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Mehidy hits 50 as Bangladesh escape fear of inning defeat
All-rounder Mehdiy Hasan Miraz hits his nigth 50 and Test on Wednesday as Bangladesh escaped the fear of innings defeat in the Dhaka Test against South Africa.
In the seventh wicket stand, Mehdiy and debutante Jaker Ali formed an 89-run stand after the hosts lost three quick wickets to begin the day.
In this match, Kagiso Rabada, South Africa’s most successful pacer, sent Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Mushfiqur Rahim, two overnight batters, back in the same over.
Rabada delivered just outside off, which Joy went to play to the cover but only edged it to the wicketkeeper. Just one ball after, Mushfiuqr missed a delivery pitched outside off and moved inward to shatter his stumps.
Keshav Maharaj took the third wicket Bangladesh lost on Wednesday before lunch.
In the seventh wicket stand, Mehidy and Jaker stood firm and counter-attacked the South African bowling line to score quick runs. They eventually got close to surpassing the 202-run lead of South Africa.
Bangladesh just needs one run to pass the lead.
Dhaka Test: Verreynne ton puts South Africa in command
In the first innings, Bangladesh scored 106, with Rabada, Wiaan Mulder, and Maharaj taking three wickets each. With these three wickets, Rabada completed 300 wickets in Tests.
In reply, South Africa scored 308, with Kyle Verreynne scoring a ton. Taijul took five wickets for Bangladesh.
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Emerging Asia Cup: Bangladesh A eliminated losing to Sri Lanka A by 19 runs
Bangladesh A were eliminated from Group A of the eight-nation ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup' 2024 losing to Sri Lanka A team by 19 runs in the last group match at the Al Amerat Cricket ground in Oman Tuesday night.
Akbar Ali-led Bangladesh team, which clinched the historic U-19 World Cup title in 2020, miserably eliminated from the ongoing meet before reaching the semifinal.
Bangladesh A team made a flying start in the meet beating Hong Kong National team by five wickets with 10 balls remaining in the opening match, but were eliminated from the ongoing meet losing to Sri Lanka.
With the day's feat, Sri Lanka A Team reached semifinal as the champions of four-team Group A while Afghanistan A team also booked a seat for the semis as the Group A runners-up
Earlier in the day's match, Sri Lankan A team batted first after winning the toss and scored a moderate 261 for 7 in quota 20 overs featuring 64 runs in the 4th wicket stand by Parvan Rathnayake and Sahan Arachchige.
Number five Parvan Rathnayake quick-fired the match highest 42 runs off just 26 balls hitting three fours and two sixes while number four Sahan Arachchige hammered 30 runs off 25 balls including two boundaries.
Rejaur Rahman Raja and Ripon Mondal grabbed two Lankan wickets each conceding 35 and 36 runs respectively while Saif Hassan and Mofizur Rahman Rabbi took one wicket each.
Chasing a target of 162 runs, Bangladesh were forced to fold their innings at 142 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in stipulated 20 overs with medium pacer cum lower order batsman Abu Hider contributing the team highest 38 runs off 25 balls hitting one four and three sixes.
Besides, only three other Bangladeshi batsmen -- Saif Hassan (29), Parvez Hossian Emon (24) and Towhid Hridoy (12) --were able to reach the double digit runs.
Dushan Hementha was the most successful among Lanka bowler claiming three wickets for 23 runs.
Eight teams, split into two groups, are competing in the tournament with the top two teams from each of the group progressing to the semifinals billed for October 25.
The grand finale of the inaugural T20 tournament will take place on October 27.
Bangladesh A team put in Group A with Sri Lanka A, Afghanistan A and Hong Kong National team while Group B team consists of India A, Pakistan A, UAE and Oman National team.
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AFC U-17 Asian Cup: Bangladesh take on Philippines in 2nd group match Wednesday
Bangladesh will play the Philippines in their 2nd Group B match of the AFC U-17 Asian Cup' 2025 Qualifiers in Cambodia on Wednesday.
The match will kick-off at 6: pm Bangladesh time at the Olympic Stadium in Phenom Penh.
Ahead of the match against Philippines, Bangladesh team made their practices on Tuesday.
Earlier, Bangladesh made a frustrating a start in the five- team Group B of the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2025 Qualifiers losing to 10-man hosts Cambodia by 0-1 goal in their first match at the same venue Saturday evening.
After the two group matches, hosts Cambodia dominated the group securing full six points from straight two matches, Afghanistan followed the leader neck and neck collecting full three points from one match.
The Philippines are in the 3rd slot with three points from two matches with one win and a loss while Bangladesh and Macau remained at the 4th and 5th slot without any point playing one and two matches respectively.
In the remaining group matches, Bangladesh will play Macau on Oct 25 and Afghanistan on Oct 27.
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SAFF Women's Champs: Bangladesh to play India Wednesday
Defending champions Bangladesh will play five times champions India to decide their semifinal fate in the seven-nation South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Women's Championship' 2024 on Wednesday .
The vital last Group A match between two sub-continental neighbour will kick-off at 5:45 pm Bangladesh time at the Dashrath Rangasala (Stadium) in the Nepalese capital Kathmandu.
Ahead of the Wednesday's vital match, Bangladesh National Women’s team made their final training session on Tuesday from 1:45 to 3: pm at the Army Headquarters Ground in Kathmandu.
During the day's training session, Bangladeshi player Kohati Kisku said, "We will play for win tomorrow (against India), we will try to do something better as the match will decide our semifinal fate.”
Earlier, India assured the semifinal berth from Group A with three points from one match outplaying their arch-rival Pakistan by 5-2 goal in the tournament opener.
Bangladesh, the SAFF Women's champions of 2022, is in awkward situation this time after playing an unexpected 1-1 draw with Pakistan in their first match last Sunday.
Bangladesh beat Pakistan in all the previous occasions featuring 6-0 victory over them in last edition of the meet.
When the Sunday's match was almost heading for Pakistan win at the coffin of holders Bangladesh, Shamsunnahar Jr rescued Bangladesh from debacle scoring the match equalizer in the first minute of added time (90+1 minute (1-1).
Despite of this draw in the first group match, Bangladesh is in upper hand in the semifinal race as they needed just a draw in their remaining group match against five times champions India on Wednesday (October 23.)
Bangladesh also have a chance to the reach the semi-final if they conceded defeat by 0-2 goal margin against India in the last group match.
On other hand, Pakistan went down in the semi-final race as they suffered 2-5 goals defeat against traditional rivals India in the tournament opener and now waiting for Bangladesh's huge defeat against India.
But, if Sabina Khatun's Bangladesh team lose the match against India, they would end up with same number of point as Pakistan and then goal difference between the teams shall decide who will advance to the semis.
According to tournament regulations (20.2 B4), if the points are same, then the superior goal difference in all the group matches shall determine the rankings.
In that case, if Bangladesh loses by 0-1 or 0-2 goal or any other margin equal or less than two-goal difference, then they can finish above Pakistan to reach the semi-finals.
But if Bangladesh lose by three-goal difference, the tournament regulations 20.2 B5 would come into effect which is “greater number of goals scored in all the group matches” to determine the standings.
Earlier, Bangladesh was placed in three-team Group A of the regional soccer meet with India and Pakistan while the four-team Group B consists of Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bhutan and the hosts Nepal.
After the latest group matches, India dominated the Group A securing full three points while Bangladesh and Pakistan remained at 2nd slot with one point each playing one and two matches respectively.
On other hand, Nepal and Bhutan dominated Group B with unbeaten run securing four points each while Sri Lanka followed the leaders collecting three points, all playing two matches each.
The Maldives remained at bottom in Group B without any point, also playing two matches.
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Dhaka Test: Verreynne ton puts South Africa in command
Bangladesh are trailing by 101 runs with seven wickets in hand at the end of day two of the Dhaka Test against South Africa on Tuesday.
Riding on a 50-run partnership between Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Najmul Hossain Shanto, Bangladesh ended up on 101 for three. Joy and Mushfqiur Rahim remained unbeaten for 38 and 31, respectively.
Kagiso Rabada, who took three in the first innings to reach 300 Tets wickets, took two early wickets in the second innings, removing Shadman Islam and Mominul Haque.
Both Shadman and Mominul failed to play the extra bounced deliveries.
In the third wicket stand, Joy and Shanto built a partnership of 55 runs, which helped them hold firm and try to build slowly.
But Shanto fell Keshav Maharaj. It was a delivery outside off and turning into Shanto's legs. The umpire decided an lbw upon Keshav’s appeal. Shanto did not even bother to appeal for a review.
South Africa posted 308 runs in their first innings, with Kyle Verreynne hitting a century that he described as his best innings in Test so far.
Dhaka Test: Bangladesh bowled out for 106 as batters falter
At the end of day two, Verreynne said the wicket played better than Monday for the batters. But he also added that the wicket may deteriorate as the Test goes ahead.
Taijul Islam bagged five-for to reach 200 Test wickets as the second Bangladeshi after Shakib Al Hasan.
Bangladesh tumbled for only 106 runs in the first innings.
Rabada took three wickets in the first innings, as did Wiaan Mulder and Maharaj.
This series is part of the ICC World Test Championship. The winner will carry the points forward to have a better position in the points table.
Bangladesh came to this series after a clean sweep against India in a two-match series. However, before the India series, they beat Pakistan in Pakistan.
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Bangladesh lose early wickets after South Africa secure a 202-run lead
Bangladesh lost Shadman Islam and Mominul Haque only for four runs in their second innings of the Dhaka Test after South Africa secured a 202-run lead on Tuesday.
Shadman scored only one, and Mominul suffered a duck. Kagiso Rabada scaled the both wickets.
South Africa ended their innings on 308 in reply to Bangladesh’s first innings at 106.
Emerging Asia Cup: Bangladesh A must defeat Sri Lanka A to qualify for semifinals
Kyle Verreynne scored his second Test ton to guide South Africa on a tricky Mirpur wicket that produces both turn and movement for the bowlers. Wiaan Mulder also hit a fifty, his best in Tests.
For Bangladesh, Taijul Islam bagged five wickets, becoming only the second Bangladeshi to take 200 or more wickets in Tests after Shakib Al Hasan. Hasan Mahmud took three wickets, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz bagged two.
Earlier, Bangladesh tumbled for 106, with Mahmudul Hasan Joy scoring 30.
Kagiso Rabada, Mulder, and Keshav Maharaj took three wickets each.
Bangladesh played 14 Tests against South Africa before this series but failed to win any of those.
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Emerging Asia Cup: Bangladesh A must defeat Sri Lanka A to qualify for semifinals
Bangladesh A Team needs to beat Sri Lanka A team to reach the semifinal from Group A of the eight-nation ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup' 2024 on Tuesday.
The last group match between two teams will kick off at 7:30 pm Bangladesh time at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman.
The vital Group A match between the second-string Bangladesh and Sri Lanka teams will be very crucial for both sides, as the winner will qualify for the semifinal and the losers will be eliminated from the meet.
Emerging Asia Cup: Bangladesh make flying start beating Hong Kong by 5 wickets
Earlier, the Bangladesh A team made a flying start in the meet, beating the Hong Kong National team by five wickets with 10 balls remaining in the opening match at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman last Friday.
But the captain Akbar Ali's team, who also led Bangladesh to win the historic U-19 World Cup in 2020, went down in the semifinal race after conceding a four-wicket defeat against the Afghanistan A team in the 2nd match on Sunday.
Afghanistan, almost assured semifinal berth from Group A, securing full four points from straight two matches, beating Sri Lanka by 11 runs and Bangladesh by four wickets, will now face winless Hong Kong in their last group match also on Tuesday.
Eight teams, split into two groups, are competing in the tournament, with the top two teams from each group progressing to the semifinals billed for October 25.
The grand finale of the inaugural T20 tournament will take place on October 27.
The Bangladesh A team is put in Group A with Sri Lanka A, Afghanistan A, and the Hong Kong National Team, while the Group B team consists of India A, Pakistan A, UAE, and the Oman National Team.
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Taijul stars for Bangladesh after batters falter
Taijul Islam bagged five wickets in the ongoing Dhaka Test against South Africa on Monday.
Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bat first, but they tumbled for only 106 runs. South African seamers Wiaan Mulder and Kagiso Rabada, along with spinner Keshav Maharaj, took three wickets each.
Dhaka Test: Bangladesh bowled out for 106 as batters falter
Mahmudul Hasan Joy top-scored with 30 runs. Taijul’s 16 was the second-highest individual innings for Bangladesh.
All the batsmen, including Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, and Mehdiy Hasan Miraz, failed to impress. Bangladesh’s captain, Najmul Hossain Shanto, was also lean in the middle.
In reply to Bangladesh’s below-par total, South Africa posted 140 for six to end day one of the Dhaka Test, securing a 34-run lead.
Hasan Mahmud scalped the first wicket. Then Taijul came to the scene in the absence of Shakib Al Hasan and played the role of the main bowler. He bagged five wickets in the day, with two in the 28th over of the innings.
At the end of the day, Taijul said they should have scored more runs in the first inning.
Kagiso Rabada, the South African pacer, said they want to increase the lead by at least 100 runs.
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Dhaka Test: Bangladesh bowled out for 106 as batters falter
Bangladesh posted only 106 runs in their first innings of the Dhaka Test against South Africa on Monday.
The hosts’ batters faltered as they failed to build effective partnerships.
For the visitors, Wiaan Mulder, Kagiso Rabad and Keshav Maharaj took three wickets each. While three wickets, Rabada completed his 300 wickets in Test career.
Before the lunch break, Bangladesh were at 60 for six wickets. They needed to come up strong to challenge the South African bowling attack, which they failed to do.
Four of Bangladesh’s top six batters failed to reach a double-digit innings.
Read: Bangladesh bat first in Dhaka Test vs South Africa
Mahmudul Hasan Joy was the highest run-getter, with 30 off 97 balls. Taijul Islam scored 16.
Bangladesh were bowled out more than an hour before the Tea break on day one.
Bangladesh won the toss in this match and opted to bat first. They never won a Test match against South Africa despite playing 14 matches.
Read more: Dhaka Test: Bangladesh in trouble losing 6 wickets at day one lunch
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Dhaka Test: Bangladesh in trouble losing 6 wickets at day one lunch
Bangladesh lost six wickets at the lunch of day one, opting to bat first in the Dhaka Test against South Africa on Monday.
At lunch on day one, Mahmudul Hasan Joy was not out for 16, and Bangladesh were at 60 for 6 wickets.
Wiaan Mulder, the right-arm pacer, bagged three wickets including the ones of Mominul Haque and Najmul Hossain Shanto.
Shadman Islam failed to form a solid foundation in this match. In the second over of the innings, he fell to Wiaan Mulder without scoring.
The right-arm pacer also bagged the wickets of Mominul Haque and Najmul Hossain Shanto, all fell in the first half hour of the match.
Bangladesh lost three wickets for just 21 runs. Mushfiqur Rahim was responsible for guiding the team and building the innings. But he fell by a wonderful delivery from Kagiso Rabada, scoring 11 runs.
Read more: Bangladesh bat first in Dhaka Test vs South Africa
After them, Litton Das and Mehidy Hasan Miraz also failed to impress. Mehidy was dismissed by Keshav Maharaj.
Bangladesh made three changes to their playing XI that faced India in the Kanpur Test, adding Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Jaker Ali Anik and Nayeem Hasan, replacing Shakib Al Hasan, Zakir Hasan and Khaled Ahmed.
Bangladesh never won a Test match against South Africa despite meeting 14 times before this series.
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