BANGLADESH: Bangladesh lost two wickets in quick succession to reach 80 for two in their first innings early on the second day of their opening test against South Africa at Chittagong on Wednesday.
Opening batsman Tamim Iqbal (30) and Mahmudullah (12) were at the crease for Bangladesh, who have lost all their previous eight meetings against the world’s number one-ranked test side.
Resuming the second day on seven for no loss after bundling out South Africa for 248, the hosts made slow progress against a probing attack.
Imrul Kayes (26) and Tamim did well to see off the opening burst from the South African fast bowlers to take their team to 46-0 before an innocuous delivery from part-time medium pacer Stiaan van Zyl brought the first breakthrough.
Kayes lost his balance against a delivery down the leg side and wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock completed a smart stumping.
Number three batsman Mominul Haque (six) fell three overs later when he was bowled after missing an arm-ball from off-spinner Simon Harmer to leave the hosts floundering at 55 for two.
Tamim and Mahmudullah, however, ensured there was no further damage with an unbroken stand of 25.
