A big one for Bangladesh - creates record, wins in a "plessis"ently surprising way

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In a stunning game, Bangladesh beat South Africa by 21 runs. They also made their highest one day total, 330-6, with Rahim scoring 78 and Shakib Al Hasan scoring 75.

The pair added 142 runs for the third wicket and Mahmudullah scored 46 runs. Phehlukwayo and Tahir did well with bowling taking 2 wickets each and controlling as many runs as possible.

Unfortunately for South Africa, they lost many wickets in the field and scored 309 for 8 wickets at the end of 50 overs. Faf du Plessis scored 62 and Dussen scored 41. Rahman and Saifuddin made sure South Africa doesn't return with victory. They took 3 and 2 wickets respectively.

With this South Africa has lost 2 matches in the tournament and they are to face India on June 5. However, South Africa captain Faf du Plessis told "We're a proud sporting nation. The skills weren't here today but I can promise there will be fight against India on Wednesday."

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