T20 World Cup 2022 Super 12: Middle-order batting main concern as Bangladesh run into in-form South Africa

T20 World Cup 2022: Bangladesh and South Africa are set to lock horns within the Super 12 match on Thursday, October 27 on the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground.

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By Sabyasachi Chowdhury: South Africa and Bangladesh are scheduled to face one another within the T20 World Cup 2022 Super 12 match on Thursday, October 27 on the Sydney Cricket Ground.

In the post-match presentation ceremony following their win over the Netherlands, Shakib Al Hasan mentioned that Bangladesh have been 10 runs wanting what they’d have preferred to attain. Although the Tigers secured a nine-run victory and are at the moment the table-toppers of their Super 12 Group, they’ve their middle-order to fret about.

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After a 43-run opening stand between Soumya Sarkar and Najmul Hossain Shanto, Bangladesh misplaced 5 wickets for 33 runs in 29 balls and have been lowered to 76 for 5 in 11 overs. Had Mosaddek Hossain Saikat and Afif Hossain Dhrubo not rescued them, the Tigers might nicely have posted an under-par rating on a good pitch to bat on.

Death bowling additionally stays a priority for Bangladesh. While they might simply have received by an even bigger margin after lowering the Dutch staff to 101 for 9, it did not occur. Paul van Meekeren made certain that the Netherlands did not lose by a giant margin.

South Africa, alternatively, could be trying to safe their first win after rain robbed them of a victory in opposition to Zimbabwe. Quinton de Kock scored 47 off 18, however his efforts went in useless as rain did not enable 5 overs to be bowled throughout the Proteas’ run-chase.

Mark Boucher, their head coach, was disenchanted and mentioned that had Zimbabwe been of their place, they’d have needed to hold on. Back in 2021 South Africa did not advance to the semis and they are going to be trying to make amends this time round.

Head-to-head

Matches: 7, Bangladesh: 0, South Africa: 7

Players to be careful for:

Hasan Mahmud (Bangladesh)

Hasan Mahmud has been distinctive for the Tigers of late and has just about been their standout bowler. Taskin Ahmed acquired the Player of the Match in opposition to the Netherlands, however Mahmud was their most economical bowler after he completed with figures of 4-1-15-2. The right-arm pacer cannot afford to drop his guard in opposition to an in-form South African batting.

Quinton de Kock (South Africa)

Quinton de Kock went hell for leather-based in South Africa’s earlier Super 12 match in opposition to Zimbabwe, though his efforts did not pay dividends. If he takes off within the powerplay, it will not take time earlier than Bangladesh discover themselves behind the 8-ball. Bangladesh bowlers cannot afford to let De Kock settle right into a rhythm.

Probable XIs

Bangladesh

Najmul Hossain Shanto, Soumya Sarkar, Litton Das, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Afif Hossain, Yasir Ali, Nurul Hasan (wk), Mosaddek Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud

South Africa

Quinton de Kock (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Rilee Rossouw, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Wayne Parnell, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi

Edited By:

Rounaq Sehrawat

Published On:

Oct 26, 2022