Bangladesh Emerging team clinch a thriller against South Africa
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In a thrilling finish at Rajshahi, tailenders Rakibul Hasan and Tofayel Ahmed guided Bangladesh Emerging to a dramatic three-wicket victory over South Africa Emerging in the first match of the three-match one-day series.
Chasing a target of 302, the hosts were in trouble at 263 for 7 in the 47th over following the dismissal of skipper Akbar Ali. But Rakibul and Tofayel produced a stunning counterattack, adding 39 runs off just 18 balls to seal the win with two balls to spare.
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Rakibul remained unbeaten on 20 off 10 deliveries, smashing three sixes, while Tofayel contributed a composed 24 off 20 balls with a boundary and a six.
Earlier, opener Mofijul Islam Robin laid the foundation for the chase with a brilliant 87 off 89 balls. He was supported by Jishan Alam (31 off 27) and Ariful Islam (36). Akbar Ali added a crucial 41 off 24 balls, hitting four fours and two sixes, before falling late in the innings.
South Africa Emerging had posted a challenging 301 for 8, powered by Connor Esterhuizen’s 71 off 69 balls and Andile Simelane’s explosive 61 off 39 late in the innings.
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For Bangladesh, Ripon Mondol picked up 3 wickets for 84 runs, while spinners Rakibul Hasan and Mahfuzur Rabbi shared four wickets between them, conceding a combined 72 runs in their 20 overs. Ahrar Amin also chipped in with two wickets for 51 runs.
The second and third one-day matches of the series will be played on May 14 and 16.
