PERFORMER OF THE DAY

MUSHFIQUR RAHIM

Mushfiqur Rahim became the first Bangladesh batsman to score a century against South Africa in any format and led the Tigers to their highest total against the hosts in the first ODI yesterday as Bangladesh posted 278 for eight in 50 overs. The wicketkeeper-batsman attacked from the word go after coming into bat at number four and brought up his fifth ODI century before ending the innings unbeaten on 110 off 116 balls, a knock that saw him smite 11 fours and two sixes. From his classic straight drive and innovative scoop to the reverse sweep, the right-hander's full arsenal was on display and he was on top of his game.