Women's World Cup 2022: Bowlers gift South Africa a 32-run win over Bangladesh

Dunedin, March 5: Ayabonga Khaka returned with four wickets as South Africa defeated Bangladesh by 32 runs in the second match of the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup 2022 here at the University Oval, Dunedin on Saturday (March 5).

Chasing 208, Bangladesh got off to a steady start as opening batters Shamima Sultana and Sharmin Akhter put on 27 runs inside the first ten overs and saw out the opening spells of Shabnim Ismail and Marizanne Kapp.

The opening pair eventually put on 69 runs for the first wicket.

However, the complexion of the game changed as Proteas took four wickets in quick succession and Bangladesh was reduced to 85/4 in the 27th over.

Rumana Ahmed and Nigar Sultana then got together and kept moving the scoreboard at a steady pace.

The duo put on 23 runs for the fifth wicket, but South Africa once again stormed back into the contest with two wickets in quick succession, and Bangladesh was reduced to 113/6, still, 95 runs away from the target.

In the end, South Africa managed to hold its nerve to register a 32-run win.

Earlier, Fariha Trisna scalped three wickets as Bangladesh bowled out South Africa for 207. Jahanara Alam and Ritu Moni also picked up two wickets each as the Proteas were bowled out for a below-par total.

For South Africa, Marizanne Kapp top-scored with 42 while Laura Wolvaardt scored 41.

Brief Scores: South Africa: 207 all out (Marizanne Kapp 42, Laura Wolvaardt 41; Fariha Trisna 3-35) beat Bangladesh: 175 all out (Sharmin Akhter 34, Nigar Sultana 29, Ayabonga Khaka 4-32) by 32 runs.