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Bangladesh vs South Africa 2015, 2nd Test at Dhaka ends in draw due to persistent rain

Day 5 of the second Test between Bangladesh and South Africa was called off due to persistent rain that had hampered the game.

Rain dominated the second Test at Dhaka © AFP
Rain dominated the second Test at Dhaka © AFP

The second and final Test between Bangladesh and South Africa resulted in a draw as the umpires decided to call off play on Day Five due to the persistent rain on the previous days which had washed off any chances of a result. The series ends with  a scoreline of 0-0. There will be a lot of questions on the schedule since only four complete days were possible in the entire series of two Test matches. While Bangladesh might not complain, it hampers South Africa in terms of ICC Test rankings as they stand to lose five points while the hosts are likely to gain six points. This also ends a dominating home season for Bangladesh. Full scorecard: Bangladesh vs South Africa 2015, 2nd Test at Dhaka, Day 5 here

Earlier in the Test, Bangladesh won the toss, with skipper Mushfiqur Rahim electing to bat first. Bangladesh and South Africa announced a change each in their playing elevens — Nasir Hossain coming in place of Taijul Islam for the hosts and Dane Vilas replacing Quinton de Kock as the South African wicketkeeper batsman. Dale Steyn earned his 400th Test wicket when he dismissed Tamim Iqbal, who edged a delivery pitched outside off to the slips. Mushfiqur Rahim (65) top-scored for the hosts, while JP Duminy (3 for 27) and Steyn (3 for 30) were the picks among the South African bowlers.

Brief scores:

Bangladesh 246 for 8 (Imrul Kayes 30, Mominul Haque 40, Mahmudullah 35, Mushfiqur Rahim 65, Shakib Al Hasan 35; JP Duminy 3 for 27, Shakib Al Hasan 3 for 30) drew with South Africa.

Man of the Match: Mushfiqur Rahim

Man of the Series: Dale Steyn

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(With inputs from AFP)

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