I think this is special win: Aiden Markram

Kagiso Rabada marked a significant milestone by leading South Africa to their first Test victory in Asia since 2014. In the Mirpur Test, Rabada claimed a total of 9 wickets across both innings, helping South Africa defeat Bangladesh by 7 wickets. This victory propels South Africa to fourth place on the World Test Championship table. For captain Aiden Markram, winning against Bangladesh in Mirpur is a particularly special achievement.

This win comes after a decade, with South Africa fielding a relatively young team in the subcontinent. Despite playing on Bangladesh's home turf, the visitors showcased dominance. Speaking at the post-match press conference, Markram expressed his excitement:

"I think this is special. We have a young and somewhat inexperienced team. Winning a match in the subcontinent is fantastic for us. This victory will bring a lot of comfort to our dressing room and boost our confidence, showing us that we can compete well in such conditions. It means a lot for us, and playing in conditions like Bangladesh's excites us for the future."

The hosts were defeated in just four days. Markram acknowledged the difficulty of achieving this feat, stating, "As a South African cricketer, you can't take victories for granted. I've been playing for several years, but I've never won a Test match in the subcontinent before. So, this was a special moment for us. The key takeaway from this experience is belief and confidence as a team. Mentally, this will energize us, and I believe it will help us move forward. We'll strive to maintain this momentum and face the challenge in the second match."