win

South Africa vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Day 3 Live Score Updates: Mushfiqur Rahim Key As Bangladesh Trail By 314 Runs In 1st Innings

WATCH | St George's band brings 'gees' to Proteas' 2nd Test against Bangladesh

Royal gains - Meath hurlers ready for Joe McDonagh test

South Africa vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Day 2 Report: Wiaan Mulder's Three-Wicket Blast Sends Bangladesh Tumbling Against South Africa

Second Test 'out of reach' for Bangladesh, concedes Siddons

Second Test 'out of reach' for Bangladesh, says batting coach Siddons