Bangladesh scripted historical past on Friday after defeating South Africa by 38 runs in Centurion to register their first-ever win within the 50-over format within the rainbow nation.
Notably, the vacationers had by no means received a One-Day Worldwide (ODI) in South Africa in 19 earlier makes an attempt however produced a splendid efficiency within the first ODI of the continuing three-match sequence to report a memorable triumph.
Additional, Bangladesh’s spectacular victory additionally strengthened their place on the high of the ICC Males’s Cricket World Cup Tremendous League standings, going previous England and India, who’ve now reached second and third place, respectively.
Put in to bat first, the guests posted an enormous whole of 314/7 because of a superb batting show by opener Litton Das (50), star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan (77) and middle-order batter Yasir Ali (50), all smashing respective half-centuries to assist the Tigers attain a commendable rating.
In reply, Shoriful Islam (2/47) and Taskin Ahmed (3/36) made the early inroads, because the hosts misplaced early wickets to really feel the warmth.
Rassie van der Dussen (86) and David Miller (79) slammed spectacular fifties to offer Proteas some hope. However Mehidy Hasan Miraz ran via the tail with a four-for and bundled out South Africa for 276, to win the competition by 38 runs.
“It’s a large win for us. Particular win. Ranging from Liton, then Shakib and Yasir batted brilliantly. A six and a 4 from Miraz. These fast 25 runs from Mahmudullah. It’s a large factor for us. Our quick bowlers are successful video games for us. Final two years, the quick bowlers are doing brilliantly. You want a personality like Mehidy in each group. After going for 40 from 4 overs, he went as much as me and requested to bowl. He stated he’ll change the sport. He was my Man of the Match. Undoubtedly, we have to give ourselves the very best probability. SA are a high quality facet. They’d be desperate to bounce again,” stated captain Tamim after the match.
Right here is how Twitter reacted:
Bangladesh make historical past in Centurion!
🎉 The Tigers win the first ODI by 38 runs.
🐅 It’s their a first-ever ODI win in South Africa.#SAvBAN | https://t.co/LBaOXJFA9B pic.twitter.com/Y1hE2X8W9g— ICC (@ICC) March 18, 2022
Bangladesh received by 38 runs.#BCB #cricket #SAvBAN pic.twitter.com/48GZDiZQUV
— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) March 18, 2022
🚨RESULT | @BCBtigers WON BY 38 RUNS
Regardless of a brave show from the #Proteas with bat in hand, @BCBtigers declare victory within the first #BetwayODI.#SAvBAN #BePartOfIt | @Betway_za pic.twitter.com/E0bxVyRmOo
— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) March 18, 2022
Alhamdulillah! Historical past has been created. First ever victory towards South Africa on their soil. 🇧🇩✌️ pic.twitter.com/1qGtoBltlQ
— Mustafizur Rahman (@Mustafiz90) March 18, 2022
Bangladesh beat South Africa by 38 runs. That is the primary time that Bangladesh has defeated South Africa in a ODI in South Africa #SAvBAN #Cricket
— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) March 18, 2022
Job accomplished. Bangladesh beat South Africa by 38 runs. Nice with the bat, nice with the ball. Dare I say it – nice within the discipline. SA will bounce again. Roll on the second ODI #SAvBAN
— Roushan Alam (@roushanalam) March 18, 2022
Bangladesh beats South Africa by 38 runs in 1st ODI at Centurion. That is Bangladesh’s first ODI win in South Africa
— Faizan Lakhani (@faizanlakhani) March 18, 2022
Congratulations to @BCBtigers on their nice victory 👏👏
You Performed Actually Effectively @Sah75official & @Officialmiraz
Effectively Performed @DavidMillerSA12 & @Rassie72 However At The Finish We Could not Win..!! However We Will Bounce again Stronger ✊💪#SAvBAN | #Cricket pic.twitter.com/UVtHhPCHdK— Marco Jansen (@Marco7jansen) March 18, 2022
Congratulations to all Bangladeshis… that was a really nicely deserved win 🥳🔥🔥🇧🇩🇧🇩❤ #SAvBAN pic.twitter.com/ro7FuvoxDK
— Neo Lisa 👑 (@neopaledi) March 18, 2022
Bangladesh have created historical past at Supersport Park. It is their first victory in South Africa. Few days again they received a check match in New Zealand. Absolutely thses victories would increase their confidence. #BANvsSA pic.twitter.com/cms6BNVSEt
— Zulqarnain Mushtaq (@zulqarnain531) March 18, 2022