The Bangladesh Cricket Team begin their ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 campaign with a game against South Africa in the Oval, London on June 2 (Sunday). The Proteas were outclassed in their first game by England who were better in all three departments. But the nature of the tournament is such that it gives every team a chance to stage a comeback in CWC19. But it will not be easy against Bangladesh, a team that has been improving with every series they have played in the past few years. They know the Proteas are there for the taking with their confidence a bit low after a resounding defeat. The two teams have met 20 times in the past with Bangladesh winning 3 and South Africa claiming 20 victories. A look back at their last five games. South Africa vs Bangladesh Cricket Score 5th ODI Match in ICC Cricket World Cup 2019.

South Africa vs Bangladesh – 22nd October 2017 – Buffalo Park, East London - South Africa won by 200 runs

A brilliant batting performance from South Africa, where in their top order flourished and they ended up with a score of 369/6 at the end of fifty overs. Faf Du Plessis top scored with 91 and was ably supported by Aiden Markram and Quinton De Kock. In reply, Bangladesh folded for 169 with Dale Peterson grabbing three wickets. SA vs BAN, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Dale Steyn vs Tamim Iqbal and Other Exciting Mini Battles to Watch Out for at The Oval.

South Africa vs Bangladesh – 18th October 2017 – Boland Park, Paarl – South Africa won by 104 runs

Hashim Amla’s 85 along with AB De Villiers’ staggering 176 piled on the Bangladesh misery as their bowlers conceded 353 in the first innings. Imrul Kayes and Musfiqur Rahim tried steadying the Bangladesh ship but were not successful as their team lost by 104 runs. ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Tamim Iqbal, Shakib Al Hasan and Other Key Players in the Bangladesh Team for CWC.

South Africa vs Bangladesh – 15th October 2017 – Diamond Oval, Kimberley – South Africa won by 10 wickets

Bangladesh batting first got to a total of 278 which is competitive in an ODI game but that was not the case for them. Quinton De Kock and Hasim Amla hit centuries to help South Africa beat Bangladesh without losing a wicket. The game turned out to be an embarrassment of sorts for the visiting bowling line-up who could do precious little. ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Faf du Plessis, Hashim Amla and Other Key Players in the South Africa Team for CWC.

Bangladesh vs South Africa – 15th July 2015 – Zahur Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong – Bangladesh won by 9 wickets

A poor show by the South African team particularly their batsmen as they were all out for a paltry score of 168 in 40 overs. Shakib Al Hasan picked up three wickets to lead the assault on a track that was turning square. Soumya Sarkar’s 90 then enabled Bangladesh to claim a famous nine-wicket win.

Bangladesh vs South Africa – 12th July 2015 – Shere Bangla Stadium, Mirpur – Bangladesh won by 7 wickets

Another batting collapse by the visitors as their famed batting unit could only manage 162 without completing their fifty overstay in the middle. Nassir Hossain and Mustafizur Rahman shared six wickets between them to stamp their authority on the game. The Bangladesh chase was smooth and largely trouble free as they won by seven wickets.

South Africa vs Bangladesh, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Match 5 Video Preview

Bangladesh have won two out of the last five games against South Africa which is huge considering they have only won thrice in their history against the Proteas. With time, their squad and ability to play under pressure have improved vastly. South Africa will have to play well to get past this acid test.

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