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

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.