Shakib, Mustafizur, Mushfiqur beat South Africa
The underdogs' roar was heard all around The Oval as Bangladesh outplayed South Africa in their World Cup opener
02/06Result
5th match, ICC Cricket World Cup at London, Jun 2 2019
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![Bangladesh]( "Bangladesh")
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
309/8 (50 ov)
Player of the Match
02/06Result
5th match, ICC Cricket World Cup at London, Jun 2 2019
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![Bangladesh]( "Bangladesh")
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
309/8 (50 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Ottis Gibson channels spirit of Anthony Joshua as South Africa look to lift themselves from the canvas
South Africa coach looks to lift dispirited players, but faces a challenge to find right balance for India showdown
Shakib's IPL downtime helps matchwinning World Cup start
The Bangladesh allrounder reaped the benefits of putting in the hard yards ahead of the tournament as he helped his team to the perfect start
Bangladesh hit on winning formula and victory over South Africa is proof
Mashrafe Mortaza delighted by his side's all-round performance
Faf du Plessis searches for new plan with South Africa's World Cup hopes in the balance
With just three days to dust themselves off before taking on India in their opening game, captain needs answers - fast
Shakib's all-round exploits, and new batting highs for Bangladesh
He got to the mark in his 199th match, having already played a part in setting Bangladesh up to make their highest total in 50-over cricket
South Africa's nth grade meltdown
In a crackling atmosphere that ought to have got any competitor's juices flowing, the vibes they projected were simply meekness and passivity
How Soumya Sarkar shocked South Africa
This is a World Cup characterised by bowling attacks bouncing out top-order batsmen. But the Bangladesh opener isn't backing down
Live Report - Bangladesh v South Africa
Catch all the analyses and chatter from the Bangladesh v South Africa match
Preview
Tamim Iqbal's fitness a worry for Bangladesh as South Africa look to get moving
Hashim Amla did not take part in the nets on the eve of the match and that could mean a big change in the South Africa XI
