T20 World Cup: In another low-scoring game in New York, Bangladesh batsmen freeze with finish line in sight
Mahmudullah’s facepalm summed up the mood. Needing six off the last two balls to post their first-ever win over South Africa in T20 Internationals, Mahmudullah couldn’t have asked for a better delivery. With all his pacers bowled out, South Africa skipper Aiden Markram had no choice but to turn to left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj for the last over with 11 needed.
Off the fifth, Maharaj’s full-toss arrived, just the right line for Mahmuduallah — outside off, coming down at a good height — to deposit anywhere he wanted. (Read more from Venkata Krishna B)