In an exhilarating first day of the opening Test at Mirpur, South Africa ended the day at 140 for 6, leading Bangladesh, who were dismissed for just 106. Kagiso Rabada made headlines by becoming the fastest bowler to reach 300 Test wickets, achieving this milestone in just 11,817 balls—surpassing Pakistan's Waqar Younis, who took 12,602 balls.

Bangladesh, after winning the toss and opting to bat, struggled significantly with only Mahmudul Hasan Joy managing to score 30 runs. The South African bowling attack, led by Rabada, Wiaan Mulder, and Keshav Maharaj, each claimed three wickets, putting the hosts under immense pressure.

Rabada quickly added to his tally, claiming his 301st wicket by dismissing Litton Das for just one run. Bangladesh’s batting lineup faltered, leading to their all-out total in just 40.1 overs. Rabada expressed his surprise at the wicket's behavior, suggesting that it favored the bowlers significantly. “With 16 wickets on day one, I’d say it’s leaning towards the bowlers,” he remarked.

After the innings break, Hasan Mahmud struck early for Bangladesh, dismissing South African captain Aiden Markram for six runs. The match continues to promise exciting contests as both teams look to establish dominance.