BSP-26 Roaring Tigers lay down marker with facile win over South Africa

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Roaring Tigers lay down marker with facile win over South Africa

DHAKA, June 2, 2019 (BSS) – Bangladesh got the early impetus in their quest to seal the semifinal of the ICC Cricket World Cup, as they began the journey in emphatic fashion, recording a comprehensive 21-run win over South Africa in their opening game at The Oval on Sunday.

The Tigers posted their highest one-day international total of 330 for six, with Mushfiqur Rahim (78) and Shakib Al Hasan (75) putting on 142 before Mahmudullah added late impetus with an unbeaten 46.

Bangladesh then restricted South Africa to 309 for eight with fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman taking three wickets.

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