South Africa Start Campaign With Win Against Bangladesh

Dunedin: Veteran South African medium-pacer Ayabonga Khaka took four wickets for just 32 runs as they defeated Bangladesh Women by 32 runs in an ICC Women's World Cup match at the University Oval here on Saturday. Electing to bowl after winning the toss, Bangladesh did well to restrict the Proteas to 207 in 49.5 overs, but in a game dominated by bowlers, Sune Luus' side earned full points by bundling out the opponents for 175 with three balls to spare.

Marizanne Kapp (42) and the hard-hitting Chloe Tryon (39) lifted last edition's semifinalists to a fighting but below-par 207 before Ayabonga Khaka, who was declared 'Player of the Match' came up with match-winning figures of 10-3-32-4 to earn her team a hard-fought win.

Bangladesh made a steady start, reaching 69 for one before Khaka let rip and reduced them to 85/4. A late flurry from Nigar Sultana and Ritu Moni came too late as they managed only 175, and fell way short.

Brief scores: South Africa 207 in 49.5 overs (Marizanne Kapp 42, Laura Wolvaardt 41; Fariha Trisna 3/35, Jahanara Alam 2/28) beat Bangladesh 175 in 49.3 overs (Sharmin Akhter 34, Nigar Sultana 29; Ayabonga Khaka 4/32, Masabata Klaas 2/36) by 32 runs.

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