ICC World T20 | Twitter reacts as South Africa trample Bangladesh by 104 runs on back of stunning Rilee Rossouw century

10/27/2022

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South Africa made light work of Bangladesh in Thursday's encounter at the SCG with clinical batting and bowling performances landing them a huge win. The Asians never were never in contention during any phase of the game, except for a brief but meaningless resurgence during the Proteas' death overs.

South Africa put behind a disappointing no result against Zimbabwe with a comprehensive thrashing of Bangladesh at the Sydney Cricket Ground, emerging triumphant in their Group 2 clash by 104 runs. The result saw the Proteas break a plethora of records, including the fifth-largest victory while defending in World T20 history.

Choosing to bat first on a flat track that eventually became two-paced, South Africa's Quinton de Kock went gung-ho right off the bat in continuation of his stellar knock against Zimbabwe. While the wicket-keeper's innings came to demise at 63(38), counterpart Rilee Rossouw was in no mood to stop as he ended up with a stunning 109 off just 56 balls. it was the fourth fastest century in tournament history, taking just 52 deliveries to reach the landmark. Moreover, the middle-order batter had scored a century in his last T20I outing against India as well, making him just the second batter in history to record two consecutive T20I centuries after French batter Gustav McKeon.

In response, Bangladesh crumbled losing wickets in quick succession with Anrich Nortje leading the new ball charge. He ended up with figures of 4-0-10-3, while a destructive Tabraiz Shamsi spell in the middle overs earned him a three-wicket spell as well. The Tigers were eventually bowled out for 101 and the major net run rate blow puts a severe dent in their hopes of qualifying for the semi-final.

Big won for South Africa!

Congratulations The Proteas

Cricket South Africa won by 104 runs. #SAvBAN.#T20WorldCup.
— ViLLageR'X. (Lost in Nature.) (@IbnParvez2) October 27, 2022

200+ is a lot for Bangladhesh!

Brutal & Classic@Rileerr take a bow.#T20WorldCup #SAvBAN pic.twitter.com/nsLtsNHKld
— Cricwas (@Cricwas) October 27, 2022

Massive win!

Thank you boys💚🙌🙌 Congratulations on your 1st #T20WorldCup2022 win💃💃💃#SAvBAN #ProteaFire pic.twitter.com/hzZ7an7I05
— Modipadi💜💎 (@tlholo_seroka) October 27, 2022

Hahahaha!🤣🤣🤣

#SAvBAN What a Win by South Africa

Bangladesh me gully cricket waalo ko leke aao yrr 🤣🤣🤣
— Abhishek Khupse (@abhikhupse_49) October 27, 2022

Everyone are in form!

South Africa - Too Good For Bangladesh 🔥

A Massive Win For The Proteas!#Cricket #T20WorldCup #SAvBAN #SouthAfrica pic.twitter.com/EmX4l7Rtt5
— Jega8 (@imBK08) October 27, 2022

That's South Africa for you!

incredible performane by SA batting and bowling both #SAvBAN #T20WorldCup #TeJran
— Nur khan (@1Nurkhan) October 27, 2022

Numbers speak a lot!

Anrich Nortje 3.3-0-10-4

Bangladesh All out for 101

A massive NRR Boosting 104 run win for SA, that takes them to the top in Group B#SAvBAN #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/a9NzsKQ8hh
— Abhijeet ♞ (@TheYorkerBall) October 27, 2022

They lost all of them!

Bangladesh lost back to back wickets. Looks in trouble#ICCT20WorldCup2022 pic.twitter.com/el0Ph0WVCB
— Mian Umair (@MianUmairg) October 27, 2022

NRR

Bangladesh lost against Team South Africa by 104 runs !!! Massive blow !!! That's T20 sceneario of Bd cricket!!! #BdvsSA #T20WorldCup
— Sports Desk (@Shuvo10976159) October 27, 2022

Lol!