“These victories are nothing short of spectacular”- Netizens in awe of South Africa as they beat Bangladesh by 149 runs despite Mahmudullah’s century

Aiden Markram and co. dominate yet another match in the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup as they beat Bangladesh by 149 runs.

“These victories are nothing short of spectacular”- Netizens in awe of South Africa as they beat Bangladesh by 149 runs despite Mahmudullah’s century

The CSA will earn $68 Million from India's tour (Image via ESPN)

On 24th October, South Africa won their 4th match in the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup. They beat Bangladesh by 149 runs in the Wankhede Stadium thanks to some explosive batting by the Proteas. With this victory, South Africa are now 2nd place with a Net Run Rate of 2.370. 

South Africa chose to bat at the Wankhede Stadium, a venue where batters have enjoyed for ages. Despite losing Reeza Hendricks and Rassie Van der Dussen in the powerplay, Quinton de Kock and captain Aiden Markram batted in a positive way. Quinton de Kock scored a massive 174 while Markram scored 60. Heinrich Klassen continued his terrific form by scoring 90 off 49, while David Miller also scored 34 in 15. Thanks to these batting contributions, South Africa posted a score of 382. 

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Bangladesh had trouble in the powerplay, losing 3 wickets for 35 runs. Marco Jansen had picked up 2 wickets in his 3rd over and was on a hat-trick. Mahmudullah scored a well made century, but his knock couldn’t lead Bangladesh to a victory. They were bowled out for 233 runs, losing by 149 runs. 

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Indian fans are afraid of an in-form South Africa

Indian fans on X have expressed their fear of the Proteas, with the team dominating yet another game. Many praised them for their positive approach while batting and how dominant they have been. Meanwhile some fans are excited for the clash between India and South Africa. 

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Quinton de Kock and Heinrich Klassen struggled in the heat of Mumbai (Image via ESPN)

Check out their reactions here: 

https://twitter.com/CallMeSaleeM109/status/1716857248184746325?s=20
https://twitter.com/ictblood/status/1716856704510661042?s=20
https://twitter.com/DiL_waLa_0/status/1716857427755487723?s=20
https://twitter.com/Usama152071/status/1716856451161895389?s=20
https://twitter.com/tanveercric56_/status/1716857560089722993?s=20

South Africa will play Pakistan on 27th October in MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. Bangladesh will play Netherlands on 28th October in the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Thanks to his marvelous century, Quinton de Kock has overtaken Virat Kohli as the highest run scorer of the tournament. 

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