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S Africa A crush BD A by 203 runs

Thursday, 6 May 2010


Two blistering tons by C Ingram and D Miller powered visiting South Africa A team to a massive 203 runs win over Bangladesh A team in the opening match of the Tri-nation one-day series on the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium at Mirpur in the city Wednesday, reports UNB.
Put to bat first, the visitors posted a huge 368 run for 9 in stipulated 50 overs.
One down C Ingram hammered 127 runs off 118 balls with 13 fours and three sixes while number six batsman D. Miller smashed unbeaten 115 runs off 60 balls with 10 fours and seven sixes. Miller was later adjudged the player of the match.
Besides, M. Van (29), R. Bailey (23) and J. Vandar (20) were the other notable scorers for the visitors.
Faisal Hossain and Noor Hossain captured two wickets each for 35 and 67 runs respectively.
In reply, Bangladesh A team were cheaply dismissed for 165 runs in 30.3 overs.
Middle order Roqibul Hasan scored 40 runs off 57 balls with three fours while two down Marshal Ayub made 38 off 40 balls with seven fours.
Dhiman Ghosh (25) and Nazmul Hossain (15) were the other notable scorers for the hosts.
J. Vandar claimed three wickets for 42 runs while Q. Friend took two wickets for 21 runs.
Today’s match: South Africa A vs West Indies A at SBNS.