World Cup 2019: Bangladesh record upset victory over South Africa
South Africa vs Bangladesh, ICC World Cup 2019 Match 5: Live Cricket Score: Bangladesh is presently at a loss of five wickets with 257 on the scoreboard in 42 overs as South Africa's bowling line has managed to pounce back collapsing the wickets after breaking the firm partnership of Mushfiqur Rahim and Shakib Al Hasan during the fifth match of the ICC World Cup 2019 here at The Oval on Sunday.
LONDON: Bangladesh made the perfect start to their World Cup campaign as their highest one-day international score inspired a 21-run win over a beleaguered South Africa on Sunday.
Mashrafe Mortaza´s side posted 330 for six as Mushfiqur Rahim (78) and Shakib Al Hasan (75) laid the foundations of their impressive display at the Oval.
Mahmudullah´s boisterous 46 not out from 33 balls pushed Bangladesh past their previous highest one-day international total of 329 for six against Pakistan in 2015.
Attempting to become the first team to successfully chase more than 330 to win a World Cup match, South Africa fell short t 309 for eight.
Proteas skipper Faf du Plessis scored 62 from 53 balls, but Bangladesh seamer Mustafizur Rahman took three wickets and economical spinners Shakib and Mehidy Hasan wrapped up a memorable victory.
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