Elgar, Markram in command
As they did in the first Test, Dean Elgar and Aiden Markram stamped their authority on the match in Bloemfontein, going into lunch on 126-0.
Amla, Elgar shake up ICC rankings
Hashim Amla and Dean Elgar have moved up the ICC Test Player Rankings after notching fine centuries in the first Test against Bangladesh in Potchefstroom.
SA vs Bangladesh: Top 5 Test moments
We take a look at the top five moments from the first Test between South Africa and Bangladesh.
‘All-round spotless performance’
Faf du Plessis has praised the Proteas for a perfect all-round performance in the first Test victory against Bangladesh.
Faf: We performed our skill sets well
Faf du Plessis was happy with the way the Proteas executed their game plan in tough Potchefstroom conditions.
Elgar and Amla star on day two
Dean Elgar losing his wicket on 199 and Hashim Amla reaching his 27th Test ton highlighted day two.
Elgar: I let Markram down
Dean Elgar expressed his disappointment over the Aiden Markram run-out incident.
Elgar: We have to start very well on Saturday
Dean Elgar believes that the Proteas are in a good position heading into day three, but feels they could have conceded fewer runs towards the end.
Markram: It’s all about balance
Aiden Markram is in form when he is well balanced.
Elgar leads Proteas domination
Untroubled and untested, Dean Elgar led the way as the Proteas laid a 298-1 foundation against Bangladesh in the first Test.
Markram denied debut hundred
An unnecessary run-out robbed Aiden Markram of a well-deserved hundred on debut in the first Test against Bangladesh.
Elgar, Markram set platform
An opening partnership of 99 by Dean Elgar and Aiden Markram set a solid platform for the Proteas at lunch on day one of the Test in Potchefstroom.
Proteas bat; Phehlukwayo plays
South Africa lost the toss and were sent in to bat in the first Test against Bangladesh in Potchefstroom.
Openers the key, says Elgar
Dean Elgar, the most settled Proteas opener for some time, is desperate to find a solid partner for the good of the team’s batting.
We have an understanding – Markram
Aiden Markram is excited about opening the batting with Titans teammate Dean Elgar on his Test debut.
