Half-centuries by Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Jaker Ali helped Bangladesh take an&nbsp;81-run lead over South Africa before bad light brought an early finish to day three of the first Test on Wednesday.

The hosts were 283-7 in Mirpur when the umpires called stumps about an hour before the scheduled finish, with Mehidy batting on 87 and Nayeem Hasan on 16.&nbsp;

Bangladesh spin bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed said he believed his side could still snatch its first ever Test win against the visitors.&nbsp;

"We have to bat as long as we can, score consistently, and get whatever lead we can," he said.&nbsp;

"When we can start believing, we can come back and we fight," he added. "When you don't give up, the opposition also respects you."

South Africa only bowled five overs in the last session, and fewer than 58 overs were played through the day after a rain interruption cut the second session short.&nbsp;

Mehidy and debutant Jaker added 138 runs for the seventh wicket to save Bangladesh from an innings defeat after they resumed at 101-3, chasing down South Africa's 202-run first-innings lead.&nbsp;

Jaker was eventually trapped lbw by left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj for 58.&nbsp;

"Obviously Bangladesh has done really well today. Conditions got a little bit better, if I'm honest, with a slightly used ball," Maharaj said.&nbsp;

"But I think we're still ahead," he added. "Bangladesh have a lead and we've got three wickets more to go. We can restrict them as much as possible, but I still feel we'll be in the bouncing seat."

In the morning, South African pace bowler Kagiso Rabada took advantage of overcast conditions to take two wickets in three balls in&nbsp;the fifth over.&nbsp;

Mahmudul Hasan Joy departed after making 40 when his attempted drive found a thick edge to first slip, where David Bedingham took the catch.

Rabada's fourth wicket of the innings came two balls later as he sent Mushfiqur Rahim's middle stump cartwheeling out of the ground with a full delivery that nipped back. The right-hander made 33.&nbsp;

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Wicketkeeper Litton Das followed for just seven as he edged a sharply turning delivery from Maharaj to wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne and the dismissal was confirmed as caught on review, after an initial shout for lbw.

South Africa scored 308 in their first innings, powered by Verreynne's second Test century, in reply to Bangladesh's 106 all out on the first day.

Bangladesh have never won a Test against South Africa.

The second and final match of the series begins on October 29 in Chattogram.&nbsp;

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Half-centuries by Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Jaker Ali helped Bangladesh take an 81-run lead over South Africa before bad light brought an early finish to day three of the first Test on Wednesday.

Half-centuries by Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Jaker Ali helped Bangladesh take an 81-run lead over South Africa before bad light brought an early finish to day three of the first Test on Wednesday. The hosts were 283-7 in Mirpur when the umpires called stumps about an hour before the scheduled finish, with Mehidy batting on 87 and Nayeem Hasan on 16. Bangladesh spin bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed said he believed his side could still snatch its first ever Test win against the visitors. "We have to bat as long as we can, score consistently, and get whatever lead we can," he said. "When we can start believing, we can come back and we fight," he added. "When you don't give up, the opposition also respects you." South Africa only bowled five overs in the last session, and fewer than 58 overs were played through the day after a rain interruption cut the second session short. Mehidy and debutant Jaker added 138 runs for the seventh wicket to save Bangladesh from an innings defeat after they resumed at 101-3, chasing down South Africa's 202-run first-innings lead. Jaker was eventually trapped lbw by left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj for 58. "Obviously Bangladesh has done really well today. Conditions got a little bit better, if I'm honest, with a slightly used ball," Maharaj said. "But I think we're still ahead," he added. "Bangladesh have a lead and we've got three wickets more to go. We can restrict them as much as possible, but I still feel we'll be in the bouncing seat." In the morning, South African pace bowler Kagiso Rabada took advantage of overcast conditions to take two wickets in three balls in the fifth over. Mahmudul Hasan Joy departed after making 40 when his attempted drive found a thick edge to first slip, where David Bedingham took the catch. Rabada's fourth wicket of the innings came two balls later as he sent Mushfiqur Rahim's middle stump cartwheeling out of the ground with a full delivery that nipped back. The right-hander made 33. ALSO READ | Ind vs NZ, 2nd Test Live Streaming: When and where to watch India vs New Zealand penultimate contest in Pune Wicketkeeper Litton Das followed for just seven as he edged a sharply turning delivery from Maharaj to wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne and the dismissal was confirmed as caught on review, after an initial shout for lbw. South Africa scored 308 in their first innings, powered by Verreynne's second Test century, in reply to Bangladesh's 106 all out on the first day. Bangladesh have never won a Test against South Africa. The second and final match of the series begins on October 29 in Chattogram. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

BAN vs SA, 1st Test: Mehidy, Jaker keep Bangladesh alive against South Africa

Bangladesh were battling to save the first Test against South Africa on Tuesday after reaching 101-3 at stumps and still needing another 101 to avoid an innings defeat.

Mahmudul Hasan Joy (38) and Mushfiqur Rahim (31) were unbeaten at the end of play in Mirpur.

Their 42-run stand for the fourth wicket also made Mushfiqur the first Bangladeshi to cross 6,000 career Test runs.

Bangladesh lost two early wickets to quick Kagiso Rabada in reply to South Africa's first innings of 308, which secured a 202-run lead for the visitors, thanks to wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne's century.

Shadman Islam was first to go, caught at short leg for one in the third over.

Three balls later, Mominul Haque edged, and Wiaan Mulder took a sharp catch at third slip for naught, leaving the hosts dangling on 19-2 before tea.

Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto fell lbw to Keshav Maharaj after a gruelling 23 off 49 balls.

Bangladesh would have lost another wicket off the last ball of the day when Mahmudul went for a wild slog and missed the ball, avoiding a stumping in the nick of time.

Verreynne was the last man out in South Africa's first innings after scoring 114 including eight fours and two sixes.

He put on 119 for the seventh wicket with Mulder, who made 54, in reply to Bangladesh's first innings of 106.

It was South Africa's highest seventh-wicket stand against Bangladesh, after the pair resumed at 140-6 at the start of play.&nbsp;

Dane Piedt, dismissed lbw for 32 by Mehidy Hasan Miraz, partnered Verreynne in a stand of 66 runs for the ninth wicket.&nbsp;

Bangladesh quick bowler Hasan Mahmud took two wickets in two balls in the 65th over, the only spot of brightness in the&nbsp;morning session where South Africa added 103 runs.

A sharp delivery on off stump induced Mulder to edge to Shadman Islam at slip, then Hasan sent Maharaj's off stump flying with a reverse-swinging delivery that ducked back late to beat the bat.

Hasan finished with 3-66 and Mehidy 2-63, finally wrapping up the innings when Verreynne was stumped after facing 144 balls.

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Rabada on Monday became the fastest to reach 300 Test wickets as Bangladesh collapsed after winning the toss and choosing to bat.

He reached the landmark in 11,817 balls, beating the previous best by Pakistan's Waqar Younis of 12,602 deliveries.

Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam crossed 200 Test wickets as he finished with 5-122, only the second Bangladeshi to achieve the feat after Shakib Al Hasan.&nbsp;

Bangladesh have never beaten South Africa in a Test, and the second Test of the two-match series begins in Chattogram on October 29.&nbsp;

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Bangladesh were battling to save the first Test against South Africa on Tuesday after reaching 101-3 at stumps and still needing another 101 to avoid an innings defeat.

Bangladesh were battling to save the first Test against South Africa on Tuesday after reaching 101-3 at stumps and still needing another 101 to avoid an innings defeat. Mahmudul Hasan Joy (38) and Mushfiqur Rahim (31) were unbeaten at the end of play in Mirpur. Their 42-run stand for the fourth wicket also made Mushfiqur the first Bangladeshi to cross 6,000 career Test runs. Bangladesh lost two early wickets to quick Kagiso Rabada in reply to South Africa's first innings of 308, which secured a 202-run lead for the visitors, thanks to wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne's century. Shadman Islam was first to go, caught at short leg for one in the third over. Three balls later, Mominul Haque edged, and Wiaan Mulder took a sharp catch at third slip for naught, leaving the hosts dangling on 19-2 before tea. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto fell lbw to Keshav Maharaj after a gruelling 23 off 49 balls. Bangladesh would have lost another wicket off the last ball of the day when Mahmudul went for a wild slog and missed the ball, avoiding a stumping in the nick of time. Verreynne was the last man out in South Africa's first innings after scoring 114 including eight fours and two sixes. He put on 119 for the seventh wicket with Mulder, who made 54, in reply to Bangladesh's first innings of 106. It was South Africa's highest seventh-wicket stand against Bangladesh, after the pair resumed at 140-6 at the start of play. Dane Piedt, dismissed lbw for 32 by Mehidy Hasan Miraz, partnered Verreynne in a stand of 66 runs for the ninth wicket. Bangladesh quick bowler Hasan Mahmud took two wickets in two balls in the 65th over, the only spot of brightness in the morning session where South Africa added 103 runs. A sharp delivery on off stump induced Mulder to edge to Shadman Islam at slip, then Hasan sent Maharaj's off stump flying with a reverse-swinging delivery that ducked back late to beat the bat. Hasan finished with 3-66 and Mehidy 2-63, finally wrapping up the innings when Verreynne was stumped after facing 144 balls. ALSO READ | Rohit Sharma lauds Sarfaraz, Pant for mature knocks; backs India to give it all in remaining two Tests vs NZ Rabada on Monday became the fastest to reach 300 Test wickets as Bangladesh collapsed after winning the toss and choosing to bat. He reached the landmark in 11,817 balls, beating the previous best by Pakistan's Waqar Younis of 12,602 deliveries. Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam crossed 200 Test wickets as he finished with 5-122, only the second Bangladeshi to achieve the feat after Shakib Al Hasan. Bangladesh have never beaten South Africa in a Test, and the second Test of the two-match series begins in Chattogram on October 29. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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BAN vs SA, 1st Test: Mehidy, Jaker keep Bangladesh alive against South Africa

BAN vs SA: Bangladesh battle at 101-3 as South Africa threaten innings defeat