Daily Star Sunday

Bang in trouble

- ■ TEST CRICKET

HASHIM AMLA and Faf du Plessis both bagged centuries as South Africa dominated Bangladesh on day two of the second Test in Bloemfonte­in.

Amla was out for 132 after reaching his 28th Test ton while Du Plessis was unbeaten on 135 when he declared on 573-4.

The tourists – 1-0 down in the two-Test series – were then skittled for 147 with Kagiso Rabada picking up 5-33.

Bangladesh were 7-0 at stumps following on.

On day two in Dubai, Dimuth Karunaratn­e was finally out for 196 as Sri Lanka racked up on 482 against Pakistan.

Dinesh Chandimal, wicketkeep­er Niroshan Dickwella and Dilruwan Perera all passed 50 with Yasir Shah taking 6-184.

Pakistan were 51-0 at the close seeking to level the two-match series.

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