South Africa pile on the runs against Bangladesh


POTCHEFSTROOM, South Africa (Reuters) - South Africa captain Faf du Plessis and Temba Bavuma both made half centuries as they increased their lead over Bangladesh to 379 runs at lunch on the fourth day of the first test on Sunday.

The home side were 203 for three wickets at Senwes Park after the opening session as Du Plessis led an aggressive push for runs with 149 added to their overnight total at a rate of 4.5 per over.

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