Twitter Reactions: South Africa embarrass Bangladesh in Chattogram

South Africa Team. (Photo Source: TANVIN TAMIM/AFP via Getty Images)

Playing at home, in spin-friendly conditions, Bangladesh were expected to bounce back in the second Test against South Africa at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhary Stadium in Chattogram. However, their batting unit failed tremendously, as the hosts lost the game by an innings and 273 runs. The Proteas were in total control of the game, from the beginning and eventually got the job done and won the series rather comfortably.

Batting first, the Aiden Markram-led side posted a massive total of 575 runs. Opener Tony de Zorzi made 177 runs, while Tristan Stubbs hit 106 runs. Batting at number seven, Wiian Mulder hit a century as well, scoring an unbeaten 105 runs while number eight, Senuran Muthusamy made 68 off 75 balls. 

Bangladesh, on the other hand, looked like they were batting on a different surface. Mominul Haque made 82 runs as Bangladesh were bundled for only 159 runs. Eight of their batters scored in single digits, which was highly concerning, especially given that the visitors didn’t find much difficulty to bat on. Meanwhile, Kagiso Rabada starred with the ball for South Africa, picking up a five-wicket haul.

The hosts were imposed follow-on and they struggled more in the second innings. This time, Bangladesh got bundled for 143 runs. None of the batters could get going, resulting in an embarrassing defeat at home. Najmul Shanto, who reportedly played his final Test as captain, made 36 runs, while Hasan Mahmud played an unbeaten knock of 38 runs.

For South Africa, Keshav Maharaj stole the show with his five-wicket haul. Muthuswamy too bowled brilliantly, picking up four wickets and getting the job done for the Proteas. They would be delighted with the performance, especially as South Africa’s track record in spin-friendly conditions isn’t very good. With the win, they have sealed the series 2-0 and will next play India in a four-match T20I series, starting November 8.

Here’s how X reacted:

Series Victory Sealed! 🏆🏏🇿🇦

The Proteas clinch a 273-run win in the second Test, taking the series 2-0 against Bangladesh!

An all-round performance from our bowlers and batters, and pure Proteas passion from start to finish.

Proud of Team South Africa. Proud of the… pic.twitter.com/ooZ27MbbWv

— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) October 31, 2024

Chattogram Test | October 31, 2014
South Africa beat B’deah by an innings and 273 runs.

🏏 SA 🇿🇦 : 575/6d

🏏 BAN 🇧🇩 : 159 & 143
• Mominul Haque – 82 (112)
◆ Kagiso Rabada – 5/37

◆ Keshav Maharaj – 5/59

★ POTM – 🇧🇩 Tony de Zorzi
★ POTS – 🇧🇩 Kagiso Rabada

📸 BCB 🙏 pic.twitter.com/0WUSRJw1lH

— ​MK VERMA 🇮🇳 (@_mkverma) October 31, 2024

5-wicket haul for Keshav Maharaj! 👏

A masterclass in spin that owned Bangladesh’s second innings to secure today’s victory against Bangladesh!

Protea brilliance from our clutch bowler. 🇿🇦🏏 #WozaNawe #BePartOfIt #BANvSA pic.twitter.com/0onriIMyUI

— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) October 31, 2024

South Africa won the series against Bangladesh after 10 years.

In the 2nd Test South Africa won by an innings and 273 runs.
Keshav Maharaj and Rabada took 5 wickets in a separate innings in the Test match.

South Africa white wash
Bangladesh 2 – 0#BANvsSA #Diwali2024 pic.twitter.com/BaH5GUbnDq

— sports news (@CricUniverse7) October 31, 2024

This is how it ends for the Proteas Men 👇

It’s another 5-wicket haul for Keshav Maharaj as Senuram Muthusamy walks away with 4👏#BANvSA pic.twitter.com/ifFvbOMDDL

— SuperSport 🏆 (@SuperSportTV) October 31, 2024

🚨South Africa win Chattogram Test within 3 Days!

SA defeated Bangladesh by an innings & 273 Runs after enforcing FOLLOW-ON

Keshav Maharaj took 5-fer in 3rd innings of the Test Match#CricketTwitter #SAvsBAN #cricketupdates pic.twitter.com/rgiqEG6BAm

— Cric-Updates (@GuessWh98609542) October 31, 2024

Two Indian-origin bowlers, Keshav Maharaj (Uttar Pradesh) & Senuran Muthusamy (Tamil Nadu), led South Africa to a massive inn and 273-run victory over Bangladesh
After Rabada’s fifer and South Africa’s batters, with three players notching their maiden 💯#SAvBAN #CricketTwitter https://t.co/xm3S7PJhEx pic.twitter.com/k8GAzHacpY

— Pushkar Pushp (@ppushp7) October 31, 2024

Fifer for Keshav Maharaj & South Africa won the seires by 2-0#BANvSA pic.twitter.com/7m7G9aKyff

— Caught & Bowled (@caught1bowled) October 31, 2024