A PROMISING CRICKET WORLD CUP FOR SOUTH AFRICA

Source: SA vs BAN: South Africa decimate Bangladesh to go second in points table (AP Photo)

 

South Africa beat Bangladesh by 149 runs in their ODI World Cup match on October 24, 2023.

 

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South Africa posted a massive total of 382 for 5, with Quinton de Kock scoring 174, Aiden Markram scoring 100, and Rassie van der Dussen scoring 95. Bangladesh were bowled out for 233 in reply, with only Mehidy Hasan Miraz (42) and Mahmudullah Riyad (32) offering any resistance.

Kagiso Rabada was the pick of the South African bowlers, taking 4 for 49. Keshav Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi also took two wickets each.

South Africa’s victory was their third in four matches in the World Cup, and it puts them in a strong position to qualify for the semi-finals. Bangladesh, on the other hand, are now facing an uphill task to qualify for the knockout stages.

Here is a summary of the match:

South Africa 382 for 5 (50 overs) Quinton de Kock 174 (140 balls) Aiden Markram 100 (94 balls) Rassie van der Dussen 95 (102 balls) Kagiso Rabada 4 for 49 (10 overs) Keshav Maharaj 2 for 51 (10 overs) Tabraiz Shamsi 2 for 35 (10 overs)

Bangladesh 233 (46 overs) Mehidy Hasan Miraz 42 (50 balls) Mahmudullah Riyad 32 (44 balls) Kagiso Rabada 4 for 49 (10 overs) Keshav Maharaj 2 for 51 (10 overs) Tabraiz Shamsi 2 for 35 (10 overs)

Result: South Africa won by 149 runs

Player of the Match: Quinton de Kock (South Africa)

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