South Africa: Proteas Tame the Tigers!

24 October 2023
Scrolla (Johannesburg)
By Razeen Gutta

When South Africa win, they win big -- and they have done it again! This time Bangladesh were the victims, as the Proteas went to second in the ICC Cricket World Cup standings.

As they were against England, South Africa will be proud again to have used the bowling conditions to their advantage at the Wankhede. And once again, that display followed a tremendous batting performance.

Quinton de Kock was in subliminal form, striking a mammoth 174 off 140 balls at the top of the order to lead his side to 382/5 in their 50 overs.

Heinrich Klaasen was sharp again for his 90 and the bowlers were all on-point to back up that performance after the break.

Gerald Coetzee was the star again, picking up 3/62, and despite Mahmudullah picking up a century for the Tigers, it was always smooth sailing for the Proteas as they bowled their opponents out for just 233.

South Africa next face struggling Pakistan on Friday, with Bangladesh facing the Netherlands on Saturday in what is sure to be a do or die match for them.

On Wednesday Australia take on the Netherlands in Delhi before England face Sri Lanka in Bangalore on Thursday.

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