Brisk Du Plessis, Bavuma help SA lead grow quickly

Lunch South Africa 496 for 3 dec and 203 for 3 (du Plessis 77, Bavuma 64) lead Bangladesh 320 by 379 runs

Faf du Plessis led South Africa’s push for quick runs against Bangladesh on the fourth morning in Senwes Park, with a brisk, unbeaten 77, as the home side added 149 runs in 29.1 overs in the session to swell their lead to 379 runs.

The acceleration was perfect considering rain is forecast for later in the day. Du Plessis was part of an unbroken fourth-wicket partnership of 133 runs with Temba Bavuma, who was on 64 not out off 85 balls. The pair picked up 12 fours and a six during their partnership.

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Source: ESPN Crickinfo

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