BD fight back as Hridoy, Liton rescue side from collapse

Bangladesh fought back from 121-5 to reach 327-6 on the opening day of the first Test against South Africa in Johannesburg, thanks to a record-breaking 206-run sixth-wicket partnership between Towhid Hridoy and Liton Das.

Hridoy struck a brilliant 137 off 227 balls before falling on the final delivery of the day, while Liton remained unbeaten on 92. Their partnership became Bangladesh's highest for any wicket against South Africa in Test cricket.

Earlier, Kagiso Rabada ripped through Bangladesh's top order, reducing the visitors to 22-3 before completing a five-wicket haul. Hridoy and Tanzid Hasan then added 99 runs for the fourth wicket, but Rabada struck twice in consecutive deliveries to leave Bangladesh struggling at 121-5.

However, Hridoy and Liton turned the innings around with a remarkable display of patience and attacking batting, putting Bangladesh in a strong position heading into the second day.

-AH