South Africa vs Bangladesh 23rd Match | ODI Cricket World Cup 2023

SA vs BAN CWC 2023 

South Africa secured a convincing victory over Bangladesh, winning by 149 runs in the ICC World Cup 2023 match. With this victory, South Africa jumped to the second position on the points table, with 8 points, equal to New Zealand. South Africa’s impressive net run rate placed them ahead of New Zealand and just below India in the rankings.

In their innings, Bangladesh lost wickets at regular intervals, with South African bowlers taking crucial wickets. Gerald Coetzee dismissed Mushfiqur Rahim and Nasum Ahmed, while spinner Keshav Maharaj removed Mehidy Hasan. South African pacer Marco Jansen also played a significant role by dismissing Tanzid Hasan and Bangladesh’s skipper Shakib Al Hasan.

In response, Bangladesh was chasing a challenging target of 383 runs against South Africa’s formidable bowling attack. Openers Liton Das and Tanzid Hasan were playing cautiously while Marco Jansen and Lizaad Williams led South Africa’s pace attack.

South Africa’s innings were powered by a remarkable performance by Quinton de Kock, who scored a brilliant 174. South Africa briefly faced trouble at 36-2 but managed to recover, thanks to a partnership between de Kock and stand-in captain Aiden Markram. Their third-wicket stand of 131 turned the tide in favor of South Africa. De Kock also put on 142 for the fourth wicket with Heinrich Klaasen as South Africa exceeded 300 runs.

While South Africa’s batting has been strong throughout the tournament, their improvement in the bowling department was a welcome change. However, the fitness of skipper Temba Bavuma remains a concern for the team.

On the other hand, Bangladesh has had a challenging tournament, losing three consecutive matches to top sides – England, New Zealand, and India – after their initial victory against Afghanistan.

Player of the Match

The South Africa vs. Bangladesh squads for the match were as follows:

Bangladesh: 

1. Tanzid Hasan, 
2. Litton Das, 
3. Najmul Hossain Shanto, 
4. Shakib Al Hasan(c), 
5. Mehidy Hasan Miraz, 
6. Mushfiqur Rahim(w), 
7. Mahmudullah, 
8. Nasum Ahmed, 
9. Mustafizur Rahman, 
10. Shoriful Islam, 
11. Hasan Mahmud

South Africa: 

1. Quinton de Kock(w), 
2. Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram(c), Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lizaad Williams

Score Card

South Africa  (50 ovs maximum)

Bangladesh  (T: 383 runs from 50 ovs)