Rain forced a dull draw in the Chittagong Test of the Tigers against South Africa on Saturday. But it could not ruin all chances for the hosts, as Bangladesh bowler Mustafizur Rahman kept setting world records.
He was adjudged Man-of-the-Match for his stunning performance in the Test. With this he emerged the first player to bag a Man-of-the-Match award on debut in both Tests and ODIs.
The day-five was washed out without a ball being bowled on the day at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium.
It was Bangladesh's first draw against South Africa after eight defeats in as many Test matches. Seven of those were innings defeats.
Speaking at the presentation party after the match, South Africa captain Hashim Amla said: "It has been a good Test, actually. We had around three days and it has been an up-and-down Test. It was evenly poised going into the final day. Temba batted exceptionally well. Whoever gets in have to score big. Both teams fought pretty well but rain had the last say.
"I think Steyn, Morne and Philander bowled exceptionally well and with a lot of heart. Simon Harmer did a great job on a placid wicket. We have spent around 10 days in Chittagong and most of the guys have enjoyed it and time to move to Dhaka for the last leg of the tour," he added.
Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim said: "There are some positives out of this match. We bowled them out, we got a lead. Liton and Mustafiz did well. Shakib chipped in and so did Mahmudullah. Although Shahid was unlucky, he bowled well and Mustafiz is a revelation. When you are playing the No.1 Test side you will have to play really well."
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