DHAKA, July 31, 2015 (BSS) - Incessant rain from early
morning compelled the match officials to call off the second day's play
without a bowl of the 2nd and final Test between Bangladesh and visiting
South Africa at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium at Mirpur.
Earlier, heavy overnight and morning rain forced to delay start of second day's play.
Bangladesh was at 246 for 8 in 88.1 overs with Nasir Hossain was unbeaten on 13 at the crease.
Several Bangladeshi batsmen got a good starts but failed to convert those into a big knock. On the other hand Mushfiqur Rahim became the first skipper for his side to score a fifty against South Africa in Test matches.
Pacer Dale Steyn became the 13th bowler to take 400 Test wickets.
Earlier, heavy overnight and morning rain forced to delay start of second day's play.
Bangladesh was at 246 for 8 in 88.1 overs with Nasir Hossain was unbeaten on 13 at the crease.
Several Bangladeshi batsmen got a good starts but failed to convert those into a big knock. On the other hand Mushfiqur Rahim became the first skipper for his side to score a fifty against South Africa in Test matches.
Pacer Dale Steyn became the 13th bowler to take 400 Test wickets.