Maharaj, Harmer claim early wickets as South Africa tightens noose on Bangladesh
The HinduSpinners Keshav Maharaj and Simon Harmer took three quick wickets as South Africa reduced Bangladesh to 27 for three in pursuit of a victory target of 413 at the close on day three of the second and final Test at St George’s Park on Sunday. Scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary The duo made inroads into the visitors’ top order on a wicket that is taking prodigious turn and with the weather set fair for the next two days, Bangladesh faces a battle to claim a most unlikely victory. Nine wickets for Taijul South Africa went in pursuit of quick runs in its second innings as opener Sarel Erwee top-scored with 41 and Verreynne ended unbeaten on 39 before it declared on 176 for six. South Africa bowled Bangladesh out for 217 in its first innings as Mushfiqur top-scored with 51.