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Mushfiq, Mahmudullah, Mehidy observe Ramadan fast during SA match

June 04, 2019 00:00:00


Bangladesh cricketers Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah and Mehidy Hasan maintained their fast during their side's crucial ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 match against South Africa on Sunday, reports https://www.latestly.com/sports/cricket.

The trio of Bangladesh cricketers produced an impressive performance as Tigers beat South Africa by 21 runs to being their World Cup 2019 campaign with a victory.

Mushfiqur Rahim top-scored with 70 runs from 80 deliveries, while Mahmudullah made a quick-fire 46 off 33 balls to help Bangladesh post 330 for six wickets in 50 overs.

Mehidy Hasan then chipped in with figures of 44/1 from 10 overs as Bangladesh romped to a famous win against the Proteas. Rahim was also involved in a record 142-run partnership - the highest partnership for Bangladesh at World Cups - with Shakib Al Hasan (75) to help his side recover from two-wicket down.

Elsewhere, Liverpool footballers Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane also kept their fast during the 2019 UEFA Champions League final clash against Tottenham Hotspur at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium.


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