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South Africa's stand-in captain Aiden Markram said it was "definitely relieving" after the Test victory against Bangladesh in Mirpur ended a decade-long drought in South Asia.

"Good sides find ways to win consecutively -- and that's been our drive coming into this Test match," Markram told reporters. "So, hopefully, we can put in another good performance."

Kagiso Rabada was South Africa's hero in the first match, finishing with nine wickets, which included the record-breaking mark of becoming the fastest bowler to reach 300 Test wickets.

Wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne contributed with a century.

Markram is leading the South Africa team with regular captain Temba Bavuma recovering from a muscle injury.

"It is always an honour and privilege to captain your country, especially in a Test match, so I've thoroughly enjoyed it," he said.

But he paid credit to his men, saying it was the "players who make the difference".

"We had guys who put their hands up in the first Test match, getting us into a really good position to win," he said. "That focus will pretty much be the same for this Test."