World Cup 2011, South Africa crushed Bangladesh by 206 runs

South Africa crushed Bangladesh by 206 runs in the 39th ODI of ICC World Cup 2011, played at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur. Following the target of 285, so called “Bangal tigers” bowled out for just 78 runs in 28 overs. No batsman reached into the double figures except captain Sakib-ul-Hasan.

According to details South African captain Graeme Smith won the toss and elected to bat first. Hashim Amla and Smith took a bit slow but confident start. Both players built up the partnership of 98 runs in the opening stand. On the individual score of 45 Smith was stumped by wicketkeeper Mushfiqur Rahim on the ball of Mahmudullah. He played 68 balls for this score. The innings of Amla was finished by Abdur Razzak. His score was 51.

The hero of pervious match, JP Duminy turned back to pavilion after scoring 17 runs this time. The fourth wicket of Proteas fell on the total of 223, when well-set Jacques Kallis was caught and bowled by Saqibul Hasan. Morne van Wyk bowled out for just 5 runs by the same bowler. Soon after, Faf du Plessis was taken by Rubel. He scored 52 runs after facing same number of balls. Johan Botha goes runout on the first ball of last over. At the end of limited number of overs, Proteas posted the total of 284/8 on the scoreboard. Robin Peterson was notout on 22. Rubel Hossain was the most prominent home bowler with 3 wickets.

Following the big target, Bangladeshi side goes early in trouble, when opener Tamim Iqbal was taken by Lonwabo Tsotsobe on the individual score of 5. Soon after, Imrul Kayes was clean bowled by the same bowler when his score was 4. The third Bangladeshi wicket fell on the total of 21, when Junaid Siddique turned back to pavilion after scoring 2. Shahriar Nafees became the third wicket of Tsotsobe. His score was 5.
Saqibul Hasan and Muhammad Mahmudullah added 22 runs in the sixth wicket partnership. Mahmudullah goes runout on 5.

The resistance of top-scorer Saqibul Hasan ends on 30. He played 49 balls for this score. Soon after, Shafiul Islam was bowled out by Robin Peterson on 0. Naeem Islam became the victory wicket of Proteas he failed to score any run. After losing all wickets the total of Bangladesh was 78 in 28 overs.

Robin Peterson picked 4 wickets for 12 runs. Lonwabo Tsotsobe was the second prominent bowler with 3 wickets.

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