SA vs BAN | 'I am very proud of the seamers' - Bangla pacers earn praise from Allan Donald

As Bangladesh's dismal batting show resulted in the 53 all-out, their defeat was inevitable, losing the first Test match of the ongoing series to South Africa by 220 runs.

However, Bangladesh succumbed to a mammoth defeat; their bowling brilliance must not be ignored, considering their pacers kept them in the game throughout the play.

While Khaled Ahmed helped Bangladesh make a comeback in the first innings, Ebadot Hossain took inspiration from the 29-year-old and dismantled the hosts in the second innings. Their lead-spinner Mehidy Hasan claimed six wickets in the match and had a good outing with the ball on a spin-friendly wicket.

The newly-appointed fast-bowling coach of Bangladesh, Allan Donald, reckoned that the bowlers fared terrifically, especially the pacers as he showered praises on them for their splendid performance.

"I think the Bangladesh seamers can be very proud of the way they conducted themselves in the first Test. I think we were feeling our way into it a little bit. Once we settled down, it was very good. We spoke about bowling in partnerships. It was a fantastic performance from all the seamers. The way Khaled got into the team, the way Ebadot bowled," Allan Donald said as quoted by ESPNcricinfo.

"It was even better in the second innings. I felt we bowled like a Test unit. The run-rate went down from 3.7 to 2.5. The way we took wickets at crucial times in that second innings to restrict South Africa to 273," he added.

Donald, who grew in stature bowling for his national side, South Africa, asserted that the quicks should follow the same recipe for success at St George's Park, the venue for the second Test.

"I am very proud of the seamers. They kept coming all day long to keep the pressure up. If you are looking for a recipe for success, it doesn't change here in St George's Park."

The highest wicket-taker at St George's Park, Donald, further talked about the strategy that the pacers should adopt so that they get a favourable result while bowling at the ground.

"It is a ground where you have to be very creative as a bowler. As the innings goes on, the track will get flatter. From a fast bowling perspective, you must have something up your sleeve. You have to put your hand up and be brave. Try different things.

"Dale Steyn showed here few years ago against Australia on a flat pitch, that when the ball starts reversing, you can take wickets here. It is going to be tough work for the bowlers," the South African legend mentioned.

The upcoming Test match between Bangladesh and South Africa will go live on April 8.