Tigers re-enact their Potchefstroom nightmare as South Africa reached 126 for no loss at lunch, 27 runs more than managed in the first Test.

South Africa reach 126 for no loss at lunch on the first day in the second Test between Bangladesh and South Africa at Mangaung, Oval, Bloemfontein.

South Africa’s AB de Villers is set to return to action when he will feature for the South Africa Invitation XI against Bangladesh in a warm up match.

The Tigers’ innings crumble dramatically in the morning session as they were all-out for 90 runs on the fifth day of the first test against the Proteas at Senwes Park, Potchefstroom.

Wickets are falling thick and fast as Bangladesh are eight down against South Africa early on on the fifth day of the first Test match at Senwes Park, Potchefstroom.

In the eyes of the Bangladesh batsmen, Morne Morkel may have grown into a terror taller than his already towering 6’5” frame, but the task facing the Tigers -- scoring 424 to win or batting out a maximum of 141 overs, 15.3 of which have extracted three wickets while yielding just 49 runs -- is taller still.

Bangladesh are facing defeat as South Africa manage to pick up three wickets before tea on the fourth day of the first test between South Africa and Bangladesh at Senwes Park, Potchefstroom.

Opener Imrul Kayes and skipper Mushfiqur Rahim put on 49 runs as Bangladesh recovers from a horrible star. They lost two wickets for no run on the board. The pair added 49 runs for the third wicket before Imrul edge Maharaj behind the wicket for 32. It ended a resolute stand and the umpires called for tea.

Proteas dominate proceedings in the second session despite loss of Hashim Amla and Dean Elgar after lunch on the second day of the first Test against Bangladesh.

Shafiul Islam gets the valued wicket of Hashim Amla, out for 137 on the second day of the first test match between South Africa and Bangladesh at Senwes Park, Potchesfstroom.

South Africa dominate proceedings before lunch on day 1 of the first Test against Bangladesh despite the loss of debutant Aiden Markram who fell three short of a century.

Bangladesh face a troubling situation early on in the first Test against South Africa after a one-sided first session dominated by the Proteas openers.

South Africa posts a massive 298-1 at close on the opening day of the first Test against Bangladesh at Senwes Park, Potchesfstroom.

History and the form of South Africa's leading batsmen are against Bangladesh in the first Test starting Thursday at Senwes Park in northwestern university town Potchefstroom.

Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal, who has a great all-round record both in home and away Tests have not made his mark in South African soil so far but the left-hander will be looking forward to mastering the South African conditions this time around.

Tigers start their South Africa campaign with a three-day match against South Africa invitation XI as the team prepares for a tough examination away from home.

South Africa team manager Mohammed Moosajee confirms that Vernon Philander will not be available for the first Test against Bangladesh.

Bangladesh pacer Rubel Hossain’s participation in the South Africa series is in doubt following his failure to obtain necessary security clearance.