• South Africa triumphed over Bangladesh by an innings and 273 runs in the second Test match.

  • South Africa showcased their dominance and completed a 2-0 series whitewash against Bangladesh.

Twitter reactions: South Africa finishes the Test series with a dominant 2-0 whitewash against Bangladesh
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In a stunning display of cricket, South Africa triumphed over Bangladesh by an innings and 273 runs in the second Test match, sealing the series victory emphatically. The match concluded on Day 3, with Bangladesh enduring a catastrophic collapse, losing a total of 16 wickets on the final day.

South Africa sets a massive target with 575/6 declared

South Africa showcased their batting prowess, amassing a colossal 575 runs for the loss of six wickets before declaring in their first innings. The innings was anchored by significant contributions from their top order, with several batters making notable scores. The partnership between Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma stood out, as they built a solid foundation, allowing the middle order to flourish. Markram’s aggressive batting, along with Bavuma’s steady presence, put the Bangladesh bowlers under immense pressure. The sheer weight of runs set a daunting target for Bangladesh, establishing a commanding lead that would prove insurmountable.

Bangladesh struggles in the first innings, all out for 159

Faced with an uphill battle, Bangladesh crumbled under pressure in their first innings, managing to score just 159 runs. After starting the day at 38/4, the team struggled to stabilize their innings. Kagiso Rabada led the charge for South Africa, claiming five wickets and dismantling the Bangladeshi batting order with precision. Despite Mominul Haque’s fighting knock of 82 runs, the lack of support from the rest of the batting lineup became evident. Bangladesh’s inability to build partnerships and their penchant for injudicious shot selection ultimately led to their downfall, forcing them to follow on after trailing by a staggering 416 runs.

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Keshav Maharaj, Senuran Muthusamy wreaks havoc on the Bangladeshi lineup

In their follow-on innings, Bangladesh’s batting woes continued, as they were bowled out for a mere 143 runs. South Africa’s bowlers, particularly the spin duo of Keshav Maharaj and Senuran Muthusamy, wreaked havoc on the Bangladesh lineup. Maharaj’s exceptional spell saw him claim crucial wickets, while Muthusamy’s career-best figures of 4 for 45 further compounded Bangladesh’s misery. The batting order once again faltered, with only a few individual contributions, including Hasan Mahmud’s 38 not out. Bangladesh’s inability to adapt to the spin-friendly conditions was evident, leading to their rapid collapse. As a result, South Africa wrapped up the match in less than two sessions, solidifying their dominance in the series with a decisive victory.

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