Aiden Markram catch saves South Africa from loss to Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup in New York

Spinner Keshav Maharaj bowled a six-run, two-wicket last over and South Africa held off Bangladesh by 4 runs to remain unbeaten within the Twenty20 World Cup.

Bangladesh wanted 11 from the final six deliveries to register a well-known win, and all-rounder Mahmudullah was simply inches away from securing a well-known victory off the second final ball.

With six wanted from the ultimate two deliveries, the Bangladeshi veteran smashed an unpleasant full toss to mid-on which might have cleared the rope, if not for a clear catch by South African skipper Aiden Markram.

Taskin Ahmed then got here to the crease and confronted the final ball, one other full toss, however may solely handle one run.

On a usually powerful batting pitch at Nassau County Stadium, South Africa efficiently defended its lowly whole of 6-113 and restricted Bangladesh to 7-109.

It was the bottom goal — 114 — ever defended in a T20 World Cup, trumping India’s defence of 120 runs in opposition to Pakistan simply the day earlier than.

“That was not good on the center, however feels good that we acquired over the road,” top-scorer Heinrich Klaasen, the participant of the match, mentioned. 

“This wicket just isn’t nice for stroke play. We acquired some info from the final sport and utilized it as we speak. I believe we acquired a good whole on the board.

“Now we have had three stress video games now and I believe we’re via (to the following spherical).”

Maharaj completed with 3-27 in 4 overs, whereas Kagiso Rabada (2-19) and Anrich Nortje (2-17) additionally bowled nicely.

South Africa firmed prime spot in Group D with three from three and was in pole place to safe a Tremendous Eight spot. Bangladesh’s first loss in two matches stored it in second place.

South Africa chased down Sri Lanka and the Netherlands in its earlier two matches on the floor, and was made to bat first this time.

Nevertheless it nonetheless fumbled one other begin. Tempo bowler Tanzim Sakib trapped opener Reeza Hendricks for a golden duck and had Tristan Stubbs caught for a five-ball duck.

Markram was bowled for 4. In between, Sakib bowled Quinton de Kock for 18 because the Proteas slumped to 4-23 in 4.2 overs.

David Miller got here up with one other rescue job after his half-century in opposition to the Netherlands. He scored 29 off 38 balls and placed on 79 runs for the fifth wicket with Klaasen.

Klaasen top-scored with 46 off 44, together with two fours and three sixes. The duo pushed South Africa previous 100 earlier than falling within the area of six deliveries.