Bangladesh Sets Test Record with 206-Run Partnership Against South Africa
Bangladesh achieved a historic 327 runs against South Africa, led by a remarkable 206-run partnership between Towhid Hridoy and Litton Das.
Johannesburg, November 15 (Daily Kiran) : Bangladesh made history on the first day of their Test match against South Africa at Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, scoring 327 runs for the loss of six wickets. This total marks Bangladesh’s highest score in Test cricket against South Africa, driven by an impressive 206-run partnership between Towhid Hridoy and Litton Das.
The previous record was set in July 2015 when Bangladesh scored 326 runs in Chattogram. This was only the fifth time Bangladesh has surpassed 300 runs in a Test innings against South Africa.
After winning the toss and opting to bat, Bangladesh faced an early setback as Mahfizul Islam was dismissed for a duck on the first ball. Just two runs later, Mominul Haque also fell without scoring, leaving the team struggling at 2 for 2.
Tanjid Hasan Tamim and Najmul Hossain Shanto managed to add only 20 runs for the third wicket before Najmul was dismissed, leaving Bangladesh at 22 runs. Tanjid then formed a critical partnership with Towhid Hridoy, adding 99 runs for the fourth wicket and taking the score to 121.
Tanjid was bowled by Kagiso Rabada in the 35th over, contributing 67 runs off 108 balls, including 12 boundaries. Following his dismissal, Mushfiqur Rahim came to the crease but fell on his first ball, caught by Simon Harmer.
At 121 runs, Bangladesh lost their fifth wicket. However, Towhid Hridoy and Litton Das then combined for a monumental sixth-wicket partnership, pushing the score past 300.
Towhid was eventually dismissed for 137 runs, scored off 227 balls, featuring one six and 14 fours, just before the end of the day’s play. Litton Das remained not out on 92, having faced 138 balls with 12 boundaries.
Kagiso Rabada was the standout bowler for South Africa, claiming five wickets for 51 runs in 17 overs, while Marco Jansen took one wicket.
The South African team, captained by Temba Bavuma, included players such as Aiden Markram, Marques Ackermann, and Ryan Rickelton, among others. Bangladesh’s lineup featured Tanjid Hasan Tamim, Mahfizul Islam, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, and Litton Das (wicketkeeper), along with their bowling attack.
