Mominul Haque led a fighting Bangladesh performance on the third day of the first Test against South Africa at Senwes Park on Saturday but said mistakes had cost the tourists the chance to be more competitive. Mominul and Mahmudullah hit half-centuries to enable Bangladesh to avoid the follow-on but their total of 320 was still 176 short of South Africa's first innings total of 496 for three declared. South Africa stretched their lead to 230 by making 54 for two before bad light stopped play. "A lot of batsmen got in but then made little mistakes so they would get out when set," said Mominul.

Bangladesh batsman Mominul Haque raises his bat as he celebrates scoring a half century (50 runs) during the third day of the first Test cricket match between South Africa and Bangladesh in Potchefstroom on September 30, 2017. Pic/AFP