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Rabada on the rise

Bangladesh's overseas struggles, South Africa's biggest Test win ever, and other stats highlights from South Africa's resounding performance in Bloemfontein

08-Oct-2017•S Rajesh

Four centurions and a change that hasn't worked

Taijul Islam endured a forgettable time, while South Africa's batsmen made merry with an unprecedented four centuries in a Test innings at home

07-Oct-2017•Shiva Jayaraman

Bounty time for South Africa's openers

South Africa's openers have been prolific in the two Tests so far, notching up some outstanding numbers

06-Oct-2017•S Rajesh

Fear ruling Mushfiqur's mind

Bangladesh's captain didn't learn from his mistakes from the opening Test and the team's development overseas will continue to be hampered without braver decision making

06-Oct-2017•Firdose Moonda

Onus on South Africa's rookie seamers and Bangladesh's senior batsmen

For the first time since January 2007, South Africa will go into a Test without one of Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel and Vernon Philander. Bangladesh, meanwhile, will have to cope without Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal

05-Oct-2017•Firdose Moonda

Mustafizur stands out amid Bangladesh pace woes

Bangladesh's fast bowlers struggled, managing only five wickets over 108 overs in the first Test; only one of them went out of his way to try and break the cycle

03-Oct-2017•Mohammad Isam

Bangladesh's third-largest defeat

Stats highlights from the fifth day in Potchefstroom, where South Africa wrapped up a 333-run victory over Bangladesh

02-Oct-2017•Bharath Seervi

Liton proves himself a keeper

While Bangladesh have a long way to go to save the Test, the attitude and skill of wicketkeeper Liton Das has given them something to rally around

01-Oct-2017•Firdose Moonda in Potchefstroom

Potchefstroom offers something for everyone

The first Test has not produced great drama over its first three days, but it has given both South Africa and Bangladesh reasons to feel good about themselves

30-Sep-2017•Firdose Moonda

Mixed feelings for Elgar after 'anticlimactic' day

An "amateur moment" with the bat and "blunders" at slip left the South Africa opener less than satisfied on a day when his 199 helped his side take control of the Potchefstroom Test

29-Sep-2017•Firdose Moonda in Potchefstroom

Elgar and Markram bring up unique double

Stats highlights from the second day's play between South Africa and Bangladesh in Potchefstroom

29-Sep-2017•Bharath Seervi

Markram's near-perfect first day of Test cricket

The run-out on 97 was disappointing but on his debut, Aiden Markram showed the qualities that are important for success in international cricket

28-Sep-2017•Firdose Moonda in Potchefstroom

In time for the win

Which of these last-minute wickets that decided a Test really left you with your jaw dropped?

28-Sep-2017•ESPNcricinfo staff

A checklist for South Africa's batting unit

With AB de Villiers' return to the Test team a likelihood in the upcoming season, Temba Bavuma and Theunis de Bruyn may find themselves most vulnerable to losing a spot, even as Hashim Amla and Faf du Plessis grapple with form

27-Sep-2017•Firdose Moonda in Potchefstroom

Faf du Plessis' three-year plan ready for take off

South Africa are headed for their busiest summer ever, with the pressure of a World Cup and a new T20 League looming; they will need their captain to nail his targets

26-Sep-2017•Firdose Moonda

An exciting young opener, a potential leader

Aiden Markram has led South Africa's Under-19s to a World Cup title and recently took over the reins of his first-class franchise. Many believe the 22-year-old could one day captain the Test team too

22-Sep-2017•Firdose Moonda

'Want to take South Africa back to No. 1 and then win the World Cup' - Gibson

The South Africa coach talks about his main goals, coaching philosophy and the challenge of taking on Bangladesh

19-Sep-2017•Firdose Moonda

Why the New Year's Test matters to South Africa

The Newlands Test between South Africa and India in 2018 could be delayed by a few days. Will the fans still turn up?

19-Sep-2017•ESPNcricinfo staff

Test shortcomings first on Gibson's agenda

South Africa's new head coach's long-term aim might be the World Cup in 2019, but the Test squad demands more immediate attention, with holes that need plugging

18-Sep-2017•Firdose Moonda

Needed a coach with experience of winning a World Cup - Simons

Eric Simons, a member of the panel that recommended Ottis Gibson as South Africa's head coach, also said building a healthy relationship with captain Faf du Plessis factored into his appointment

14-Sep-2017•Firdose Moonda

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