Bangladesh U19 suffer first defeat in Tri-Series against South Africa
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After clinching the youth ODI series against South Africa and starting the tri-nation tournament on a high note with wins over South Africa and hosts Zimbabwe, Bangladesh U19 finally stumbled in their third match. Azizul Hakim’s side suffered a five-wicket defeat to South Africa in Harare.
Having opted to bat first, Bangladesh struggled to build partnerships and were bowled out for 175 runs in 44.5 overs. In response, South Africa chased down the target comfortably, scoring 176 for 5 in 36.5 overs.
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Bangladesh’s innings got off to a shaky start as they lost both openers — Jawad Abrar (7) and Rifat Beg (9) — with just 22 runs on the board. Azizul Hakim and Rizan Hossain stabilized the innings with a 57-run stand, but after Rizan’s dismissal for 17, the innings unraveled again with no significant partnerships.
Azizul fought hard with a solid knock of 59 off 81 balls, the highest in the innings. Kalam Siddique remained unbeaten on 49, narrowly missing his fifty as Bangladesh lost all ten wickets.
For South Africa, Jason Rawles was the pick of the bowlers, claiming three wickets. Pann Ntando Soni and Bayanda Mazoala chipped in with two wickets each.
In the chase, South Africa lost their first wicket in the fifth over, but their top-order batters ensured there were no further hiccups.
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Muhammad Bulbulia (39) and Armaan Manack added 55 runs for the second wicket, followed by a decisive 72-run stand between Manack and Rawles.
Manack top-scored with 57 off 78 deliveries, while captain Rawles added 41. Bangladesh struck back briefly with three quick wickets, including Bandile Mbatha (2), but it wasn’t enough to derail South Africa’s chase.
With the score at 159 for 5, Vihan Pretorius (21*) and Kamo Firi (3*) saw their side home in the 37th over, handing Bangladesh their first loss of the tri-nation series.
