South Africa defeat Bangladesh by 6 wickets

South Africa defeated Bangladesh by six wickets in their Group 1 T20 World Cup match at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi Tuesday. 

Chasing only 85 for victory, South Africa completed the task in just 13.3 overs to enhance their semifinals chances.

Bangladesh were bowled out for 84 by a strong Proteas bowling attack in their Super 12 game.

Asked to bat after South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma won the toss, team Bangladesh kept losing wickets at regular intervals until their innings came to an end in 18.2 overs.

Bangladesh: Mohammad Naim, Liton Das (w), Soumya Sarkar, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah (c), Afif Hossain, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Taskin Ahmed

South Africa: Quinton de Kock (w), Reeza Hendricks, Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi