In a riveting encounter at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, South Africa vs Bangladesh, marking their fourth win in five games and propelling them to the second spot on the points table. Bangladesh, however, faced their fourth consecutive defeat after their initial triumph.
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South Africa vs Bangladesh World Cup 2023 Highlights: Despite a resilient century from Mahmudullah in the latter part of the innings, Bangladesh succumbed to a 143-run defeat against South Africa. The star of the show was opener Quinton de Kock, who notched up his third century in this World Cup. De Kock’s remarkable innings of 174 runs off 140 balls set the stage for South Africa’s imposing total of 382 for five. De Kock formed crucial century partnerships with skipper Aiden Markram and Heinrich Klaasen, showcasing their dominance at the Wankhede Stadium. Hasan Mahmud was the pick of the bowlers for Bangladesh, securing two wickets, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shoriful Islam, and Shakib Al Hasan claimed one wicket each.
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Bangladesh skipper Shakib-Al-Hasan made a comeback to the side, replacing Tawhid Hridoy. In contrast, South Africa’s captain Temba Bavuma remained sidelined due to a gastric illness, opting for rest as a precautionary measure. Additionally, Proteas pacer Lungi Ngidi was absent due to a knee issue, making way for Lizaad Williams.
South Africa now boasts three wins in four games, securing the third position in the points table. Meanwhile, Bangladesh’s struggles continue, with only one victory in their four matches, placing them in the seventh position.
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