Bangladesh Women defeat South Africa in an ODI for the first time since 2017

Updated : Dec 17, 2023 22:14
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Editorji News Desk

It was a momentous day in South Africa's East London as Bangladesh Women registered a historic victory over the Proteas in the first game of the 3-match ODI series. 

The 119-run victory is monumental for more than one reason. For starters, it is Bangladesh Women's first ODI victory over South Africa in 5 years. 

Secondly, it is their biggest margin of victory ever, while batting first. This happened as they were defending a total of 250, their highest-ever made in the first innings of an ODI game. 

For Bangladesh, Murshida Khatun starred with a career-best unbeaten 91 off 100 balls as other batters failed to even get past 38. 

The South African women managed to take just 3 wickets between them. 

In reply, Bangladesh spinners skittled out the hosts for 131 in 36.3 overs. 

The second ODI of the series will take place in Potchefstroom on December 20. 

Bangladesh cricket

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