Mehidy Hasan’s Crucial 87 Helps Bangladesh Avoid Innings Defeat Against South Africa
Mirpur, AFP: Bangladesh’s Mehidy Hasan played a crucial unbeaten knock of 87 runs, helping his team avoid an innings defeat in the opening Test match of the series against South Africa. On the third day of the Test, Bangladesh finished strong with an 81-run lead after a shaky start, ending their second innings at 283/7.
In a tough situation, Mehidy Hasan came to the crease after Bangladesh lost three wickets for 101 runs, with the team still requiring 101 more runs to avoid an innings defeat. Despite the challenging conditions and poor light interrupting the game, Mehidy, along with Zakir Hasan, formed a vital 138-run partnership for the seventh wicket, helping Bangladesh turn the game around.
Zakir Hasan contributed a gritty 58 runs, while Mehidy remained unbeaten on 87 from 171 balls, hitting 9 fours and 1 six. The pair’s resilience allowed Bangladesh to recover from a precarious position and push South Africa on the back foot.
Mehidy’s efforts were well-supported by Najmul Hossain Shanto, who is currently at the crease with 16 not out. With Bangladesh managing to take a lead of 81 runs, they are looking to set a competitive target for South Africa, offering hope for a thrilling final phase of the Test.
Bangladesh’s comeback after a shaky start provided a glimmer of hope as they began the day at 11/3. Despite losing wickets early in the innings, Mehidy’s masterclass with the bat ensured the team managed to gain a significant lead.
Key Highlights:
- Mehidy Hasan scored an unbeaten 87 runs in Bangladesh’s second innings, avoiding an innings defeat against South Africa.
- Mehidy formed a crucial 138-run partnership with Zakir Hasan (58 runs).
- Bangladesh ended the third day with a lead of 81 runs and a total of 283/7.
- Mehidy’s knock came after Bangladesh started their day at 11/3.
