Twitter Reactions: Bangladesh carves thunderous triumph to announce themselves in the World Cup journey
After 2007, the Tigers rolled over South Africa in a World Cup encounter.
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After three one-sided affairs, the 2019 edition of the World Cup witnessed its first closely-fought game between South Africa and Bangladesh. Though the Proteas lost their opening match against England, this time they were favourites. Nevertheless, Mashrafe Mortaza’s men punched above their weight rolled their opponent over, winning the match by 21 runs at the Kennington Oval in London.
Mushfiq and Shakib lead the charge
South Africa made a couple of changes to their eleven. David Miller and Chris Morris came in place of Hashim Amla and Dwaine Pretorius respectively. Faf du Plessis won the toss and didn’t hesitate to field first, but Bangladesh ended up amassing their highest ODI score of 330 in 50 overs. For the Tigers, the likes of Tamim Iqbal and Mohammad Saifuddin, who were suffering from injuries, made the cut.
Skipper Mashrafe also walked in with a hamstring strain. Tamim and Soumya Sarkar started proceedings and put on 60 runs off 50 balls. Even as Soumya looked in ominous touch, Tamim had his difficulties and perished to Andile Phehlukwayo. After scoring 42 off 30, Soumya mistimed a pull to give Morris his first wicket. Thereafter, Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim added 142 runs for the third wicket stand.
Shakib accomplished his fifty off 54 balls and went on to score 75. Imran Tahir bowled him round his legs to break the partnership. Phehlukwayo removed Mushfiqur after the keeper scored 78. Tahir got his second wicket in the form of Mohammad Mithun after which Mahmudullah and Mosaddek Hossain’s 66-run stand took Bangladesh to a resounding total. While Mosaddek got 26, Mahmudullah scored 46.
Bangladesh blast their way to victory
The Proteas made a steady start as Quinton de Kock and Aiden Markram put on 49 in 9.4 overs. Unfortunately, de Kock succumbed to a run-out. Markram was seeming to get the measure of the Tigers’ bowling, having scored 45, but Shakib rattled his woodwork. David Miller, playing his first game, joined his skipper Du Plessis in the middle. Mehidy Hasan Miraz picked up the prized of Du Plessis.
The Proteas captain perished after scoring 62 priceless runs. With their team under pressure, Rassie van der Dussen and Miller tried to bring back some momentum with a 55-run stand. Mustafizur Rahman removed Miller for 38. Saifuddin ripped Van der Dussen’s poles apart when the batter was looking settled with 41 runs under his belt. In the last 10 overs, South Africa needed a mammoth 103 runs.
Phehlukwayo hit one four off Mashrafe and then got out to Saifuddin. The onus was then on JP Duminy and Chris Morris to drag their team out of jail. To South Africa’s dismay, Mustafizur got rid of Morris. Duminy tried his best with a knock of 45 off 37, but Mustafizur disturbed his timber to drill the final nail in the Proteas’ coffin. With his dismissal, the writing was pretty much on the walls for Du Plessis’ men.
Here is how Twitter lauded Bangladesh for the victory
Simply outplayed in all aspects…captain did say it’s not how you start though????♂️
— Herschelle Gibbs (@hershybru) June 2, 2019
Bangladesh’s impressive win shakes up the World Cup now.
— Mohammad Isam (@Isam84) June 2, 2019
Bangladesh create a new record among Asian teams. #BANvSA #SAvBAN #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/pP6q5PdvtN
— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) June 2, 2019
No where near enough people have mentioned Bangladesh as semi final candidates
*Smugly points out that I have been*
— Peter Miller (@TheCricketGeek) June 2, 2019
Congratulations to Bangladesh.
Hard luck South Africa.
330 runs ☝???? @cricketworldcup #SAvBAN pic.twitter.com/hmyqGb0SnS— Elma Smit (@Elmakapelma) June 2, 2019
— Mike Haysman (@MikeHaysman) June 2, 2019
Well done The Desh !!!Good win… Very very good @BCBtigers #CWC2019 #SAvsBAN Great start to the tournament !!
— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) June 2, 2019
That’s a clinical all-round performance from Bangladesh. Rahim, Shakib, Mahmudullah shone with the bat; Mustafizur & co. successfully defended a big total on a belter. Won’t call it an upset. Proteas looking down in the dumps; Tigers will combat valiantly for semi-finals #BANvSA
— Navneet Mundhra (@navneet_mundhra) June 2, 2019
Fantastic win from Bangladesh, all round batting performance and the bowlers did well in not allowing SA to score freely.
South Africa have a lot to ponder over, Bowling really a struggle for them.#SAvBAN— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) June 2, 2019
#BANvSA #CWC19. Major Upset South Africa second loss????????. Well played Bangladesh
— VINOD KAMBLI (@vinodkambli349) June 2, 2019
Great WIN @BCBtigers and it’s certainly not an upset .
— Salman Butt (@im_SalmanButt) June 2, 2019
Historiy re-created! @BCBtigers have literally demolished the @OfficialCSA, won’t call it an upset really. #CWC19 #SAvBAN https://t.co/CaYFRBMYWb
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) June 2, 2019
Bangladesh in the ODI World Cup:
More wins vs SOUTH AFRICA (2) than Ind (1), Pak (1), SL (1)
More wins vs INDIA (1) than Pakistan (0)
More wins vs PAKISTAN (1) than Sri Lanka (0)
More wins vs ENGLAND (2) than Windies (1)#CWC19 #SAvBAN— Sampath Bandarupalli (@SampathStats) June 2, 2019
The last time South Africa suffered defeat in their first two games in a World Cup edition before #WorldCup2019 was……NEVER!#CWC19 #SAvBAN
— Rajneesh Gupta (@rgcricket) June 2, 2019
In ODIs since October 2016 the ever-improving Bangladesh have beaten:
South Africa
Pakistan
New Zealand 2 times
Sri Lanka 3 times
West Indies 7 times
England#CWC19 #BANvSA— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) June 2, 2019
South Africa will be desperate for a win now. Hope they don’t spoil India’s opening party. ????????
— Trendulkar (@Trendulkar) June 2, 2019
Really!!
— Alviro Petersen (@AlviroPetersen) June 2, 2019
Bangladesh are re-confirming what we’ve known for a few years now. They are a team showing that they are a genuine force in the World game.
— ian bishop (@irbishi) June 2, 2019
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