The T20 World Cup match between Bangladesh and South Africa in New York was a low-scoring one, with Bangladesh struggling to keep up. Jaker Ali of Bangladesh faced a tough situation when his bat broke, requiring a replacement from his teammates. Meanwhile, South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj celebrated as he dismissed Mahmudullah Riyad of Bangladesh.
The match came down to the wire, with Bangladesh needing just six runs off the last two balls to secure their first-ever T20 International win against South Africa. Mahmudullah, feeling the pressure, faced a crucial delivery from Maharaj in the final over. Despite Maharaj being a spinner and not a pacer, he delivered a full-toss outside off stump that was at the perfect height for Mahmudullah to take advantage of.
However, Mahmudullah’s attempt fell short as he failed to make the most of the opportunity presented to him. His reaction, a facepalm gesture, captured the disappointment of the Bangladesh team as they let a victory slip through their fingers. Aiden Markram, South Africa’s captain, had taken a risk by entrusting Maharaj with the final over, but it paid off as Bangladesh fell short of their target.
