Current Run Rate

CRR

3.71

Last 10 Ov (Run Rate)

Last 10 Ov (RR)

44/1 (4.4)

Current Run Rate

CRR

3.71

Last 10 Ov (Run Rate)

Last 10 Ov (RR)

44/1 (4.4)

4:40pm That will be all from us for today. If you missed out on any of the action, Himanshu's report is your one-stop shop. We will be back tomorrow, nice and early and hope to have you company too. Until then, this is goodbye from Himanshu, Ranjith and myself!

4:35pm Isam chimes in that it is stumps on day two in Mirpur. So that will be that for the day. Bangladesh live to see another day, helped by this partnership ticking along for 42, with Mushfiqur's proactive approach a refreshing sight. Mahmudul, like he did in the first innings, has exuded calmness and composure (barring that wild hack off the last ball of the day) and Bangladesh will hope this pair can eat significantly into South Africa's lead.

The visitors, on the other hand, will want to come back energized tomorrow and with lots still on offer from the surface, are in the driver's seat. Rabada did most of the damage on day two, with Maharaj chipping in with the scalp of Shanto. Another good day with the ball tomorrow, and they will feel they can wrap this up, perhaps without even having to bat again.

4:33pm And to add to the drama, the umpires now deem the light is not good enough to continue. The players walk off and chances of a resumption seem minimal, given the light will only deteriorate.

27.1
0
Piedt to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, no run, oh dear - what was that?! Flighted up on a length on middle and off. Mahmudul hares down the track and has a wild swing at it. He misses it completely and luckily for him, the ball bounces enough to make the take awkward for Verreynne. He whips off the bails but it seems that Mahmudul has made it back, at least judging by everyone's reaction. But hang on. Just hang on. Mahmudul's bat is behind the crease but the question is whether it is grounded. It seemed to pop up just before it crossed the line. If that is the case, then Verreynne was quick enough and Mahmudul will have to walk back. Third umpire is taking a long look at this. And he concludes that the bat was just grounded for a moment as it crossed the line before being lifted again. Feels a contentious call, given it seemed the bat never crossed the line in a grounded state (before the bails were dislodged). Decision made, though, and Mahmudul's blushes have been spared...

Mushfiqur Rahim, Bangladesh's leading run-scorer in Test cricket, has also gone past 6000 runs

END OF OVER:
27 | 3 Runs | BAN: 101/3

  • Mushfiqur Rahim31 (26b)
  • Mahmudul Hasan Joy38 (79b)
  • Keshav Maharaj9-0-33-1
  • Dane Piedt4-0-29-0
26.6
0
Maharaj to Mushfiqur Rahim, no run, very full outside off, bowled with quite a round-arm action. Mushfiqur drives and hits it straight at silly point
26.5
1
Maharaj to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, 1 run, shortish outside off. Mahmudul hops back and cuts it towards cover point, who is stationed deep, which allows Bangladesh to sneak in a single
26.4
0
Maharaj to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, no run, full on middle and off. Mahmudul comes forward and defends
26.3
1
Maharaj to Mushfiqur Rahim, 1 run, fired in quicker on a full length on leg stump. Mushfiqur stabs at it and squirts it off the inside edge towards deep backward square leg
26.2
0
Maharaj to Mushfiqur Rahim, no run, flighted up full on off. Mushfiqur comes forward and plays it towards extra cover
26.1
1
Maharaj to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, 1 run, did that carry?! Very full just outside off. Mahmudul looks to work to leg and gets a bit of a leading edge. Arrows to Maharaj's left. He dives forward and that seemed to just carry. That goes down as a chance...

Maharaj from around the wicket. Slip, silly point and short leg in place

The light meter is out and the umpires are having a look. We go on for now

END OF OVER:
26 | 8 Runs | BAN: 98/3

  • Mahmudul Hasan Joy36 (76b)
  • Mushfiqur Rahim30 (23b)
  • Dane Piedt4-0-29-0
  • Keshav Maharaj8-0-30-1
25.6
1
Piedt to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, 1 run, back of a length on off. Mahmudul stays leg side and taps it into the vacant point region
25.5
0
Piedt to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, no run, full on leg stump. Mahmudul comes forward and pokes it towards mid wicket

Around the wicket to Mahmudul

25.4
1
Piedt to Mushfiqur Rahim, 1 run, length on middle and off. Mushfiqur goes right back and turns it towards deep backward square leg
25.3
4
Piedt to Mushfiqur Rahim, FOUR, finds the fence this time! Perhaps slightly slower but definitely fuller outside off. Mushfiqur unfurls the reverse and helps it behind point!

Ibrahim: "Love to see attacking approach from Mushfiq. "

25.2
2
Piedt to Mushfiqur Rahim, 2 runs, flighted up full just outside off. Mushfiqur brings out the slog sweep and shanks it. Fortunately for him, it just evades mid wicket to his right
25.1
0
Piedt to Mushfiqur Rahim, no run, full outside off. Played back to the bowler

Over the wicket

END OF OVER:
25 | 2 Runs | BAN: 90/3

  • Mahmudul Hasan Joy35 (74b)
  • Mushfiqur Rahim23 (19b)
  • Keshav Maharaj8-0-30-1
  • Dane Piedt3-0-21-0
24.6
0
Maharaj to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, no run, full on middle and off. Mahmudul lunges forward and defends
24.5
0
Maharaj to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, no run, full on the pads. Flicked towards short mid wicket

Bangladesh 3rd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st4Shadman IslamMahmudul Hasan Joy
2nd0Mominul HaqueMahmudul Hasan Joy
3rd55Najmul Hossain ShantoMahmudul Hasan Joy
4th42Mushfiqur RahimMahmudul Hasan Joy