NEW DELHI: Pacers Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Taskin Ahmed shone in favorable conditions, helping Bangladesh restrict South Africa to a modest 113/6 in their T20 World Cup match in New York on Monday.
Tanzim (3/18) tore through the Proteas top order with support from Taskin (2/19), while Mustafizur (0/18) played his role well as Bangladesh produced a collective effort despite strong resistance from Heinrich Klaasen (46) and David Miller (29).
Klaasen and Miller attempted to revive South Africa from a shaky start with a 79-run stand for the fifth wicket. However, they struggled to accelerate on a two-paced wicket where the Bangladesh spinners also maintained control.
Tanzim's opening burst left South Africa reeling at 23 for four inside the first five overs. After Quinton de Kock (18) showed aggression by hitting Tanzim for a six and a four, the bowler adjusted his line and length to dismiss Reeza Hendricks for a golden duck.
Tanzim's tactic of bowling at the stumps paid dividends as he dismissed South Africa captain Aiden Markram (4) with a straight one that caught him off guard.
Tristan Stubbs (0) fell cheaply, playing a timid shot to Shakib Al Hasan at cover, reminiscent of the sluggish pitch conditions.
South Africa received a stroke of luck when Miller, on 13, was dropped by Litton Das behind the wickets off the first ball of Mahmudullah's spell.
Klaasen and Miller adapted to the conditions well, with Klaasen taking on the spinners with a couple of sixes, while Miller focused on rotating the strike. However, Miller fell to Taskin late in the innings after a 44-ball knock.
Both batsmen found it challenging to score freely on the Nassau County pitch, being forced to restrain their attacking instincts.
(With PTI inputs)
