South Africa secured a commanding 7-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the first Test of their two-match series in Mirpur, taking a 1-0 lead. The Proteas, led by captain Aiden Markram, played a dominant game, with exceptional performances from Kagiso Rabada and Kyle Verreynne, who shone with the ball and bat, respectively. Their combined efforts ensured an easy win for South Africa on Bangladesh’s home soil.

Kagiso Rabada was at his lethal best, taking crucial wickets and putting pressure on Bangladesh's batting lineup. Kyle Verreynne, on the other hand, made a significant impact with the bat, scoring a sensational century in tough subcontinental conditions. Markram, after the match, praised both players for their stellar contributions.

In the post-match press conference, Markram said, “Kagiso is a superstar for us. He's been a superstar for us for years. To see all those stats pop up about him after he took that to the end of the week, I think it really proves that he's one in a million. We're really lucky to have him on our team, and it's obviously fantastic. I just got to see him do well.”

Talking about Verreynne’s innings, Markram added, “In terms of Kyle, I think it was a really special moment for him in and out of the team over the last few years, and had a bit of backing now from the management side of things. He just looks really comfortable now in the environment. We all know he can play. He's a good player for spin, and for him to score 100 in his first test match in the subcontinent is a really special feat.”