South Africa 496 for 3d, 54/2 (Amla 17*, Bavuma 3*) lead Bangladesh 320 (Mominul 77, Mahmudullah 66, Maharaj 3-92) by 230 runs

DHAKA: South Africa resume their batting on the day-4 with a 230-run lead with 8-wicket remaining in their second innings of the first test against Bangladesh

Dean Elgar and Aiden Markram were out early in the second, but the home side were still firmly in command with Hashim Amla (17) and Temba Bamuva on three at the crease at stumps in Potchefstroom.

The visiting Bangladesh created hopes on the third day while chasing 496 scored by the proteas. But the home side fought back and Bangladesh lost all wickets to score 320 runs. South Africa finally took lead by 230 runs in their first innings. When play of the second innings was called off on the day-3 due to bad light at Senwes Park, the host scored 54 for 2.

Mominul Haque took 77 runs off 150 balls Mahmudullah 66 runs facing 124 balls in Potchefstroom, South Africa.

Keshav Maharaj bagged 3 wickets while Morne Morkel and Kagiso Rabada grabbed 2 wickets each.

Liton Das scored 25, Mushfiqur Rahim 44, Tamim Iqbal 39 and Sabbir Rahman took 30 before going back to pavilion.

South Africa declared their first innings on 496 for three. Dean Elgar made 199 and Hashim Amla scored 137 as South Africa batted terribly until tea before captain Plessis declared.

South Africa Squad: Aiden Markram, Dean Elgar, Hashim Amla, Temba Bavuma, Faf du Plessis(c), Quinton de Kock(w), Andile Phehlukwayo, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Morne Morkel, Duanne Olivier

Bangladesh Squad: Imrul Kayes, Tamim Iqbal, Mominul Haque, Mahmudullah, Mushfiqur Rahim(c), Liton Das(w), Mehidy Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shafiul Islam, Rubel Hossain

BDST: 1423 HRS, 01 OCT, 2017
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