Mehidy Hasan's Heroics Keep Bangladesh Alive Against South Africa

In the opening Test against South Africa, Mehidy Hasan's unbeaten 87 ensured Bangladesh avoided an innings defeat, establishing a crucial 138-run partnership with Jaker Ali. Bangladesh ended Day 3 on 283-7, overcoming a 202-run first-innings deficit against South Africa's 308, led by Kyle Verreynne's century.

Mehidy Hasan delivered an impressive performance with an unbeaten 87, providing Bangladesh with a crucial 81-run lead against South Africa in the opening Test match. His innings was instrumental in preventing an innings defeat despite the challenging conditions on the third day.

At stumps on Day 3, Mehidy, alongside Nayeem Hasan who made 16 not out, guided Bangladesh to 283-7. This recovery came after the team had slipped to 112-6, battling against a formidable South African attack and unsettling weather that halted play occasionally.

The standout moment of the innings was a record 138-run partnership between Mehidy and debutant Jaker Ali, who scored 58. This effort helped Bangladesh overturn a first-innings deficit of 202 runs after being dismissed for 106 in response to South Africa's 308.

(With inputs from agencies.)