Bangladesh struggled with the bat in their first innings, bundled out for just 106 runs. The Proteas’ bowling attack, led by Wiaan Mulder, Kagiso Rabada, and Keshav Maharaj, each taking three wickets, effectively restricted the Bangladesh side. In response, South Africa also got off to a rocky start, losing Aiden Markram in the first over. However, Tony de Zorzi and Tristan Stubbs built a 41-run partnership, bringing the score to 42/1 after 11 overs. Stubbs’ dismissal brought David Bedingham to the crease, but he too failed to make an impact. The Proteas’ woes continued when de Zorzi was dismissed, followed by Matthew Breetzke, who fell to a straightforward delivery from Taijul Islam.
On the last ball of the 28th over, Taijul delivered an arm-ball on a length outside off stump. Expecting it to turn, Breetzke chose to let it go, but the ball came back sharply with the angle and hit the off stump. A bewildered Breetzke couldn’t believe what had just happened as the ball crashed into the stumps, leaving him to walk back for a duck on his debut. The Bangladesh team celebrated as Taijul reached a milestone of 200 Test wickets. Meanwhile, the Twitterverse quickly picked up on Breetzke’s unfortunate luck, discussing his misfortune in the match.
— alex (@AlexHivklzzyh) October 21, 2024
Taijul Islam deserves appreciation for reaching the milestone of 200 wickets in just his 48th Test, solidifying his status as a key figure for Bangladesh in home conditions…
Since 2018, Taijul has claimed 121 wickets at home in 43 innings, with only Ashwin & Lyon surpassing… pic.twitter.com/dWH7oeMWRO— Abhishek AB (@ABsay_ek) October 21, 2024
He deserves it!
💥 #MilestoneDay Taijul Islam is tearing through South Africa’s lineup, reaching a major milestone with his 200th wicket! 🎉 He’s been sensational, taking 4-25 so far, leaving South Africa struggling at 101-5. It’s been a day packed with milestones, as Rabada also celebrated his… pic.twitter.com/gHGtygYMio
— lightningspeed (@lightningspeedk) October 21, 2024
Brilliant!
Taijul Islam took five wickets for the 13th time in international test cricket. He became the second Bangladeshi bowler to reach the milestone of 200 Test wickets.#BANvSA #BANvsSA #Taijulislam#Cricket#Bcb pic.twitter.com/a2MoiDEPu0
— Md Ifran Ali Bijoy 🇧🇩 (@IfranAliBijoy20) October 21, 2024
Taijul Islam bags his 13th five-wicket haul in Test cricket for Bangladesh! 🇧🇩🔥
200th wickets for Taijul Islam in Tests. What an achievement. #BCB #Cricket #BANvSA #WTC25 pic.twitter.com/QY8gDx2jbl— J Islam Shawon (@jislamshawon) October 21, 2024
Yeah!
LOL! Why?
Matthew Breetzke on test debut, fully deserved.
— Kooks (@Kookie_Kuhle) October 21, 2024
Tailjul Islam is the fastest Bangladesh bowler to take 200 Test wickets 👏
Most wickets for 🇧🇩 in Test ⏬
246 – Shakib Al Hasan
200 – Taijul Islam*
183 – Mehidy Hasan Miraz
100 – Mohammad Rafique#BANvsSA— Cricket ki pathshala (@ghosi_saif) October 21, 2024
Yupe!
Great!
Taijul Islam recorded his 13th five-wicket haul in Test cricket, making him the second Bangladeshi bowler to reach the milestone of 200 Test wickets.#BANvSA#BANvsSA#CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/F4JUvcm9I9
— Ashmin Aryal (@aryal_ashmin) October 21, 2024
