South Africa vs Bangladesh Match Highlights & Results

That brings us to the end of the 23rd match of the ICC World Cup 2023 where South Africa clinch another big win against Bangladesh this time to move up the ladder, claiming the 2nd position under India at the moment. Join us again as on 25th October 2023 it's Australia meeting the Netherlands in Delhi for match number 24 which will start at 2 pm IST (8.30 am GMT). Till then, have a good night.

Aiden Markram, the captain of South Africa says that it was another good day. Feels that it was tough to grind it out towards the end but all in all, it was a great day. Reckons that the death bowling is not a problem and adds that the guys have worked hard to bowl at the death. Shares that Quinton de Kock was superb as was Heinrich Klaasen who walked in and smashed it. Mentions that it is different how each person in the top 6 bats. Informs that Temba Bavuma improved quiet a lot but was not fully fit for this game. Hopes that he can be ready for the next game against Pakistan.

Bangladesh's skipper Shakib Al Hasan says that they bowled well in the first 25 overs. Adds that Quinton de Kock kicked on from there and they did not have any answer to the way Heinrich Klaasen finished. Feels that they should have bowled better. Reckons that this was one of the most expensive last 10 overs they have bowled in a long time. Mentions that Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah have been doing their role well. Feels that the top order needs to do well. Further adds that it is a long tournament and there is a lot to be learned and to play for. Ends by saying that they would love to finish 5th or 6th if not in the semis.

Quinton de Kock is the Player of the Match for his scintillating knock of 174 runs off 140 balls. He says that he is a bit more tired than satisfied. Mentions that it was a great day out and everyone played their part. Adds that it is nice to get two points on the board. On this being his 150th ODI, he says that he was nervous this morning and he is one of the those guys who does not get nervous. On Heinrich Klaasen, he says he has been absolutely amazing and he has been special for whichever team he has played. Adds that he has taken the World Cup by storm and says that he is happy for him.

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Facing the daunting target of 383 runs, Bangladesh's batters encountered a challenging task from the outset. The South African bowling attack swiftly dismantled the top order, and Bangladesh found themselves in dire straits, losing three wickets in the opening six overs. As the powerplay ended, Bangladesh had only managed to score 34 runs and had already lost four wickets. Despite a valiant effort from Mahmudullah, no other batter could provide substantial resistance, Mahmudullah ended up scoring a brilliant century for his side while the other batter fell short of converting starts, and Bangladesh was eventually bowled out for 233 runs in 46.4 overs. Bangladesh's skipper, Shakib Al Hasan, would be disappointed with the performance, especially in the context of their ongoing struggles with top-order batting. This loss not only tilted their head-to-head record against South Africa in World Cups to 3-2 but also placed them in a precarious position on the points table. In contrast, South Africa has been on a roll, consistently posting 300+ scores in their last four games while batting first. The team's players are in remarkable form, with different stars shining in each match. Quinton de Kock's magnificent 174 on his 150th ODI was the standout performance of the day, further boosting South Africa's confidence as they move forward in the tournament. they were on the top of their game even tonight as they bowled brilliantly with Marco Jansen picking up the crucial first 2 wickets with Lizaad Williams and Kagiso Rabada chipping in as well. Keshav Maharaj also picked up a couple in the middle overs and as a unit they kept pushing the Bangladesh batters on the back foot from the word go and that resulted in them pulling off a comfortable win.

Its all over and South Africa has got another big win in the bag, beating Bangladesh by 151 runs. Bangladesh is all out for 233 in 46.4 overs. In this one-sided encounter, South Africa showcased their dominance once again, securing a convincing victory against Bangladesh in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023. South African skipper Aiden Markram's decision to bat first set the tone for the match, as they posted a formidable total of 382 runs in their allotted 50 overs. The hero of the innings was Quinton de Kock, who played a remarkable knock of 174 runs off just 140 balls. He found a solid partner in Heinrich Klaasen, who contributed a quick fire 90 runs, while Markram himself added 60 runs to the total.

Lizaad Williams to Mustafizur Rahman, OUT! c David Miller b Lizaad Williams.OUT! CAUGHT! All over for Bangladesh! Another comprehensive victory for South Africa. Lizaad Williams bends his back and bangs it in short, over off, Mustafizur Rahman moves leg side and looks to slap it over covers. He fails to get on top of the bounce and skies it high in the air towards short cover where David Miller calls for the catch and settles under the skier before pouching it with ease. Lizaad Williams ends with two wickets and South Africa win by 149 runs!

Lizaad Williams to Mustafizur Rahman, No run.On a length, outside off, Mustafizur Rahman backs away and swings, only to connect with thin air.

Lizaad Williams to Shoriful Islam, 1 run.Pitched up now, on off, Shoriful Islam makes room and drives it to the right of mid off for a single.

Lizaad Williams to Shoriful Islam, Four!FOUR! Slapped away! Back of a length, around off, Shoriful Islam hangs back and swings it hard this time. Gets a decent contact as the ball flies wide of point for a boundary.

Gerald Coetzee to Shoriful Islam, 1 run.Full again, at the stumps, Shoriful Islam knocks it without much timing to mid on for a single.

Gerald Coetzee to Shoriful Islam, No run.Fullish delivery, on off, Shoriful Islam does well to dig it out on the leg side.

Shoriful Islam is the last batter in for Bangladesh.

Gerald Coetzee to Mahmudullah, OUT! c Marco Jansen b Gerald Coetzee.OUT! TAKEN! Gerald Coetzee gets his third wicket and Bangladesh are now 9 down! End of a fighting knock by Mahmudullah. He has been a warrior for Bangladesh throughout his career and he proved it with this knock. Slower and wider outside off, on a length, Mahmudullah is made to reach out as he tries to loft it down the ground. Gets this one off the toe end of the bat and balloons it straight into the hands of Marco Jansen at long off who does the rest.

Gerald Coetzee to Mahmudullah, Four!FOUR! The runs continue to flow for Mahmudullah! Pace on now and on a length, outside off, Mahmudullah swings to go down the ground but gets it off the outer half of the bat to third man for a boundary.

Gerald Coetzee to Mahmudullah, No run.Slower dipping low full toss, outside off, Mahmudullah drills it straight to extra cover.

Gerald Coetzee to Mahmudullah, No run.Serves it on a length, near the tramline on off, Mahmudullah shuffles across to carve it through the off side but mishits his shot back to the bowler.

Kagiso Rabada to Mustafizur Rahman, No run.just short outside the off stump. Mustafizur Rahman cuts the ball but straight to the fielder at point.

Kagiso Rabada to Mahmudullah, No ball!No ball! Bowls full at the stumps. Mahmudullah flicks the ball to deep square leg and takes a run. Its a NO BALL for over stepping for Kagiso Rabada. Free hit ball coming up.

Kagiso Rabada to Mahmudullah, Six!SIX! That is full toss and that is punished hard. Kagiso Rabada bowls a full toss at the stumps and Mahmudullah hits it out of the park putting the ball rows behind the deep mid-wicket fielder.

Kagiso Rabada to Mahmudullah, No run.Slower ball bouncer again at the helmet of Mahmudullah who stops himself halfway through a pull shot and lets the ball go through.

Kagiso Rabada to Mustafizur Rahman, 1 run.Just short at the stumps. Mustafizur Rahman drops the ball to the right of covers and runs a quick single.

Kagiso Rabada to Mahmudullah, 1 run.There it is, a brilliant 100 for Mahmudullah. This is his 3rd World Cup 100 and he will be very proud of his batting today. Short ball at the body and Mahmudullah tucks it fine to fine leg and runs a single to bring up his 100.

Kagiso Rabada to Mahmudullah, 2 runs.Pitched up on the stumps. Mahmudullah flicks the ball into the mid-wicket gap and runs a quick couple that takes him to 99.

Gerald Coetzee to Mahmudullah, 1 run.On the pads, pitched up. Mahmudullah flicks the ball to the right of square leg and runs a single to keep strike.

Gerald Coetzee to Mahmudullah, Six!SIX! That is a classy shot. Picks up the leg cutter pitched up outside the off stump and lofts the ball over the long off fielder for a massive six that takes him to 96. Mahmudullah just one hit away from a brilliant 100.

Gerald Coetzee to Mustafizur Rahman, 1 run.Hits the short length on the pads and Mustafizur Rahman flicks the ball to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Gerald Coetzee to Mahmudullah, 1 run.Pitched up outside the off stump. Mahmudullah smashes the ball down to long off and runs a single. Mahmudullah moves into the 90s.

Gerald Coetzee to Mahmudullah, No run.Full and wide outside the off stump. Mahmudullah pushes the ball to deep backward point and denies the single.

Gerald Coetzee to Mahmudullah, Wide!Wide! Full toss wayward outside the off stump. Mahmudullah lets the ball go through.

Gerald Coetzee to Mahmudullah, No run.Slower ball outside the off stump. Mahmudullah strokes it off the front foot straight to the man at covers. No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Mustafizur Rahman, No run.Just short at the batter. Mustafizur Rahman blocks the ball from the crease to end the over.

Kagiso Rabada to Mahmudullah, 1 run.Pitched up at the stumps. Mahmudullah flicks the ball towards mid-wicket and runs a single.

Kagiso Rabada to Mahmudullah, No run.Wide yorker just on the wide line. Mahmudullah reaches out for it but is beaten in the process. Good bowling by Kagiso Rabada.

Kagiso Rabada to Mahmudullah, No run.Slower ball bouncer at the batter and Mahmudullah is beaten by the lack of pace on the ball. The square leg umpire signals a wide for height but the umpire at the non-striker's end overrides the decision as the ball had come off the toe-end of the bat.

Kagiso Rabada to Mahmudullah, No run.Pitched up again following Mahmudullah outside the leg stump. Mahmudullah flicks the ball again straight to deep square leg and denies the single again.

Kagiso Rabada to Mahmudullah, No run.Hits the yorker at the stumps. Mahmudullah flicks the ball to deep square leg and turns down the single.

Gerald Coetzee to Mustafizur Rahman, No run.Pitched up again on the off stump. Mustafizur Rahman punches the ball straight to mid off to end the over.

Gerald Coetzee to Mustafizur Rahman, No run.Pitched further up on the middle stump and Mustafizur Rahman gets beaten again as he looks to make room and go over covers. Another dot ball.

Gerald Coetzee to Mustafizur Rahman, No run.Hits the deck hard on top of the off stump. Mustafizur Rahman gets beaten as he looks to cut the ball late.

Gerald Coetzee to Mustafizur Rahman, No run.Short ball following Mustafizur Rahman as he looks to make room on the leg side. in the end misses the ball and the free hit goes for no run.

Gerald Coetzee to Mahmudullah, No ball!No ball! Full toss at the body of the batter and Mahmudullah pulls it away straight to the hands of deep square leg and it is called a NO BALL for height and Mahmudullah is not out. The batters take a single and Mustafizur Rahman is going to be on strike for the Free Hit ball.

Gerald Coetzee to Mahmudullah, 2 runs.Bowls a low full toss outside the off stump and Mahmudullah drives the ball to the right of sweepers and takes a couple to keep strike.

Gerald Coetzee to Mahmudullah, Four!FOUR! Pitched up on the off stump and Mahmudullah hits it over the infield beating mid off to his left for another boundary. This innings is turning out to be a very good one for Mahmudullah.

Lizaad Williams to Mustafizur Rahman, No run.Pitches up at the stumps. Mustafizur Rahman punches the ball straight to mid off to end the over.

Lizaad Williams to Mustafizur Rahman, Wide!Wide! Wayward outside the leg stump. Mustafizur Rahman lets the ball go.

Lizaad Williams to Mustafizur Rahman, No run.Swing and a miss for Mustafizur Rahman outside the off stump. Length ball with pace outside the off stump beating Mustafizur Rahman as he looks to cut the ball.

Lizaad Williams to Mahmudullah, 1 run.Short ball again at the batter. Mahmudullah pulls it on the bounce to fine leg and takes a single this time.

Lizaad Williams to Mahmudullah, Six!SIX! That is huge into the night sky that takes it rows back the deep square leg boundary. Banged in short by Lizaad Williams and Mahmudullah launches the pull with superb timing for another huge six.

Lizaad Williams to Mahmudullah, No run.Length ball at the stumps. Mahmudullah punches the ball straight down to mid on.

Lizaad Williams to Mahmudullah, No run.Nails the yorker on the middle stump. Mahmudullah flicks the ball to deep square leg but denies the single.

Marco Jansen to Mustafizur Rahman, No run.Bangs it in short, over middle, Mustafizur Rahman ducks underneath and lets the ball pass.

Marco Jansen to Mustafizur Rahman, No run.Slower and a bit fuller, outside off, Mustafizur Rahman swings through the line but connects with thin air.

Marco Jansen to Mustafizur Rahman, No run.Shortish delivery, on off and middle, Mustafizur Rahman moves leg side to play it fine on the off side but misses.

Marco Jansen to Mahmudullah, 1 run.DROPPED! Lizaad Williams back tracks but shells it! Angling in, on a length, outside off, Mahmudullah has to reach out to go down the ground. Gets it off the toe-end of the bat and skies it in the air over mid off where Lizaad Williams does all the hard work by running backwards but fails to hang on.

Marco Jansen to Mahmudullah, No run.Full and honing in at the pads, Mahmudullah flicks nearly but picks out short fine leg fielder to perfection.

Marco Jansen to Mahmudullah, Wide!WIDE! Changes to 'round the wicket and loses his radar as he bowls it way wide outside off, Left alone by Mahmudullah for a wide.

Marco Jansen to Mahmudullah, Wide!WIDE! Slower and fuller but beyond the tramline on off, Mahmudullah reaches out to drive but does not connect. Wided.

Marco Jansen to Mahmudullah, Four!FOUR! Clever batting! Marco Jansen sees the batter shuffle and serves it outside off, on a good length, Mahmudullah walks across to the off side and scoops it over short fine leg for a boundary.

Lizaad Williams to Mustafizur Rahman, No run.Shortish delivery, on off, Mustafizur Rahman hangs back and steers it down to third man. Mahmudullah denies the single to be on strike for the start of the next over.

Lizaad Williams to Mustafizur Rahman, Four!FOUR! A proper tailender shot! This is bowled into the wicket, over middle, Mustafizur Rahman shapes to pull it away on the leg side but gets hurried on the shot. The ball flies off his bat and it goes over point for a boundary.

Lizaad Williams to Mahmudullah, 1 run.Slower and shorter, on middle, Mahmudullah waits for it and pulls it down to fine leg for a single.

Lizaad Williams to Mahmudullah, No run.Full and on off, Mahmudullah drives and drives well but straight to the bowler.

Lizaad Williams to Mahmudullah, Six!SIX! Hit hard and just wide of the fielder in the deep! Back of a length, on middle, Mahmudullah steps out and hammers the pull towards deep mid-wicket. Gerald Coetzee stationed on the boundary, covers good ground and springs to his right but the ball is out of reach and drops beyond the fence for a maximum.

Lizaad Williams to Mahmudullah, No run.Shortish delivery, outside off, Mahmudullah sits deep in his crease and looks to tuck it on the leg side. Ends up getting an inside edge onto the pads.

Marco Jansen to Mahmudullah, 1 run.Back of a length, outside off, Mahmudullah stands tall and slaps it through covers for a single to retain the strike.

Marco Jansen to Mustafizur Rahman, 1 run.In the air..but safe! Bangs it in short, over middle, Mustafizur Rahman makes room and tries to ramp it towards third man. Luckily for him, he does not connect this well and the ball drops well in front of the rushing Kagiso Rabada there. A single taken.

Marco Jansen to Mustafizur Rahman, Four!FOUR! Nicely driven! A bit too full by Marco Jansen, at the stumps, Mustafizur Rahman drives through the line and beats mid on to his right for his first boundary.

Marco Jansen to Mahmudullah, 1 run.Offers width outside off, full as well, Mahmudullah frees his arms and creams the drive to deep cover for a single.

Marco Jansen to Mahmudullah, No run.Angles this one in, in the channel on off, on a good length, Mahmudullah shuffles and defends it solidly with a straight bat.

Marco Jansen to Mahmudullah, No run.Bowls it a bit slower, on a length, outside off, Mahmudullah drives it on the up but straight to extra cover.

Kagiso Rabada to Mustafizur Rahman, No run.Honing in over the off stump, on a back of a length, Mustafizur Rahman stays leg side of the ball again as he tries to defend. The ball beats him on the outside edge and goes over the stumps.l .

Kagiso Rabada to Mustafizur Rahman, No run.Switches to 'round the wicket for the left-hander and bowls it on a good length, outside off, Mustafizur Rahman pushes at the delivery away from the body and is lucky not to edge it behind.

Mustafizur Rahman is the next batter in for Bangladesh.

Kagiso Rabada to Hasan Mahmud, OUT! c Gerald Coetzee b Kagiso Rabada.OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Hasan Mahmud's stay finally comes to an end as Kagiso Rabada gets his second wicket! Cleverly rolls his fingers over the ball and bowls it on a length, outside off, Hasan Mahmud backs away and frees his arms to go down the ground. Gets done by the lack of pace and skies it high in the air. The ball goes only as far as mid off where Gerald Coetzee settles under it and does the rest.

Kagiso Rabada to Hasan Mahmud, No run.At the batter, on a good length, Hasan Mahmud backs away and keeps it out on the off side.

Kagiso Rabada to Hasan Mahmud, No run.Lands it on a good length, outside off, Hasan Mahmud stays leg side of the delivery and has a waft at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Kagiso Rabada to Mahmudullah, 1 run.Full again and on the pads, Mahmudullah helps it away to fine leg for a single.

Marco Jansen to Mahmudullah, 1 run.Full and drifting on the pads, Mahmudullah clips it neatly to deep mid-wicket and retains the strike with a single.

Marco Jansen to Mahmudullah, Four!FOUR! Not in control but Bangladesh will take it! Goes into the wicket, on middle, Mahmudullah shimmies down the track to hook it away. Gets a top edge that goes over the keeper for a boundary. Marco Jansen has a few words to say to Mahmudullah.

Marco Jansen to Mahmudullah, Wide!WIDE! Full but sliding down leg, Mahmudullah gets inside the line to tickle it fine but misses. Wided.

Marco Jansen to Mahmudullah, Four!FOUR! Top shot! Marco Jansen looks to go short, on middle but the ball sits up nicely. Mahmudullah swivels in the crease and pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary.

Marco Jansen to Mahmudullah, No run.Hurls it on a back of a length, on the pads, Mahmudullah tries to tuck it away on the leg side but gets beaten by the extra bounce and wears it high on the thigh pad.

Marco Jansen to Mahmudullah, No run.Serves it on a length, outside off, Mahmudullah goes for a swipe across the line but does not manage to get it away.

Marco Jansen to Mahmudullah, No run.Starts off on a back of a length, on middle, Mahmudullah shuffles in the crease and blocks it out with a straight bat.

Kagiso Rabada to Hasan Mahmud, Four!FOUR! Another streaky boundary for Hasan Mahmud! Shortish delivery, around off, Hasan Mahmud pokes at the delivery from the crease. Gets an outside edge that flies past the right of the diving Marco Jansen at first slip for a boundary.

Kagiso Rabada to Hasan Mahmud, No run.On a good length, on off, Hasan Mahmud dabs it towards point.

Kagiso Rabada to Hasan Mahmud, No run.Short of a good length, outside off, Hasan Mahmud looks to play at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Kagiso Rabada to Mahmudullah, 1 run.FIFTY for Mahmudullah! He has stood strong for Bangladesh despite wickets falling at the other end. Back of a length, on the pads, Mahmudullah works it in front of square on the leg side for a single.

Kagiso Rabada to Mahmudullah, No run.Back of a length, around off, Mahmudullah punches it away on the up but fails to get it past extra cover.

Kagiso Rabada to Mahmudullah, No run.Angling in, on a back of a length, Mahmudullah tucks it to mid-wicket.

Keshav Maharaj to Hasan Mahmud, No run.Full and on middle, well kept out by Hasan Mahmud off the front foot.

Keshav Maharaj to Mahmudullah, 1 run.A bit too full, on off and middle, driven down to long off for a run.

Keshav Maharaj to Mahmudullah, No run.Darted in, full and at the stumps, Mahmudullah blocks it out off the front foot.

Keshav Maharaj to Hasan Mahmud, 1 run.Full and slanting in, on middle and leg, Hasan Mahmud nurdles it in front of square on the leg side for a single.

Keshav Maharaj to Hasan Mahmud, No run.Full and turning away, outside off, Hasan Mahmud lets the ball go through.

Keshav Maharaj to Mahmudullah, 1 run.Floated up, on off, Mahmudullah knocks it down to long off for a single.

Kagiso Rabada to Hasan Mahmud, No run.At the batter, on a good length, Hasan Mahmud fends it awkwardly towards the bowler.

Kagiso Rabada to Hasan Mahmud, 2 runs.On a length, angling in, on middle and leg, Hasan Mahmud clears his front leg and heaves it over mid-wicket for a couple of runs.