Spinner Keshav Maharaj hit a six-run last with two wickets as South Africa held off Bangladesh by 4 runs to stay unbeaten within the T20 World Cup on Monday.
Bangladesh wanted 11 balls from the final six deliveries after which six from the final two balls to win.
Mahmudullah got here inside a few ft of constructing these runs in a single fell swoop, however was caught at long-on by Aiden Markram after throwing exhausting down the bottom.
Taskin Ahmed got here to the crease and confronted the ultimate supply, one other full toss from Maharaj. Ahmed turned and managed only one run as Bangladesh completed on 109-7 chasing South Africa, 113-6.
On a sometimes powerful batting pitch on the Nassau County Stadium, South Africa achieved the goal because of a 79-run partnership between Henrich Klaasen (46) and David Miller (29).
Maharaj completed with 3-27 in 4 overs as Bangladesh responded, whereas Kagisa Rabada (2-19) and Henrich Nortier (2-17) additionally bowled effectively.
South Africa remained high of Group D with their third win and are in pole place to safe a Tremendous 8 spot.
Bangladesh’s first defeat in two matches retains them in second place.
What they stated
South Africa captain Aiden Markram…
“You at all times get very nervous within the last in a sport like this. Generally you get on the correct aspect, typically you do not, nevertheless it’s very fascinating.
“[delivery No] 19.5 may have gone anyplace, may have gone one other two meters. Relying on the state of affairs, you wish to delay the sport.
“Siemers bowled effectively, something may have occurred within the final over. We put the stress on Klaasen and Miller however they had been excellent. It is unbelievable that Klaasy is again on kind.”
Bangladesh group captain Najmul Hossain Shanta…
“It is a match we must always have gained, we virtually did however they bowled effectively within the final couple of overs. It may well occur in cricket.
About Rishad Hussain, who spins on his ft: “Rishad is superb, he hit effectively within the final two video games and in coaching.
“We’ve got struggled with leg-spin for 10-15 years however we hope he’ll go far. Wherever we play, we get numerous help. Hopefully the identical will occur within the West Indies.”
What’s subsequent?
There can be only one sport as Pakistan search for their first win in opposition to Canada on Tuesday June 11, stay from 3.30pm on Sky Sports activities.
Sri Lanka will even face Nepal from 12:30pm stay on Sky Sports activities.
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