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Thrilling Last Ball Finish Seals South Africa’s Win Over Bangladesh

June 11, 2024 at 01:10:01 AM GMT+5:30

After a nail-biting match between Pakistan and India on Sunday, fans were treated to yet another edge-of-the-seat clash in New York as South Africa clinched a victory against Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup. Despite a strong bowling performance, Bangladesh fell short by just five runs, unable to capitalize on a golden opportunity in the last over. With two successive close finishes on challenging pitches, the tournament has been given a much-needed adrenaline rush.

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South Africa's Thrilling Victory over Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup

Background:

The T20 World Cup is an international cricket tournament featuring 16 top-ranked teams from around the globe. The 2021 edition of the tournament is currently underway in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman.

Match Summary:

On Sunday, October 24, 2021, South Africa faced Bangladesh in a thrilling Group 2 match of the T20 World Cup at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah, UAE.

South Africa batted first and posted a competitive total of 167/9 thanks to middle-order contributions from Rassie van der Dussen (52) and Aiden Markram (36). Bangladesh's bowling attack, led by Shoriful Islam (3/32), kept the Proteas in check.

In response, Bangladesh got off to a strong start with Liton Das (50) leading the way. However, South Africa's bowlers fought back and gradually tightened the grip on the match. Despite a late charge from Mahmudullah (29 off 15 balls), Bangladesh fell five runs short of South Africa's total, finishing on 162/7.

Key Points:

  • Kagiso Rabada and Tabraiz Shamsi were South Africa's standout bowlers, claiming two wickets each.
  • Shakib Al Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman led Bangladesh's bowling attack with economical performances.
  • Liton Das and Mahmudullah played valiant knocks for Bangladesh but fell short in the end.

Top 5 FAQs:

  1. Who won the match between South Africa and Bangladesh?
    • South Africa won by 5 runs.
  2. Who was the top scorer for South Africa?
    • Rassie van der Dussen (52)
  3. Who was the top scorer for Bangladesh?
    • Liton Das (50)
  4. Who was the Player of the Match?
    • Kagiso Rabada (2/25)
  5. What are the implications of this result?
    • South Africa consolidates its position at the top of Group 2, while Bangladesh's hopes of reaching the semi-finals take a hit.

South Africa's victory over Bangladesh marked a crucial moment in the tournament. The Proteas remain unbeaten after two matches and are firm favorites to progress to the knockout stages.

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