South Africa pulled off a stunning last-ball win over Bangladesh.
In a nail-biting, low-scoring thriller, South Africa defended the tournament’s lowest total to beat Bangladesh by four runs at the T20 World Cup. Electing to bat, the Proteas reeled at 23/4 thanks to Tanzim Sakib’s four-wicket haul. Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller’s crucial stand took them to a paltry 113.
Bangladesh started steadily, but Keshav Maharaj struck with his first ball to dismiss Litton Das. Anrich Nortje also chipped in with twin blows as the Tigers slumped to 49/4.
Towhid Hridoy and Mahmudullah resisted with a 58-run stand, but Kagiso Rabada’s brilliant over changed the game. Bangladesh needed 11 off the final over.
Maharaj held his nerve under intense pressure, dismissing Jaker Ali and trapping Mahmudullah lbw off the last ball to complete a stunning defense, South Africa’s third straight win.
It was also the lowest total successfully defended in T20 World Cup history. Despite a spirited chase, South Africa continued their undefeated run while Bangladesh suffered a heartbreaking loss.
The run-fest highlighted the thrills of T20 cricket with its fluctuating fortunes and late twists, entertaining fans until the end.
