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South Africa crushed Bangladesh by six wickets in Ma⛎tch 30 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021 at Sheikh Zayღed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.
Chasing a paltry target of 86, South Africa made a terrible start as they lost opener Reeza Hendricks (4) in the very first over. Soon, Quinton de Kock (16) and Aiden Markram (0) got out with So༺uth Africa being reduced to 33/3 inside the powerplay.
Then, Rassie van der Dussen and captain Temba Bavuma ❀steadie🍃d the innings by forming a much-needed 47-run partnership for the fourth wicket and propelled their side to the finish line.
Right before the final fireworks, der Dussen was removed by Nasum Ahmed fo♎r 22 in the 13th over, but it was too late as Proteas won the game in the next over. Bavuma stayed unbeaten on 31 off 28 balls.
Earlier, Bangladesh were bundled out for a mere 85 in 18.2 overs. Mahedi Hasan (17), Liton Das (24) and Shamim Hossain (11) were the only players whoও could score in double digits. As many as five batters went for a duck in the Bangladesh innings.
Anrich Nortje was the most successful bowler for the Proteas. The right-armer picked up three wickets whilꦯe conceded only eight runs in his 3♓.2 overs.
Apart from Nortje, Kagiso Rabada bagged a three-wicket haul for 20 runs in his quota of 4 overs. Tabraiz Shamsi (2/21) and Dwaine Pretorius (1/11) also bowled well for South Africa.
Here is how Twitter reacted:
South Africa make it thღree✃ victories in a row 📈 | |
— T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup)
peaking nicely🧸 for England face-off. Rabada was exceptional with the new ball, Shamsi again underlined his top-dog status and Nortje blew the tail away. Without Shakib, Bangladesh looked out of their depth though they showed initial fight with the ball
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281)
Bangladesh came into this tournament high on confidence beating Aus and NZ at home. They have the team to do well in these conditions. Surprised to see them und𒁏erperform so much. Meanwhile tight tussle between SA and AUS for the no.2 spot.
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14)
Lots of talk about run rates in the World Cup – yes they are important but in group 1 it all comes down to the England V South Africa game. If SA loose & Australia can beat B’desh & the WI then Aust go through ! You can’t loose 2 games.
— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne)
A big win for as tꦡhey brush as✱ide Bangladesh at the
— CPL T20 (@CPL)
Bangladesh lost by 6 wickets.
— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers)
That win has dented ch♈ances big time. WI would now need to win their last two matche📖s by a combined aggregate of ~95 runs, need beat SA by ~50 runs & net run difference ~40 runs in their last two games. Tall order!!!
— Deepu Narayanan (@deeputalks)
🚨 RESULT | WIN BY 6 WICKETS
Nortje (3/8) and Rabada (3/20) lead the way with the ball to ensure we needed just 85 for vꦯictory. After a few early wickets, captain Bavuma (31*) held his nerve to guide the team home
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA)
could have won this 3 overs earlier but nevertheless great performance. Hope to ♎see them qualify.
— Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh)
After SA were 2🍬8-2,🌺 Bavuma played an exceptional knock (31* off 28) to take them home!
— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA)
Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are officially out of the T20 World Cup 🅺2021.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)