Tristan Stubbs smashes his first Test century for South Africa in the second and final test ANTI Bangladesh on day 1 in Chattogram. Its extraordinary divisions, combined with Tony de Zorzicomposite century, has put South Africa in a commanding position. The visitors ended the day on 307/2, overcoming sporadic Bangladesh advances in challenging light conditions.
Tristan Stubbs’ maiden century sets the scene for South Africa
Stubbs’ impressive knock of 106 runs from 198 balls was the highlight of South Africa’s innings on Day 1. Coming in at No.3, Stubbs displayed immense composure as he secured South Africa’s innings against a disciplined bowling attack of Bangladesh. Entering behind the captain Aiden Markramhis dismissal on 69, Stubbs initially took his time, facing some dot balls and carefully navigating the early challenges posed by Tajul Islam AND Mehidy Hasan Miraz. With Bangladesh struggling to keep their score under control, Stubbs focused on rotating the batting and picking gaps in the field, preventing the bowlers from building pressure.
His patient approach saw him score fewer boundaries initially, which helped him settle while reading the variations from the spinners. Stubbs waited for the right deliveries, carefully choosing which to defend and which to push for singles, maintaining South Africa’s momentum. As time went on, he accelerated, showing off powerful drives and lofted shots as he set up well. His resilience and adaptability showed his maturity as he went on to score his maiden Test century, a crucial innings that strengthened South Africa’s position in this crucial Test.
Tony de Zorzi and Stubbs form a vital partnership
Along with Stubbs, Tony de Zorzi also demonstrated tremendous skill, anchoring the innings with a 141* made up of 211 deliveries. Their second-wicket partnership amassed 201 runs, frustrating the Bangladesh bowlers and building a formidable platform. De Zorzi showed incredible patience, strategically rotating the shot and taking calculated risks, including three sixes. This strong partnership brought stability after Markram’s dismissal and was key to South Africa’s commanding score of 307/2 at stumps.
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Bangladesh bowlers struggle for breakthroughs
Bangladesh bowling unit led by Tajul Islamstruggled to contain South Africa’s batting on Day 1. Taijul provided the only two breakthroughs, dismissing Markram and Stubbs, but lacked adequate support from the pace attack. Hasan Mahmud AND Nahid Rana failed to apply sustained pressure, allowing South Africa to accelerate in the later sessions. Despite some challenges posed by the spin, Bangladesh’s bowlers will need a more concerted effort on Day 2 to prevent South Africa from posting a crushing first innings total.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Enter THERE TRISTAN 💯 !!!
STARBOY SETTINGS 🌟 !!!
Stubbs brings up his first test match century!!! 🔥🔥🔥
A well measured set of tests!! Not just a decorated T20 player! Lots of talent! He is just too good 🙌
Here’s to many more 👊
Well played Stubbo 👏 #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/HwTLJL3PgU
— Lawrence Bailey ⚪ 🇿🇦 (@LawrenceBailey0) October 29, 2024
First Test century for Tristan Stubbs! 💫
Extraordinary knock, full of maturity, patience and confidence 🔥#BANvSA pic.twitter.com/aezJgHkX2O
— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA) October 29, 2024
Stubbo you Beauty!!
What a maiden test match with class and composition of the century 🔥
It was a pleasure to watch 👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/fYGBy1czkZ
— Werner (@Werries_) October 29, 2024
What a brilliant hundred from Tristan Stubbs! His first of many! 💯👏 #BANvSA
— naeemah (@NaeemahBenjamin) October 29, 2024
Tristan Stubbs is arguably the best batsman in South African cricket at the moment!
— Basia (@tweetsbybase) October 29, 2024
It’s the first Test hundred for Tristan Stubbs!!! Earlier De Zorzi 🔥🔥🫶🫶🫶
201 partnership between two of them for the 2nd wickets!! #SAvsBAN— Bandana Proteas ABD Adhikari (Tutu✌✌)🇳🇵 (@sparklingtutu17) October 29, 2024
Awesome knock. Maiden Test 💯 for Tristan Stubbs 106.
4s ➡️ 6
6s ➡️ 3
What a partnership for the second wicket ➡️ de Zorzi 🤜🤛 Stubbs 201 Runs. @ProteasMenCSA #BANvSA @WarriorsCrickEC— JaayShaan (VaidhyaJayaShankar) (@JaayShaan) October 29, 2024
Tristan Stubbs does it again! 🏏🚀
💯* takes place on day 1 of the second Test against Bangladesh.
Proteas are 262/1 after 72.4 overs 🏏🇿🇦#Come with me #BePartOfPart #BANvSA
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) October 29, 2024
Tristan Stubbs – a star of all formats! The dude is taking chances that David Miller didn’t have in his youth (must have been for good reason then) and he stays shining!
— Zwide ka Langa (@EmperorMthaezar) October 29, 2024
Tristan Stubbs you superstar🥺🥺🥺💘💘💘
— 🇿🇦🇿🇦 Sabeeha Majid 🏏/DA Miller stan Account❤️ (@SabeehaMajid) October 29, 2024
Maiden Test hundred for Tristan Stubbs 💯#cricket #BANvSA #TristanStubbs #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/6SPVOYNweg
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) October 29, 2024
𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐜______𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐲 🏏🇿🇦
Trsitan Stubbs gets his maiden Test century for the Proteas!
100 off 194 balls.
Unbelievable hitting from the boys today! pic.twitter.com/m5tzTEB5D9
— Ayanda Nyuswa (@atnyuswa) October 29, 2024
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logs | Day 01 | South Africa 307/2 (81 overs)#BCB #Cricket #BANvSA #WTC25 #TestCricket pic.twitter.com/JQ590eSSTO
– Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) October 29, 2024
