Fast bowler Hasan Mahmud made a hilarious blunder in an attempt to run out Dane Piedt on day 2 of the first Test between Bangladesh and South Africa at Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Mirpur. During South Africa’s batting on the second day, Dane found himself in trouble as the right-hander was involved in a mix up with Kyle Verreynne. However, he was saved as Hasan threw the ball towards him instead of stumps.
Dane Piedt hit a straight shot on Hasan Mahmud’s delivery on day 2. However, the ball went directly towards the fast bowler’s hand and was going near the non-striker. After hitting the shot, Dane left the crease in an attempt to take a single and almost covered more than half of the crease. However, Kyle Verreynne kept his bat inside the crease and asked Dane to go back. As Dane was running towards his crease Hasan Mahmud aimed his throw at the stumps but ended up throwing the ball towards the Proteas batter and hitting his leg, leading to a hilarious blunder.
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Kyle Verreynne’s century take South Africa to 202-run lead against Bangladesh
Talking about the match, South Africa are currently in strong position against Bangladesh in 1st Test. After bowling the hosts out for 106 runs in the first, the Proteas lost 6 wickets for 140 runs by the end of day 1. After that, Kyler Verreynne took charge of the innings on day 2 and went on to score his 2nd Test hundred for South Africa. The wicketkeeper batter scored 114 runs off 144 balls as South Africa were bowled out for 308 runs in the first innings.
The visitors took a strong lead of 202 runs in the first innings. Apart from Kyle’s hundred, Wiaan Mulder also scored 54 runs off 112 balls for the visitors. For Bangladesh, Tajmul Islam took a 5-wicket haul. By the end of day 2, Bangladesh scored 101/3, trailing by 101 runs, Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Mushfiqur Rahim are still at the crease and will continue the innings for Bangladesh on day 3.
