[Watch] Kyle Verreynne celebrates like Shubman Gill after his 2nd century in 2024 BAN vs SA 1st Test
South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Kyle Verreynne bowed down to celebrate his second century on Day 2 of the opening Test against Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Tuesday, October 22. The right-handed batter scored 114 runs off 144 balls, a knock laced with two sixes and eight fours. He became only the third Proteas wicketkeeper to score a Test ton in Asia after AB de Villiers and Quinton de Kock.
During his knock, Verreynne also shared a 119-run partnership with Wiaan Mulder (54 off 112) for the seventh wicket to recover the visitors from 108/6. His knock helped the Proteas take a 202-run lead against Bangladesh.
The milestone was achieved in the 86th over of SA’s first innings. Taijul Islam bowled a full-length ball outside off-stump and Verreynne played it later for a single towards the fine leg. He punched the air and took a bow to celebrate his ton as fans and teammates stood up to applaud. The celebrations were quite similar to India’s Shubman Gill.
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Kyle Verreynne’s century helped SA dominate Bangladesh in 1st Test
Kyle Verreynne’s century helped South Africa dominate Bangladesh on Day 2 of the first Test. The visitors put up 308 in their first innings. Tony de Zorzi and Dane Piedt also chipped in their 30s, while Tristan Stubbs and Ryan Rickelton contributed with 20s.
Taijul Islam starred with the ball for the hosts, picking up a fifer. Hasan Mahmud and Mehidy Hasan Miraz bagged three and two wickets, respectively.
Batting first, Bangladesh were bundled out for 106 in their first innings. Kagiso Rabada, Wiaan Mulder and Keshav Maharaj picked up three each for the Proteas. Mahmudul Hasan Joy top scored with 30 off 97.
In the second innings, Bangladesh are 19/2 at tea break, trailing by 183 runs, with skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto and Joy at the crease. Kagiso Rabada has been the leading wicket-taker, picking up two wickets so far.
The Najmul Hossain Shanto-led side are coming on the back of a 0-2 loss in India last month. Meanwhile, SA beat West Indies 1-0 in a two-match Test series in August.
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