Bangladesh Vs South Africa: A Disastrous Beginning for the Hosts
Bangladesh's Struggles Against South Africa
On October 21, 2024, Bangladesh Vs South Africa brought forth a dismal performance from the home side. Bangladesh was bowled out for just 106 runs, marking their fifth lowest Test total in home conditions. With their first innings only lasting 40.1 overs, the team couldn’t withstand the visiting pace and spin attacks.
Key Performances
- Mahmudul Hasan Joy was the top scorer with 30 runs.
- Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto struggled with only 7 runs.
- Mushfiqur Rahim and Litton Das both fell short, scoring 11 and 1 runs respectively.
Historical Context
This performance adds to Bangladesh's record of low scores at home:
- 87 vs West Indies, Dhaka in 2002
- 97 vs Pakistan, Mirpur in 2021
- 91 vs India, Dhaka in 2000
- 102 vs South Africa, Dhaka in 2003
- 106 vs South Africa, Mirpur in 2024
The latest result raises concerns, especially under the new head coach, Phil Simmons, as they enter this series following a previous defeat in India.
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