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Mehidy Hasan Miraz: Bangladesh’s batting lineup came under heavy scrutiny after a disheartening seven-wicket loss to South Africa in the Dhaka Test, where their top-order crumbled once again. A batting collapse on the first day set the tone for the match, with Bangladesh getting bowled out for 106 before the second session.

Despite a spirited fightback from Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who top-scored with 97 in the second innings, South Africa comfortably wrapped up the contest on the fourth morning. Mehidy, reflecting on the loss, admitted that the conditions and the toss were in Bangladesh's favour, but their inability to capitalise on a favourable start, especially in the first innings, left them with no way back.

"Everything was in our favour as we won the toss and batted first. But we were bowled out before the second session on the first day — 106 all out. In Test cricket, first innings runs are crucial," Mehidy said after the match.