South Africa win by an innings-and-129 runs - a hugely comprehensive victory. Dale Steyn looked in excellent form, picking up his ninth five-wicket haul and, although Bangladesh managed to survive the first half-an-hour intact, there was little resistance. Do join us for the second and final Test on Wednesday - and in the meantime, don't forget you can follow all today's rugby internationals, including the re-run of the 2007 World Cup final between South Africa and England, on scrum.com. Full minute-by-minute text commentary, stats, photos and comprehensive post-match coverage.
South Africa vs Bangladesh, 1st Test at Bloemfontein, Nov 19 2008 - Match Result
RESULT
1st Test, Bloemfontein, November 19 - 22, 2008, Bangladesh tour of South Africa
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Scorecard summary
South Africa1st Inn
441/9(122.5 overs)
157 (248)
5/130 (38)
112 (165)
2/62 (24.5)
Bangladesh1st Inn
153/10(36.4 overs)
48 (63)
3/20 (8)
23 (35)
2/10 (4.4)
Bangladesh2nd Inn
159/10(51.5 overs)
*43 (69)
5/63 (18)
27 (68)
2/19 (16)
51.5
W
Kallis to Mahbubul, OUT
and that's the end, Alam scoops the ball up to Prince at mid-on
Mahbubul Alam c Prince b Kallis 0 (10b 0x4 0x6 13m) SR: 0
51.4
•
Kallis to Mahbubul, no run
right into the ribs.
51.3
•
Kallis to Mahbubul, no run
play and miss.
51.2
•
Kallis to Mahbubul, no run
no shot offered.
51.1
•
Kallis to Mahbubul, no run
bouncer, unnecassary right now. get it full and straight.
Over51
6 runs
BAN 159/9CRR: 3.11
Mehrab Hossain jnr 43 (69b 6x4)Mahbubul Alam 0 (5b)
DW Steyn5/63 (18)
50.6
4
Steyn to Mehrab jnr, FOUR runs
short and wide, cut away powerfully through gully area.
50.5
•
Steyn to Mehrab jnr, no run
50.4
•
Steyn to Mehrab jnr, no run
right in the blockhoel. Dug out well.
50.3
•
Steyn to Mehrab jnr, no run
very wide, but not called though.
50.2
•
Steyn to Mehrab jnr, no run
swing and miss.
50.1
2
Steyn to Mehrab jnr, 2 runs
goes over the top. Just not timed too well.
Over50
1 run
BAN 153/9CRR: 3.06
Mahbubul Alam 0 (5b)Mehrab Hossain jnr 37 (63b 5x4)
JH Kallis1/17 (4)
49.6
•
Kallis to Mahbubul, no run
49.5
•
Kallis to Mahbubul, no run
49.4
•
Kallis to Mahbubul, no run
bouncer goes over the top.
49.3
•
Kallis to Mahbubul, no run
driven out to cover.
49.2
1
Kallis to Mehrab jnr, 1 run
defended off the backfoot.
49.1
•
Kallis to Mehrab jnr, no run
no shot offered
Over49
1 run, 1 wicket
BAN 152/9CRR: 3.10
Mahbubul Alam 0 (1b)Mehrab Hossain jnr 36 (61b 5x4)
DW Steyn5/57 (17)
48.6
•
Steyn to Mahbubul, no run
full and straight again. Defended well I must say.
48.5
W
Steyn to Shahadat, OUT
finally gets the full straight delivery. Hossain swings again, but this time Steyn hits the stumps.
Shahadat Hossain b Steyn 16 (25b 3x4 0x6 36m) SR: 64
48.4
•
Steyn to Shahadat, no run
how did that miss the stumps? Swing and miss again, just bounces over leg stump.
Match details
TossBangladesh, elected to field first
Season2008/09
Player Of The Match
Series resultSouth Africa led the 2-match series 1-0
Match numberTest no. 1893
Hours of play (local time)10.00am start, Lunch 12.30-13.10, Tea 15.10-15.30, Close 18.00
Match days19,20,21,22 November 2008 - day (5-day match)
Test debut
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