Bangladesh Sinks Proteas in thier Opening Game.
Bangladesh beat South Africa in thier opening world cup 2019 game at oval by 21 runs. This should not be called as an upset as Bangladesh is now improved team and may find themselves in the top four if they continue to play like this. At last world cup in australia they managed to get in the top four so far their most successful world cup. Having won bilateral series against india,Pakistan, south Africa, Sri lanka and West Indies after that managing to reach semi finals in 2015 world cup. The Champions trophy 2017 Semi final spot Asia cup 2018 final and so many matches to look out for. Bangladesh has earlier beaten South Africa in 2007 world cup super eight stage by 67 runs at guyuna also.
Since mashrafe mortaza took up their charge the team has transformed into a formidable odi side and makes this years one day mega event even more competitive and interesting after this resounding win over mighty proteas who are playing to remove the chokers tag associated with them.
Talking about this game After invited for batting first by South africa on a flat batting track at oval Bangla tigers managed to put up a splendid show after openers tamim and sarkar laid the foundation before going out in short time.
Shakib al hasan and mushfiqur rahim's partnership was the base of Bangladeshi win. That 142 run stand between them was the key as bangladesh set a competitive 331 run target before south Africa.
In Reply proteas never looked in run chase barring the skipper du plessis 62. South African batsmen duminy, markram and Dussen all got starts but they failed to call convert that start into the big innings as they were restricted to 309-8 in their 50 overs. For bangladesh mustafizur rehman was the pick of bowlers with 3-67 in his 10.
With this win Bangladeshi tigers are fifth in a table but this is just a start with tournament very much vide open.
The Scores
Bangladesh 🇧🇩 330-6 overs 50
Mushfiqur rahim 78
Shakib 75
Phehlukwayo 2-52
Imran tahir 2-57
South Africa 🇿🇦 309-8 overs 50
Du plessis 62
Duminy 45
Mustafizur 3-67
Saifuddin 2-57
Bangladesh won by 21 runs.
Since mashrafe mortaza took up their charge the team has transformed into a formidable odi side and makes this years one day mega event even more competitive and interesting after this resounding win over mighty proteas who are playing to remove the chokers tag associated with them.
Talking about this game After invited for batting first by South africa on a flat batting track at oval Bangla tigers managed to put up a splendid show after openers tamim and sarkar laid the foundation before going out in short time.
Shakib al hasan and mushfiqur rahim's partnership was the base of Bangladeshi win. That 142 run stand between them was the key as bangladesh set a competitive 331 run target before south Africa.
In Reply proteas never looked in run chase barring the skipper du plessis 62. South African batsmen duminy, markram and Dussen all got starts but they failed to call convert that start into the big innings as they were restricted to 309-8 in their 50 overs. For bangladesh mustafizur rehman was the pick of bowlers with 3-67 in his 10.
With this win Bangladeshi tigers are fifth in a table but this is just a start with tournament very much vide open.
The Scores
Bangladesh 🇧🇩 330-6 overs 50
Mushfiqur rahim 78
Shakib 75
Phehlukwayo 2-52
Imran tahir 2-57
South Africa 🇿🇦 309-8 overs 50
Du plessis 62
Duminy 45
Mustafizur 3-67
Saifuddin 2-57
Bangladesh won by 21 runs.
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