South African fast bowler Morne Morkel took two wickets for no runs in the first over of Bangladesh's second innings before an injury to the fast bowler and a thunderstorm hit South Africa's hopes of an early win on the fourth day of the first Test on Sunday. Bangladesh were reeling at 49 for three after being set to make 424 to win when a storm hit Senwes Park during the tea break and no further play was possible. More showers are possible on the final day on Monday and Morkel, who took two for 19, is not expected to bowl again. "It's a massive blow. Morne is the leader of our attack and he was hot out there," said batsman Temba Bavuma, whose innings of 71 helped South Africa to declare on 247 for six in mid-afternoon.

South African bowler Morne Morkel (L) celebrates the dismissal of Bangladeshi batsman Mominul Haque (R) during the fourth day of the first Test Cricket Match between South Africa and Bangladesh on October 1, 2017 in Potchefstroom. Pic/AFP