Soumya Sarkar and Mahmudullah struck half-centuries after Bangladesh dismissed South Africa cheaply, crushing the Proteas by seven wickets in the second one-day international to tie the three-match series in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Sunday.
Soumya hit a stroke-filled unbeaten 88, while Mahmudullah made 50 as Bangladesh raced to 167-3 with more than 22 overs in hand, keeping the hosts in the series after Friday’s loss.
Earlier, the home team made swift work of the visitors, bowling them out for 162 in 46 overs, effectively making the contest a one-sided affair.
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Kagiso Rabada, who had set a new one-day debut bowling record in the previous match, raised hopes when he bowled Tamim Iqbal (5) and Litton Das (17), but Soumya and Mahmudullah stood firm for a 135-run third-wicket stand as the Tigers won the game safely at a packed stadium.
Soumya, who faced 79 balls and hit 13 fours and a six, swept Imran Tahir over the mid-wicket fence to complete the emphatic victory — only Bangladesh’s second against South Africa in 16 one-day internationals.
“This was a much-needed win,” Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza said. “The last eight months we have been playing well. We lost the last four matches, but we have come back.”
The win, which followed Bangladesh’s steady progress in the one-day rankings, also cemented their place in the eight-team ICC Champions Trophy, scheduled to be held in England in 2017.
Only the hosts and the seven other top-ranked one-day teams are eligible to qualify for the tournament.
Earlier, Nasir Hossain finished with a career-best three for 26, while left-arm paceman Mustafizur Rahman grabbed three for 38 as South Africa were bowled out for their lowest score against Bangladesh on a slow pitch at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium.
Mustafizur drew first blood in the fifth over when he forced a leading edge from opener Quinton de Kock and Sabbir Rahman took a simple catch at backward-point.
Rubel Hossain, who returned to the starting lineup for leg-spinner Jubair Hossain, made an instant impact by knocking over the stumps of Hashim Amla (22).
South Africa began to feel the pressure when Nasir bowled Rilee Rossouw with his first ball and Mahmudullah sent David Miller back to the pavilion by forcing him to give a simple catch to Mashrafe Mortaza at short mid-wicket to leave the visitors wobbling at 74-4.
Faf du Plessis, who looked solid at one end, holed out a catch at long-on to Soumya Sarkar off Nasir. His departure after his top score of 41 from 64 balls firmly swung the game in favor of the hosts.
Mustafizur deceived J.P. Duminy with an off-cutter, forcing him to give a catch at short-cover to Sabbir for 13, before Rubel trapped Chris Morris leg before wicket for 12.
Farhaan Behardien, who survived a leg before wicket appeal when it was overturned by the TV umpire, held Bangladesh off to score 36, before he became the last man to be dismissed.
South Africa captain Hashim Amla blamed his side’s batting for the loss.
“It was not a 160 wicket. We had a really bad day and did not apply ourselves,” Amla said. “Credit to Bangladesh. The key on this wicket is to get in and make it count. We did not do that today.”
The third and final match of the series is due to be held tomorrow in Chittagong, Bangladesh.
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