The South African team registered a 149-run win against Bangladesh in the ODI World Cup 2023 on October 24 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The Proteas have posted a massive total of 382 runs thanks to heroic batting performances by in-form batsmen. However, during the chase, Bangladesh could only pile up 233 runs before getting all out and giving a great win to the South Africans. Meanwhile, check out the three major talking points from the clash between South Africa and Bangladesh.
3 talking points from South Africa vs Bangladesh in ODI World Cup 2023:
1. South Africa in-depth batting
The main reason for South Africa’s success was their deep batting lineup during the play. Notably, from their top orders to lower orders, all contributed tremendously to posting the massive total against the Bangladesh side. Star opener Quinton de Kock played a scintillating knock of 174 runs from 140 balls, while Aiden Markram and Heinrich Klaasen also struck out the half-centuries in the middle order to post the massive total against the Shakib-Al-Hasan-led side. In addition, GT star batsman David Miller also hammered quick 34 runs from just 15 balls towards the end.
2. Bangladesh Batters batting out of position
The only country appearing in the ODI World Cup 2023 that is missing the wrist-spin option from their lineup is Bangladesh. This is only the team that does not have a single wrist spinner in the playing XI. However, star spinners Mehidy Hasan and Shakib Al Hasan’s skills have helped them in the past, but they have not been supported against the in-form Proteas. Undoubtedly, teams always have a chance to break up partnerships if there is a wrist spinner on the field; however, the Shakib-Al-Hasan side lacks this opportunity.
3. No wrist spinner in the Bangladesh squad
Bangladesh is sticking to using Mehidy Hasan widely in the top order and also backing players such as Najmul Hossain Shanto to fill the spot at number four owing to his ability to bat brilliantly. However, experienced players like Shakib al-Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim are now batting in the lower middle order. In addition, star batsman Mahmudullah, despite his great experience, has previously batted as low as eighth and hit a century against the Proteas at number six, when the game seemed nearly over. Notably, he should have been given a chance a bit earlier, given his ability to bat in the middle order.
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