The two-match series is on the verge of a draw as rain washed away three consecutive days in the Test here after having the final say in the first match in Chittagong, reports bdnews24.com. The first Test was marred by rain and more such is expected in the second Test. Bangladesh started the first day well after winning the toss and electing to bat first.
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Dale Steyn was named the man of the series for taking six wickets in the two Tests which was mostly dampened by rain. “This is one of the most weird Test series I have been involved in”, he said. It’s very frustrating because we have come here to play. “This was the only available slot we got from the South African board”, said Chowdhury.
Mushfiqur Rahim hopes Bangladesh can take minimal lessons from their ruined Test series against South Africa and apply them when Australia visit later this year. Cricket has been good, but we have hardly played much cricket here. The Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim top-scored for his side with 65 from 125 balls.
Australia gained both conform with the past time frame they actually performed Bangladesh in 2006 and to discover the imminent group will surely be for only the third base between them usa’s.
The two washed-out Tests against South Africa meant a revision in points that determine official rankings, although the rankings themselves remained unchanged. Hence, the hosts earned eight points playing just six days in three Tests.
The final day’s play at the Sher-e-Bangla stadium in the capital’s Mirpur was called off on Monday morning due to a wet outfield despite the sun shining in the Bangladesh capital.
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Bangladesh had won the preceding one-day series 2-1.
