BAN vs SA Live Score Updates 1st Test Day 3

Bangladesh vs South Africa Live Score 1st Test Day 3: Bangladesh look to save the first Test against South Africa in Mirpur after reaching 101-3 at stumps on Day 2. The hosts will resume action on Day 4 still needing another 101 to avoid an innings defeat. Mahmudul Hasan Joy (38) and Mushfiqur Rahim (31) were unbeaten at crease. Earlier, the Proteas were all out for 308 in their first innings of 308, which secured a 202-run lead for the visitors thanks to wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne's century. (Live Scorecard)

Bangladesh showed improvement, but they still have a mountain to climb to get back into this game. Their bowlers were inconsistent, conceding nearly 200 runs for the last four wickets, something that might prove costly. Hasan Mahmud was impressive, leaving them to wonder if playing just one seamer was the right call. While their spinners have had assistance from the pitch, the South African pacers showed there's something in it for them too. Bangladesh were in early trouble, losing two quick wickets, but Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Najmul Hossain Shanto steadied the ship before the captain's dismissal. Now, much rests on the set opener and Mushfiqur Rahim, who's adopted an aggressive approach. They'll look to close the lead quickly, but it won’t be easy. South Africa knows that an early breakthrough will put them firmly in control. Stay tuned for all the action coming up!

After battling tough conditions on Day 1, South Africa shifted gears on Day 2, opting to score runs instead of merely surviving. Kyle Verreynne stole the show with a brilliant century, and his 119-run partnership with Wiaan Mulder, who also registered his maiden Test fifty, proved vital. Dane Piedt’s handy contribution further pushed the lead past 200.