Day 3 of the ongoing first Test between Bangladesh and South Africa was unable to be completed to fruition. Day 2 of the clash ended with Bangladesh batting in the second innings on a score of 101 runs, having lost three wickets in the process.
It is worth noting that after getting bundled out for a score of 106 runs in the first innings, Bangladesh conceded 308 runs against South Africa in their first innings. With the target of minimising their deficit, the weather did not play to Bangladesh’s advantage on Day 3.
The day began with Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Mushfiqur Rahim on the crease. However, Hasan Joy was unable to make a big impact and departed on a score of 40 runs in 92 deliveries. On the other hand, Mushfiqur Rahim scored 33 runs in 39 deliveries before he was sent back to the pavilion.
Furthermore, Litton Das was unable to make an impact on the game, departing for just seven runs. With the innings looking in a precarious position for the hosts, it was the lower order that stabilised the innings.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz stayed unbeaten throughout the day, scoring 87 runs in 171 deliveries. Furthermore, Jaker Ali added 58 runs on the board, with Nayeem Hasan ending the day unbeaten on a score of 16.
As Bangladesh looked to maintain control, bad light forced the day to an abrupt stop and early stumps. Bangladesh ended Day 3 on a score of 283 runs, having lost seven wickets in the process. Leading by 81 runs, the hosts will hope to put some more runs on the board and deliver a good performance with the ball if they are looking to take something out of the game against the Proteas.
Here’s how X reacted to Day 3 of the ongoing first Test between BAN vs SA:
Bangladesh 283-7 leading South Africa by 81 runs on day three when bad light delayed play, YouTube; Sri Lanka vs West Indies ODI delayed, TNT Sports. #Cricket
— Andrew Duncan (@andrewsduncan1) October 23, 2024
#BANvSA 🇧🇩🇿🇦 #WTC25
Play has been halted due to bad light in the 1st Test between Bangladesh and South Africa. The umpires have decided to take the players off the field after consulting with Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Aiden Markram. The light is unlikely to improve given the gloomy…
— The Cricket Stories (@thecricstories) October 23, 2024
Yet another fantastic Test Match taking place in Asia with Bangladesh batting themselves back into the game v South Africa. India v New Zealand & Pakistan v England start in the morning. Alarm set
— Ian Lomax (@ianlomaxlag) October 23, 2024
#BANvSA 🇧🇩🇿🇦 #WTC25
Early tea has been called due to steady drizzle at the Shere Bangla National Stadium. Bangladesh are 267/7 in their second innings, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz batting on 77 and Nayeem Hasan on 12. South Africa are still in the lead by 35 runs, having scored 308…
— The Cricket Stories (@thecricstories) October 23, 2024
Covers on & it’s raining at 1:35 pm – Bangladesh 267/7, thanks to the wonderful partnership between Mehidy Hasan Miraz 71 in 155 & debutant Jaker Ali 58 in 111 to put on the highest ever partnership of 138 runs v South Africa to get past the deficit & Bangladesh lead by 65. pic.twitter.com/Ms06xC2m0L
— Athar Ali Khan (@AtharAliKhan97) October 23, 2024
The game between Bangladesh and South Africa has been delayed due to Rain eith Bangladesh batting on 267/7 and lead by 65 runs 🌧️🏏#BANvSA #WTC25 #Sportify pic.twitter.com/d8Tmc6k9S9
— Sportify (@Sportify777) October 23, 2024
Rain has interrupted play on Day 3 during the second session, with Bangladesh holding a lead of 65 runs. Miraz stands strong on 77*!#Taijul200 #Rabada300 #Cricket #Bangladesh #SouthAfrica #BANvSA #BangladeshCricket #CricketTwitter #BCB #ProteasMen #WozaNawe #BePartOfIt #SAvsBAN… pic.twitter.com/AgUkfrOuPn
— lightningspeed (@lightningspeedk) October 23, 2024
With a cyclone approaching the West Coast, it was crucial for South Africa to bowl Bangladesh out as early as possible today and secure the win. Now, with Bangladesh leading by 50+, the rain has started. South Africa has likely squandered an easy victory here. #BANvSA
— Febin (@febinvthomas) October 23, 2024
Another fine session for South Africa, but Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Jaker Ali’s unbeaten 89-run partnership kept Bangladesh in the game. pic.twitter.com/cW2gzx5nR4
— হৃদয় হরণ 💫✨ (@thundarrstorm) October 23, 2024
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