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Bangladesh vs South Africa, T20 World Cup 2024 Highlights: South Africa beat Bangladesh by 7 wickets to go top in Group B
South Africa has showcased a dominant performance, securing impressive victories against West Indies and Scotland, which has significantly boosted their Net Run Rate (NRR) and brought them closer to securing a semi-final spot.
Their only setback came against England, but they have the advantage of playing their last game before England takes the field for their remaining two matches, allowing England to know the equation at all times.
The South African openers have been providing solid starts, while Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon, and Sune Luus have been consistently contributing runs.
The bowlers have also been exceptional in their two victories, indicating that South Africa is well-positioned for success. The only concern for the team management might be Anneke Bosch's promotion to the number three position, as she has scored only 18 and 11 runs in two games at a strike rate below 100.
Bangladesh, in contrast, started the tournament with an impressive victory against Scotland but has since suffered consecutive defeats against England and West Indies.
Their batting has been a major concern, as they have failed to score more than 120 runs in any of their three matches, with only two batters accumulating more than 50 runs in total.
With a significantly negative NRR, Bangladesh's chances of progressing to the semi-finals appear slim, but an extraordinary performance could potentially keep their hopes alive.
Annerie Dercksen to Shathi Rani, OUT! TAKEN! Short and on middle, Shathi Rani looks to pull it but miscues it completely. The ball lobs towards mid-wicket. Anneke Bosch runs forward and takes a good catch sliding forward.
Annerie Dercksen to Shathi Rani, Short and wide, Shathi Rani looks to play at it but misses.
Annerie Dercksen to Shathi Rani, SIX! Right out of the screws! Short, on off, Shathi Rani picks it well and powers it over mid-wicket for a biggie.
Annerie Dercksen to Sobhana Mostary, Full, on off, Sobhana Mostary flicks it to mid-wicket for a quick single.
Annerie Dercksen to Sobhana Mostary, Length, on off, Sobhana Mostary blocks it to covers.
- Shathi Rani 13 (27)
- Sobhana Mostary 13 (13)
Nadine de Klerk to Shathi Rani, FOUR! Well connected this time! Lands it on off, Shathi Rani picks it well and powers it over mid off for a boundary.
Nadine de Klerk to Shathi Rani, Dropped! A tough chance though! Lands it on off, Shathi Rani looks to loft it but doesn't time it well. The ball goes towards mid off. The fielder makes a diving effort but fails to grab it. Two runs taken.
Nadine de Klerk to Sobhana Mostary, Lands it on off, Sobhana Mostary taps it to mid off for one.
Nadine de Klerk to Sobhana Mostary, Slower one, on off, Sobhana Mostary eases it to the fielder at short third.
Nadine de Klerk to Shathi Rani, Full again, on middle, Shathi Rani flicks it through mid-wicket for one.
Nadine de Klerk to Shathi Rani, Goes fuller, on off, Shathi Rani blocks it to mid off.
- Sobhana Mostary 12 (11)
- Shathi Rani 6 (23)
Ayabonga Khaka to Sobhana Mostary, FOUR! Well played! Errs her line down leg, Sobhana Mostary picks it well and tickles it fine for a boundary.
Ayabonga Khaka to Shathi Rani, Fuller, on off, Shathi Rani flicks it to square leg for one.
Ayabonga Khaka to Sobhana Mostary, Full, on middle, Sobhana Mostary flicks it to backward square leg for one.
Ayabonga Khaka to Sobhana Mostary, FOUR! Finally, a boundary! This will ease some pressure. Length, on off, Sobhana Mostary moves forward and heaves it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
Ayabonga Khaka to Shathi Rani, An inswinger, on middle, Shathi Rani turns it to square leg for one.
Ayabonga Khaka to Shathi Rani, Lands it on off, Shathi Rani looks to slap it but miscues it to the mid off fielder.
- Shathi Rani 4 (20)
- Sobhana Mostary 3 (8)
Marizanne Kapp to Shathi Rani, Slower one, on middle, Shathi Rani flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
Marizanne Kapp to Shathi Rani, Lands it on off, Shathi Rani blocks it to covers.
Marizanne Kapp to Shathi Rani, Another dot! The pressure is building fornthe Bangladesh Women side! Short and wide, Shathi Rani eases it to point.
Marizanne Kapp to Shathi Rani, Short, on leg, Shathi Rani looks to pull it but misses.
Marizanne Kapp to Sobhana Mostary, Length, outside off, Sobhana Mostary looks to punch it but edges it to third man for one.
Marizanne Kapp to Sobhana Mostary, Lands it on off, Sobhana Mostary taps it to the cover fielder.
- Shathi Rani 3 (16)
- Sobhana Mostary 2 (6)
Ayabonga Khaka to Shathi Rani, Outside off. Rani slashes but misses.
Ayabonga Khaka to Shathi Rani, On middle. Rani slaps it but to mid on.
Ayabonga Khaka to Shathi Rani, Around off. Length. This is guided to point.
Ayabonga Khaka to Sobhana Mostary, Another one which comes back in a long way. It is on the pads. Mostary looks to flick but misses. It hits the pad and rolls on the leg side. A leg bye taken.
Ayabonga Khaka to Sobhana Mostary, No wide given! This too swings a long way from outside off. It ends up down the leg side. Mostary looks to flick but misses.
Ayabonga Khaka to Sobhana Mostary, A loud appeal but turned down! This swings back in a long way from outside off. Mostary looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. The impact seemed outside off.
- Shathi Rani 3 (13)
- Sobhana Mostary 2 (3)
Marizanne Kapp to Shathi Rani, Beaten! Another fine over by Kapp comes to an end! Fuller and outside off. Rani looks to go over cover but is beaten.
Marizanne Kapp to Shathi Rani, Length again and around off. This is pushed to cover.
Marizanne Kapp to Shathi Rani, WIDE! A rare loose one from Kapp. Down the leg side. Rani looks to flick but misses. Wided.
Marizanne Kapp to Shathi Rani, Comes down the track. This is fuller and it shapes away. Rani swings but seems to have missed it. Kapp appeals and also convinces her skipper to take the review. NOT OUT! There's a massive gap between bat and ball.
Marizanne Kapp to Shathi Rani, Good length again. Rani punches it but finds cover.
Marizanne Kapp to Shathi Rani, Beaten! Length and around off. Rani looks to push at it but no connection.
Marizanne Kapp to Shathi Rani, That's a brave shot! Outside off. Rani goes down on one knee and drags it over mid-wicket. Not off the middle but two taken.
- Shathi Rani 1 (7)
- Sobhana Mostary 2 (3)
Ayabonga Khaka to Shathi Rani, Tidy from Khaka! On middle. Shorter. This is pulled through square leg for one.
Ayabonga Khaka to Shathi Rani, Back of a length and around off. Rani stays back and punches it to mid off.
Ayabonga Khaka to Shathi Rani, Angled into middle. Rani stays back and defends.
Ayabonga Khaka to Shathi Rani, This comes back in from outside off. Length. Defended.
Ayabonga Khaka to Sobhana Mostary, Angled into the pads. This is worked through square leg for one.
Ayabonga Khaka to Sobhana Mostary, Around off. Length. Shaping back in. Blocked.
Ayabonga Khaka to Sobhana Mostary, WIDE! Down the leg side to begin with. Mostary looks to flick but misses. Wided.
- Shathi Rani 0 (3)
- Sobhana Mostary 1 (1)
Marizanne Kapp to Shathi Rani, What a brilliant first over! Length again and outside off. Rani looks to push at it but misses.
Marizanne Kapp to Shathi Rani, Dropped! That was a sitter. The keeper drops a sitter. Kapp is not happy. Length and on middle. This lands and moves away. Rani pushed at it. It goes off the outside edge but the keeper spills it.
Marizanne Kapp to Shathi Rani, Beaten again! Length and around off. Shapes away again. Rani looks to defend but is beaten.
Marizanne Kapp to Sobhana Mostary, Angled into the pads. Mostary works it through square leg and gets off the mark.
Marizanne Kapp to Dilara Akter, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Akter falls. Early wicket for South Africa. Perfect start. Beauty of a nut. Length and around off. This shapes away late. Akter looks to drive. This goes off the outside edge and it is taken by the keeper.
Marizanne Kapp to Dilara Akter, Length and around off. Defended.
We are all set for the action to begin!
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Venue
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
