Proteas trounce Tigers
22 Nov 2008
South Africa eased to an innings and 129 run victory over Bangladesh with a day to spare.
The Proteas started the day determined to end proceedings early and enjoy an extra day off.
Bangladesh resumed the day on 67-3 and frustrated the South African bowlers initially before Makhaya Nitini got the first breakthrough when captain Mohammad Ashraful edged one to Neil McKenzie at gully.
The wickets continued to fall at regular intervals as the Bangladesh batsman offered little resistance to South Africa’s seam attack.
Mehrab Hossain Jnr and Shahadat Hossain briefly annoyed the Proteas with a 44 run ninth wicket partnership, but when Dale Steyn removed Hossain with a yorker the result was a forgone conclusion.
Steyn was the chief destroyer adding four wickets to his one from day two – finishing with figures of 5-63 from his 18 overs as South Africa wrapped up the first Test before lunch.
South Africa first innings – 441-9 decl (122.5 overs)
Graeme Smith 157, Hashim Amla 112, Ashwell Prince 59*, Shakib Al Hasan 5-130.
Bangladesh first innings – 153 all out (36.4 overs)
Mushfiqur Raham 48, Makhaya Ntini 3-20, Dale Steyn 2-36.
Bangladesh second innings – 159 (51.5 overs)
Mehrab Hossain Jnr 43*, Dale Steyn 5-63, Makhaya Ntini 2-19.
South Africa win by an innings and 129 runs.
For a full scorecard click here.
13 Comments
22 Nov 2008, 11:12 am
dragon
22 Nov 2008, 11:34 am
# grant10: Do cricket dragons count?
22 Nov 2008, 12:56 pm
found a link to watch the last like three over…what a waste of time bangladesh!
22 Nov 2008, 13:02 pm
#2 carol: i dont think they should! On way to mates…nervous as all hell!! Enjoy the all blacks welsh…go wales!
22 Nov 2008, 13:29 pm
Where will next weeks test be played?
22 Nov 2008, 13:57 pm
The next test is at Supersportpark, Centurion
Robin Peterson is replacing Paul Harris
22 Nov 2008, 15:15 pm
#6 dWeePer: not bloody robin peterson, hes kak, where is johan boita?? are they crazy,bloody quota players!
22 Nov 2008, 16:11 pm
Johan Botha and Robbie both played a game in Bangladesh and Robbie outplayed Botha!
I personally want Harris to be match fit, he is way better than Robbie or Johan Botha!
Its good to see Tsotsobe in the team for tour of Australia!
I am seriously worried about Morne Morkel, we badly need to advice this guy to sit down, relax and enjoy the game! He is killing his talent by overtrying!
23 Nov 2008, 01:01 am
Robin Peterson = kak, kak, kak.
Perhaps the greatest beneficiary of the supposedly non-existant quota system. And that’s some achievement considering the competition he’s up against!!
23 Nov 2008, 18:32 pm
#9 Joe Maher:
Robin Peterson = k.k,k.k,k.k. is a total understatement.
What are they thinking? Botha bowled really well in the ODI’s and he is one of the few rays of sunshine in our ODI sqaud at this stage. The Aussies are going to clobber him all around the park! Even an Injured Harris is better than Robin. Why do they keep selecting him? He never plays, he only goes on vacation. If Harris is still injured let Duminy play. He bowls miles better than Robin and he can strenghten our batting line-up.
24 Nov 2008, 09:32 am
Should Tsotsobe not get a chance against Bangladesh to get test feeling. Thrown in deep if he debuts in AUS. Or he might not play at all – like Earl Rose during the last tour. Carry those kitbags !
25 Nov 2008, 10:15 am
Reports says that Zondeki will play and it sucks! If its a paceman then it has to be Tsotsobe!
25 Nov 2008, 11:15 am
South Africa played wonderful and they getting ready to play down under… I just cant wait to see that Aussies face when they see South Africa!!!
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