CHITTAGONG: The first test between Bangladesh and South Africa ended in a draw on Saturday after the rain washed out the final two days.

South Africa was 61-0 in its second innings on the third day, trailing by 17 runs, at the end of day three, but no further play was possible Friday or Saturday.

It was the first draw between the two countries, after South Africa won all the previous eight tests, seven by an innings margin.

The second test beings on Thursday in Dhaka.