Rain marred second Test ends in a dull draw
The second Test between Bangladesh and South Africa in Mirpur ended in a dull draw, after the umpires found the outfield unfit for play on day five due to the heavy rain in the past three days.
South Africa tour Bangladesh to play two Twenty20 Internationals, three One-Day Internationals and two Tests in July and August.
The second Test between Bangladesh and South Africa in Mirpur ended in a dull draw, after the umpires found the outfield unfit for play on day five due to the heavy rain in the past three days.
Play has been called off on day four of the second Test between Bangladesh and South Africa in Mirpur after rain came back to undo the good work of the ground staff in the morning.
There was more frustration in store for players as well as for the fans when even day three of the second Test between South Africa and Bangladesh at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur was called off due to rain.
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