Bangladesh vs South Africa: Hasan Mahmud Run-Out Miss And Day 2 Drama In 1st Test. In a thrilling Test match between Bangladesh and South Africa, Day 2 brought about a moment of high drama and hilarity as Hasan Mahmud, Bangladesh’s promising pacer, missed an easy run-out chance, only to hit South African batter Dane Piedt on the hip. The incident, which occurred during the 69th over of South Africa’s first innings, was not just a comical mishap but also highlighted how fortunes can change in cricket. Although Hasan Mahmud redeemed himself later with some crucial wickets, this missed opportunity became a defining moment of the day.
A Missed Opportunity
The moment of chaos began with Mahmud bowling a low full-toss delivery to Dane Piedt. The South African batter, aiming for a straight drive, sent the ball back toward the bowler, where it deflected off Mahmud’s right hand and crashed into the non-striker’s stumps. While Kyle Verreynne was safe in his crease, Piedt, mistakenly assuming an opportunity for a single, set off towards the non-striker’s end. Halfway down the pitch, Piedt realized his partner hadn’t moved and rushed back towards his crease. This gave Mahmud the perfect chance to run Piedt out, but his throw went astray, striking the South African batter on the hip instead of the stumps.
Wicketkeeper Litton Das, who was poised to collect the ball, couldn’t hide his frustration at the missed chance, as South Africa continued to press ahead. What should have been a simple run-out turned into an amusing fumble, much to the amusement of fans and the crowd at Dhaka’s Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium. This bizarre turn of events added a light-hearted moment to what had been a fiercely contested Test match.
South Africa Strong Batting Response
Despite the comic relief, South Africa remained focused on building a commanding first-innings lead. At the crease, Kyle Verreynne and Wiaan Mulder capitalized on their earlier starts to frustrate the Bangladeshi bowlers. Verreynne, who had already shown great composure, steadily moved towards his century with well-timed strokes, particularly favoring the sweep shot against Bangladesh’s spinners. Mulder, on the other hand, used reverse sweeps effectively, keeping the bowlers guessing and disrupting their rhythm.
Mulder reached his maiden half-century, playing a vital role in South Africa’s seventh-wicket stand. Together, the pair stitched a crucial 119-run partnership, which was the highest seventh-wicket partnership for South Africa against Bangladesh. This stand helped the visitors push their total past the 300-run mark, leaving Bangladesh under immense pressure.
Verreynne’s ton, featuring eight boundaries and two towering sixes, was an innings of maturity and grit. He demonstrated the patience and skill required in challenging subcontinent conditions, effectively guiding the South African innings. Meanwhile, Mulder’s contribution of 54 runs added further frustration for Bangladesh, whose bowlers struggled to maintain consistency.
Taijul Islam Five-Wicket Haul
While South Africa dominated, there was a silver lining for Bangladesh in the form of Taijul Islam. The left-arm spinner bowled tirelessly, showcasing his mastery in the art of spin bowling. Taijul’s perseverance paid off as he finished the innings with a well-deserved five-wicket haul. His ability to extract turn and bounce from the pitch troubled the South African middle order, but it wasn’t enough to contain the onslaught from Verreynne and Mulder.
Despite his individual brilliance, the support from other Bangladeshi bowlers was lacking, and South Africa ended their first innings with a commanding total of 308 all out. This gave the visitors a formidable lead of 202 runs, putting Bangladesh on the back foot as they faced the daunting task of batting again under immense pressure.
Bangladesh Struggle with the Bat
In response, Bangladesh’s top order once again faltered against the formidable South African pace attack. Kagiso Rabada, fresh from becoming the fastest South African to reach 300 Test wickets, struck early, removing Shadman Islam in the third over. The left-handed opener was caught at short leg, leaving Bangladesh in trouble at 19-2. Three balls later, Rabada struck again, dismissing Mominul Haque with a beautiful delivery that was edged to Wiaan Mulder at third slip.
At tea, Bangladesh was reeling at 19-2, still trailing South Africa by 183 runs, and staring at the prospect of an innings defeat. The onus now lay on the experienced duo of Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Najmul Hossain Shanto to steady the ship. Together, they put on a fifty-run stand, giving Bangladesh a glimmer of hope, but the South African spinners, led by Keshav Maharaj, had other plans.
Maharaj bowled with accuracy and precision, varying his pace to outfox the Bangladeshi batters. He trapped Shanto lbw for 31, ending the promising partnership and leaving Bangladesh in further trouble. At the other end, Dane Piedt, who had been involved in the earlier run-out incident, found both turn and bounce, making life difficult for the hosts.
Mushfiqur Rahim Reaches Milestone
One positive for Bangladesh was the resilience shown by Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Mushfiqur Rahim. The latter, Bangladesh’s most experienced batter, crossed the 6,000 Test-run milestone during his innings, becoming the first Bangladeshi player to achieve this feat. Rahim’s experience and calmness under pressure will be critical for Bangladesh as they look to survive the South African onslaught.
By the end of Day 2, Bangladesh still trailed by 101 runs, with Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudul Hasan Joy at the crease. While the pitch offered assistance to both spinners and seamers, the South African bowlers maintained relentless pressure, leaving Bangladesh with an uphill task on Day 3.
Hasan Mahmud Redemption
Despite the missed run-out opportunity earlier in the day, Hasan Mahmud found a way to make amends with the ball. In the 65th over of South Africa’s innings, Mahmud struck twice in quick succession, sending Wiaan Mulder and Keshav Maharaj back to the pavilion. His sharp delivery on off stump caught Mulder’s edge, and the ball flew to Shadman Islam at slip. Mahmud followed it up with a peach of a delivery to Maharaj, sending his off stump cartwheeling.
Mahmud finished the innings with figures of 3-66, showcasing his potential as a key bowler for Bangladesh. His ability to generate reverse swing and maintain consistent lines was a bright spot in an otherwise difficult day for the hosts.
South Africa Commanding Lead
South Africa’s first innings total of 308 gave them a commanding lead of 202 runs, putting them in the driver’s seat as the match progressed. Their dominance was evident in all aspects of the game, with their batters piling on the runs and the bowlers consistently picking up key wickets. Kyle Verreynne‘s century, along with Wiaan Mulder‘s fifty, provided the backbone of the innings, while their bowlers, led by Kagiso Rabada and Keshav Maharaj, continued to trouble the Bangladeshi batters.
Table: Key Performances of Day 2
| Player Name | Performance | Runs/Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| Kyle Verreynne | Century (114 off 144 balls, 8 fours, 2 sixes) | Scored 114 runs |
| Wiaan Mulder | Half-Century | 54 runs |
| Hasan Mahmud | Bowling Figures | 3 wickets for 66 runs |
| Taijul Islam | Five-Wicket Haul | 5 wickets for 122 runs |
| Kagiso Rabada | Key wickets in Bangladesh’s innings | 2 wickets for 12 runs |
Conclusion
As Day 2 came to an end, South Africa held a firm grip on the match. The Proteas’ dominant all-round performance left Bangladesh struggling to keep up. While Hasan Mahmud’s missed run-out opportunity provided a brief moment of comedy, South Africa capitalized on their strong start, with Kyle Verreynne‘s brilliant century and Wiaan Mulder‘s supporting fifty steering them to a commanding first-innings lead.
