Bangladesh take 78-run lead

Bangladesh were all out for 326 in their first innings to take a 78-run lead over South Africa, the third day of the first Test. Photo: Dinuka Liyanawatte

Bangladesh were all out for 326 in their first innings to take a 78-run lead over South Africa, the third day of the first Test. Photo: Dinuka Liyanawatte

Published Jul 23, 2015

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Bangladesh were all out for 326 in their first innings to take a 78-run lead over South Africa on Thursday, the third day of the first Test in Chittagong.

Wicketkeeper-batsman Litton Das made 50, his maiden Test fifty, after putting 82-runs with Shakib Al Hasan (47) for the sixth wicket as Bangladesh made their highest Test score against the world's number one ranked Test side.

Dale Steyn and Simon Harmer claimed 3-78 and 3-105 for South Africa.

AFP

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