Tamim, Mahmudullah Shines in Rain-hit day

Chittagong: Tamim Iqbal and Mahmudullah hit half-centuries to guide Bangladesh to 179-4 when rain force to stump on the second day of the first Test against South Africa in Chittagong on Wednesday.

Tamim made 57 off 129 balls while Mahmudullah scores 67 as Bangladesh reduced their first innings deficit to 69 runs after resuming second day's play on 7-0.

Part-time left-arm spinner Dean Elgar bowled local boy Tamim on the stroke of tea break to end his patient knock, which included only three fours.

Tamim and Mahmudullah helped Bangladesh rebuild their innings after Stiaan van Zyl and Simon Harmer took a wicket each in the morning session.

Replying to South Africa's first innings total of 248, Tamim and fellow opener Imrul Kayes mixed aggression with caution to blunt the new ball, scoring 41 runs in the first hour.

Occasional medium pacer Van Zyl dragged Imrul out of his crease for Quinton de Kock to complete a stumping, breaking a resolute 46-run opening stand.

Imrul departed for 26 after leading the initial charge with three fours.

Spinner Harmer later took out Mominul Haque's off stump after he had scored to leave Bangladesh struggling at 55-2.

Mahmudullah, who has faced 138 balls and hit ten fours.

Brief scores
South Africa - 248 (Bavuma 54, Rahman 4-37, Jubair 3-53)
Bangladesh - 179/4 (Mahmudullah 67, Tamim 57)
Status - Bangladesh trail by 69 runs

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