Bangladesh seal series with nine-wicket win
Rain put the brakes on but could not drown out Bangladesh's chances of beating South Africa for the first time in a bilateral ODI series and recording a fourth successive series win at home
Rain put the brakes on but could not drown out Bangladesh's chances of beating South Africa for the first time in a bilateral ODI series and recording a fourth successive series win at home
For several years, Bangladesh batsmen struggled against the short ball. Then, one day, Soumya Sarkar ramped a bouncer over the keeper's head and forever changed the definition of Bangladesh's periscope
In the name of rotation, they left out far too many players than was perhaps needed, and without a calming influence, the team lacked proper direction
The final ODI came down to a battle of experience; while Mashrafe Mortaza calmly marshaled his troops, South Africa were left in the shade whenever they needed a lift
Bangladesh's captain Mashrafe Mortaza and players have said they are ecstatic at bouncing back from the defeat in the first ODI to win the series against South Africa 2-1
Stats highlights from Bangladesh's historic victory against South Africa in Chittagong
With the three-match series against South Africa tied 1-1, Bangladesh have a chance to complete their third bilateral ODI series win in 2015 and Shakib Al Hasan has little doubt about the importance of the occasion
With the ODI series on the line, South Africa face a selection quandary, needing to balance giving everyone a run with going for a win
If they can come good in one more ODI, they will win a series against South Africa and claim another entry into great performances in Bangladesh cricket history. If they don't, it wouldn't be the end of the world
Plays of the day from the third ODI between Bangladesh and South Africa in Chittagong