Spinner Keshav Maharaj defended 11 runs within the remaining over as South Africa held its nerves to beat Bangladesh by a mere 4 runs in yet one more low-scoring thriller within the T20 World Cup right here on Monday.
In a contest the place fortunes swung from one facet to a different, Bangladesh fought valiantly till the tip driving on gritty knocks from Mahmudullah (20) and Towhid Hridoy (37), however couldn’t land the killer punch within the twentieth over chasing a modest 114.
With six wanted off final two balls, Mahmudullah was caught close to the ropes excellently by Aiden Markram off Maharaj (3/27), who was South Africa’s most profitable bowler. The left-arm spinner bowled three full tosses within the remaining over however the Bangladesh batters weren’t in a position to put them away to finish at 109 for seven.
Anrich Nortje (2/17) continued to profit from his type and Kagiso Rabada (2/19) and Marco Jansen (0/17) offered sturdy assist.
South Africa had recovered to put up 113 for six after opting to bat on what has proved to be a difficult floor.
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Tanzid Hasan (9) perished early within the run chase after hitting a few fours whereas neither their skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto (14 off 23) nor Litton Das (9 off 13) may convert begins.
Shakib Al Hasan (3) too was crushed by Nortje’s tempo when the right-armer bowled one brief and the Bangladesh all-rounder mishit to lob one excessive within the sky.
Struggling at 50 for 4, Bangladesh discovered a wonderful partnership between Towhid Hridoy and Mahmudullah, who placed on 44 for the fifth wicket to take their facet near the end line.
Hridoy, who started with a six, did properly to soak up the stress within the firm of Mahmudullah.
The pair saved shaving off the goal with sensible rotation of strike in addition to selecting up the odd boundary, signalling that the wicket actually has rewards for individuals who have been in a position to alter their strategy.
Bangladesh appeared to be cruising in the direction of the goal till Hridoy’s dismissal — leg-before off Rabada within the 18th over — modified the complexion of the sport.
Earlier within the first half, pacers Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Taskin Ahmed excelled in beneficial situations to assist Bangladesh prohibit South Africa to a below-par whole.
Tanzim (3/18) ran by means of the Proteas high order in firm of Taskin (2/19) whereas Mustafizur (0/18) too performed his half properly as Bangladesh produced a collective present regardless of sturdy resistance from Heinrich Klaasen (46) and David Miller (29).
Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller did discover run-scoring tough on the Nassau County pitch since they have been pressured to curb their attacking intuition.
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Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller did discover run-scoring tough on the Nassau County pitch since they have been pressured to curb their attacking intuition.
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Klaasen and Miller appeared to revive South Africa from a shaky begin with a 79-run stand for the fifth wicket, however the pair may by no means actually speed up on a two-paced wicket on which the Bangladesh spinners additionally displayed management.
Tanzim struck thrice in his opening burst to depart South Africa reeling at 23 for 4 inside the primary 5 overs.
After Quinton de Kock (18) confirmed aggressive intent by hitting the right-arm bowler for a six and a 4 within the preliminary exchanges, Tanzim made fast amends to his line and size and hit Reeza Hendricks in entrance of the stumps for a golden duck.
In reality, it was his easy but efficient techniques of bowling on the wickets paid excessive dividends as Tanzim cleaned up South Africa captain Aiden Markram (4), who missed a straight one together with his bat coming down a bit awkwardly.
Tristan Stubbs (0) had accomplished a tremendous job of rebuilding the innings for South Africa in its final outing towards the Netherlands, however the right-hander too had a smooth dismissal to endure.
Klaasen hit a few sixes upfront towards Bangladesh spinners to push them again whereas Miller was content material in rotating the strike. Nonetheless, he was cleaned up by Taskin late within the innings after a 44-ball knock, studded with two fours and three sixes.
Klaasen and Miller did discover run-scoring tough on the Nassau County pitch since they have been pressured to curb their attacking intuition.