South Africa’s batting prowess was on full display in the second Test against Bangladesh at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram. The Proteas shattered their previous record for most sixes in an innings of a Test match, smashing a total of 17 sixes in their first innings.
The previous record of 15 sixes was set against the West Indies in 2010. South Africa’s dominant performance saw them amass a massive 577/6 declared in 144.2 overs.
Aiden Markram, leading from the front, contributed 33 off 55 balls, including two boundaries. Tony de Zorzi followed with a well-constructed 177, smashing 12 fours and four sixes before falling to Taijul Islam.
The fireworks truly began with Tristan Stubbs and David Bedingham. Stubbs added 106 off 198 balls, while Bedingham’s aggressive 59 featured several big hits.
Wiaan Mulder’s unbeaten 105 off 150 balls, with four sixes to his name, further demonstrated South Africa’s intent. Senuran Muthusamy also played a supporting role, contributing 70 not out, peppered with a couple of maximums.
For Bangladesh, Taijul Islam was the pick of the hosts, taking 5/198, but even his efforts couldn’t contain the Proteas’ assault.
With South Africa winning the toss and opting to bat, they now hold a commanding position in the five-day contest.
