• Bangladesh defeated South Africa in the first ODI of the three-match series.

  • It was Bangladesh's first-ever win on South African soil.

Twitter reactions: All-round Bangladesh register their first-ever ODI win in South Africa
Bangladesh beat South Africa in first ODI (Image Source: Twitter)

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Bangladesh scripted history on Friday after defeating South Africa by 38 runs in Centurion to register their first-ever win in the 50-over format in the rainbow nation.

Notably, the tourists had never won a One-Day International (ODI) in South Africa in 19 previous attempts but produced a splendid performance in the first ODI of the ongoing three-match series to record a memorable triumph.

Further, Bangladesh’s spectacular victory also strengthened their place at the top of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League standings, going past England and India, who have now reached second and third place, respectively.

Put in to bat first, the visitors posted a big total of 314/7 thanks to a brilliant batting display by opener Litton Das (50), star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan (77) and middle-order batter Yasir Ali (50), all smashing respective half-centuries to help the Tigers reach a commendable score.

In reply, Shoriful Islam (2/47) and Taskin Ahmed (3/36) made the early inroads, as the hosts lost early wickets to feel the heat.

Rassie van der Dussen (86) and David Miller (79) slammed impressive fifties to give Proteas some hope. But Mehidy Hasan Miraz ran through the tail with a four-for and bundled out South Africa for 276, to win the contest by 38 runs.

“It is a big win for us. Special win. Starting from Liton, then Shakib and Yasir batted brilliantly. A six and a four from Miraz. Those quick 25 runs from Mahmudullah. It is a big thing for us. Our fast bowlers are winning games for us. Last two years, the fast bowlers are doing brilliantly. You need a character like Mehidy in every team. After going for 40 from 4 overs, he went up to me and asked to bowl. He said he will change the game. He was my Man of the Match. Definitely, we need to give ourselves the best chance. SA are a quality side. They would be eager to bounce back,” said captain Tamim after the match.

Here is how Twitter reacted:

https://twitter.com/Marco7jansen/status/1504911866925043713

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