Bangladesh Secure Historic Away Win against South Africa
Desk Report
Published: 19 Mar 2022, 08:11 am
Shoriful Islam celebrates with teammates taking the wicket of South Africa's Janneman Malan. || Photo: AFP
Bangladesh ended their victory drought in South Africa with a 38-run win in the first one-day international at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Friday, reports AFP.
Shakib Al Hasan led a strong Bangladesh batting effort, hitting 77 off 64 balls as Bangladesh made 314 for seven after being sent in.
Fast bowlers Shoriful Islam and Taskin Ahmed reduced South Africa to 36-3 in reply.
Rassie van der Dussen hit 86 and David Miller made a hard-hit 79 but South Africa were bowled out for 276.
Bangladesh had previously lost every match they played against the Proteas in South Africa –- six Tests, nine one-day internationals and four Twenty20 internationals.