Kagiso Rabada Leads Proteas to Thumping Victory in First Test Against Bangladesh
Kagiso Rabada spearheaded the Proteas to a commanding seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the first Test in Mirpur on Thursday. Rabada's stellar performance, including an impressive 6/46, helped bundle out Bangladesh for 307 in their second innings after they resumed on 283/7. The standout wicket was that of Mehidy Miraz, who top-scored with 97 but fell to Rabada's back-of-a-length delivery, caught by Wiaan Mulder.
The Proteas were left with a target of 106 runs in the fourth innings. Openers Tony de Zorzi and Aiden Markram looked to wrap things up quickly, with De Zorzi hitting an aggressive 41 from 52 balls before being dismissed. Markram added 20, but it was Tristan Stubbs' unbeaten 30 from 37 balls that guided South Africa to victory.
Kyle Verreynne's century and all-round contributions from Mulder and Rabada set up the win. Rabada's nine-wicket haul in the match also saw him become the fastest bowler in Test cricket history to reach 300 wickets, based on the number of deliveries bowled.
The Proteas were left with a target of 106 runs in the fourth innings. Openers Tony de Zorzi and Aiden Markram looked to wrap things up quickly, with De Zorzi hitting an aggressive 41 from 52 balls before being dismissed. Markram added 20, but it was Tristan Stubbs' unbeaten 30 from 37 balls that guided South Africa to victory.
Kyle Verreynne's century and all-round contributions from Mulder and Rabada set up the win. Rabada's nine-wicket haul in the match also saw him become the fastest bowler in Test cricket history to reach 300 wickets, based on the number of deliveries bowled.
