Bangladesh win series in South Africa

Jago News Desk Published: 23 March 2022, 08:28 PM | Updated: 30 March 2022, 08:59 PM
Bangladesh win series in South Africa

Bangladesh on Wednesday defeated South Africa by 9 wickets to win series 2-1.

It is the first ODI series win of the Tigers in South Africa.

Tamim Iqbal's 87 runs off 82 balls propelled Bangladesh to easily chase down the 155-run target.

Earlier, they dismissed South Africa for 154 runs in 37 overs in the series decider at SuperSport Park in Centurion. 

Taskin Ahmed bagged 5 wickets for 35, Shakib Al Hasan 2 while Shariful Islam and Mehidy Hasan Miraz took one each.

For the hosts, Janneman Malan scored the highest 39 runs while Keshav Maharaj 28, Dwaine Pretorius 20, and David Miller 17.