Lower-order SA batters with Test fifties vs Bangladesh
22 Oct 2024

South African all-rounder Wiaan Mulder registered a major milestone in his cricketing career by scoring his maiden Test half-century.

The feat came on the second day of the ongoing opening Test against Bangladesh in Mirpur.

He scored a fine 54 to rescue his team.

Here we look at SA batters with 50-plus Test scores versus Bangladesh while batting at eight or lower.

Keshav Maharaj - 84 in Gqeberha, 2022
#1

South Africa registered a 332-run triumph over the Tigers in the 2022 Gqeberha Test.

Keshav Maharaj was instrumental to the win as he smoked a fiery 95-ball 84 in the first innings.

He arrived at number eight as his knock helped the hosts finish at 453/10.

Maharaj also claimed nine wickets in that game, earning the Player-of-the-Match honor.

Robin Peterson - 61 in Dhaka, 2003
#2

Left-arm spinner Robin Peterson flaunted his batting capabilities in the 2003 Dhaka Test.

The southpaw scored a fine 61 off 109 balls while batting at eight as SA posted 330/10 batting first.

Notably, the visitors were reeling at 209/6 when Peterson arrived.

The spinner also claimed five wickets in that match as SA recorded an innings triumph.

Wiaan Mulder - 54 in Mirpur, 2024
#3

Mulder walked in when South Africa was reeling at 108/6 on Day 1.

He stitched a solid partnership with wicket-keeper Kyle Verreynne, denying Bangladesh another wicket in the last session.

Their partnership extended into Day 2 morning, with both players scoring their respective half-centuries and adding a crucial 119-run stand before Hasan Mahmud sent Mulder back.

Mulder departed for 54 off 112 balls as he smoked eight fours.