Super League Quarter Final 3, Potchefstroom, January 30, 2020, 01:30 PM
Bangladesh Under-19
261/5(50.0ov)
South Africa Under-19
157/10(42.3ov)
Bangladesh Under-19 beat South Africa Under-19 by 104 runs
Best Batsmen
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4S
6S
SR
Best Bowler
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W
Econ
Man of the Match
Rakibul Hasan
Commentry
That's it from this game. Bangladesh are in the semi-finals of the Under-19 World cup. They were excellent and they will meet New Zealand. South Africa, on the other hand, were outplayed in all the departments of the game and they will be disappointed with what transpired. On 31st January, Friday, join us for the fourth quarter-final where Pakistan face Afghanistan at 1000 Local (0800 GMT). Until then, goodnight.
Akbar Ali, the Bangladesh skipper says that he is happy with his team's performance. Adds that around 240 was a good total and they had the bowlers to defend it. Mentions that the team showed character and he is happy that his team reached the semi-final. Credits the batters for doing well and gives a special mention to Rakibul Hasan.
Bryce Parsons, the South African captain says that Bangladesh batted and bowled really well. Adds that they were happy chasing 261. Mentions that they wanted to keep wickets in hand. Parsons also says that they lost wickets at regular intervals and that was the reason for their loss. Ends by saying that they had a fine campaign.
The Man of the Match, Rakibul Hasan says that he thanks the almighty God. Adds that his plan was to bowl wicket-to-wicket and that worked well. Mentions that bowling tight line and lengths was the key on this wicket.
Earlier in the day, Bangladesh batted well and scored 261 which proved to be enough on this wicket which helped the bowlers. There were three batsmen who scored above fifty and that was the difference between the two sides. The hosts bowled decently but in the death overs, they gave away some runs and in the end, the target proved to be more than enough. Pheku Moletsane was the pick of the bowlers as he picked up two wickets and bowled economically as well. Stay tuned for the presentation ceremony.
South Africa, on the other hand, were poor with the bat. They never got going in their chase. The openers started well but once Khanya Cotani gave his wicket away, it was a procession. They kept losing wickets at regular intervals and no one apart from Luke Beaufort, seemed to have the stomach for a fight. Beaufort scored a valiant 60 and had a little too much to do in the end. He fell and it just took 2 more balls for the Bangla Tigers to finish things off. There was not a single partnership above fifty and that tells you the story.
Bangladesh fans rejoice! What a performance from the young Bangla Tigers. They were excellent right from the start and they deserve every bit of this victory. The bowlers were right on the money from the start and every bowler bowled extremely well. Rakibul Hasan led the way with an excellent 5-fer and gave away just 19 runs in 9.3 overs. The other spinners too bowled extremely well and they did not give any easy runs to South Africa. The performance of the bowlers along with the batters has led Bangladesh to the semi-finals.
42.3
W
OUT! RUN OUT! What a victory for Bangladesh. Tossed up delivery on off, Khumalo flicks it towards short fine leg and goes for the single. Hasan Murad fires a throw at the bowler's end where Rakibul Hasan takes the bails off. Replays show that Khumalo is well short of his crease. BANGLADESH WIN BY 104 RUNS!
42.2
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Floated on off, Khumalo defends it to cover.
Mondli Khumalo is the new batsman in.
42.1
W
OUT! CAUGHT! The last hope for South Africa goes and it is a 5-fer for Rakibul Hasan! He is elated and he has every right to be. He has bowled brilliantly and has bowled economically as well. Flighted ball on off, Beaufort looks to play the lofted shot over long off but does not get the distance. It goes straight into the hands of Tanzid Hasan at long off.
In over# 1
1
0
0
1
1
1
Hasan Murad 26/0(9)
41.6
1
Looped up ball on off, Beaufort pushes it to extra cover and takes a single.
41.5
.
Short ball outside off, Beaufort cuts it to point.
41.4
.
Full on middle, Beaufort looks to heave it away but it takes the inside half of the bat and the ball goes to deep mid-wicket. Beaufort refuses the single.
41.3
1
On middle, flicked to deep mid-wicket for a single.
41.2
1
Short delivery outside off, Beaufort punches it to deep cover for a single.
41.1
1
Full delivery outside off, Cloete drives it to deep cover for a single.
Hasan Murad is back on. 8-0-22-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0W
0
1
Shamim Hossain 36/1(9)
40.6
.
Flighted ball on middle, Beaufort defends it onto the pitch.
40.5
.
On middle, defended out.
40.4
.
Floated ball on the pads, Beaufort looks to flick but fails to get any bat on it. It hits the pads and the Bangladesh players appeal but the umpire is not interested.
Achille Cloete is the new batsman in.
40.3
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Coetzee goes and Bangladesh inch closer and closer to a victory. This was not a wicket taking delivery but Coetzee has missed out. Short of a length delivery on middle, Coetzee pulls it but it goes straight into the hands of Mahmudul Hasan Joy at deep mid-wicket.
40.2
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Flighted one on off, Coetzee looks to flick but it takes the leading edge and goes towards the point fielder.
40.1
1
Floated on middle, Beaufort pushes it down to long on for a single.
Powerplay 3 is signaled. Maximum of 5 fielders will be outside the circle till the end of the innings. Shamim Hossain is back on. 8-0-35-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
0
1
2
0
4
Tanzim Hasan Sakib 41/2(7)
39.6
.
Full delivery on off, punched to mid off.
39.5
.
Good length ball on off, Coetzee thrashes it but finds the mid off fielder. No run.
39.4
1
Low full toss on off, Beaufort looks to drive but the ball takes the inside half of the bat and the ball rolls to mid-wicket for a single.
39.3
2
Full delivery outside off, Beaufort looks to lift it over cover but it takes the top edge and goes towards deep point. The ball falls in front of the fielder and the batters take a couple.
39.2
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BEATEN! On a good length and outside off, Beaufort looks to go big but misses it.
39.1
4
FOUR! What a shot! He was expecting that length and took full toll of it. Full and outside off, Beaufort just stays leg side a touch, reaches out and lofts the ball over covers for a boundary.
In over# 1
2
0W
1
0
0
1
Rakibul Hasan 19/4(9)
38.6
2
Floated ball on middle, Coetzee plays it uppishly over the bowler's head. The batters pick up a couple before the fielder can come across and clean it up.
Gerald Coetzee is the next batsman in.
38.5
W
OUT! LBW! Another wicket for Rakibul Hasan. He has been brilliant in this innings. He has taken four wickets without giving many runs. Flighted ball on middle and leg, which spun away a little. Van Vuuren looks to flick but gets hit on the back pad. The Bangladesh players appeal and the umpire raises the finger immediately. Bangladesh just three wickets away from a berth in the semi-final.
38.4
1
FIFTY! Beaufort has played a wonderful innings here! He needs to continue though for his side. He gets there by flicking this to long on for a single.
38.3
.
Tossed up ball on off, Beaufort blocks it out onto the pitch.
38.2
.
Flatter one on middle, Luke defends it back to the bowler.
38.1
1
Full toss on middle, van Vuuren flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
In over# 1
4
0
0
4
0
1
Tanzim Hasan Sakib 34/2(6)
37.6
4
FOUR! Pulled with utter disdain! Short ball on off, Beaufort pulls it towards the deep mid-wicket region for a boundary.
37.5
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Length ball on middle, Beaufort defends it to cover.
37.4
.
Good response from the bowler! Short of a length ball around off, Beaufort hops and then sways away from it.
37.3
4
FOUR! Shot of the innings so far! Full delivery on off, Beaufort lunges and plays the lofted extra cover drive for a boundary.
37.2
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Short ball on off, Beaufort pushes it to point.
37.1
1
Full delivery on the pads, van Vuuren works it to deep square leg for a single.
Drinks Break! Bangladesh are ruling the roost here. They are just 4 wickets away from securing a semi-final berth. South Africa are in need of something special to win from here. Can they make a comeback? Tanzim Hasan Sakib is back on. 5-0-25-2 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
1
0
1
0
0
1
Rakibul Hasan 15/3(8)
36.6
1
Flighted ball outside off, van Vuuren drives it towards long off for a single.
36.5
.
Tiaan defends this tossed up ball onto the pitch.
36.4
1
Tossed up ball outside off, Luke drives it to deep cover for a single.
36.3
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Full on off, Beaufort drives it to cover.
36.2
.
Floated on off, Beaufort defends it out.
36.1
1
Full delivery outside off, Tiaan pushes it down to long off for a single.
In over# 1
1
0
0
1
0
0
Shamim Hossain 35/0(8)
35.6
1
Loopy delivery outside off, van Vuuren drives it to deep cover for a single.
35.5
.
Looped up ball on off, van Vuuren defends it out.
35.4
.
Tossed up ball on middle, Tiaan pushes it back to the bowler.
35.3
1
On middle, Beaufort flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
35.2
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Flatter one on middle, Beaufort works it to mid-wicket.
35.1
.
Looped up ball on off, Beaufort defends it out onto the pitch.
Shamim Hossain is back on. 7-0-33-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
4
0
0
0
0
0W
Rakibul Hasan 12/3(7)
34.6
4
FOUR! This shot certainly deserved four! Floated ball on the pads, van Vuuren flicks it towards the deep mid-wicket region for a boundary. A successful over comes to an end.
34.5
.
BEATEN! Excellent bowling! Flighted ball outside off, van Vuuren looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it.
34.4
.
The batsman has punched the ball off the back foot.
34.3
.
Flighted on middle, Tiaan looks to defend but it takes the inside edge and hits the pads. The bowler appeals for LBW but nothing from the umpire.
34.2
.
Floated on middle, van Vuuren defends it to mid on.
Tiaan van Vuuren is the next man in.
34.1
W
OUT! Stumped! South Africa have lost half their side back into the hut. Flighted delivery just outside off, Moletsane looks to defend but misses it. It goes towards the keeper where Akbar Ali takes the bails off in a flash. It is referred upstairs. Replays show that his foot did not come back inside the crease in time.
An appeal for stumping! It has been referred upstairs. Bangladesh seem confident. The replays show that Moletsane was well out.
Rakibul Hasan is back on. 6-0-8-2 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
2
4
0
0
0
0
Shoriful Islam 28/1(7)
33.6
2
OHH DEAR! What happened there? Confusion all around. Full delivery on off, Beaufort drives it to deep cover. Beaufort wants the second but Moletsane is not interested. The fielder throws it to the bowler's end. It is a wild throw and the ball goes towards deep mid-wicket. This time, the batters take the run. So, 2 runs in the end.
33.5
4
FOUR! Poor fielding! Full toss on off, Beaufort drives it towards mid off. The fielder dives but gets only a hand on it. The ball races to the fence.
33.4
.
On a length on off, Beaufort pushes it to cover off the back foot.
33.3
.
BEATEN! What a delivery from Shoriful Islam! Full delivery down the leg side, Beaufort looks to defend but gets cut in half and the ball goes into the mitts of the keeper.
33.2
.
Short ball outside off, Beaufort sways away from it.
33.1
.
Short ball on off, pushed to point off the back foot.
In over# 1
1
1
1
0
0
0
Hasan Murad 22/0(8)
32.6
1
Floated on middle, Beaufort works it towards mid on. The bowler and the mid-wicket fielder converge but the ball passes between them. The batters take a single as the ball rolls towards long on.
32.5
1
Tossed up ball on off, Moletsane drives it to long off for a single.
32.4
1
On middle, pushed down to long on for a single.
32.3
.
Floated on middle, Beaufort works it to mid-wicket.
32.2
.
Flighted delivery on off, Beaufort punches it towards the off side.
32.1
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Beaufort defends it off the back foot.
In over# 1
0
1
0W
0
0
0
1wd
Shoriful Islam 22/1(6)
31.6
.
Full delivery on off, Moletsane pushes it to mid off.
31.5
1
Length ball on off, Beaufort defends it to cover for a single.
Pheku Moletsane walks out to bat next.
31.4
W
OUT! CAUGHT! That is a screamer of a catch and Bangladesh break the partnership. This wicket certainly belongs to the fielder rather than the bowler. Short of a length ball on middle, Lees looks to pull but it takes the top edge and goes towards deep square leg. Tanzim Hasan Sakib runs ahead from fine leg and dives forward. It is not easy to take these skiers but Hasan Sakib makes it look simple. He gets up and starts celebrating with his teammates. 149 required in 110 balls.
31.3
.
On off, Lees drives but finds the mid off fielder. South Africa are really under pressure here. They are struggling to rotate strike and the required run rate is creeping up.
31.2
.
Short of a length ball on off, Lees pushes it to cover for nothing.
31.1
.
Back of a length ball on off, Lees defends it to cover.
31.1
1wd
WIDE! Full delivery down the leg side, Lees looks to flick but fails to get any bat on it. The umpire signals it a wide.
In over# 1
1
1
0
0
0
0
Hasan Murad 19/0(7)
30.6
1
Tosses this one on middle, Beaufort works it to long on for a single.
30.5
1
Looped up ball on middle, Beaufort pushes it down to long on for a single.
30.4
.
Tosses this one on middle, Beaufort works it to mid-wicket.
30.3
.
Flatter delivery outside off, Beaufort looks to cut but it takes the inside edge and rolls back to the keeper.
30.2
.
On off, Beaufort pushes it wide of the bowler. The bowler chases after it and cleans it up.
30.1
.
Full on middle and leg, Beaufort pushes it back to the bowler.
In over# 1
0
0
2
1
1
4
Shoriful Islam 20/0(5)
29.6
.
On a length on off, Lees plays it to covers.
29.5
.
Good length delivery on off, Lees blocks it well.
29.4
2
Short again on off, Lees cuts it through point. The batsmen pick up a couple.
29.3
1
Short and outside off, Beaufort plays an upper cut over third man. The batsmen take a run.
29.2
1
On a length on off, Lees plays it to covers for a run.
29.1
4
FOUR! Cracking shot. Short and outside off, Lees cuts it hard through point for a boundary.
Shoriful Islam is back on. 4-0-12-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
0
0
Hasan Murad 17/0(6)
28.6
.
On middle, flicked to mid-wicket.
28.5
.
Flatter one on off, Beaufort defends it to point.
28.4
.
Quicker delivery on middle, Beaufort defends it back to the bowler.
28.3
1
Looped up ball on middle, Lees works it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
28.2
.
Flighted ball on middle, Jack drives but finds the bowler who tumbles and collects the ball.
28.1
.
Full on middle, Lees plays it back to the bowler.
In over# 1
1
1
4
1
0
0
Towhid Hridoy 7/0(1)
27.6
1
Loopy delivery on off, Lees drives it to mid off for a single. 161 more required in 132 balls.
27.5
1
Flatter one on middle, Beaufort works it to square leg where the fielder fumbles allowing the batsman to take a single.
27.4
4
FOUR! Pulled away nicely! Short ball on off, waiting to be hit! Beaufort camps back and pulls it over the mid-wicket fielder for a boundary.
27.3
1
Tosses this one up on middle, Lees works it to long on for a single.
27.2
.
On middle, pushed back to Hridoy.
27.1
.
Floated ball on off, Lees drives it to the bowler.
Towhid Hridoy is on.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Hasan Murad 16/0(5)
26.6
.
Flighted ball on off, Beaufort defends it out.
26.5
.
Floated on off, Luke blocks it back towards the bowler.
26.4
.
On middle, Beaufort works it to mid-wicket.
26.3
.
Fullish delivery on middle, Beaufort pushes it down to the bowler where Murad slides and makes a stop.
Shamim Hossain has gone off the field. Not sure what is the reason.
26.2
.
Flatter delivery on middle, Beaufort works it to mid-wicket.
26.1
1
Full delivery on middle, Lees drives it to long on for a single.
Hasan Murad is back on. 4-0-15-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
1
1
4
1
0
Shamim Hossain 33/0(7)
25.6
.
Flighted ball on middle, Beaufort flicks it to the leg side.
25.5
1
Driven through mid off by the batsman. They pick up a single.
25.4
1
Short ball outside off, Beaufort cuts it to deep point for a single.
25.3
4
FOUR! A rank long-hop and it has been put away with ease! Short delivery on middle, Beaufort pulls it towards the deep mid-wicket region for a boundary.
25.2
1
Floated on middle, pushed to long off for a single.
25.1
.
Flighted ball outside off, Lees looks to drive but it takes the inside edge and rolls to fine leg.
In over# 1
0
1
1
1
1
0
Tanzim Hasan Sakib 25/2(5)
24.6
.
Length ball on off, Beaufort defends it to the point region.
24.5
1
Short ball on middle, Lees pulls it to deep square leg for a single.
24.4
1
Length ball on off, Beaufort taps it towards the point region for a single.
24.3
1
Good length delivery outside off, Lees drives it to deep cover and takes a single.
24.2
1
Full delivery on off, Luke drives it to deep cover for a single.
24.1
.
Good length ball on off, Beaufort pushes it to point.
In over# 1
1
1
0
1
1
0
Shamim Hossain 26/0(6)
23.6
1
Looped up ball on the pads, Beaufort works it to square leg for a single.
23.5
1
Full on middle, Lees plays it towards long on for a single.
23.4
.
Outside off, Lees pushes it to cover off the back foot.
23.3
1
Flatter one on middle, Beaufort whips it to square leg for a single.
23.2
1
Looped up ball on off, Jack drives it to long off for a single.
23.1
.
Flatter one on off, Lees pushes it back to the bowler.
Shamim Hossain is back on. 5-0-22-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
0
0W
Tanzim Hasan Sakib 21/2(4)
22.6
1
Full delivery outside off, Lees looks to drive but it goes off the inside half of the bat and the ball goes towards mid-wicket. A single taken.
22.5
.
Good length ball on middle, Lees looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. There is a muted appeal for LBW but nothing from the umpire.
22.4
.
On off, Jack prods forward and defends it to the cover region.
22.3
.
Full delivery on middle, Lees pushes it to mid on.
22.2
.
Good length ball on off, Lees defends it to cover.
Jack Lees is the next batsman in.
22.1
W
OUT! CHOPPED IT ON! What a return to the bowling attack for Tanzim Hasan Sakib. This is some delivery from the speedster. Short of a length ball tailing in. Karelse looks to defend but gets an inside edge which goes onto hit the stumps. South Africa lose their fourth wicket and they need a big partnership to make a comeback in this game.
Tanzim Hasan Sakib is back on. 3-0-20-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
1
0
Rakibul Hasan 8/2(6)
21.6
.
Tossed up on off, Luke defends it out.
21.5
.
Flighted on off, Beaufort pushes it to cover.
21.4
.
On middle and leg, Beaufort flicks it to square leg.
21.3
.
Floated on middle, Beaufort pushes it to mid off.
21.2
1
Flatter delivery outside off, Tyrese pushes it to cover for a single.
21.1
.
Looped up on middle, Karelse works it to square leg.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
1
0
Hasan Murad 15/0(4)
20.6
.
Floated on middle and leg, Luke blocks it back to the bowler.
20.5
.
Flatter one on the pads, Beaufort works it to square leg for nothing.
20.4
.
Loopy delivery on middle, Luke defends it out to the off side.
20.3
1
Full on off, Tyrese pushes it to cover and crosses over for a single.
20.2
1
Ohh! Floated on middle, Beaufort looks to defend but it takes the leading edge and goes towards deep cover. A single taken.
20.1
.
Floated on middle, Beaufort defends it back to the bowler.
In over# 1
0
1
0
1
0
1
Rakibul Hasan 7/2(5)
19.6
.
Flatter one on middle, Karelse defends it back to the bowler.
19.5
1
On off, driven down to long off for a single.
19.4
.
Flatter one on off, Luke taps it to point.
19.3
1
Floated on off, Karelse pushes it to long off for a single.
19.2
.
Loopy delivery on middle, Tyrese defends it back to the bowler.
19.1
1
Short ball outside off, Beaufort punches it to deep cover for a single.
DRINKS!
In over# 1
0
1
2
1
0
3
Hasan Murad 13/0(3)
18.6
.
Floated on middle, Karelse flicks it to square leg for nothing.
18.5
1
Outside off, punched to deep cover for a single.
18.4
2
Flatter one outside off, punched to deep cover for a couple before the fielder can come across and clean it up.
18.3
1
Flat one on middle, Karelse sweeps it to deep square leg for a single.
18.2
.
Loopy one on middle, flicked to square leg.
18.1
3
Nicely timed and well fielded as well. Short ball outside off, Beaufort punches it through the covers. The fielder comes across and dives to make a good stop. The batters take three.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
0
0
Rakibul Hasan 4/2(4)
17.6
.
Another flat one on off, Karelse blocks it towards point.
17.5
.
On middle, pushed back to the bowler.
17.4
.
Loopy delivery on off, Karelse defends it to the bowler.
17.3
1
Tossed up ball on off, Beaufort pushes it to long off for a single.
17.2
.
Full on middle, Beaufort defends it back to the bowler.
17.1
.
Flatter one on off, Beaufort pushes it to cover.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
2wd
0
1
Hasan Murad 6/0(2)
16.6
.
Looped up ball on middle, Karelse looks to defend but it takes the inside edge and the ball goes towards square leg.
16.5
.
Flatter on middle, Karelse stands tall and blocks it out onto the pitch.
16.4
.
Looped up ball on middle, Karelse defends it back to the bowler.
16.3
1
On middle, flicked to square leg for a single.
16.3
2wd
WIDE! Floated down the leg side, Karelse looks to flick but misses. The keeper fails to collect it cleanly and the ball rolls to short fine leg. The batters take a run.
16.2
.
Floated on middle, Karelse works it to square leg.
16.1
1
Tossed up delivery on off, Beaufort drives it through point for a single.
In over# 1
0
0W
0
0
0
1
Rakibul Hasan 3/2(3)
15.6
.
Full toss on the pads, Karelse looks to flick but misses to get hit directly on the boot. That must have hurt Karelse.
Tyrese Karelse is the new man in.
15.5
W
OUT! TIMBER! The skipper departs now and Rakibul Hasan has done the trick for Bangladesh. South Africa crumble further. Floated delivery outside off, spinning in a little bit. Parsons comes down the track and looks to defend but the ball sneaks in between the pad and bat. The ball goes onto hit the stumps.
15.4
.
Just short! Floated ball on middle, Parsons works it to square leg but it goes uppishly and it lands just short of the square leg fielder.
15.3
.
Flighted ball on middle, Parsons flicks it to mid-wicket.
15.2
.
The batsman flicks it away with a wristy shot.
15.1
1
Full on middle, Beaufort pushes it to mid off.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
0
1
Hasan Murad 2/0(1)
14.6
.
Flatter one on middle, Beaufort flicks it to square leg.
14.5
1
Floated ball outside off, Beaufort looks to defend but it goes uppishly towards mid off. The batters take a single.
14.4
.
Loopy one on off, Luke defends it to cover.
14.3
.
Flatter one on middle, Beaufort defends it back to the bowler.
14.2
.
Loopy delivery on middle, Beaufort pushes it to mid on.
14.1
1
Murad starts with a flat one outside off, Parsons guides it to short third man for a single.
Hasan Murad is on.
In over# 1
0
0
0W
0
1
0
Rakibul Hasan 2/1(2)
13.6
.
Flighted delivery on middle, Beaufort keeps it out. 1 run and a wicket from the over.
13.5
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Beaufort defends it off the front foot.
Luke Beaufort is the next batsman in.
13.4
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Bird, the man in form has to go and Rakibul strikes in his second over. Good bowling change from the Bangla Tigers. Floated on middle, Bird comes down the track and looks to flick. He times it well but it goes straight to mid-wicket where Shamim Hossain takes the catch. The hosts need 206 more from 218 balls.
13.3
.
Loopy delivery on middle, Bird flicks it to mid-wicket.
13.2
1
Tossed up delivery on middle, Parsons flicks it towards fine leg for a single.
13.1
.
Flighted delivery on middle, Parsons flicks it towards mid-wicket.
Rakibul Hasan is back into the attack. 1-0-1-0 are his figures.
In over# 1
1
1
1
1
0
1
Shamim Hossain 22/0(5)
12.6
1
Loopy delivery on middle, Parsons looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads. It goes towards square leg. The batsmen take a run.
12.5
1
Floated delivery on off, Bird drives it through mid off for a single.
12.4
1
Tossed up delivery on off, Parsons drives it through mid off for a run.
12.3
1
Flighted delivery on middle, Bird drives it through mid on for a single.
12.2
.
Looped up ball on off, Bird defends it to cover.
12.1
1
Floated on the pads, Parson sweeps it to short fine leg for a single.
In over# 1
1
1
4
4
0
0
Tanzim Hasan Sakib 20/1(3)
11.6
1
Short delivery on leg, Parsons pulls it through square leg for a single.
11.5
1
On a good length on off, Bird defends it towards point and takes a single.
11.4
4
FOUR! This is even better. Full again on off, Bird drives it past the bowler and into the mid off fence for a boundary.
11.3
4
FOUR! Terrific shot. Full delivery on middle, Bird flicks it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
11.2
.
Length delivery on off, Bird taps it to point. The fielder goes for a direct hit at the keeper's end but misses it. Replays show that Bird was well inside the crease.
11.1
.
BEATEN! Good length delivery outside off, Bird looks to cut but misses it.
In over# 1
1
0
1
0
0
0
Shamim Hossain 17/0(4)
10.6
1
Full delivery on off, Bird drives it through mid off for a run.
10.5
.
Full again on middle, Bird drives it back towards the bowler.
10.4
1
Full delivery on middle, Parsons drives it through mid on for a single.
10.3
.
Loopy delivery on middle, Parsons defends it off the front foot.
10.2
.
Flighted delivery on off, Parsons keeps it out.
10.1
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Parsons blocks it off the front foot.
Powerplay 2 has been signaled. Maximum of four fielders can be stationed outside the circle. Shamim Hossain is also into the attack.
In over# 1
0
0
4
0W
0
0
Tanzim Hasan Sakib 10/1(2)
9.6
.
On a good length on middle, Bird blocks it off the back foot. End of the Powerplay. South Africa are 38/1 after 10 overs.
9.5
.
Good length delivery on off, Bird defends it out.
9.4
4
FOUR! That is hit with some power. Full and outside off, Bird drives it with full authority it through covers for a boundary.
Bryce Parsons, the skipper walks out to the middle.
9.3
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Hasan Sakib gets the breakthrough for his side. Cotani was looking good and he has to go back to the pavilion. Full delivery on middle, Cotani looks to flick but gets a top edge. It goes towards long on where Shahadat Hossain takes a good catch to his right.
9.2
.
Good length delivery on middle, Cotani keeps it out.
9.1
.
On a good length on off, Cotani looks to defend but gets an outside edge. It falls short of the first slip fielder.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
0
0
Rakibul Hasan 1/0(1)
8.6
.
On a good length on off, Bird plays it to point.
8.5
1
Loopy delivery on middle, Cotani pushes it towards covers for a run.
8.4
.
Floated delivery on off, Cotani plays it to covers.
8.3
.
Loopy delivery on off, Cotani defends it to covers.
8.2
.
Flighted delivery on off, Cotani defends it off the front foot.
8.1
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Cotani keeps it out.
Rakibul Hasan is into the attack.
In over# 1
4
0
0
1
1
0
Tanzim Hasan Sakib 6/0(1)
7.6
4
FOUR! Pulled away nicely! Short delivery on middle, Bird pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
7.5
.
BEATEN AGAIN! Good length delivery outside off, Bird looks to poke at it but misses it.
7.4
.
BEATEN! On a good length and outside off, Bird looks to defend but misses it.
7.3
1
Short of a length delivery on leg, Cotani pulls it through square leg for a single.
7.2
1
On a length and outside off, Bird punches it towards covers for a single.
7.1
.
Length delivery outside off, Bird punches it to point.
Tanzim Hasan Sakib is on now.
In over# 1
1
1
0
1
0
0
Shoriful Islam 12/0(4)
6.6
1
Length delivery on off, Bird drives it towards covers where the fielder jumps and makes a half stop. The batsmen still manage to take a single.
6.5
1
Full delivery on middle, Cotani flicks it through mid-wicket for a run.
6.4
.
On a length on off, Cotani plays it to covers.
6.3
1
On a good length on off, Bird defends it off the back foot. The ball goes towards the bowler where Islam fires a throw at the keeper's end and it goes as overthrows. The batsmen take a single.
6.2
.
Length delivery on off, Bird taps it to point.
6.1
.
Full delivery on off, pushed to cover.
In over# 1
0
6
0
0
4
0
Shamim Hossain 15/0(3)
5.6
.
Loopy delivery on leg, Cotani looks to sweep but misses it and gets hit on the pads.
5.5
6
SIX! That is huge! Full toss on middle, Cotani plays a slog sweep over mid-wicket for a maximum.
5.4
.
Flighted delivery on middle, Cotani plays it towards point.
5.3
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Cotani defends it off the front foot.
5.2
4
FOUR! Short ball outside off, Cotani stands tall and cuts it through the point region for a boundary.
5.1
.
Floated ball on off, Cotani comes down the track and defends it to the bowler.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Shoriful Islam 9/0(3)
4.6
.
DROPPED! The catching from both sides has been poor. It is the Bangladesh skipper's turn to put down a catch. Full delivery outside off, Bird looks to drive but gets an outside edge. It goes towards the keeper where Akbar Ali drops a sitter. This could prove costly.
4.5
.
On a good length on middle, Bird pushes it back towards the bowler.
4.4
1
Full delivery outside off, Cotani drives it towards covers for a single.
4.3
.
Good length delivery on off, Cotani blocks it off the back foot.
4.2
.
On a good length on middle, Cotani defends it to mid-wicket.
4.1
.
BEATEN! Full and outside off, Cotani looks to drive but misses it.
In over# 1
0
0
2
1
0
1
Shamim Hossain 5/0(2)
3.6
.
Full delivery on middle, Bird drives it back towards the bowler.
3.5
.
Flighted delivery on off, Bird blocks it well.
3.4
2
Full delivery on middle, Bird flicks it through mid on. The batsmen pick up a couple.
3.3
1
Flighted delivery on middle, Cotani drives it through mid on for a single.
3.2
.
BEATEN! Excellent bowling! Flighted ball outside off, Cotani prods forward to defend but it beats the outside edge and goes into the mitts of the keeper. There is a stumping appeal made but the batter's leg was in.
3.1
1
Tossed up delivery on middle, Bird flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
0
6
Shoriful Islam 8/0(2)
2.6
.
Length delivery on off, Cotani plays it to point.
2.5
.
On a good length and outside off, Cotani looks to go after it but misses it.
2.4
.
BEATEN! Good length delivery outside off, Cotani looks to poke at it but misses it.
2.3
1
Length delivery on middle, Bird flicks it through mid-wicket for a run.
2.2
.
On a good length on middle, Bird blocks it off the back foot.
2.1
6
SIX! What a shot from Bird! Positive start to the over from Bird! Full delivery on the pads, Bird whips it away nonchalantly over the mid-wicket region for a biggie. The umpire is checking whether it is a six or a four. The replays confirm that it is a maximum.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
0
0
Shamim Hossain 1/0(1)
1.6
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Cotani keeps it out.
1.5
.
Loopy delivery on middle, Cotani blocks it off the back foot.
1.4
.
Full on off, Cotani drives it to mid off.
1.3
1
Flighted delivery on middle, Bird flicks it through square leg for a single.
1.2
.
Full delivery on middle, Bird drives it to mid on.
1.1
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Bird looks to defend but gets hit on the thigh pad.
Shamim Hossain to bowl from the other end.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
1
0
Shoriful Islam 1/0(1)
0.6
.
Back of a length ball on off, Cotani blocks it to point off the back foot. Good start from Shoriful Islam. Only a single from the over.
0.5
.
Fullish on off, Cotani drives it towards mid off.
0.4
.
Good length ball outside off, Cotani makes another leave.
0.3
.
Full delivery outside off, Cotani leaves the ball alone.
0.2
1
That was close! Good length ball on middle, Bird flicks it to mid-wicket and takes off for a single. The fielder has a shy at the keeper's end but misses. Had he hit, it would have been close.
0.1
.
A big appeal first up! It is turned down by the umpire. Islam dishes a full delivery on off, Bird looks to flick but gets an inside edge onto the pads. The bowler appeals but the umpire is not interested.
We are back for the chase. The Bangladesh players are out in the middle. Jonathan Bird and Khanya Cotani will open the batting for South Africa. Shoriful Islam will start the proceedings for Bangladesh.
So, the target for the hosts is 262 and it will not be an easy task. South Africa are known to crumble under pressure. Can they chase this score down or will Bangladesh enter the semi-finals? Join us in a while to find out.
South Africa, on the other hand, would be disappointed with their performance as they had a good bowling line-up at their disposal but they could not make use of the conditions and let Bangladesh post a good score on this wicket. Dropped catches did not help either. Pheku Moletsane was the pick of the bowlers while Coetzee too bowled well. Achille Cloete and Tiaan van Vuuren did not make much of an impact.
A good finish for Bangladesh. They will fancy themselves to defend this score. They started well with a 60-run stand between the openers but they slowed down after that and were just going at around 4.5 runs per over. They lost 2 quick wickets but the partnership between Towhid Hridoy and Shahadat Hossain was the game-changer. Their stand of 102 runs was a crucial one as they reached a very good score of 261/5. That score on this pitch is very good and it was just two days back when India defended a score around 230.
49.6
1
Low full toss on middle, Akbar sweeps it through square leg for a single. BANGLADESH FINISH ON 261/5!
49.5
4
FOUR! Good shot. Full delivery on middle, Ali flicks it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
49.5
1wd
WIDE! Bowls it wide outside off, Ali offers no shot to this one.
49.4
.
Van Vuuren bowls it wide outside off, Ali looks to go after it but misses it.
49.3
2
Full delivery on middle, Ali flicks it through mid-wicket. The batsmen get two runs.
49.2
2
Short delivery on middle, Ali pulls it through mid-wicket. The batsmen pick up a couple.
49.1
.
Bowls a yorker on off, Ali does well to dig it out.
49.1
1wd
WIDE! Full and wide outside off, Akbar looks to go after it but misses it.
In over# 1
1
2
2
1
1nb
2
2
Achille Cloete 53/0(10)
48.6
1
Short delivery on middle, Ali pulls it through mid-wicket for a single. 11 runs have come from the over.
48.5
2
Short again on middle, Akbar pulls it over mid-wicket. The fielder chases it and does well to stop it. The batsmen get two runs.
48.4
2
Short of a length delivery, Ali pulls it through mid-wicket. The batsmen get two runs.
48.3
1
Short delivery on middle, Hossain looks to pull but gets a top edge. The ball goes towards mid-wicket where the fielder is stationed. He catches the ball but it won't matter as it was a Free Hit. The batsmen take a single.
48.3
1nb
NO BALL! The umpire gives it no ball for waist-heigh full toss. Full toss on middle, Hossain pulls it towards mid-wicket. The next ball will be a Free Hit.
48.2
2
Full toss on middle, Shahadat lofts it over mid-wicket. The fielder in the deep does well to stop it. The batsmen pick up a couple.
48.1
2
Full delivery on middle, Shahadat flicks it over square leg. The batsmen get two runs.
Achille Cloete is back on. 9-0-42-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
1
1
1
1
0W
1b
Tiaan van Vuuren 35/1(8)
47.6
1
Low full toss on off, Hossain plays it to deep cover to keep strike for the next over.
47.5
1
Very full delivery outside off, Ali drives it to the off side for a single.
47.4
1
Full delivery outside off, Hossain pushes it to deep cover for a single.
47.3
1
Full delivery outside off, Ali drives it uppishly towards the cover fielder for a single.
Akbar Ali, the skipper, is the new batsman in.
47.2
W
OUT! RUN OUT! This is brilliant fielding by the bowler. Yorker on middle, Hossain looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. The ball rolls towards mid off. Shamim wants the single but is sent back. Van Vuuren collects the ball and throws it to the keeper's end. He hits and Shamim was nowhere in the picture.
47.1
1b
Full delivery outside off, Hossain looks to drive but fails to get any bat on it. The keeper has a shy at the stumps but misses. The ball rolls to mid on and the batters steal a bye.
Tiaan van Vuuren is back on. 7-0-31-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
1
1
0W
1
0
1
Pheku Moletsane 41/2(10)
46.6
1
NOT OUT! Shamim is safe. Loopy delivery on off, Shahadat plays a reverse sweep towards third man. The fielder throws it at the keeper's end where Cotani takes the bails off. It is referred upstairs. Replays show that Shamim was well inside the crease.
An appeal for run out has been taken upstairs. It looks close. The replays show that the batter has made his way back in.
46.5
1
Tossed up delivery on off, Shamim punches it towards point for a single.
Shamim Hossain is the new man in.
46.4
W
OUT! CAUGHT! End of a brilliant knock from Hridoy. In search of quick runs, Hridoy perishes. Floated delivery on middle, Hridoy comes down the track and flicks it uppishly towards mid-wicket where Karelse takes a comfortable catch to his right.
46.3
1
Loopy delivery on middle, Hossain plays a slog sweep over mid-wicket. The fielder in the deep picks the ball on one bounce. The batsmen cross ends.
46.2
.
Flighted delivery on middle, Hossain comes down the track and blocks it.
46.1
1
Tossed up delivery on middle, Hridoy flicks it through square leg for a single.
Pheku Moletsane is back on. 9-1-37-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
4
1
1wd
1
6
4
1
Gerald Coetzee 37/0(8)
45.6
4
FOUR! Nicely played! Short delivery outside off, Hossain plays an upper cut over the keeper's head for a boundary. 18 runs have come from the over. Big one for Bangladesh.
45.5
1
50 for Towhid Hridoy. This has been a crucial innings from him. He has not had a great tournament but is playing a valuable knock when it matters. On a length on middle, Hridoy flicks it towards square leg for a single.
45.5
1wd
WIDE! Bowls it wide and outside off, Hridoy leaves it alone.
45.4
1
Bowls a slower bouncer outside off, Hossain plays an upper cut over third man. The batsmen take a run.
45.3
6
SIX! That is whacked! Short delivery on middle, Hossain pulls it straight back over the bowler's head for a maximum. First maximum of the game.
45.2
4
FOUR! That is put away! Short of a length delivery, Hossain pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
45.1
1
Full toss on off, Hridoy drives it through covers for a single.
Gerald Coatzee is back on. 7-1-19-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
1
1
4
0
1
0
Bryce Parsons 54/0(10)
44.6
1
Loopy delivery on off, Hridoy drives it through covers for a run.
44.5
1
50 for Shahadat Hossain. It has been a brilliant innings from him till now. Tossed up delivery on middle, Hossain drives it through mid on for a run.
44.4
4
FOUR! This is brilliant batting from Hossain. Loopy delivery on off, Hossain hammers it over covers for a boundary.
44.3
.
Floated delivery on off, Hossain plays it to point.
44.2
1
Flighted delivery on middle, Hridoy flicks it through mid-wicket for a run.
44.1
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Hridoy defends it off the back foot.
In over# 1
1
0
1
0
2
0
Achille Cloete 42/0(9)
43.6
1
Length delivery on off, Hridoy taps it towards point for a run.
43.5
.
Good length delivery on off, Hridoy blocks it off the back foot.
43.4
1
Bowls a yorker on middle, Hossain digs it out towards the leg side. The batsmen cross ends.
43.3
.
NOT OUT! Hossain is safe. On a good length on middle, Hossain looks to flick but gets a leading edge. It lands safely towards the off side. The fielder fires a direct hit at the keeper's end. It is referred upstairs. Replays show that Hossain was well inside the crease.
An appeal for a run out! It is referred upstairs.
Shahadat Hossain is in pain as he gets hit in the elbow. The physio is out in the middle.
43.2
2
Short of a length delivery, Hossain looks to pull but gets a top edge. It lands safely towards mid-wicket. The batsmen pick up a couple.
43.1
.
Outside off, Hossain shoulders arms to this one.
In over# 1
1
0
4
1
0
1
Bryce Parsons 47/0(9)
42.6
1
Tossed up delivery on middle, Hossain flicks it towards square leg for a single.
42.5
.
Floated delivery on leg, Hossain looks to flick but gets hit on the pads.
42.4
4
FOUR! Nicely played! Tossed up delivery on middle, Hossain plays a slog sweep over square leg for a boundary.
42.3
1
Loopy delivery on middle, Hridoy flicks it through square leg for a single.
42.2
.
Flighted delivery on middle, Hridoy pushes it back towards the bowler.
42.1
1
Tossed up delivery on off, Hossain lofts it over covers. The batsmen take a single.
In over# 1
0
1
1
1
4
1
Achille Cloete 38/0(8)
41.6
.
Full delivery on off, Hridoy drives it towards mid off.
41.5
1
Full again on middle, Hossain flicks it through square leg for a run.
41.4
1
Full on middle, Hridoy drives it towards mid on for a run.
41.3
1
Short delivery on middle, Hossain pulls it over mid-wicket for a run.
41.2
4
FOUR! Terrific shot. Full delivery on off, Hossain lofts it over mid off for a boundary.
41.1
1
On a length on middle, Hridoy punches it through mid on for a run.
Achille Cloete is back on. 7-0-30-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
1
0
1
0
1
1
Bryce Parsons 40/0(8)
40.6
1
Looped up ball on off, Hridoy defends it to cover.
40.5
.
Flatter one on middle, pushed back to bowler.
40.4
1
Looped up ball on middle, Hossain flicks it towards the leg side for a single.
40.3
.
Loopy delivery outside off, Hossain guides it to short third man.
40.2
1
Flatter one on the pads, Hridoy tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.
40.1
1
Floated on the pads, Hossain works it to mid-wicket and takes a single.
Powerplay 3 has been signaled! Now, a maximum of five fielders can be placed outside the circle.
In over# 1
1
1
1
0
1
1
Gerald Coetzee 19/0(7)
39.6
1
Short of a length delivery, Hossain looks to pull but gets a top edge. It lands safely towards mid-wicket. The batsmen cross ends.
39.5
1
On a length on off, Hridoy punches it through point for a single.
39.4
1
Length delivery outside off, Hossain guides it towards third man for a single. 50-run stand is up between Hossain and Hridoy.
39.3
.
Short delivery outside off, Hossain looks to cut but misses it.
39.2
1
Full again on middle, Hridoy flicks it towards fine leg for a single.
39.1
1
Full delivery on middle, Hossain looks to flick but gets a leading edge. It goes safely towards point. The batsmen take a run.
Gerald Coetzee is back on. 6-1-14-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
1
1
1
1
1
0
Bryce Parsons 36/0(7)
38.6
1
Floated on middle, Hossain works it to mid-wicket and crosses over for another run.
38.5
1
Loopy delivery on middle, Hridoy works it to deep square leg for a single.
38.4
1
Driven towards the mid on region. They pick up a single.
38.3
1
Looped up ball on off, Hridoy drives it to mid off for a single.
38.2
1
DROPPED! What has Jonathan Bird done there? He drops the simplest of catches. Floated ball on middle, Hossain looks to play the sweep shot but does not time it well. It goes straight to deep mid-wicket where Bird tries to take it reverse-cupped but the ball pops out.
38.1
.
Full on the pads, worked to square leg.
In over# 1
1
0
1
0
0
1
Achille Cloete 30/0(7)
37.6
1
Short ball around middle, Shahadat pulls it to fine leg for a single.
37.5
.
Length ball outside off, Hossain leaves the ball alone.
37.4
1
Short ball on middle, Hridoy pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
37.3
.
Good length ball on off, Hridoy defends it out onto the pitch.
37.2
.
Good length ball on off, Hridoy blocks it to the point fielder.
37.1
1
Short delivery on off, Hossain pushes it towards the point region for a single.
In over# 1
1
1
1
0
4
0
Bryce Parsons 31/0(6)
36.6
1
Flatter one on middle, Hossain tucks it to deep square leg for a single.
36.5
1
On middle, flicked to square leg for a single.
36.4
1
Flighted on middle, Hossain drives it to mid off for a single.
36.3
.
Flatter one outside off, Hossain pushes it to cover.
36.2
4
FOUR! Innovation time! Floated ball on middle, Hossain goes on his knees and paddle sweeps it to the fine leg region for a boundary. The fielder chases after it, slides but fails to make the stop.
36.1
.
Loopy delivery on middle, played back to the bowler.
Bryce Parsons is back on. 5-0-24-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
1
0
1
1
1
1
Achille Cloete 27/0(6)
35.6
1
Length ball on the pads, Hridoy works it to deep square leg and the batters want a couple. They make it back comfortably but the umpire has signaled it one short. Only a single in the end.
35.5
.
Full delivery on off, Hridoy blocks it to mid off.
35.4
1
Length ball on off, Hossain taps it wide of the keeper and the batters cross for a single.
35.3
1
Shortish delivery on off, Hridoy hops and defends it towards the leg side for a single.
35.2
1
Back of a length ball on off, Hossain guides it to third man for a single.
35.1
1
Good length ball on off, Hossain blocks it to cover off the back foot.
Achille Cloete is back on. 5-0-22-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
0
1
4
0
1
Pheku Moletsane 37/1(9)
34.6
.
Flatter on middle, worked to square leg.
34.5
.
Looped up ball on middle, Hossain whips it to mid-wicket.
34.4
1
Floated on off, Hridoy defends it to cover for a single.
34.3
4
FOUR! Nicely played! Flatter one outside off, Hridoy guides it past the third man fielder for a boundary.
34.2
.
Flatter one on middle, Hridoy defends it back to the bowler.
34.1
1
Floated on off, Hossain drives it to long off for a single.
In over# 1
1
1b
1
1
0
0
Tiaan van Vuuren 31/1(7)
33.6
1
On off, pushed to mid off for another single.
33.5
1b
BYE! Full delivery outside off, Hridoy leaves it alone. The keeper fails to collect it and the ball rolls to short third man. The batters manage to steal a bye. 150 up for Bangladesh.
33.4
1
Fullish delivery on the pads, Hossain works it to fine leg for a single.
33.3
1
Good length ball on middle, Hridoy tucks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
33.2
.
Very full delivery on off, Hridoy defends it towards mid off.
33.1
.
Full delivery outside off, Hridoy shoulders arms to this one.
In over# 1
1
0
1
1
1
0
Pheku Moletsane 31/1(8)
32.6
1
Looped up on off, Hridoy pushes it to deep cover for another single.
32.5
.
Flighted ball on middle, Hridoy dances down the track and then blocks it out.
32.4
1
Driven towards the mid off region. They pick up a single.
32.3
1
Loopy delivery on off, Hridoy defends it to point for a single.
32.2
1
Flatter delivery on off, Hossain guides it to short third man and takes off for a single. The fielder has a shy at the bowler's end but misses. The ball goes towards long on but the batsmen do not want the extra run.
32.1
.
Full delivery on middle, Hossain defends it out.
Drinks Break! Pheku Molestane is back on. 7-1-27-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
1
1
1
0
1
0
Tiaan van Vuuren 28/1(6)
31.6
1
Full down the leg side, Hossain flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
31.5
1
Outside off, punched to the off side for a single.
31.4
1
Good length ball on off, with some extra bounce on it. Hossain looks to defend but it hits the gloves and rolls to third man for a single.
31.3
.
Snorter of a delivery from van Vuuren! Short of a length around off, Hossain looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it. The umpire signals one bouncer for the over.
31.2
1
Length delivery on off, Hridoy guides it to third man for a single.
31.1
.
Full delivery on middle, Hridoy works it to mid-wicket. Hridoy wants the single and Hossain obliges. Hridoy changes his mind and sends Shahadat, who was almost halfway down, back. The fielder has a shy at the bowler's end but misses. Had he hit, Hossain had made his way back in.
In over# 1
0
0
4
1
1
1
Bryce Parsons 24/0(5)
30.6
.
The batsman has flicked the ball off his pads.
30.5
.
Floated on middle, Hossain defends it back to the bowler.
30.4
4
FOUR! Beautiful shot! He was in very much control of that shot! Loopy delivery on off, Hossain plays the lofted extra cover drive towards extra cover for a boundary.
30.3
1
Tossed up ball on off, Hridoy drives it to mid off for a single.
30.2
1
On middle, Hossain tucks it to short fine leg for a single.
30.1
1
Full delivery on middle and leg, Hridoy works it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Tiaan van Vuuren 24/1(5)
29.6
.
Fullish outside off, Hossain leaves the ball alone.
29.5
.
On off, pushed to cover.
29.4
.
Length ball on off, Shahadat blocks it to cover.
29.3
.
Good length ball on middle, Hossain defends it out to the bowler.
29.2
.
On off, defended off the back foot to point.
29.1
1
Full down the leg side, Hridoy works it to fine leg for a single.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
0
0
Bryce Parsons 17/0(4)
28.6
.
Loopy delivery, worked to mid-wicket.
28.5
.
Flatter delivery on middle, Hossain looks to flick but misses to get hit on the thigh pad.
28.4
.
The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
28.3
1
Just short! Hridoy is very lucky here! Floated ball on middle, Hridoy dances down the track and looks to play it over long on but does not get the distance. The fielder comes ahead and dives forward but the ball falls short.
28.2
.
Looped up ball on middle, Hridoy defends it to mid on.
28.1
.
Floated on middle, Hridoy pushes it back to the bowler.
Bryce Parsons is back on. 3-0-16-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0W
1
Tiaan van Vuuren 23/1(4)
27.6
.
On middle, pushed back to the bowler.
27.5
.
Full delivery on middle, Hossain works it to mid-wicket.
27.4
.
Length ball on off, Hossain defends it to cover.
27.3
.
Full delivery on middle, defended to square leg.
Shahadat Hossain is the next batsman in.
27.2
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Tanzid Hasan departs. Short and outside off, Hasan cuts it uppishly towards point where Beaufort takes a good catch above his head. It was traveling quickly and those type of catches are not easy to take but Beaufort makes it look very easy.
27.1
1
On a good length on off, Hridoy defends it towards point and takes a quick single.
Tiaan van Vuuren is back on. 3-0-22-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
4
0
1
0
2
3
Pheku Moletsane 27/1(7)
26.6
4
FOUR! Cut away nicely! Short ball outside off, Hasan guides it through third man for a boundary.
26.5
.
The batsman rocks onto the back foot and punches the ball.
26.4
1
Floated on off, Hridoy pushes it to cover and takes off for a single. The fielder there collects and looks to take a shy at the bowler's end but fails to collect the ball cleanly. The batters manage to take the single comfortably in the end.
26.3
.
On off, Hridoy prods forward and defends it out.
26.2
2
Looped up ball on middle, Hridoy works it to deep mid-wicket for a couple. 50-run stand is up between the two.
26.1
3
Well fielded! Flatter one outside off, Hasan looks to cut but it takes the bottom half of the bat and goes towards third man. The fielder chases after it and makes a valiant effort to stop the ball. The umpire checks whether it is a clean save and the replays confirm that it is. The batters take three.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
0
0
Gerald Coetzee 14/0(6)
25.6
.
Short delivery on middle, Hridoy stands tall and defends it back to the bowler.
25.5
1
Good length ball on the pads, Hasan works it to fine leg for a single.
25.4
.
Short ball around off, Hasan pulls it to mid-wicket.
25.3
.
Slower delivery on off, Hasan blocks it towards mid off.
25.2
.
Full on middle, Hasan drives straight back to the bowler.
25.1
.
Full delivery on middle, Tanzid defends it to mid off for nothing.
In over# 1
1
1
0
0
1
0
Pheku Moletsane 17/1(6)
24.6
1
Flat one on middle, Hasan drives it to mid on for a single.
24.5
1
On off, pushed to cover for a single.
24.4
.
Flatter one on middle, worked to the leg side.
24.3
.
Looped up ball on off, Hridoy comes down the track and flicks it to mid-wicket.
24.2
1
Flat one on middle, Hasan pushes it down to long on for a single.
24.1
.
Shorter in length outside off, Hasan cuts it to point.
In over# 1
1
0
0
1
0
0
Gerald Coetzee 13/0(5)
23.6
1
Good length ball on the pads, Hasan works it to deep square leg for a single.
23.5
.
Good length ball on off, Hasan punches it to point off the back foot.
23.4
.
BOUNCER! It is bowled around off, Hasan sways away from it.
23.3
1
Back of a length ball on middle, Hridoy works it to deep square leg for a single.
23.2
.
Good length ball outside off, Hridoy shoulders arms to this one.
23.1
.
Short ball on off, Hridoy pushes it to point off the back foot.
Gerald Coetzee is back on. 4-1-11-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Pheku Moletsane 14/1(5)
22.6
.
On the pads, worked to square leg. Just 1 run from the over.
22.5
.
Flighted ball on the pads, Tanzid flicks it to square leg for another dot ball.
22.4
.
Full on middle, Hasan works it to mid-wicket.
22.3
.
Loopy ball on the pads, whipped to square leg for nothing.
22.2
.
Flatter one on middle, Tanzid works it to mid-wicket.
22.1
1
Floated on middle, Hridoy comes down the track and flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
Pheku Molestane is back on. 4-1-13-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1wd
0
4
2
Achille Cloete 22/0(5)
21.6
.
Outside off, punched to point.
21.5
.
Full delivery on off, Hasan pushes it to cover.
21.4
.
Length ball on off, Hasan taps it to point off the back foot.
21.4
1wd
WIDE! Cloete bowls a bouncer around middle, Hasan ducks under it. A wide signaled.
21.3
.
Back of a length ball on middle, Hasan looks to flick but gets a leading edge and the ball rolls towards cover.
21.2
4
FOUR! What a shot that is! Short delivery outside off, Hasan just cuts it with superb timing towards the deep point region. The fielder comes across from deep cover but fails to stop it. A boundary signaled.
21.1
2
Short ball on off, Hasan cuts it to deep point and takes an easy couple.
In over# 1
1
0
4
0
4
4
Mondli Khumalo 22/0(3)
20.6
1
Full delivery on off, Hasan drives it towards mid off where the fielder dives to make a good stop. The batters take a single.
20.5
.
Short ball outside off, punched to cover.
20.4
4
FOUR! Creamed! Hasan has played really well so far and will look to continue on to score a big one here. Slower delivery outside off, Hasan drives it through extra cover for a boundary.
20.3
.
Length ball on off, defended off the front foot.
20.2
4
EDGY FOUR! Full delivery outside off, Hasan looks to drive but it takes the outside edge and goes through the vacant slip cordon and into the third man fence. 100 up for Bangladesh.
20.1
4
FOUR! Beautifully played! Short ball on middle, Hasan pulls it through deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
1
2
Achille Cloete 15/0(4)
19.6
.
Good length ball outside off, Hridoy shoulders arms to this one.
19.5
.
Short of a length ball on middle, Hridoy blocks it out onto the pitch off the back foot.
19.4
.
Short ball outside off, Hridoy sways away from it.
19.3
1
FIFTY! 8th fifty in Tanzid's Under-19 career. It has been a brilliant innings from him and it has come run-a-ball. Length ball on off, Hasan defends it to cover and takes a single to get to his milestone.
19.2
1
Good length ball on off, Hridoy guides it to third man for a single.
19.1
2
Full delivery on middle, Hridoy works it to deep mid-wicket and takes a couple before the fielder cleans it up.
Achille Cloete is back on. 3-0-11-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
1
1
1
1
4
Mondli Khumalo 9/0(2)
18.6
.
Short ball outside off, Hasan punches it to point.
18.5
1
Full delivery on middle, pushed to mid on for a single.
18.4
1
On a length on off, Tanzid defends it to cover and takes off for a single. They make it easily.
18.3
1
Good length ball on middle, Hridoy defends it to mid on and takes off for a single.
18.2
1
Full delivery outside off, Hasan drives it to deep cover for a single.
18.1
4
FOUR! That is powerfully hit from Tanzid Hasan! Short ball on middle, Hasan rocks on his back foot and pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
In over# 1
1
1
4
0
0
1
Bryce Parsons 16/0(3)
17.6
1
Full again on middle, Hasan drives it through mid on. The batsmen cross ends.
17.5
1
Full delivery on off, Hridoy drives it through mid off for a run.
17.4
4
FOUR! Nicely played! Low full toss on middle, Hridoy flicks it through square leg for a boundary.
17.3
.
The batsman has flicked the ball off his pads.
17.2
.
Full delivery on off, Hridoy dances down the track and pushes it to cover.
17.1
1
Floated ball on off, pushed down to long off for a single.
In over# 1
0
0
0W
0
1
0
Mondli Khumalo 1/0(1)
16.6
.
Length ball on off, Hridoy blocks it out to mid off to end another good over for South Africa.
16.5
.
Full delivery on off, Hridoy defends it to cover off the front foot.
Towhid Hridoy is the next batsman in.
16.4
W
OUT! RUN OUT! That's terrific work from the bowler. He has shown great awareness to get Hasan Joy run out here. Brilliant work. Full delivery on off, Hasan defends it to cover and takes off for a single. Khumalo runs ahead and dives. He collects the ball and then throws it to the keeper's end. It hits the stumps and they go in an appeal. The on-field umpire refers it upstairs. The replays roll in and they show that the dive has not saved Hasan Joy and he has to make his walk back to the pavilion. Joy for South Africa as there is no more Joy for Bangladesh at the crease.
An appeal for run out! It is referred upstairs. Let us see what happens. Replays show that he is out.
16.3
.
Short ball outside off, Hasan punches it straight to the point fielder.
16.2
1
Low full toss on middle, Mahmudul drives it to mid off and takes a quick single.
16.1
.
Khumalo starts with a very full delivery on middle, Hasan Joy digs it out to mid on.
Mondli Khumalo is into the attack.
In over# 1
1
0
1
0
4
2
Bryce Parsons 9/0(2)
15.6
1
Outside off, punched to deep cover for a single.
15.5
.
Looped up ball on middle, Hasan Joy works it to long on for another single.
15.4
1
Short ball outside off, Hasan punches it to deep cover for a single.
15.3
.
Flatter one outside off, Hasan guides it to short third man.
15.2
4
FOUR! Cheeky! Short ball outside off, Tanzid late cuts it through third man. Coetzee chases after it and then dives to make the stop but fails to do so as the ball touches the fence.
15.1
2
Short ball on middle, Tanzid pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a couple before the fielder can come across and clean it up.
In over# 1
0
1
1
1
0
0
Pheku Moletsane 13/1(4)
14.6
.
The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
14.5
1
Loopy delivery on middle, worked to long on for a single.
14.4
1
Direct hit would have been interesting! Flatter one on middle, Hasan Joy works it to square leg and takes off for a single. The fielder throws it to the bowler. Pheku whips the bails off and appeals but the umpire is not interested. South Africa needed a direct hit. Hasan Joy is off the mark.
14.3
1
Looped up ball on off, Hasan defends it to cover with soft hands and takes off for a single. They complete it easily.
14.2
.
Another flatter one on middle, Hasan pushes it back towards the bowler.
14.1
.
Flatter one on middle, Tanzid defends it back to the bowler.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
1
0
Bryce Parsons 1/0(1)
13.6
.
EDGY! Looped up ball on middle, Hasan Joy looks to flick but it takes the leading edge and rolls towards the off side.
13.5
.
Loopy delivery on middle, pushed to mid on.
13.4
.
Floated ball on middle, Mahmudul defends it out to short leg.
13.3
.
Loopy delivery on off, Hasan Joy keeps it out.
13.2
1
Full delivery on middle, Hasan drives it through mid on for a run.
13.1
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Hasan punches it to point.
Bryce Parsons is on.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0W
Pheku Moletsane 10/1(3)
12.6
.
Loopy delivery on middle, Hasan Joy prods forward and defends it back to the bowler. End of a successful over from Moletsane. A wicket maiden.
12.5
.
On middle, blocked out.
12.4
.
Floated on middle, Hasan Joy looks to flick but inside edges it onto the pads.
12.3
.
Loopy delivery on middle, Hasan Joy pushes it to the off side.
12.2
.
Floated ball on off, Hasan Joy looks to flick but it takes the inside edge and onto the pads. This is good bowling from the spinner.
Mahmudul Hasan Joy is the new batsman in.
12.1
W
OUT! LBW! Spin does the trick! This is brilliant bowling from the spinner. The 60-run opening stand is broken. Flatter one on middle, Hossain Emon looks to cut but is late in getting his bat down. The ball hits him on the pads and the South African players put in an appeal. The umpire agrees with them and raises his finger. South Africa needed this badly as these two were taking the game away from them.
In over# 1
4
2
0
4
0
1
Tiaan van Vuuren 22/0(3)
11.6
4
FOUR! Nice shot. Full on middle, Hasan flicks it over mid-wicket for a boundary. 11 runs have come from the over.
11.5
2
Length delivery outside off, Hasan punches it through point. The batsmen get two runs.
11.4
.
BEATEN! On a good length and outside off, Hasan looks to defend but misses it due to the away swing on this one.
11.3
4
FOUR! Cracking shot. Short and outside off, Hasan cuts it through point for a boundary.
11.2
.
Short and outside off, Tanzid cuts it to point.
11.1
1
Full delivery on middle, Hossain Emon flicks it through square leg for a single.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Pheku Moletsane 10/0(2)
10.6
.
On middle, pushed to mid on.
10.5
.
NOT OUT! A big stumping chance missed from the Protea keeper. Floated ball on the pads, Hasan comes down the track and then looks to flick. He misses. The keeper fails to collect it cleanly. He whips the bails off in the second attempt. But is it too late? The third umpire is called and the replays show that Hasan had made his way back inside the crease. This is a lucky, lucky break for Tanzid Hasan and Bangladesh.
An appeal for stumping! The keeper did not collect the ball cleanly at first but then whips the bails off in the second attempt. The replays show that he is well in.
10.4
.
Floated one on off, Hasan pushes it to point.
10.3
.
Another flat one on middle, tucked to mid-wicket.
10.2
.
Flatter one on middle, Tanzid looks to flick but it hits the inside edge and onto the pads.
10.1
1
Floated on off, Parvez pushes it to long off for a single.
Powerplay 2 is signalled. Maximum of 4 fielders will be stationed outside the 30-yard circle till the 40th over.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
0
1
Tiaan van Vuuren 11/0(2)
9.6
.
Short ball outside off, Hossain Emon looks to cut but fails to get any bat on it. 48/0 after the first Powerplay.
9.5
1
Full delivery on middle, Hossain flicks it to deep square leg for a single.
9.4
.
Length ball on off, Parvez defends it to the point fielder.
9.3
.
Short ball around middle, Hossain Emon ducks under it.
9.2
.
Length ball on the pads, Hossain Emon looks to flick but the ball hits the thigh pad.
9.1
1
Is that a drop? Yes, it is. A tough chance though. Full delivery on middle, Hasan drives it back to the bowler but does so uppishly. Van Vuuren on his followthrough bends and gets two hands to it but fails to hold on. The ball rolls to square leg and the batters take a single.
In over# 1
4
0
1
0
4
0
Pheku Moletsane 9/0(1)
8.6
4
FOUR! Brilliant use of the feet. Full delivery outside off, Hossain Emon dances down the track and hammers it through extra cover for a boundary.
8.5
.
Full delivery on middle, Hossain Emon defends it back to the bowler.
8.4
1
Looped up ball on middle, worked to deep mid-wicket for a single.
8.3
.
Full delivery on the pads, Hasan looks to flick but gets hit on the pads. No harm done.
8.2
4
FOUR! This is turning out to be an excellent start for Bangladesh! Floated ball on middle, Tanzid lifts it over the extra cover fielder for a boundary.
8.1
.
Pheku starts with a flatter one on off, Tanzid defends it to point.
Spin for the first time. Pheku Molestane is into the attack.
In over# 1
4
1
4
0
0
0
Tiaan van Vuuren 9/0(1)
7.6
4
FOUR! Bang! That is some shot from Hossain Emon. Full delivery on middle, Hossain Emon just hammers it over the bowler's head for a boundary. 9 runs have come from the over.
7.5
1
Short ball outside off, Tanzid cuts it to deep point for another single.
7.4
4
FOUR! This is a top shot from Tanzid! Full delivery outside off, Tanzid goes on his front foot and drives it through the cover region for a boundary.
7.3
.
Fullish on off, pushed back to the bowler.
7.2
.
PLAY AND A MISS! Short of a length delivery outside off, Tanzid looks to cut but fails to get any bat on it.
7.1
.
Van Vuuren starts with a full delivery on middle, Tanzid pushes it to mid on.
Tiaan van Vuuren is into the attack.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
0
4
Gerald Coetzee 11/0(4)
6.6
.
Full delivery on middle, Hossain Emon pushes it to the mid on fielder.
6.5
.
Very full delivery outside off, Hossain Emon leaves it alone. He asks the umpire whether it was a wide but the umpire shakes his head.
6.4
.
Short ball outside off, Parvez sways away from it.
6.3
1
On a length on off, Hasan defends it to mid off and crosses over for a single.
6.2
.
Full delivery outside off, Tanzid pushes it to point.
6.1
4
FOUR! Poor delivery from Coetzee. Full delivery on the pads, Hasan whips it to the deep square leg region for a boundary.
In over# 1
0
1wd
0
4
0
1
2lb
Achille Cloete 11/0(3)
5.6
.
Length ball on off, Hossain Emon defends it towards the off side.
5.6
1wd
WIDE! Good length ball down the leg side, Parvez looks to flick but misses. It is wided by the umpire.
5.5
.
Short ball around middle and leg, Hossain Emon has no problems in ducking under it.
5.4
4
FOUR! Pulled away nicely! Short ball on middle, Hossain Emon pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a boundary. First boundary of the bat.
5.3
.
BOUNCER! It is bowled around middle, Hossain Emon ducks under it.
5.2
1
Full delivery on off, Hasan defends it towards mid off and takes a single. The fielder runs ahead and then dives in an attempt to throw it to the stumps but fails to collect the ball cleanly.
5.1
2lb
LEG BYES! Good length ball down the leg side, Tanzid looks to flick but gets hit on the thigh pad. The ball rolls to fine leg and the batters take a couple of leg byes.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
0
0
Gerald Coetzee 6/0(3)
4.6
.
Good length ball on middle, Hossain Emon works it to square leg.
4.5
.
Back of a length ball outside off, Hossain Emon leaves it alone.
4.4
.
An appeal for LBW turned down! Full delivery on the pads, Hossain Emon looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. The South African players appeal but the umpire is not interested. Maybe the ball was pitching outside leg.
4.3
1
Good length ball on middle, worked to the leg side for a single.
4.2
.
Short ball around off, Tanzid looks to defend but it hits the gloves and lobs towards point. Luckily for him, it lands in front of the point fielder.
4.1
.
Fullish delivery on middle, Tanzid flicks it to mid-wicket.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
1
0
Achille Cloete 5/0(2)
3.6
.
Shortish in length, Hossain Emon pulls it to mid-wicket.
3.5
.
Cloete dishes a fuller one on middle, Hossain Emon tucks it to mid-wicket.
3.4
.
Full delivery on middle, Hossain Emon defends it back to the bowler.
3.3
.
BEATEN! Back of a length ball outside off, Hossain Emon looks to cut but fails to make any connection.
3.2
1
TOP EDGE BUT SAFE! Short ball on middle, Tanzid looks to pull but it takes the top edge and goes towards fine leg. The fielder runs in from fine leg but the ball falls short. The batsmen take a single.
3.1
.
Short ball on middle, Hasan looks to pull but it takes the inside half of the bat and goes onto hit the pads.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
5wd
0
Gerald Coetzee 5/0(2)
2.6
.
BEATEN! That's an absolute gem of a delivery! Length ball on off, moving away from the batsman. Hossain Emon looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it. On any other day, it could have been a wicket.
2.5
.
Good length ball on off, Hossain Emon solidly defends it to cover.
2.4
.
Very full delivery on off, Parvez drives but finds the cover fielder who collects it on the bounce.
2.3
.
Full delivery on middle, Hossain Emon flicks it to mid-wicket.
2.2
.
BEATEN! This is the line and length to bowl. This is excellent bowling. On a length outside off, Hossain Emon looks to drive but fails to get any bat on it.
2.2
5wd
FIVE WIDES! Coetzee bowls a bouncer around middle, Hossain Emon ducks under it. The keeper jumps and tries to collect with one hand but fails to do so. The ball goes into the fence and the umpire signals it as five wides.
2.1
.
Full delivery on off, Hossain Emon pushes it to cover.
In over# 1
1
1
1
0
0
1
Achille Cloete 4/0(1)
1.6
1
Good length delivery on the pads, Hossain Emon looks to flick but it takes the inside half of the bat and rolls to square leg for a single. 4 runs off Cloete's first.
1.5
1
Full delivery outside off, Hasan drives it to deep point for a single.
1.4
1
Cloete bowls a full delivery on the pads, Hossain Emon tucks it to deep square leg for a single.
1.3
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Fullish ball on off, Parvez prods forward and defends it to cover.
1.2
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Length ball outside off, Hossain Emon lets the ball through to the keeper.
1.1
1
First run of the bat. Cloete starts with a full delivery on the pads, Tanzid works it to deep square leg for a single.
Achille Cloete to bowl from the other end.
In over# 1
4lb
0
0
0
0
0
Gerald Coetzee 0/0(1)
0.6
4lb
FOUR LEG BYES! Bangladesh are underway! Good length ball down the leg side, Emon looks to flick but it hits the thigh pad and goes to the fine leg region for four leg byes. Good start from Coetzee.
0.5
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Length ball on middle, Hossain Emon looks to defend but it hits the handle of the bat and goes towards the bowler.
0.4
.
Fullish ball on middle, Parvez defends it to mid off.
0.3
.
Fullish ball outside off, angling in. Hossain Emon makes another leave. Good start from Coetzee.
0.2
.
Good length ball outside off, Hossain Emon shoulders arms.
0.1
.
BEATEN! What a start from Coetzee. He starts with a yorker outside off, Hossain Emon looks to drive but misses and the ball goes into the mitts of the keeper.
Both the teams are ready for their respective national anthems. We are all set to begin. The South African players are out in the middle. Tanzid Hasan and Parvez Hossain Emon will open the batting for Bangladesh. Gerald Coetzee will start the proceedings for South Africa.
Akbar Ali, Bangladesh skipper says that he would have bowled too but the toss is not in his hands. Adds that they would look to put a good total on the board. Goes on to say that the top order need to put their hands up and give the bowlers a good score to defend.
Bryce Parson, South Africa skipper says that they would bowl first. Says that the first game was a struggle and they were taking each game as a knockout game. Adds that they are happy to play at home and there is added pressure. Informs of two changes.
Pitch report - JP Duminy is there for the pitch report, he says that the pitch has good bounce and has turn and bounce as well. Rohan Gavaskar says that there are lot of runs on offer and if the batsmen give themselves time on this pitch, they can score runs.
Bangladesh (Playing XI) - Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Towhid Hridoy, Shahadat Hossain, Akbar Ali (C/WK), Shamim Hossain, Hasan Murad (In for Avishek Das), Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Rakibul Hasan, Shoriful Islam.
South Africa U19 (Playing XI) - Jonathan Bird, Khanya Cotani (WK), Bryce Parsons (C), Luke Beaufort, Tyrese Karelse, Tiaan van Vuuren, Jack Lees, Pheku Moletsane, Achille Cloete, Gerald Coetzee (In for Merrick Brett), Mondli Khumalo (In for Odirile Modimokoane).
Toss - South Africa have won the toss and they choose to bowl first.
South Africa, after being humbled in their match against Afghanistan have bounced back really well to enter the quarter-finals and they would look to enter the final four with a dominating win against the Bangla Tigers. Bangladesh, on the other hand, have been unbeaten with one game being abandoned. Bangladesh look favourites. Surprised, don't be as they have played some good cricket throughout the tournament. Toss and team updates in a while.
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