• South Africa Women registered a series-levelling eight-wicket victory over Bangladesh Women in the second ODI match of the three-game series.

  • Anneke Bosch played a phenomenal 65-run knock for Proteas Women to outshine Fargana Hoque's ton.

Twitter reactions: Fargana Hoque’s ton in vain as Anneke Bosch guides South Africa to series-levelling win over Bangladesh in 2nd Women’s ODI
Fargana Hoque and Anneke Bosch

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In a captivating encounter that unfolded on the cricket field, South Africa Women emerged victorious against Bangladesh Women, clinching an impressive eight-wicket win. The hero of the match was undeniably Anneke Bosch, whose stellar performance played a pivotal role in South Africa’s successful chase, outshining the century knock of Bangladesh’s Fargana Hoque.

Fargana Hoque smashes a phenomenal century

The first innings witnessed commendable displays of skill from the Bangladesh Women’s team, particularly from Fargana, who showcased her prowess with a magnificent century knock. Hoque’s remarkable innings saw her amass 102 runs off 167 balls, featuring 11 exquisite boundaries. Alongside her, Fahima Khatun contributed with a solid 46 runs, while Shamima Sultana added 28 runs to the scoreboard. The team posted a competitive total of 222/4 in their allotted 50 overs.

Marizanne Kapp stood out for South Africa, claiming two wickets for 21 runs in her 9 overs.

Anneke Bosch and other batters shine for South Africa

Chasing a target of 223, South Africa Women exhibited dominance in their batting display. Anneke led the charge with a brilliant 65 runs off 63 balls, steering her team towards victory. Laura Wolvaardt (54 runs) and Tazmin Brits (50 runs) also made significant contributions to the successful run chase. Sune Luus and others chipped in with valuable runs, guiding South Africa to a score of 223/2 in 45.1 overs.

Fahima Khatun and Ritu Moni took a few crucial wickets for the visitors, but despite their resilience, the Bangladesh team ended up losing the contest as South Africa Women secured a convincing eight-wicket victory in the end.

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Player of the Match

The match showcased the skill and determination of both teams, providing fans with a well-contested and thrilling spectacle. Anneke’s standout performance earned her the well-deserved ‘Player of the Match’ award.

As the series now hung in the balance (1-1), the next encounter between the two at Willowmoore Park on Saturday (December 23) will determine the fate of the leg.

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