South Africa continued their dominance in the second Test against Bangladesh, extending their lead to 413 runs at lunch on day two. Resuming on 307 for 2, the Proteas added 106 runs before the break, losing three wickets in the process.
Tony de Zorzi and David Bedingham started the day confidently, with Bedingham hitting Hasan Mahmud for a boundary and then smashing Taijul Islam for a six and four off consecutive balls. De Zorzi also struck Taijul for two more fours in his next over.
However, Bedingham’s aggressive approach proved costly as he was bowled for 59 off 78 balls, playing across the line to a full ball from Taijul. De Zorzi followed suit in Taijul’s next over, missing a sweep to be trapped lbw for 177 off 269 balls.
Taijul completed his three-wicket burst by trapping Kyle Verreynne for a duck, giving him all five South African wickets to fall so far.
Despite the wickets, South Africa remained in control of the match. De Zorzi and Tristan Stubbs had dominated the first day with centuries, adding 201 runs for the second wicket. Stubbs and de Zorzi were particularly harsh on Mehidy Hasan Miraz, whose wicketless run on day one extended to 31 overs on day two.
At lunch, the visitors were 413 for 5, with Wiaan Mulder and Ryan Rickleton at the crease. South Africa will be looking to extend their lead further in the afternoon session and put Bangladesh under even more pressure.
