Change of venue finally saw the reigning Under-19 world champions South Africa see the face of a win. In a nail biting finish in Cox’s Bazar stadium, the young Proteas beat the Bangladesh U-19s by just two runs to spice up the seven-match youth ODI series. After three matches the home side lead 2-1.
Set a target of 230 to win, Bangladesh, despite opener Saif Hasan making 70 off 112, were in a spot of bother being reduced to 144 for four following the slow start before Mosaddek Hossain (35) and Mohammad Saifuddin constructed an almost match winning fifth wicket partnership.
Mosaddek’s fall in the penultimate over, with 15 still required off nine deliveries, shifted the momentum.
Two more dismissals soon ended all hopes for the home side.
Earlier, the visitors rode on Dayyaan Galiem’s 51 to reach themodest 229 for eight. Left-arm spinner Saleh Ahmed bagged three wickets for Bangladesh.