Spinner Keshav Maharaj bowled a six-run, two-wicket last over as South Africa held off Bangladesh by 4 runs to remain unbeaten within the T20 World Cup on Monday.
Bangladesh wanted 11 from the final six deliveries for victory, then wanted six off the final two balls.
Mahmudullah got here inside a few toes of getting these runs with only one blow, however he was caught at long-on by Aiden Markram after heaving a full toss down the bottom.
Taskin Ahmed got here to the crease and confronted the ultimate supply, one other full toss by Maharaj. Ahmed swung and managed just one run as Bangladesh completed on 109-7 in pursuit of South Africa’s 113-6.
On a usually robust batting pitch at Nassau County Stadium, South Africa obtained to that focus on due to a 79-run partnership between Heinrich Klaasen (46) and David Miller (29).
Maharaj completed with 3-27 in 4 overs as Bangladesh replied, whereas Kagiso Rabada (2-19) and Anrich Nortje (2-17) additionally bowled effectively.
South Africa stayed prime of Group D with a 3rd win and are in pole place to safe a Tremendous 8 spot.
Bangladesh’s first loss in two matches retains them in second place.
What they mentioned
South Africa captain Aiden Markram…
“You’re always pretty nervous in the final over in a game like that. Sometimes you get on the right side, sometimes not, but it’s very entertaining.
“[delivery No] 19.5 might’ve gone anyplace, might’ve gone two extra metres. Is determined by the scenario, you need to drag the sport.
“Seamers were bowling well, anything could happen in the last over. We’re putting Klaasen and Miller under pressure but they’ve been great. Fantastic for Klaasy to get back in form.”
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto…
“This is the match we should have won, we nearly did but the last couple of overs they bowled well. It can happen in cricket.
On leg-spinner Rishad Hossain: “Rishad is superb, he is bowled effectively within the final two video games and in apply.
“We’ve struggled with leg-spin in 10-15 years but hope he goes far. Wherever we play, we get a lot of support. Hope it’s the same in the West Indies.”
What’s Subsequent?
There is only one sport happening on Tuesday June 11, with Pakistan looking for their first win in opposition to Canada, which is reside from 3.30pm on Sky Sports activities.
Sri Lanka additionally tackle Nepal from 12.30am, reside on Sky Sports activities.
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