Bangladesh recorded their maiden series win on South African soil on Wednesday,.

In the third and deciding ODI at Supersport Park in Centurion, Bangladesh rode on pacer Taskin Ahmed’s 5/35 to hammer the Proteas by nine wickets and seal the series 2-1.

Courtesy Taskin’s brilliance, the Proteas, batting first after winning the toss, were bundled out for 154 in 37 overs. In reply, captain Tamim Iqbal hit an unbeaten 87 off just 82 balls as Bangladesh romped home with 141 balls to spare.

Taskin was adjudged both Player of the Match and Player of the Series. “I’m a very proud man, especially with a Bangladeshi pacer getting a five-for, winning the series for us and winning the Player of the Series award as well,” an elated Tamim said later.

Brief scores: South Africa 154 in 37 overs (J. Malan 39; T. Ahmed 5/35). Bangladesh 156/1 in 26.3 overs (T. Iqbal 87 n.o.). Bangladesh won by 9 wickets.

Doping shadow

South Africa Test cricketer Zubayr Hamza has tested positive for a prohibited substance under the ICC’s anti-doping code after a test conducted in January, Cricket South Africa (CSA) said.

The CSA statement further said Hamza, who has played six Tests and an ODI so far, is “not disputing” the positive test, “cooperating fully with the ICC” and has agreed to voluntary suspension commencing immediately.

Written with agency inputs