
2nd ODI: Rabada, De Kock star in South Africa's series-leveling win over Bangladesh
India Today
South Africa hit back with a seven-wicket win over Bangladesh on Sunday to level the one-day series 1-1 and take it to a decisive final game.
South Africa registered a seven-wicket win over Bangladesh in the second one-day International at The Wanderers on Sunday to level the three-match series.
South Africa controlled the second ODI from the moment it had Bangladesh 34/5 in the 13th over and although the tourists recovered well to post 194/9, the Proteas got home with ease
South Africa reached 195/3 in the 38th over with half-centuries from the returning Quinton de Kock (62 off 41 balls) and Kyle Verreynne (58 not out off 77).
The victory eased the pressure on the home team after Bangladesh clinched a surprise win in the first game, its first victory over South Africa in an ODI in South Africa.
South Africa's batters confirmed a victory that was set up by the bowlers at the Wanderers in Johannesburg.
Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada took 5-39, including three of those five early wickets to leave Bangladesh in a deep hole.
Afif Hossain's fighting 72 under extreme pressure lifted Bangladesh to a reasonable score.
