[Watch] Shoriful Islam's dancing celebration after picking up Reeza Hendricks’ wicket in SA vs BAN 2023 World Cup match
Bangladesh pacer Shoriful Islam provided his team with the first breakthrough in their ongoing 2023 World Cup match against South Africa at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. He cleaned up the Proteas opener Reeza Hendricks with a peach of a delivery.
The opener failed to deliver with the bat despite surviving a drop by Tanzid Hasan off Mehidy Hasan Miraz's bowling in just the second over. Hendricks ultimately departed for 12 off 19 balls as Bangladesh lost their first wicket for 33.
The dismissal came in the seventh over of South Africa’s innings. Shoriful bowled a fuller delivery that nipped back to breach Hendricks’ defense. Following the dismissal, Shoriful couldn’t contain his excitement and came up with unique dance moves.
Watch the video below:
Hendricks smashed 85 against defending champions England in the previous fixture.
One brings two as Mehidy Hasan Miraz removes Rassie van der Dussen cheaply in SA vs BAN World Cup match
Bangladesh made a promising start against South Africa in the 2023 World Cup match. Following Hendricks’s wicket, Mehidy Hasan Miraz trapped Rassie van der Dussen lbw for just one run.
At the time of writing, South Africa were 80/2 after 17 overs, with Aiden Markram and Quinton de Kock at the crease.
SA stand-in captain Aiden Markram won the toss and opted to bat. They made a solitary change as Lizaad Williams replaced Lungi Ngidi, who missed out due to niggle. Meanwhile, regular captain Temba Bavuma once again missed out due to gastric illness.
Meanwhile, Towhid Hridoy made way for captain Shakib Al Hasan in Bangladesh playing XI.
Bangladesh have lost three games on a trot after winning their first match against Afghanistan. On the other hand, South Africa have only lost to the Netherlands in their first four games in the marquee ICC tournament.
Shakib Al Hasan and Co. will next face the Netherlands at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on October 28. Meanwhile, the Proteas will lock horns with Pakistan at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on October 27.
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