Bangladesh: Bangladesh Emerging Team tasted a crushing seven-wicket defeat to South Africa Emerging Team in their tri-series tournament opener today after a batting collapse saw them dismissed for just 89 runs. Put in to bat first, Bangladesh struggled against the South African pace attack right from the words go.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the innings lasted only 30.2 overs, with opener Mahfizul Islam resisting lonely with a gritty 40 off 73 deliveries, including five boundaries. Aminul Islam Biplob scored 11 and Samiun Basir added 10, while no other batter managed to reach double figures. Bangladesh also benefited from 11 extras as they posted a modest total.
South African pacer Dian Galliem was the standout performer for the side, claiming 5-18 in 8.2 overs. He received good support from Andile Mogakane, who took two wickets, while Bayanda Majola, Janko Smit, and Caleb Seleka chipped in with one wicket each.
In reply, South Africa lost an early wicket with just one run on the board but quickly recovered to take control of the chase. Richard Seletswane remained unbeaten on 35 off 40 balls, hitting five fours and a six, while Mitchell van Buuren finished unbeaten on 18 from 22 deliveries. Daniel Smith contributed 22 and Modiri Lytheko scored 14 as the hosts reached 92-3 in 18.4 overs to seal victory.
For Bangladesh, Chowdhury Mohammad Rizwan was the most successful bowler, returning figures of 2-22 from four overs. The victory strengthened South Africa Emerging Team's campaign in the tri-series, while Bangladesh Emerging Team will look to bounce back in their remaining fixtures after a disappointing batting display.