South Africa in control against Bangladesh

PORT ELIZABETH: Despite a six-wicket haul from Bangladesh spinner Taijul Islam, South Africa posted a daunting first-innings total of 453 on the second day of their series-deciding second Test at St. George's Park on Saturday.

However, Taijul's efforts went into vain as South Africa were in full control after reducing the visitors to 139 for 5 in their first innings by stumps on the second day.

For South Africa bowling all-rounder Keshav Maharaj was the top-scorer and smashed his career-best 95-ball 84 to help South Africa to a 453-run total.

Maharaj, who starred in crucial stands of 80 and 38 with Wiaan Mulder and Simon Harmer was finally dismissed by Taijul in the second session.

Brief scores: South Africa 453 in 136.2 overs (Maharaj 84, Elgar 70, Bavuma 67, Petersen 64, Taijul 6-135, Khaled 3-100) lead Bangladesh 139 for 5 in 41 overs (Tamim 47, Mulder 3-15, Olivier 2-17) by 314 runs. IANS

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