Bangladesh scored 330/6 against South Africa in match 5 of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. The match is underway at Kennington Oval in London. South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis won the toss and elected to bowl first. Bangladesh came out to bat with positive intent and rode on the half-centuries by senior players Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim as the duo put together 142 runs partnership for the third wicket, before Imran Tahir broke the partnership. Bangladesh vs South Africa Live Cricket Score 5th ODI Match.

South Africa made a comeback in the middle overs when they pulled back Bangladesh from 190/2 to 250/5. However, late onslaught from Mahmudullah and Mosaddek Hossain propelled Bangladesh to 330/6 in 50 overs. South Africa need 331 to win the match. South Africa vs Bangladesh Live Cricket Score of ICC World Cup 2019 Match.

South Africa suffered due to the lack of a fifth bowler despite a menacing bowling line up. Lungi Ngidi had to retire hurt and Aden Markram proved expensive as the fifth bowling option. Ngidi went for runs too. Imran Tahir and Andile Phehlukwayo were pick of the bowlers as they picked two wickets each by giving less than 60 runs in their 10 overs. The late hitting from Mahmudullah and the platform provided by Shakib and Mushfiqur ensured that Bangladesh reach their highest ever total in a ODI match as well as the World Cup.

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