South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Kyle Verreynne celebrated his first Test century on Day 2 of the opening match against Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on October 22. He scored 114 runs off 144 balls, including two sixes and eight fours, making him the third South African wicketkeeper to achieve a Test century in Asia, following AB de Villiers and Quinton de Kock.
During his innings, Verreynne formed a crucial 119-run partnership for the seventh wicket with Wiaan Mulder, who scored 54 off 112 balls, helping the team recover from 108/6 and take a 202-run lead over Bangladesh.
He reached his milestone in the 86th over of South Africa’s innings when he played a full-length delivery from Taijul Islam for a single to fine leg. Verreynne then celebrated by punching the air and taking a bow, as fans and teammates applauded, reminiscent of India’s Shubman Gill‘s celebrations.
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Take a bow, Verreynne! 💯
Kyle Verreynne joins an exclusive club, becoming only the 3rd designated South African wicketkeeper to score a Test century in Asia! 👏#BANvSAonFanCode pic.twitter.com/9wYQ2a6Qro
— FanCode (@FanCode) October 22, 2024
Kyle Verreynne’s century guided South Africa against Bangladesh in the first Test
On Day 2, Verreynne’s knock contributed to South Africa’s total of 308 in their first innings. Tony de Zorzi and Dane Piedt added valuable runs in the 30s, while Tristan Stubbs and Ryan Rickelton chipped in with scores in the 20s. For Bangladesh, Taijul Islam excelled with the ball, claiming five wickets.
Hasan Mahmud and Mehidy Hasan Miraz took three and two wickets, respectively. Batting first, Bangladesh was dismissed for 106 in their first innings, with Kagiso Rabada, Wiaan Mulder, and Keshav Maharaj each taking three wickets.
Mahmudul Hasan Joy was the top scorer, making 30 off 97 balls.In their second innings, Bangladesh reached 19/2 at tea, trailing by 183 runs, with captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and Joy at the crease. Kagiso Rabada has been the standout bowler, taking two wickets thus far.
The team, led by Najmul Hossain Shanto, is coming off a 0-2 defeat against India last month, while South Africa recently secured a 1-0 series victory over the West Indies in August.
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