Bangladesh vs South Africa Score, Match 21 of ICC T20 World Cup 2024

Result · Jun 10 2024, Mon - 08:00 PM (IST)

Match 21, - Nassau County International Cricket Stadium

SOUTH AFRICA

113/6

BANGLADESH

109/7

South Africa won by 4 runs

CRR:5.45

Player Of The Match

Heinrich Klaasen

Batsman	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Rishad Hossain	0	1	0	0
Taskin Ahmed ^*	1	1	0	0

Bowler	O	M	R	W	Eco
Ottniel Baartman ^*	4.0	0	27	0	6.8
Keshav Maharaj	4.0	0	27	3	6.8

Last 5 overs :22 runs, 3 wkts

Last Wicket :Mahmudullah 20 (27b)

Recent overs : 1 W 1 W 2 1 WD 2 1 1 2 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 W

Commentary

In an edge-of-the-seat contest, South Africa managed to defend a modest total of 113 against Bangladesh, clinching a narrow four-run victory at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.

This match, part of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, marked the lowest total ever successfully defended in the tournament's history.

Bangladesh's Dominant Start

Bangladesh's bowlers, led by Tanzim Hasan and Taskin Ahmed, delivered an outstanding performance during the Powerplay, restricting South Africa to 113 for six in 20 overs.

Heinrich Klaasen's 46 off 44 balls was the only notable resistance from the Proteas, as Bangladesh's disciplined bowling attack kept the South African batsmen under pressure throughout the innings.

South Africa's Bowling Brilliance

In response, South Africa's bowlers showcased remarkable skill and tenacity. Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje were particularly effective, taking crucial wickets at regular intervals.

Towhid Hridoy (37) and Mahmudullah (20) tried to anchor the chase, but the persistent South African bowling attack, led by Keshav Maharaj in the final over, kept Bangladesh in check. The Proteas held their nerve, with Maharaj claiming the crucial wicket of Mahmudullah, ensuring South Africa's slender win.

Historic Win and Future Prospects

This victory places South Africa in a strong position to advance to the Super Eight stage of the tournament. Their ability to defend such a low total will boost the team's confidence as they look to maintain their winning streak.

For Bangladesh, it was a heartbreaking defeat, having come so close to a historic win over South Africa, but their fighting spirit and bowling prowess were highlights of the match. The thrilling contest will be remembered for its intense finish and the resilience shown by both teams.

End of Over 20

Over 20. 6 runs. Bowler: Keshav Maharaj. Bangladesh: 109/7 (rr 5.45)
19.6

Keshav Maharaj to Taskin Ahmed. Stock ball full toss, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Miller. A nail-biting encounter ends as South Africa win by four wickets. They kept control of the game by picking up wickets at regular intervals. Towhid Hridoy played well, scoring 37 runs, but his effort wasn't enough to secure victory for his team. Keshav Maharaj was outstanding with the ball, taking three wickets for 27 runs. Heinrich Klaasen was named the Player of the Match.
19.5

Mahmudullah c Aiden Markram b Keshav Maharaj 20 (27)

OUT! Caught. Keshav Maharaj to Mahmudullah. Stock ball full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, caught by Markram.
19.4

APPEAL! Keshav Maharaj to Rishad Hossain. Stock length ball, outside off stump moves in front slog sweeping, hit pad to short third man for 1 run, fielded by Nortje, appeal made for L.B.W. Proteas lost their review.
19.3

Jaker Ali c Aiden Markram b Keshav Maharaj 8 (9)

OUT! Caught. Keshav Maharaj to Jaker Ali. Stock length ball, down leg side down the track Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, caught by Markram. Keshav Maharaj provides the breakthrough.
19.2

Keshav Maharaj to Jaker Ali. Stock ball full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, in the air under control to long on for 2 runs, shy attempt by Markram, by Maharaj.
19.1

Keshav Maharaj to Mahmudullah. Stock length ball, to leg backing away cutting, bottom edge to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Baartman.
19.1

Wide Keshav Maharaj to Mahmudullah. Stock ball yorker, down leg side on the front foot Leave, Left to short third man for 1 run, mis-fielded by de Kock.
End of Over 19

Over 19. 7 runs. Bowler: Ottniel Baartman. Bangladesh: 103/5 (rr 5.42)
18.6

Ottniel Baartman to Jaker Ali. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Hendricks.
18.5

Ottniel Baartman to Mahmudullah. Length ball, to leg on the front foot flick, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Rabada.
18.4

Ottniel Baartman to Jaker Ali. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Klaasen.
18.3

Ottniel Baartman to Jaker Ali. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Klaasen.
18.2

Ottniel Baartman to Mahmudullah. Back of a length, outside off stump down the track working, to mid wicket for 1 run.
18.1

Ottniel Baartman to Mahmudullah. Length ball, wide outside off stump down the track cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
End of Over 18

Over 18. 2 runs. Bowler: Kagiso Rabada. Bangladesh: 96/5 (rr 5.33)
17.6

Kagiso Rabada to Mahmudullah. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid on for 1 run, direct hit by Nortje, fielded by de Kock.
17.5

Kagiso Rabada to Jaker Ali. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, shy attempt by Markram, fielded by de Kock.
17.4

Kagiso Rabada to Jaker Ali. Half volley, off stump deep in crease working, to mid on for no runs, mis-fielded by Nortje.
17.3

Kagiso Rabada to Jaker Ali. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to point for no runs, fielded by Miller.
17.2

Kagiso Rabada to Jaker Ali. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Miller.
17.1

Md Towhid Hridoy lbw b Kagiso Rabada 37 (34)

OUT! L.B.W. Kagiso Rabada to Tawhid Hridoy. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, hit pad. Five down for Bangladesh.
End of Over 17

Over 17. 7 runs. Bowler: Ottniel Baartman. Bangladesh: 94/4 (rr 5.53)
16.6

Ottniel Baartman to Mahmudullah. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, back to bowler for no runs.
16.5

Ottniel Baartman to Tawhid Hridoy. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Klaasen.
16.4

FOUR! Ottniel Baartman to Tawhid Hridoy. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
16.3

Ottniel Baartman to Mahmudullah. Half volley, off stump down the track working, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Jansen.
16.2

APPEAL! Ottniel Baartman to Mahmudullah. Length ball, middle stump moves in front glancing, hit pad for no runs, appeal made for L.B.W. Mahmudullah survives.
16.1

Ottniel Baartman to Tawhid Hridoy. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Klaasen.
End of Over 16

Over 16. 4 runs. Bowler: Anrich Nortje. Bangladesh: 87/4 (rr 5.44)
15.6

Anrich Nortje to Mahmudullah. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Miller.
15.6

Wide Anrich Nortje to Mahmudullah. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by de Kock.
15.5

Anrich Nortje to Mahmudullah. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
15.4

Anrich Nortje to Mahmudullah. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Maharaj.
15.3

Anrich Nortje to Tawhid Hridoy. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Rabada.

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