by New Delhi. In the T20 World Cup 2024 match played in New York, the Bangladesh team had to face defeat after a close encounter against South Africa. Batting first, the African team could score only 113 runs for the loss of six wickets in the stipulated 20 overs. After the initial setbacks, the Bangladesh team achieved the target by batting cautiously.
Bangladesh did not get off to a good start while chasing the target. The team lost the wicket of Tanjeed Hasan for just nine runs. Liton Das, who came to bat at number-3, scored 9 runs in 13 balls. After this he was caught out by David Miller off Keshav Maharaj. Shakib Hasan could also contribute only three runs. Bangladesh lost four wickets for 50 runs.
Tawheed heart made a comeback
Tawheed Hriday made a comeback in the once struggling Bangladesh team. Batting at number 5, he played an innings of 37 runs off 34 balls. Meanwhile two fours and as many sixes came from his bat. At the other end, Mahmudullah Riyad supported him. An important partnership of 44 runs was made between the two. With the help of which the score reached close to 100 runs.
South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first on a tough New York pitch. The innings turned on captain Aidan Markram. The African team lost their four wickets for just 23 runs. Riza Hendrigs and Tistern Stubbs were also unable to open their accounts. Tanzim Hasan Shakib walked three batsmen. Opening batsman Quinton de Kock could score 18 runs in just 11 balls.
Miller-Klassen saved the honor
After which Henry Klassen and David Miller took the responsibility of scoring runs together. Somehow the scores of both crossed 100. Klaasen was bowled by Taskin Ahmed when South Africa were 102 in an attempt to score a quick run in the 18th over. He was dismissed for 46 after facing 44 balls. Soon David Miller, who scored 29 off 38 balls, was bowled by Rashad Hussain. However, a partnership of 79 runs between the two took the team past 100 runs on this difficult pitch.
Tags: Cricketer of Bangladesh, ICC T20 World Cup, Keshav Maharaj, South Africa Cricket, T20 World Cup
First published: June 10, 2024, 23:41 IST
