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The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai played host to a thrilling encounter in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 as South Africa clashed with Bangladesh in the 23rd match of the tournament. The Proteas side emerged victorious in the contest by registering a comprehensive 149-run win over th♒e Tigers and leaving their opponents in awe.
Dominant batting display by South Africa
Winning the toss and opting to bat first, South African batters came out of the gates with guns blazing despite a few early hiccups. Quinton de Kock led the charge, smashing his way to an impressive 174 runs off just 140 deliveries. His innings was a masterclass, featuring seven sixes and fifteen boundaries. Heinrich Klaasen provided vital support with a blistering 90 off 49 balls, while Aiden Markram chipped in with a solid 60 runs off 69 deliveries. In the latter stages of the innings, David Miller unleashed his power-hitting prowess, contributin✅g 34 runs from just 15 balls.
In the face of this formidable display of batting, the Bangladeshi bowlers, led by Hasan Mahmud, managed to pick up a couple of wickets. However, South Africa’s innings concluded at a massive total of 382 for the loss of just five wickets.
Bangladesh struggles to chase daunting target and Mahmudullah’s fighting ton
Facing a daunting target, Bangladesh had their work cut out for them. Unfortunately, their innings was marked by a series of quick dismissals, with wickets tumbling one after the other. Mahmudullah (111) tried to hold the innings together with his resilient ton, but it was a lone effort amidst the onslaught of the South Afriꦇcan bowlers.
Also WATCH: Quinton d♎e Ko🔴ck goes on a rampage mode to hammer Bangladesh bowlers all over the park – BAN vs SA
South African bowlers’ relentless attack
The Proteas’ bowling unit, led by Gerald Coetzee, was relentless. Coetzee claimed three crucial wickets and set the tone for the rest of the attack. Every other bowler also contributed with wickets, and the Bang🅺ladesh batting o🥂rder crumbled, ultimately being bowled out for just 233 runs.
Comprehensive victory sets the tone for the Proteas
In the end, South Africa’s comprehensive victory over Bangladesh left a strong statement. Their dominant batting and disciplined bowling were on full display, making them a formidable force to reckon with in the tournament.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Batting first South Africa is the most dangerous side… under light thജeir bowling gets 🦹the wings…
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan)
At age 30, is it too early for someone like Q𓄧uinton de Kock to retire from ODIs and Tests, to just focus on playi🗹ng T20 franchise cricket?
— Brad Hogg (@Brad_Hogg)
Looks like the first 200 in this World Cup might come from Quinton de Kock! What a form he's showing. Already 3 centuries in this tournament.
— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan)
South Africa is a beast while batting first. India are the best chasers in this tournament. Kolkata could witness the best game of the tournament if both teams decide to stick to their guns and choose accordingly.
5th November.
Eden Gardens.— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash)
Simply outstanding from Sou𒀰th Africa. They always have a set batter in the last 10. Love their innings progression chart.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)
South Africa have defeated Bangladesh by 149 r⛦uns.
Dominance of Proteas in this World Cup is unreal.
— VINEETH𓃵🦖 (@sololoveee)
HUNDRED FOR MAHMUDULLAH. 👏🏻
His 3rd hundred in World Cup histor𒁃y and Bangladesh’s first centurion in 2023 World Cup. 💯
He’s not done yet.
— Saif Ahmed 🇧🇩 (@saifahmed75)
South Afri🐬ca in World C🅘up 2023 while batting first:
428/5(50) vs Sri Lanka.
311/7(50) vs Australia.
399/7(50) vs England.
382/5(50) vs Bangladesh.This is Proteas Men madness 🥵🥵🥵
Absolute Shivering Numbers
— VINEETH𓃵🦖 (@sololoveee)
If England’s transformation as an ODI team was the story of 50-over cricket between the 2015 and 2019 World Cups, the evolution of Heinrich Klaasen as the most destructive O🎀DI batter should be the story of 50-over cricket between the 2019 𝕴& 2023 World Cups
— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07)
TAKE A BOW, QUINTON DE KOCK….!!!!
174 (140) with 15 fours and 7 sixes against Bangladesh – one of the best knocks of the tournament. Missed out on a very well deserved double century.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
FIFTY FOR MAHMUDULLAH.
The lone warrior tonight…
— Saif Ahmed 🇧🇩 (@saifahmed75)
After Mahmudullah was dropped from the ODI team, the veteran stated that he has no idea𓄧 why this happened.
Seven months later, he is the saviour for Bangladesh. Yeah, the Tigers won't win but the youngsters should view it as a learning lesson. Cometh the hour, cometh the man!
— Koustav Sengupta (@KoustavOfficial)
All recor♎ds created by Quinton de Kock today at෴ Wankhede ⬇️
– Most 150+ scores by a wicket-keeper batter in ODIs (3)
– First WK batter to register 150 in World Cup
– Second highest score for South Africa in World Cup
– Eighth batter to score a ton in 150th ODI, first Proteas…— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket)
QUINTON DE KOCK ,You beauty ❤️
174 (140) with 15 fours and 7 ᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚ♏sixes, What a knock. 🔥
— Prayag (@theprayagtiwari)
South Africa ne— Krishna (@Atheist_Krishna)
