South Africa vs Bangladesh: Visitors create history with first-ever ODI win on South African soil

Bangladesh defeated South Africa by 38 runs in the first ODI to register their first-ever win in the format on South African soil.

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By Samrat Chakraborty | Mar 19, 2022 | 2 Min Read follow icon Follow Us

Bangladesh created history on Friday as they defeated South Africa in their own backyard for the first time in ODI history. The visitors, thus, took a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. Asked to bat, Bangladesh opener Liton Das (77), veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan (77) and Yasir Ali (50) notched up brilliant half-centuries, to help the visitors post 314/7 in the stipulated 50 overs. South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj, meanwhile, registered the best figures for the home side as he scalped two wickets for 56 runs. 

In return, South Africa middle-order batter Rassie van der Dussen (86) and David Miller (79), notched up brilliant half-centuries to keep the chase alive but a four-wicket haul from Mehidy Hasan and three from Taskin Ahmed saw them bundled out for 276 runs. 

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South Africa vs Bangladesh: Tamim Iqbal, Shakib Al Hasan react to historic win 

Bangladesh captain and opener Tamim Iqbal was mighty pleased with the performance of his team and credited his batters to put up a strong total on board. 

“It is a big win for us. Special win. Starting from Liton, then Shakib and Yasir batted brilliantly. A six and a four from Miraz. Those quick 25 runs from Mahmudullah. It is a big thing for us. Our fast bowlers are winning games for us. Last two years the fast bowlers are doing brilliantly,” Tamim Iqbal said. 

“You need a character like Mehidy in every team. After going for 40 from 4 overs, he went up to me and asked to bowl. He said he will change the game. He was my Man of the Match. Definitely, we need to give ourselves the best chance. SA are a quality side. They would be eager to bounce back,” he added. 

Shakib Al Hasan, who was adjudged player of the match, said: “When I played 7-8 balls, I knew we had to score somewhere near 300. We got a good start. It was easier with the old ball. Yasir batted well and a lot of credit should go to him. He played a really good innings. 

“Not easy for someone who is playing his 3rd or 4th game and that too against SA. We needed to take some calculative risks. I thought it was important to go after the bowlers from the 30th-40th over. We knew Rabada would bowl at the end, so we had to bring him back early.”

The second ODI has been scheduled for Sunday at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg. 





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