South Africa achieved a rare and thrilling seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh in Mirpur, marking a significant Test win in Asia. For many in the South African XI—like Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, and Matthew Breetzke—this was their first-ever Test match in Asia. Others, like Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, and Kagiso Rabada, came into the match with limited experience in the subcontinent, having faced setbacks in previous encounters.
With Kyle Verreynne’s vital 114 and Kagiso Rabada’s remarkable bowling (3/26 and 6/46), South Africa gained a commanding position. This win also marked Rabada’s impressive milestone of 300 Test wickets, achieved in only his 65th Test—equally fast to Waqar Younis but with fewer deliveries. Captaining in Temba Bavuma’s absence, Markram expressed admiration for Rabada's impact and Verreynne’s resilience on the challenging subcontinent pitch.
South Africa’s chase of 106 on day four ended swiftly before lunch, raising them to fourth place in the World Test Championship standings. Markram noted that the victory brought confidence and a "buzz in the changeroom." South Africa, once the top-performing non-Asian side in the subcontinent, saw a decline post-2015 but aims to reverse this trend. The upcoming second Test in Chattogram offers a chance for South Africa to solidify their position.
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