SA vs BAN: Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klaasen power South Africa to massive win despite Mahmudullah's ton

In a remarkable display of cricketing prowess, South Africa surged into second place in the World Cup 2023 standings with a resounding 149-run triumph over Bangladesh in a thrilling encounter in Mumbai.

Opting to bat first, South Africa set a daunting target, amassing a staggering 382 runs on the scoreboard. The foundation for this imposing total was laid by Quinton de Kock, whose sensational innings of 174 left the opposition stunned. Heinrich Klaasen was equally destructive, delivering a blistering 49-ball 90, while Aiden Markram and David Miller contributed crucial supporting knocks.

In response, Bangladesh lost half their side for just 58 runs on the board. Mahmudullah, displaying immense courage and skill, notched his third World Cup century. However, despite his valiant efforts, Bangladesh could never truly gain momentum in the run-chase, ultimately falling short by a substantial 149-run margin.

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