T20I: South Africa registered a 20-run win against Bangladesh

South Africa registered a 20-run win against Bangladesh in the first Twenty20 international in Bloemfontein

South Africa registered a 20-run win against Bangladesh in the first Twenty20 international in Bloemfontein. Quinton de Kock top-scored with 59 and AB de Villiers chipped in with a quick-fire 49 to guide South Africa, who opted to bat, to 195 for four.

Quinton de Kock

Wickets fell regularly when Bangladesh replied, with Dane Paterson, Beuran Hendricks, Robert Frylinck and Andile Phehlukwayo taking two apiece.

Soumya Sarkar hit 47 and Mohammad Saifuddin a breezy 39 off 27 balls for the visitors. But ultimately Bangladesh fell short after being restricted to 175 for nine from their 20 overs.

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