Bangladesh Collapse to 38-4 in Reply to South Africa's 575-6

Bangladesh Collapse to 38-4 in Reply to South Africa’s 575-6

Bangladesh’s batting woes continued on day two of the second Test against South Africa in Chattogram, as they stumbled to 38-4 in response to the visitors’ mammoth first innings of 575-6.

The hosts’ reply got off to a disastrous start, with Kagiso Rabada dismissing Shadman Islam for a duck in the first over. Zakir Hasan soon followed, edging a Rabada delivery to the wicketkeeper for two.

Mahmudul Hasan Joy briefly threatened with a 10-ball 10, but he fell to Dane Paterson, driving an outside-off delivery to Aiden Markram at second slip. Hasan Mahmud, sent in as a nightwatchman, was deceived by Keshav Maharaj’s sharp turn and was bowled for a duck.

South Africa’s total was their second-highest against Bangladesh, behind only their 583-7 at the same venue in 2008. Wiaan Mulder (105 not out), Tony de Zorzi (177), and Tristan Stubbs (106) all scored maiden Test centuries for the Proteas.

Senuran Muthusamy remained unbeaten on 68 at the declaration, while Ryan Rickelton was the only batsman to fall in the second session, edging a Nahid Rana delivery to the wicketkeeper for 12.

Earlier, left-arm spinner Taijul Islam had pegged back South Africa in the morning with three wickets in three overs, claiming his second five-wicket haul of the series. He dismissed David Bedingham, De Zorzi, and Kyle Verreynne to leave the visitors on 391-4.

South Africa won the opening Test inside four days, with Rabada taking 6-46 in the second innings. Bangladesh have played 24 Tests in Chattogram but have won only two, with seven drawn.

South Africa Shatters Record with 17 Sixes in Test Innings

South Africa Shatters Record with 17 Sixes in Test Innings

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.

South Africa Extend Lead to 413 in Second Test Against Bangladesh

South Africa Extend Lead to 413 in Second Test Against Bangladesh

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.

Bangladesh Bowlers Keep South Africa in Check in Dhaka Test

Bangladesh Bowlers Keep South Africa in Check in Dhaka Test

Bangladesh’s bowlers kept South Africa in check during the first session of the second Test in Dhaka, with Taijul Islam and Nahid Rana sharing the wickets.

Islam struck first, trapping Tony de Zorzi lbw for 13 in the 13th over. The left-arm spinner then had Aiden Markram caught behind for 25 in the 25th over.

Rana, meanwhile, picked up the wicket of Markram’s opening partner, Dean Elgar, for 19 in the 19th over. The right-arm pacer also had de Zorzi caught at slip for 34 in the 37th over.

At lunch, South Africa were 105 for 4, with Temba Bavuma and Kyle Verreynne at the crease on 25 and 15 respectively.

Bangladesh’s bowlers were disciplined and accurate throughout the session, making it difficult for the South African batsmen to score freely. Islam and Rana were particularly impressive, using their variations to keep the batsmen guessing.

The Proteas will need to bat patiently in the afternoon session if they are to build a substantial first-innings total. Bangladesh, on the other hand, will be looking to take further wickets and put themselves in a strong position in the match.

South Africa Opt to Bat First Against Bangladesh in Second Test

South Africa Opt to Bat First Against Bangladesh in Second Test

South Africa, led by stand-in captain Aiden Markram, have opted to bat first against Bangladesh in the second and final Test match in Chattogram. The hosts, who are looking to end their home season on a high, have made three changes to their lineup, including the debut of wicketkeeper Mahidul Islam Ankon.

Bangladesh’s experienced gloveman, Litton Das, has been ruled out due to a fever, while Jaker Ali has been replaced by Zakir Hasan, who scored a century on debut at this venue. The hosts have also opted for an extra seamer, Nahid Rana, in place of offspinner Nayeem Hasan.

South Africa, on the other hand, have brought in Dane Paterson for Dane Piedt, while Senuran Muthusamy has been included in place of Matthew Breetkze. This gives the Proteas a more balanced side with five bowling options, including three seamers.

The match is crucial for both teams. Bangladesh are aiming to close out their home season with a victory, while South Africa are eyeing a run to the World Test Championship (WTC) final. They need to win at least four of their remaining five matches to have a shot at next year’s Lord’s finale.

The key to the match will be taking wickets, as both sides have strong batting lineups. Bangladesh will be relying on their spinners, while South Africa will look to their pace attack to make inroads.

India's Batting Woes Continue in Pune, Suffer First Home Series Loss in 12 Years

India’s Batting Woes Continue in Pune, Suffer First Home Series Loss in 12 Years

India’s batting woes continued in the second Test against New Zealand in Pune, leading to a humiliating 113-run defeat and their first home series loss in 12 years. Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar expressed his disappointment, highlighting the team’s inability to handle spin.

Manjrekar pointed out that Shubman Gill, despite his talent, lacks the “feel for spinners” and struggles on turning pitches. He also criticized Virat Kohli for misreading the length of Mitchell Santner’s delivery and Rohit Sharma for lacking confidence against spin.

“The top three of India’s top four are short of confidence against spin,” Manjrekar said. “On pitches like these, it is difficult to bat vs spin in the first session and a half. India should have backed their defense more and not lost early wickets.”

New Zealand’s spin attack, led by Santner, proved too strong for India. Santner took 13 wickets in the match, including 7/53 in India’s second innings. Glenn Phillips also contributed with 2/26.

India’s batting woes were evident in both innings. In the first innings, they were bowled out for 156, with only Ravindra Jadeja (38) offering some resistance. In the second innings, they were bundled out for 245, despite a promising start from Yashasvi Jaiswal (77).

The defeat marks a significant setback for India, who had won the first Test in Kanpur. It also raises questions about the team’s ability to handle spin, a crucial factor in Indian conditions.

Virat Kohli's Unfortunate Dismissal Draws Sympathy from Fans

Virat Kohli’s Unfortunate Dismissal Draws Sympathy from Fans

Virat Kohli’s Unfortunate Dismissal Sparks Sympathy from Fans

Indian cricket star Virat Kohli’s dismissal on Day 3 of the second Test against New Zealand in Pune has drawn widespread sympathy from fans. With India chasing a mammoth target of 359, Kohli’s presence at the crease was crucial. However, a brilliant delivery from Mitchell Santner ended his innings prematurely.

Santner’s delivery zipped off the surface and struck Kohli in front of the leg stump. Umpire Richard Illingworth raised his finger, prompting Kohli to review the decision. However, ball tracking showed that the ball would have clipped the leg stump, upholding the on-field call.

Kohli’s disappointment was evident as he hesitated to leave the field. Fans took to social media to express their sympathy for the Indian batter, labeling him as the “unluckiest cricketer of all time.”

“Umpires call never favored Kohli,” tweeted one fan. “Most unluckiest cricketer ever.”

Another fan commented, “How unlucky this man is… Umpire is always ready to raise his finger when it comes to Virat Kohli.”

Kohli’s dismissal left India in a precarious position, with the hosts struggling at 178-7 at tea. Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin were at the crease, but India faced an uphill battle to avoid their first Test series defeat at home since 2012.

Meanwhile, Santner continued to torment the Indian batting lineup, taking five wickets on Day 3. His performance put New Zealand on the verge of their first Test series win in India.

Dropped Latham Catch Haunts India in Second Test

Dropped Latham Catch Haunts India in Second Test

India’s Woes Mount in Second Test as Latham’s Dropped Catch Haunts Them

Team India’s struggles continued in the second Test against New Zealand as they found themselves trailing by 103 runs after the first innings. Despite restricting New Zealand to 259, India’s batters failed to deliver, collapsing to 156 all out.

In the second innings, India’s bowlers toiled hard, but a crucial dropped catch proved costly. In the 37th over, Ravindra Jadeja induced an edge from New Zealand captain Tom Latham, who was well-set on 68. However, the chance was low and difficult, and Indian captain Rohit Sharma was unable to reach it in the slip cordon.

The dropped catch left India frustrated, and Virat Kohli was seen expressing his displeasure to Latham and Henry Nicholls. In a viral video, Kohli appeared to be asking them to avoid running down the middle of the pitch. Kohli also had a conversation with the on-field umpire.

New Zealand went on to post 255 in their second innings, setting India a victory target of 359 runs. The hosts now face an uphill battle to avoid a series defeat, having lost the opening Test in Bengaluru by eight wickets.

New Zealand Dominate India in Mumbai Test, Series on the Line

New Zealand Dominate India in Mumbai Test, Series on the Line

New Zealand’s relentless bowling attack has put India on the back foot in the second Test in Mumbai, leaving the hosts with a daunting task to avoid a series defeat.

On a challenging pitch that offered significant turn, Mitchell Santner and Glenn Phillips wreaked havoc on the Indian batting lineup, claiming six wickets between them. Santner’s persistent and accurate bowling proved too much for the Indian batsmen, while Phillips’ variations kept them guessing.

India’s struggles began early on, with Shubman Gill falling to Santner in the 11th over. Virat Kohli’s dismissal for 1, bowled by a full toss, further dented India’s hopes. Phillips then dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant, both caught behind, to leave India reeling at 57 for 4.

The pressure continued to mount as Sarfaraz Khan and Ravichandran Ashwin also fell cheaply. With the pitch offering little respite, India’s batsmen found it increasingly difficult to score runs.

Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar are now tasked with the unenviable task of rescuing India from a precarious position. However, with New Zealand’s bowlers in such impressive form, the hosts face an uphill battle to avoid a series defeat.

Kohli's Shocking Dismissal Leaves India Stunned in Pune Test

Kohli’s Shocking Dismissal Leaves India Stunned in Pune Test

Virat Kohli’s Uncharacteristic Dismissal Stuns India in Pune Test

In a shocking turn of events, India’s batting maestro Virat Kohli suffered an unexpected dismissal during the second Test against New Zealand in Pune. The incident occurred as Kohli attempted to negotiate a full toss from Mitchell Santner.

Kohli, who had entered the crease following Shubman Gill’s dismissal, misjudged the delivery and failed to connect with the ball. The ball slipped under his bat and crashed into the stumps, leaving Kohli visibly stunned and in disbelief.

The dismissal marked a rare lapse in judgment for Kohli, who is renowned for his impeccable technique and shot selection. As he made his way back to the pavilion, his frustration was evident, clearly disappointed with the way his innings had ended.

Kohli’s dismissal came at a crucial juncture in the match, with India looking to build a solid foundation after losing the opening Test in Bengaluru. His departure left the team in a precarious position, with the middle order under pressure to deliver.

The incident has raised questions about Kohli’s form and focus, as he has struggled to find his rhythm in recent matches. In the opening Test, he managed scores of 0 and 70, failing to make a significant impact on the outcome.

Kohli’s dismissal has also highlighted the strength of New Zealand’s bowling attack, which has consistently troubled the Indian batsmen throughout the series. Santner, in particular, has been a thorn in India’s side, claiming the wickets of both Gill and Kohli in the second Test.

As the series progresses, Kohli will be under immense pressure to regain his form and lead India to victory. His experience and leadership will be crucial if India is to level the series and avoid a humiliating defeat.

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