Tony De Zorzi and Tristan Stubbs. (Source – Getty Images)
Bangladesh and South Africa kicked off the second Test of their ongoing two-match Test series at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, in Chattogram, on Tuesday, October 29. The game began with the visitors coming in to bat first after winning the toss on a batting-friendly wicket. Notably, the South African side are 1-0 up in the series after winning the first test by seven wickets.
Proteas got off to a firBangladeshm start as opener Tony de Zorzi and skipper Aiden Markram put up a 69-run stand. The hosts got the first breakthrough in the form of Markram who added 33 runs to the tally. Throughout his stay, the right-hander managed to hit two boundaries. Meanwhile, Zorzi then partnered up with Tristan Stubbs to continue with the innings.
Both the batters took on Bangladeshi bowlers and hit them to all corners of the ground. By Tea, South Africa got past the 200-run mark, with Zorzi smashing a brilliant hundred and his partner Stubbs bringing up a well-deserved fifty.
Post Tea Stubbs started hitting some big shots and smashed a brilliant ton. Just as he reached the three-figure mark, Taijul Islam’s impressive delivery shattered his stumps to end his scintillating knock. Stubbs walked back after scoring 106 runs, lacing his innings with six boundaries and three towering sixes. David Bedingham walked in next but couldn’t manage to face enough deliveries as bad light interrupted play, forcing the officials to call it a day with the scorecard reading 307/2.
Currently, Zorzi remains unbeaten (141* off 211) and will continue his batting on Day 2 alongside Bedingham (18* off 25) for the fifth wicket. Zorzi in his long stay at the crease so far, has managed to send the ball over the line nine times with six fours and three sixes, respectively.
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As for Bangladesh, Islam was the only one to pick wickets for the side as he ended with two wickets. As the second day approaches, the hosts will look to pick up early wickets and curb the run-flow of the visitors.
Meanwhile, here’s how the fans reacted to Day 1 of the 2nd BAN vs SA Test:
Stumps – Day 1
SA – 307/2 after 81 overs
DAY belongs to Tony De Zorzi & Tristan Stubbs#BANvSA pic.twitter.com/TDbxo3vlhK
— Caught & Bowled (@caught1bowled) October 29, 2024
Tony De Zorzi with his maiden Test hundred 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳
— Prince Zuko (@kortezzee) October 29, 2024
“Maiden Test 💯 ✅ Ice cold celebration 🥶 ✅
A day to remember for Tony de Zorzi! ✨”
pic.twitter.com/8ee151Di95— Hemant Bhavsar (@hemantbhavsar86) October 29, 2024
South Africa’s third highest partnership is this 201 run partnership for the second wicket between Tony de Zorzi & Tristan Stubbs.
All the South African players came out of the dressing room applauding these two players. pic.twitter.com/19F4Etr3tl— The sports (@the_sports_x) October 29, 2024
Tristan Stubbs scored a century, making 106 runs with 4 sixes and 6 threes. It was a tough day for Bangladesh, as they were bowled out on Day 1, with 14 overs remaining today. Meanwhile, Tony de Zorzi is still batting, currently on 126 runs.#BANvsSA
— Chauhan Vishal (@noonetopic123) October 29, 2024
💯 Fantastic knock by Stubbs—he reaches his century in style! Truly showing his calibre, he’s becoming a standout player for South Africa across all formats. 👏🇿🇦 #TristanStubbs #TestCricket #BANvSA #Cricket #Bangladesh #SouthAfrica #BangladeshCricket #CricketTwitter #BCB… pic.twitter.com/H9Pkc7HLDr
— lightningspeed (@lightningspeedk) October 29, 2024
FIRST TEST HUNDRED FOR TRISTAN STUBBS 💪
Coming in at No. 3 in Bangladesh during a key series for WTC final hopes, Stubbs rose to the occasion for South Africa. An unforgettable innings for the future talent! #BANvSA pic.twitter.com/GsGuXnOLqF
— Shamim Sports. (@ShamimSports) October 29, 2024
Tristan Stubbs is the best youngster in the world and he is proving it day by day !!
– He can play T2OIs at 200 strike rate,
– He can play ODIs at 120 strike rate,
– He can score century in test at 50 strike rateHe scored runs in South Africa and now scored a 100 in Bangladesh… pic.twitter.com/uSy9Ql6aRJ
— Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) October 29, 2024