In a thrilling encounter at the T20 World Cup 2024, South Africa emerged victorious against Bangladesh in a closely contested match, winning by a narrow margin of 4 runs at New York’s Nassau County International Cricket Stadium. Heinrich Klaasen‘s gritty innings and Keshav Maharaj’s clinical bowling performance were instrumental in South Africa’s triumph. Despite a spirited fightback from Bangladesh, South Africa held their nerve to register a crucial win and achieved the distinction of becoming the first team to book their slot for the Super 8s
Heinrich Klaasen’s heroics propel South Africa to fighting score
Opting to bat first, South Africa faced early setbacks as Reeza Hendricks and Quinton de Kock departed cheaply. Aiden Markram‘s brief stay was cut short by Taskin Ahmed, leaving South Africa struggling at 23/4. However, Klaasen’s resilient knock of 46 runs off 44 balls steadied the innings, providing much-needed stability. Supported by David Miller‘s composed 29, South Africa managed to post a competitive total of 113/6 in their allotted 20 overs.
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Tanzim Hasan Sakib impresses with the ball
Bangladesh’s bowlers put up a disciplined performance, with Tanzim Hasan Sakib leading the attack with three crucial wickets. Taskin and Rishad Hossain provided valuable breakthroughs, while Mustafizur Rahman and Shakib Al Hasan contained the run flow effectively. Despite South Africa’s lower-order resistance, Bangladesh restricted them to a modest total, keeping their hopes alive for a successful chase.
Towhid Hridoy’s valiant effort falls short
Chasing a target of 114 runs, Bangladesh got off to a shaky start, losing early wickets. Tanzid Hasan and Najmul Hossain Shanto struggled to get going against South Africa’s disciplined bowling attack. Litton Das and Shakib failed to capitalize on their starts, leaving Bangladesh in a precarious position at 37/4. However, Towhid Hridoy‘s brilliant knock of 37 runs off 34 balls revived Bangladesh’s hopes of a comeback. Supported by Mahmudullah‘s gritty 20, Bangladesh fought hard but ultimately fell short by 4 runs, finishing at 109/7 in their allotted 20 overs.
Keshav Maharaj and Kagiso Rabada dominates
South Africa’s bowlers put up a clinical performance to defend their total, with Maharaj and Kagiso Rabada leading the charge with three wickets each. Anrich Nortje provided crucial breakthroughs, while Ottneil Baartman and Marco Jansen kept the pressure on Bangladesh’s batters. Despite a valiant effort from Bangladesh’s lower order, South Africa held their nerve in the final overs to secure a hard-fought victory.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
SOUTH AFRICA BECOMES THE FIRST TEAM TO QUALIFY FOR SUPER8 OF 2024 T20 WORLD CUP. 🏆 pic.twitter.com/dvwPONqDbO
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 10, 2024
Mahmudullah was wrongly given out LBW, the ball went for four leg byes. The decision was reversed on DRS. Bangladesh didn’t get the 4 runs as ball is dead once batter given out, even if wrongly. And SA ended up winning the game by 4 runs. Feel for Bangladesh fans. #SAvBAN #T20WC
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) June 10, 2024
South Africa’s bowlers have done it again!!! It’s 3 from 3 for the Proteas!!!#SAvBAN #T20WorldCup
— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA) June 10, 2024
Anrich Nortje Economy Rate in ODIs: 5.85
His Economy Rate in T20 World Cup (Combined 3 editions) : 4.95He has picked up 28 wickets in T20 World Cup with a ridiculous Strike Rate of 10.2 & Avg of 8.5
Insane Stuff 👏 pic.twitter.com/3hTbDrenTh
— Abhishek AB (@ABsay_ek) June 10, 2024
It feels like the commentators haven’t watched the other matches here
114 will by no means be an easy chase if the Proteas bowl as well as they have so far in the tournament. 140 was never the target
Scrappy, but vitally important partnership between Klaasen and Miller#SAvBAN pic.twitter.com/w5pVvfeAeq
— Werner (@Werries_) June 10, 2024
Aiden Markram might be having a horror time with the bat and is rightfully criticized for it but that was absolute masterclass in captaincy!!! How he used bowlers was on point! Bowling out his seamers early was genius!!
Never looked flustered!
Take a bow skip!!#T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/x8JSk3mc2x
— Lawrence Bailey ⚪ 🇿🇦 (@LawrenceBailey0) June 10, 2024
Keshav Maharaj, The hero for South Africa in the last over…!!! 🫡🔥
He was given to bowl the last over by the South African Captain Aiden Markram and he delivered for his team with a fantastic win under pressure conceding just 6 runs in the over. 👏👏#SAvBAN #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/PWZf5yKzlg
— Saabir Zafar (@Saabir_Saabu01) June 10, 2024
𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗔 𝗪𝗜𝗡 | #SAvBAN
Keshav Maharaj held his nerve in the final over to take us over the line in NYC.
That’s 3 wins in 3 matches. 🟢🟡#WozaNawe #BePartOfIt #OutOfThisWorld #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/lsqmn4CNRE
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) June 10, 2024
Keshav 𝘊𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘤𝘩 Maharaj 🙏🔥 pic.twitter.com/VaoneJNESN
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) June 10, 2024
What a match 🔥
South Africa defeated Bangladesh by 4 runs 👊#cricket #T20WorldCup #SAvsBAN #southafricacricket #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/eD5dTRLWQx
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) June 10, 2024
Bangladesh 🆚 South Africa| ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
South Africa won by 4 runs#BCB #Cricket #BANvSA #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/RN3utG85uW— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) June 10, 2024