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South Africa declare on 573

South Africa declared their first innings on 573 for the loss of four wickets in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

It is the highest ever score for South Africa on their home soil against Bangladesh.

Four South Africa batsmen- Elgar (113), Markram (143), Amla (132), du Plesis (135) - smashed centuries in the first innings.

Bangladesh pacemen Subashis claimed three wickets while Rubel picked one.

In reply, two Bangladesh opening batsmen- Kayes and Soumya- started their first innings.

Kayes and Soumya were unbeaten at the crease with 4 and 9 respectively.

When the report was filed, the Tigers posted 13 for no loss in 5.3 overs.