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Bangladesh’s misery against South Africa this year continues after they were brushed aside in the opening one dayer in Chittagong.
Following a 2-0 Test series whitewash against the Proteas, Mohammed Ashraful’s side were hoping for more luck in the limited overs format, but struggled again as South Africa won by nine wickets with more than 13 overs to spare.
Bangladesh managed only 178 with the bat, Andre Nel the pick of the South African bowlers with three wickets for just 24 runs. Graeme Smith led the way in the run chase, hitting an unbeaten 103 from 118 balls alongside Herschelle Gibbs, who made 57 before being trapped leg before wicket to Shakib Al Hasan. The wicket only delayed the inevitavble however as Hashim Amla (nine not out) came in to finish off the job alongside his captain.
With the second of three one-dayers against South Africa beginning on Wednesday, on current form, Bangladesh might have to wait until they host Ireland the week after before they get to taste success again. And even then it won't be guaranteed...