Bangladesh have registered their first World Cup win in 2019 against South Africa. The tigers dominated the game from the beginning. They were the rightful winners on the day.
Having won the toss, Faf du Plessis once again chose to field first. The Bangladesh openers began their innings on a fast note. Once Tamim and Soumya was dismissed, Shakib Al Hasan along with Mushfiqur Rahim came to rescue.
The duo stitched together a record 142 run partnership for the third wicket. This is the highest partnership for Bangladesh for any wicket in World Cup. On the other hand, South Africa bowlers really struggled to keep check of Bangladeshi batsmen.
Although, they managed to pick up both Shakib and Rahim towards the end, the damage was already done. Mahmadullah took the finishing responsibility. He scored a quick fire 46 runs from just 33 balls. This propelled Bangladesh to 330/6 in their 50 overs. Andile Phehlukwayo, Chris Morris and Imran Tahir took two wickets each.
Chasing 331 on a batting friendly wicket, South Africa opener Quinton de Kock was dismissed early. But Aiden Markram and Faf du Plessis played themselves in. Even then they lost wickets at crucial junctures.
David Miller, van der Russen, Duminy have all got starts. However, none of them managed to score a big hundred on the day. This leaves South Africa in a tough situation with India game coming up next.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh are constantly improving. This win shows how far they reached over the past three to four years. The tigers did exceptionally well during ICC Champions Trophy 2017 by reaching semifinals.
If they can work as a unit together, then there is a good chance that they could bag few wins and fancy their chances for knockout stages.
Here is how Twitter Reacted to Bangladesh’s win
Bangladesh are re-confirming what we’ve known for a few years now. They are a team showing that they are a genuine force in the World game.
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) June 2, 2019
Bangladesh & Afghanistan are much better teams than Pakistan & Sri Lanka in #CWC19.
— Sir Jadeja fan (@SirJadeja) June 2, 2019
SA 0 from 2 with India next… #BANvSA
— mark butcher (@markbutcher72) June 2, 2019
https://twitter.com/RoshanKrRai/status/1135239181335027712
2007 WC: Bangladesh beat South Africa.
2019 WC: Bangladesh beat South Africa
Bangladesh won only four ODIs again South Africa and two of them came in World Cup!
— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) June 2, 2019
https://twitter.com/billz_25/status/1135237680961400832
That's one way for South Africa not to have to worry about choking in the knockouts. Lose to India on Weds and would probably need to win 6 out of 6 to reach the semi-finals – even that not guaranteed to be enough
— Tim Wigmore (@timwig) June 2, 2019
Bangladesh recorded their highest ever total in ODI history and what a way to start the World Cup campaign…
— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) June 2, 2019
https://twitter.com/ThatoMamathuba/status/1135236223537209345
AB enjoying life while SA playing World Cup…#CWC19 #SAvBAN pic.twitter.com/IFREi68XMR
— T (@its_tabrez__) June 2, 2019
Very impressive from Bangladesh. The batting looks powerful and they are well led. But South Africa have a lot of introspection to do. The bowling looked flat today and they need a dominant player in the middle order.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) June 2, 2019
Shakib Al Hasan becomes the only 5th all-rounder in ODI history to do the double of 5000 runs and 250 wkts after Sanath Jayasuriya, Shahid Afridi, Jacques Kallis & Abdul Razzaq. He is also by far the quickest to do this – in just 199 games! #CWC19 #CWC2019 #BanvSA #SAvBan
— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) June 2, 2019
Gotta give Bangladesh their due. They were just better from start to finish. Superior in all facets.
Worrying times for SA.#SAvsBAN #CWC19— Mpumelelo Mbangwa (@mmbangwa) June 2, 2019
https://twitter.com/hershybru/status/1135217752455700480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
That's one way for South Africa not to have to worry about choking in the knockouts. Lose to India on Weds and would probably need to win 6 out of 6 to reach the semi-finals – even that not guaranteed to be enough
— Tim Wigmore (@timwig) June 2, 2019
Bangladesh are about to beat South Africa. Bowlers have been in the game thanks to lively surfaces. We've seen bouncers take wickets, no run fests, a spinner open the bowling, and also a score of 300+. And India are yet to play.
This is a great World Cup so far!
— Snehal Pradhan (@SnehalPradhan) June 2, 2019