Both men made their first hundreds in a second-wicket partnership of 201 after the visitors won the toss, opting to take first advantage of a good batting pitch as they set up a series sweep.

De Zorzi remained unbeaten on 141, hitting 10 fours and three sixes, and will continue alongside David Bedingham on 18.

Stubbs batted more conservatively and hit the target in his 194th ball, covering Mominul Haque for a single.

Taijul Islam was the only bowler to achieve the feat, first removing Aiden Markram in the morning session when the stand-in skipper bowled a thumping shot and holed out to Mominul Haque at mid-on for 33.

Bowling Stubbs for 106 after tea, he attempted a back-foot punch to the batsman’s leg side but missed the descending delivery and hit his stumps.

Desperate to take a wicket, Bangladesh lost two of their three reviews for the innings.

They appealed for lbw on a delivery bowled outside leg against De Zorzi and were unsuccessful as they were again caught behind when Stubbs tried to cut Taijul but missed.

South Africa made two changes to the side that won in Mirpur as they look to wrap up the series.

In came Senuran Muthusamy, a left-arm spin all-rounder, and fast bowler Dane Paterson, replacing Matthew Breetzke and Dane Piedt.

Bangladesh made three changes, bringing in batsman Zakir Hasan, fast bowler Nahid Rana and wicketkeeper Mahidul Islam Ankon for debut.

Jaker Ali, who made his debut in the first match, left the game after suffering a concussion, while Nayeem Hasan and goalkeeper Litton Das were also removed from the game.

South Africa won the opening test in four days with fast bowler Kagiso Rabada taking 6-46 in the second innings.

Bangladesh played 24 Tests in Chattogram but won only two, with seven drawings.