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- Bangladesh vs South Africa, T20 World Cup 2024 Highlights: South Africa beat Bangladesh by 7 wickets to go top in Group B
Bangladesh vs South Africa, T20 World Cup 2024 Highlights: South Africa beat Bangladesh by 7 wickets to go top in Group B
South Africa has showcased a dominant performance, securing impressive victories against West Indies and Scotland, which has significantly boosted their Net Run Rate (NRR) and brought them closer to securing a semi-final spot.
Their only setback came against England, but they have the advantage of playing their last game before England takes the field for their remaining two matches, allowing England to know the equation at all times.
The South African openers have been providing solid starts, while Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon, and Sune Luus have been consistently contributing runs.
The bowlers have also been exceptional in their two victories, indicating that South Africa is well-positioned for success. The only concern for the team management might be Anneke Bosch's promotion to the number three position, as she has scored only 18 and 11 runs in two games at a strike rate below 100.
Bangladesh, in contrast, started the tournament with an impressive victory against Scotland but has since suffered consecutive defeats against England and West Indies.
Their batting has been a major concern, as they have failed to score more than 120 runs in any of their three matches, with only two batters accumulating more than 50 runs in total.
With a significantly negative NRR, Bangladesh's chances of progressing to the semi-finals appear slim, but an extraordinary performance could potentially keep their hopes alive.
Nonkululeko Mlaba to Nigar Sultana Joty, Full, on off, Nigar Sultana drives it to covers for one.
- Sobhana Mostary 33 (37)
- Nigar Sultana Joty 7 (21)
Marizanne Kapp to Sobhana Mostary, Slower one, on off, Sobhana Mostary eases it to covers.
Marizanne Kapp to Nigar Sultana Joty, Fuller one, on off, Nigar Sultana flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
Marizanne Kapp to Nigar Sultana Joty, Length, on off, Nigar Sultana blocks it back.
Marizanne Kapp to Sobhana Mostary, Short and on middle, Sobhana Mostary pulls it over mid-wicket for one.
Marizanne Kapp to Sobhana Mostary, A slower bouncer, on off, Sobhana Mostary looks to play an uppercut but misses.
Marizanne Kapp to Sobhana Mostary, Fuller one, on off, Sobhana Mostary heaves it over mid-wicket for two. Excellent work in the deep to stop a boundary!
- Sobhana Mostary 30 (33)
- Nigar Sultana Joty 6 (19)
Sune Luus to Sobhana Mostary, Full, on off, Sobhana Mostary lifts it over extra covers for one more.
Sune Luus to Nigar Sultana Joty, Slower through the air, on off, Nigar Sultana flicks it through mid on for one.
Sune Luus to Sobhana Mostary, Short and wide, Sobhana Mostary punches it to mid off for one.
Sune Luus to Nigar Sultana Joty, Lands it on off, Nigar Sultana lifts it over mid on for one.
Sune Luus to Nigar Sultana Joty, Too full, on off, Nigar Sultana pushes it to covers.
Sune Luus to Nigar Sultana Joty, Tossed up, on off, Nigar Sultana blocks it back.
- Nigar Sultana Joty 4 (15)
- Sobhana Mostary 28 (31)
Nadine de Klerk to Nigar Sultana Joty, Too full, on middle, Nigar Sultana flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
Nadine de Klerk to Sobhana Mostary, Bowls it on leg, Sobhana Mostary flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
Nadine de Klerk to Sobhana Mostary, Wide! Bowls it down leg, Sobhana Mostary leaves.
Nadine de Klerk to Sobhana Mostary, FOUR! They need to gear up now! Full, outside off, Sobhana Mostary picks it well and lifts it magnificently over mid off for a boundary.
Nadine de Klerk to Sobhana Mostary, Too full, on off, Sobhana Mostary digs it back to the bowler.
Nadine de Klerk to Nigar Sultana Joty, Lands it down leg, Nigar Sultana looks to flick it but the ball clips her pads and rolls towards fine leg. They cross for a leg bye.
Nadine de Klerk to Sobhana Mostary, Slower one, on off, Sobhana Mostary slaps it to covers for one.
- Nigar Sultana Joty 3 (13)
- Sobhana Mostary 22 (27)
Nonkululeko Mlaba to Nigar Sultana Joty, Short, on off, Nigar Sultana Joty eases it to the fielder at short third.
Nonkululeko Mlaba to Nigar Sultana Joty, Another dot! Short and wide, Nigar Sultana Joty punches it to covers.
Nonkululeko Mlaba to Nigar Sultana Joty, Full, on off, Nigar Sultana Joty eases it back to the bowler.
Nonkululeko Mlaba to Nigar Sultana Joty, Tossed up, on off, Nigar Sultana Joty blocks it back.
Slight halt! The physio is out in the middle to have a mandatory concussion check on Nigar Sultana Joty. All fine now and we are good to go...
Nonkululeko Mlaba to Nigar Sultana Joty, Lands it down leg, Nigar Sultana looks to sweep it but gets a hit on her helmet.
Nonkululeko Mlaba to Sobhana Mostary, Short, on off, Sobhana Mostary pulls it over mid-wicket for one. Fifty up for the Bangladesh Women.
- Sobhana Mostary 21 (26)
- Nigar Sultana Joty 3 (8)
Chloe Tryon to Sobhana Mostary, Short, on off, Sobhana Mostary punches it to covers for a quick single.
Chloe Tryon to Sobhana Mostary, Full, on off, Sobhana Mostary eases it to covers.
Chloe Tryon to Sobhana Mostary, FOUR! Well played! Errs her line down leg, Sobhana Mostary gets low and paddles it over short fine for a boundary.
Chloe Tryon to Sobhana Mostary, Tossed up, on off, Sobhana Mostary blocks it to short covers.
Chloe Tryon to Nigar Sultana Joty, Slower one, on off, Nigar Sultana flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
Chloe Tryon to Nigar Sultana Joty, Full, on leg, Nigar Sultana flicks it to the mid-wicket fielder.
Drinks! At the halfway point, Bangladesh Women find themselves at 43 for 2. After the early dismissal of Dilara, Rani and Mostary worked together to stabilize the innings. The skipper Sultana has come in to partner with Mostary as they aim to generate some momentum. The South Africa Women’s bowling attack has been effective so far and will be aiming to limit Bangladesh Women’s score. Let's see how it pans out...
- Sobhana Mostary 16 (22)
- Nigar Sultana Joty 2 (6)
Nonkululeko Mlaba to Sobhana Mostary, Fuller one, on off, Sobhana Mostary blocks it to mid off.
Nonkululeko Mlaba to Sobhana Mostary, Lands it outside off, Sobhana Mostary eases it to point.
Nonkululeko Mlaba to Sobhana Mostary, Another one outside off, turning away, Sobhana Mostary looks to block it but gets beaten again.
Nonkululeko Mlaba to Sobhana Mostary, Peach! Lands it outside off turning away, Sobhana Mostary looks to block it but gets beaten.
Nonkululeko Mlaba to Nigar Sultana Joty, Two wides! Bowls it way outside off, Nigar Sultana looks to play at it but misses. The keeper fails to collect it as the batters cross.
Nonkululeko Mlaba to Nigar Sultana Joty, Lands it outside off, Nigar Sultana taps it to point.
Nonkululeko Mlaba to Nigar Sultana Joty, Quicker one, outside off, Nigar Sultana looks to block it but edges it to the slip fielder.
- Sobhana Mostary 16 (18)
- Nigar Sultana Joty 2 (4)
Chloe Tryon to Sobhana Mostary, Fuller, on off, Sobhana Mostary drives it to the cover fielder.
Chloe Tryon to Sobhana Mostary, Wide! Goes down leg, Sobhana Mostary leaves it.
Chloe Tryon to Nigar Sultana Joty, Short and wide, Nigar Sultana slaps it to point for one.
Chloe Tryon to Nigar Sultana Joty, Bowls it on off, Nigar Sultana eases it to the left of the bowler.
Chloe Tryon to Sobhana Mostary, Flighted up, on off, Sobhana Mostary drives it to covers for one.
Chloe Tryon to Nigar Sultana Joty, Lands it on middle, Nigar Sultana pushes it to point for one.
Chloe Tryon to Sobhana Mostary, Slower one, on off, Sobhana Mostary eases it to covers for one.
- Nigar Sultana Joty 0 (1)
- Sobhana Mostary 14 (15)
Annerie Dercksen to Nigar Sultana Joty, Short and on off, Nigar Sultana eases it to covers.
Nigar Sultana Joty walks in.
Match Statistics
Venue
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
