BAN vs SA-South Africa posted a score of 350+ for the 8th time in World Cup history, the most by any team
In the 23rd match of the World Cup 2023, South Africa defeated Bangladesh by 149 runs. Quinton de Kock played a brilliant innings, scoring 174 runs, while Mahmudullah scored a century for Bangladesh. Both players achieved their third century in the World Cup.
On Tuesday, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, South Africa won the toss and chose to bat. The team managed to score 382 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in their allotted 50 overs. In response, the Bangladesh team could only muster 233 runs in 46.4 overs.
For the South African team, besides opener Quinton de Kock’s superb ton, Captain Aiden Markram scored 60 runs, and Heinrich Klaasen played a fantastic innings of 90 runs. Meanwhile, David Miller managed to score 34 runs off 15 balls. Among the bowlers, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, and Gerald Coetzee each took two wickets.
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South African captain Temba Bavuma did not play in today’s match, and he also couldn’t participate in the previous game against England due to illness. Aiden Markram took over the captaincy in his absence.
On the other side, Bangladesh’s captain Shakib Al Hasan made a return. He had missed the match against India due to a minor injury.
BAN vs SA- South Africa Innings After Winning Toss
South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first. During the powerplay, the South African openers faced pressure from the Bangladeshi bowlers.
Bangladeshi captain Shakib Al Hasan opted for a pace-spin combination with Mustafizur Rahman and Mehedi Hasan Miraz opening the bowling.
In the second over, Tamim Iqbal survived a chance when Reeza Hendricks dropped a catch at slip off a delivery from Mehedi Hasan Miraz, though it didn’t cost Bangladesh much.
In the sixth over, Shariful Islam dismissed Hendricks for 12 runs. Then, in the 8th over, on the 5th ball, Mehedi Hasan Miraz sent Rassie van der Dussen back to the pavilion with just one run to his name. The team had scored 44 runs for the loss of two wickets in the first 10 overs.
After losing two wickets in the powerplay, Captain Aiden Markram and Quinton de Kock came to the crease and formed a century partnership to stabilize the innings. Both played some excellent shots and kept the score ticking.
The Bangladeshi bowlers struggled to take wickets between the 11th and 30th overs. During this period, the Markram-de Kock partnership accumulated 121 runs.
During this partnership, de Kock completed his 31st century, while Markram reached his 9th half-century. This partnership laid the foundation for a competitive total for the South African team. After 30 overs, South Africa’s score stood at 165/2.
After a strong start, opener Quinton de Kock formed a century partnership with Klaasen, taking the team’s score to 382 runs.
In the 31st over, Captain Aiden Markram was dismissed for 60. Following his wicket, de Kock formed a 142-run partnership with Hendricks, who eventually was dismissed after scoring 174 runs.
After de Kock’s dismissal, Klaasen and Miller contributed fiery 65 runs off 25 balls. Klaasen scored 90 runs before getting out, while David Miller remained unbeaten at 34 runs off 15 balls. The team managed to score 217 runs in the final 31 to 50 overs, losing three wickets in the process.
In this match, opener Quinton de Kock scored 174, Captain Aiden Markram contributed 60, and Heinrich Klaasen played a crucial inning of 90 runs. Hasan Mahmud took 2 wickets for Bangladesh, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shoriful Islam, and Shakib Al Hasan claimed one wicket each.
BAN vs SA–Bangladesh Chase, Mahmudullah’s Ton
While chasing a massive target of 383 runs, Bangladesh’s team struggled and never really gained momentum. Tamim Iqbal and Litton Das started cautiously, but the partnership was broken with Tanjid Hasan’s dismissal at the same score. In the very next delivery, Najmul Hasan Shanto was also dismissed.
Captain Shakib Al Hasan was out for just 1 run, and Mushfiqur Rahim was dismissed for 8 runs. Litton Das managed to score 22 runs off 44 balls before he was dismissed.
Bangladesh lost six wickets for just 81 runs on the board. However, Mahmudullah held one end while Mehidy Hasan and Nasum Ahmed provided some support.
During this time, Mahmudullah accelerated his scoring and reached his century. He was eventually dismissed for 111 runs. At that point, Bangladesh’s score was 227/9. Soon after, the entire team was bowled out for 233 runs.
Gerald Coetzee took three wickets for South Africa, while Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, and Lizaad Williams claimed two wickets each. Keshav Maharaj also took one wicket.
With this victory over Bangladesh, South Africa has climbed to the 2nd position on the points table. They have pushed New Zealand, which has won 4 out of its 4 matches, to the 3rd position. Both teams have accumulated 8 points each, but South Africa holds a better run rate.
Quinton de Kock, Player of the Match
To be honest, I am a bit more tired than satisfied (after a spectacular knock), I think we all played really well and everyone did their part and it was nice to get those two points on the board.
Not just too sure, it is just happening I guess. I was a little nervous this morning, but it was a great day and I had a bit of fun and it’s great to get another 2 points.
Klaasen has been truly amazing, I also need some of the juice that he is having. He has just been special, not just for us but for everyone around the world. He is really taking it by storm and I am very happy for him.