All set. The players are out in the middle. David Bedingham and Tony de Zorzi to resume their innings.
Hello and welcome to the action of Day 2 between Bangladesh and South Africa. It was a run feast on Day 1 as the Proteas after winning the toss posted a massive total thanks to the double century partnership between Stubbs and De Zorzi. The latter was main stay right from the start. He got used to the pitch and later comfortably scored a brilliant century. Still unbeaten, he was well supported by Stubbs alongside who scored a century as well. Bangladesh on the other hand had to toil hard and are expected to ball all day again as South Africa have 8 wickets in hand. The pitch has started to open up and we could see the spinners get more purchase. Can Bangladesh create pressure in the first session? Let’s find out. Stay tuned.
...Day 2, Session 1...
For the Bangladesh bowlers, it was hard work, there was not a lot of assistance from the surface as well but the bowling wasn't at its best too. There were far too many boundary balls and the hosts just couldn't build pressure as they let South Africa score freely. They'll need wickets in heaps on Day 2 or it will be difficult for them to get back into the game. Will we see the hosts fight back? We will find out. Join us on Day 2 for the coverage. Till then, goodbye and take care!
STUMPS IT IS THEN! A cracking day for South Africa! They are in a fine position in this game. All thanks to two men, Tony de Zorzi and Tristan Stubbs. After a decent opening stand, Mariam fell but then came the marathon partnership. The two added over 200 and both scored tons. Stubbs fell shortly after getting to his ton but Tony is closing in on a 150. David Bedingham has began solidly and he'll be looking to cash in on this surface. South Africa are on course for a big first innings score and that's what they'll be wanting to do.
The light meter is out and the umpires now have decided the light is not good enough to continue. The players make their way off the field! Also, that should be the end of Day 1. Still not confirmed but don't see the players coming out again.
Mehidy Hasan to Tony de Zorzi, Shortish and outside off. Tony plays the cut past point for one.
Mehidy Hasan to David Bedingham, Another single as this is worked through square leg.
Mehidy Hasan to David Bedingham, Now works it with the turn but finds the man at mid-wicket.
Mehidy Hasan to David Bedingham, On middle. Blocked.
Mehidy Hasan to Tony de Zorzi, A single now as this tucked on the leg side.
Mehidy Hasan to Tony de Zorzi, Flatter and on off. This is punched to cover.
Taijul Islam to David Bedingham, SIX! Marvellous! David steps out. This is tossed up on middle. It is lifted over the long on fence for a biggie.
Taijul Islam to David Bedingham, Around off. Defended.
Taijul Islam to David Bedingham, On middle. Kept out.
Taijul Islam to Tony de Zorzi, Angled into the pads again. Tony works it through square leg for one.
Taijul Islam to Tony de Zorzi, Angled into middle. This is worked to mid-wicket.
Taijul Islam to Tony de Zorzi, On off. Shortish. This is pushed to cover.
Mehidy Hasan to David Bedingham, On middle. Kept out.
Mehidy Hasan to David Bedingham, Fullish and on off. David drives but to mid off.
Mehidy Hasan to David Bedingham, On middle. Defended.
Mehidy Hasan to Tony de Zorzi, Around off. This is pushed past cover for one.
Mehidy Hasan to Tony de Zorzi, FOUR! Another reverse sweep. Tony goes down on one knee and nails it through point. The fielder has no chance.
Mehidy Hasan to Tony de Zorzi, On the middle pole. Blocked.
Taijul Islam to David Bedingham, On middle. Defended.
Taijul Islam to David Bedingham, Flatter and on off. This is punched past cover for two.
Taijul Islam to Tony de Zorzi, On middle. This is swept through square leg for one.
Taijul Islam to Tony de Zorzi, The reverse sweep comes out! This is hit to the man at point.
Taijul Islam to Tony de Zorzi, Angled into the pads. Tony works it to mid-wicket.
Taijul Islam to Tony de Zorzi, SIX! Up and over! This is tossed up on middle. The slog sweep is out and it clears the long on fence.
Mehidy Hasan to David Bedingham, On middle. Kept out.
Mehidy Hasan to David Bedingham, Fired into the pads. David Bedingham works it to mid-wicket.
Mehidy Hasan to David Bedingham, On middle. David goes back and nudges it on the leg side.
Mehidy Hasan to David Bedingham, Angled into the pads. This is clipped to mid-wicket.
Mehidy Hasan to David Bedingham, Fuller and on middle. This is flicked to mid-wicket.
Mehidy Hasan to David Bedingham, On middle. Defended again.
Taijul Islam to David Bedingham, Around off. David Bedingham pushes it down to long on and gets to the other end.
Taijul Islam to David Bedingham, Angled into middle. Kept out.
Taijul Islam to David Bedingham, SIX! Over the fence. That's hit a long way. On off. David steps out and hits it over the long off fence for a biggie.
Taijul Islam to David Bedingham, On off. This is punched to cover.
Taijul Islam to David Bedingham, Shortish and on middle. This is pulled through mid-wicket. Two taken.
Taijul Islam to David Bedingham, On the fuller side. This is driven to covers.
Mehidy Hasan to Tony de Zorzi, Fuller and on middle. This is worked to mid on.
Mehidy Hasan to Tony de Zorzi, Flatter and on middle. This is swept but to square leg.
Mehidy Hasan to Tony de Zorzi, Angled into middle. Defended well.
Mehidy Hasan to Tony de Zorzi, On the stumps. Defended.
Mehidy Hasan to Tony de Zorzi, FOUR! Up and over! This is tossed up outside off. Tony lofts it over cover and this races away to the fence.
Mehidy Hasan to Tony de Zorzi, Around off. Kept out.
Taijul Islam to David Bedingham, Flatter and on off. David pushes it to covers again.
Taijul Islam to David Bedingham, On middle. Flatter. Defended.