South Africa Clinches Thrilling Victory Against Bangladesh In T20 World Cup

South Africa secured a narrow 4-run victory over Bangladesh in a low-scoring T20 World Cup match held in New York. South Africa posted 113/6, with Kagiso Rabada contributing a crucial 25 runs. Bangladesh, despite Afif Hossain's 31, fell short at 109/7.

The win in the Group D encounter marks South Africa's third consecutive victory, keeping them at the top of the table. This performance virtually guarantees their spot in the Super 8 stages, barring any dramatic changes. Most Runs in T20 World Cup | Most Wickets | Most Sixes | Complete Points Table

• Man of the match: Heinrich Klaasen - 46 runs off 44 balls

Heinrich Klaasen | Man of the Match:

"That was a nail-biter, but I'm glad we came through. It was a tough wicket to bat on, but we knew if we could get a defendable total, we had the bowlers to back it up. Everyone contributed, and it's great to get this win."

Aiden Markram | South Africa Captain:

"It's always nerve-wracking in such close games, but it's fantastic to be part of them. Our bowlers were outstanding, especially in the death overs. Kagiso was exceptional with both bat and ball. These are the games that test your character."

Najmul Hossain Shanto | Bangladesh Captain:

"We were confident we could chase down the target, but credit to South Africa for their disciplined bowling. Tanzim Hasan showed great character with the ball. It's a tough loss, but we will learn and come back stronger."

SA vs BAN, T20 World Cup 2024 Match 20 Stats

South Africa winning by a margin of under five runs in T20 WCs:

• 1 vs NZ Lord's 2009
• 2 vs NZ Chattogram 2014
• 3 vs Eng Chattogram 2014
• 4 vs Ban New York 2024

No other side have won by under five runs more than two instances in T20 World Cups.

Four outfield catches in a T20 World Cup match:

• Darren Sammy vs Ire Providence 2010
• Aiden Markram vs Ban New York 2024

Most consecutive wins against Bangladesh in T20Is:

• 10 New Zealand (2010-21)
• 9 Pakistan (2016-22)
• 9 South Africa (2007-24) *
• 8 India (2009-18)

Lowest targets successfully defended by South Africa (T20I):

• 114 vs Ban New York 2024 *
• 116 vs SL Colombo RPS 2013
• 121 vs WI North Sound 2010
• 129 vs NZ Lord's 2009

Lowest targets successfully defended in T20 WCs:

• 114 SA vs Ban New York 2024 *
• 120 SL vs NZ Chattogram 2014
• 120 Ind vs Pak New York 2024
• 124 Afg vs WI Nagpur 2016
• 127 NZ vs Ind Nagpur 2016

Most wickets vs an opponent in T20 World Cups:

• 13 Ajanta Mendis vs WI (Avg 6.30)
• 9 Anrich Nortje vs Ban (Avg 3.88)
• 9 Umar Gul vs NZ (Avg 6.66)

Lowest total batting all 20 overs in T20 WCs (Full member teams):

• 93/8 Zim vs SA Hambantota 2012
• 110/7 Ind vs NZ Dubai 2021
• 113/6 SA vs Ban New York 2024 *
• 113/7 Pak vs Ind New York 2024

Totals batting first in New York in T20 WCs:

• 77 SL vs SA (Lost)
• 96 Ire vs Ind (Lost)
• 137/7 Can vs Ire (Won)
• 103/9 Net vs SA (Lost)
• 119 Ind vs Pak (Won)
• 113/6 SA vs Ban (?)

Pace vs spin in South Africa innings:

Pace: 5/55 in 12 overs (ER 4.58)

Spin: 1/55 in 8 overs (ER 6.88)

Statistics courtesy: Cricbuzz