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The middle-order batsman has prescribed that Bangladesh take inspiration from their performances in away Tests earlier this year before they go into the Bloemfontein Test

After asking for a pitch with pace and bounce, South Africa got a flat track, which Bangladesh said reminded them of home

Bangladesh captain defends decision to bowl first; says bowlers need to take a hard look at themselves after loss in first Test

Side strain rules the South Africa quick out of the second Test against Bangladesh and in all probability the initial phase of the T20 Global League that starts on November 3

Bangladesh lasted only 83 minutes on the final day, losing seven wickets for 41 runs to crash to a 333-run defeat

The injury raises question marks over his participation in the remainder of the series

Morne Morkel produced a searing opening burst to carve up Bangladesh's top order and severely dent their chances of saving the first Test in Potchefstroom

Bangladesh batted for most of the third day and threatened South Africa at times, but the home side fought back with a clean-up job of the visiting team's tail and furthered their lead to 230 runs

South Africa established their dominance over Bangladesh, snuffing out three of their batsmen after declaring their first innings on 496 for 3, highlighted by Dean Elgar's career-best 199

The young opener was run-out on 97 on his Test debut, attempting to steal a single to allow Dean Elgar to complete his Test century

Elgar enjoyed support from debutant Aiden Markram (97) and Hashim Amla (68 not out) even as Bangladesh will be left pondering their decision to bowl first on a flat track

A battle between the two teams used to be uneven before 2015, but Bangladesh have realised it is not an impossible task to beat South Africa at home