• South Africa defeated Bangladesh by 4 runs in Match 21 of the T20 World Cup 2024.

  • Heinrich Klaasen was named Player of the Match for his outstanding batting.

Twitter reactions: Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj shine in South Africa’s thrilling win over Bangladesh in T20 World Cup 2024
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In a thrilling encounter at the T20 World Cup 2024, South Africa emerged victorious against Bangladesh in a closely contested match, winning by a narrow margin of 4 runs at New York’s Nassau County International Cricket Stadium. Heinrich Klaasen‘s gritty innings and Keshav Maharaj’s clinical bowling performance were instrumental in South Africa’s triumph. Despite a spirited fightback from Bangladesh, South Africa held their nerve to register a crucial win and achieved the distinction of becoming the first team to book their slot for the Super 8s

Heinrich Klaasen’s heroics propel  South Africa to fighting score

Opting to bat first, South Africa faced early setbacks as Reeza Hendricks and Quinton de Kock departed cheaply. Aiden Markram‘s brief stay was cut short by Taskin Ahmed, leaving South Africa struggling at 23/4. However, Klaasen’s resilient knock of 46 runs off 44 balls steadied the innings, providing much-needed stability. Supported by David Miller‘s composed 29, South Africa managed to post a competitive total of 113/6 in their allotted 20 overs.

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Tanzim Hasan Sakib impresses with the ball

Bangladesh’s bowlers put up a disciplined performance, with Tanzim Hasan Sakib leading the attack with three crucial wickets. Taskin and Rishad Hossain provided valuable breakthroughs, while Mustafizur Rahman and Shakib Al Hasan contained the run flow effectively. Despite South Africa’s lower-order resistance, Bangladesh restricted them to a modest total, keeping their hopes alive for a successful chase.

Towhid Hridoy’s valiant effort falls short

Chasing a target of 114 runs, Bangladesh got off to a shaky start, losing early wickets. Tanzid Hasan and Najmul Hossain Shanto struggled to get going against South Africa’s disciplined bowling attack. Litton Das and Shakib failed to capitalize on their starts, leaving Bangladesh in a precarious position at 37/4. However, Towhid Hridoy‘s brilliant knock of 37 runs off 34 balls revived Bangladesh’s hopes of a comeback. Supported by Mahmudullah‘s gritty 20, Bangladesh fought hard but ultimately fell short by 4 runs, finishing at 109/7 in their allotted 20 overs.

Keshav Maharaj and Kagiso Rabada dominates

South Africa’s bowlers put up a clinical performance to defend their total, with Maharaj and Kagiso Rabada leading the charge with three wickets each. Anrich Nortje provided crucial breakthroughs, while Ottneil Baartman and Marco Jansen kept the pressure on Bangladesh’s batters. Despite a valiant effort from Bangladesh’s lower order, South Africa held their nerve in the final overs to secure a hard-fought victory.

Here’s how Twitter reacted:

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