Mustafiz, Jubair contain South Africa for 248

Day 1 of Ctg Test

Bangladesh left mighty South Africa shell-shocked by ripping through their formidable batting line-up, as the visitors slid to 248 all out from a stable 136-1 on Day One of the first Test match at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong yesterday.
Left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman missed a hat-trick on his Test debut. He, however, was the catalyst behind Bangladesh’s sensational comeback against the topmost team in the ICC Test rankings. He ripped through the South African middle-order by taking three wickets in four deliveries and put his side back into the groove. He eventually finished with four for 37.
The hosts are now trailing by 241 runs after scoring seven for no loss in two overs before the close of the day.
South Africa captain Hashim Amla predictably decided to bat first on a placid deck, but Bangladesh bowlers bowled exceptionally well to contain the visitors to such a paltry score. Only Temba Bavuma, playing his third Test, offered some resistance for the visitors and scored 54.
The day, however, began almost perfectly for the Proteas. Following the first-ever ODI series loss to Bangladesh, South African openers Dean Elgar and Stiaan Van Zyl gave the side a solid start by adding 58 runs together. They plundered Bangladesh bowlers at will until the latter offered a catch behind the wicket while trying to glance part time off-spinner Mahmudullah Riyad. Van Zyl scored 34 with six boundaries. It was the only success for the home team in the pretty disappointing morning session in which South Africa posted 104 for one.
Bangladesh made South Africa toil for runs in the middle session. Unlike the first session, Bangladesh bowlers maintained a proper line and length after lunch and reaped the rewards by removing Faf du Plessis and Dean Elgar within three balls after they added 78 runs for the second wicket.
Pacer Mohammad Shahid bowled five straight maidens in this session.
Fellow new-ball bowler Mustafizur Rahman added three maidens to build the pressure.
Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam made the first breakthrough by foxing Elgar with extra bounce. The opener nicked it behind and wicketkeeper Litton Das dived to his right to take the catch at his second attempt. Elgar hit three fours in his 47 off 111 balls.

In the next over, Shakib Al Hasan dismissed Du Plessis—who scored 48 off 122 balls—with a straighter delivery that trapped him in front.
The Proteas added just 61 runs in 29 overs at the cost of two wickets in the second session to reach 165 for three at tea.
Just when Hashim Amla and Temba Bavuma seemed to have steadied the South African innings in the post-tea session, Mustafizur sparked a collapse by taking three wickets in just four deliveries. Amla, who scored 13, was his first Test wicket. The next ball, JP Duminy was hit on his front pad and given out lbw on review. Quinton de Kock survived the hat-trick ball but was too late to defend the next one and lost his off stump.
South Africa had suddenly slumped to 173 for six at that moment.
Jubair Hossain Likhon then beguiled South Africa with his leg-break and googly to scythe down the late order. Temba Bavuma, however, remained firm amid the ruin. He was the last batsman out, caught by Jubair at deep midwicket off Mustafizur's bowling. Bavuma hit five fours in his 59 off 108 balls. Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah and Taijul Islam took one wicket apiece.

Mustafiz, Jubair contain South Africa for 248

Day 1 of Ctg Test

Bangladesh left mighty South Africa shell-shocked by ripping through their formidable batting line-up, as the visitors slid to 248 all out from a stable 136-1 on Day One of the first Test match at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong yesterday. Left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman missed a hat-trick on his Test debut. He, however, was the catalyst behind Bangladeshs sensational comeback against the topmost team in the ICC Test rankings. He ripped through the South African middle-order by taking three wickets in four deliveries and put his side back into the groove. He eventually finished with four for 37. The hosts are now trailing by 241 runs after scoring seven for no loss in two overs before the close of the day. South Africa captain Hashim Amla predictably decided to bat first on a placid deck, but Bangladesh bowlers bowled exceptionally well to contain the visitors to such a paltry score. Only Temba Bavuma, playing his third Test, offered some resistance for the visitors and scored 54. The day, however, began almost perfectly for the Proteas. Following the first-ever ODI series loss to Bangladesh, South African openers Dean Elgar and Stiaan Van Zyl gave the side a solid start by adding 58 runs together. They plundered Bangladesh bowlers at will until the latter offered a catch behind the wicket while trying to glance part time off-spinner Mahmudullah Riyad. Van Zyl scored 34 with six boundaries. It was the only success for the home team in the pretty disappointing morning session in which South Africa posted 104 for one. Bangladesh made South Africa toil for runs in the middle session. Unlike the first session, Bangladesh bowlers maintained a proper line and length after lunch and reaped the rewards by removing Faf du Plessis and Dean Elgar within three balls after they added 78 runs for the second wicket. Pacer Mohammad Shahid bowled five straight maidens in this session. Fellow new-ball bowler Mustafizur Rahman added three maidens to build the pressure. Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam made the first breakthrough by foxing Elgar with extra bounce. The opener nicked it behind and wicketkeeper Litton Das dived to his right to take the catch at his second attempt. Elgar hit three fours in his 47 off 111 balls. In the next over, Shakib Al Hasan dismissed Du Plessiswho scored 48 off 122 ballswith a straighter delivery that trapped him in front. The Proteas added just 61 runs in 29 overs at the cost of two wickets in the second session to reach 165 for three at tea. Just when Hashim Amla and Temba Bavuma seemed to have steadied the South African innings in the post-tea session, Mustafizur sparked a collapse by taking three wickets in just four deliveries. Amla, who scored 13, was his first Test wicket. The next ball, JP Duminy was hit on his front pad and given out lbw on review. Quinton de Kock survived the hat-trick ball but was too late to defend the next one and lost his off stump. South Africa had suddenly slumped to 173 for six at that moment. Jubair Hossain Likhon then beguiled South Africa with his leg-break and googly to scythe down the late order. Temba Bavuma, however, remained firm amid the ruin. He was the last batsman out, caught by Jubair at deep midwicket off Mustafizurs bowling. Bavuma hit five fours in his 59 off 108 balls. Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah and Taijul Islam took one wicket apiece.