DHAKA: Bangladesh’s target has been set by the D/L (Duckworth-Lewis) method at 170 runs from 40 overs in the third and series decider ODI against South Africa in Chittagong on Wednesday.

The visiting South Africa, however, scored 168 for nine at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium.

Jean-Paul Duminy took the highest 51 off 99 balls while David Andrew Miller 44 off 57 balls.

World’s top all-rounder Shakib-Al-Hasan bagged three wickets.
He touched the landmark of the 200-wicket club in the match as second Bangladeshi after Abdur Razzak.

Besides, Rookie Mustafizur Rahman and Rubel Hossain bagged two wickets each while Mahmudullah and Mashrafe Morataza picked up one each.

Earlier, South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first. The match began at 3:00 local time (09:00 GMT).

Morne Morkel replaces Chris Morris while Bangladesh are unchanged.

Hometown boy Tamim Iqbal has the most runs (391) at this ground, while Shakib Al Hasan has the most wickets (27).

Bangladesh Team
Tamim Iqbal, Soumya Sarkar, Liton Das, Mahmudullah, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim†, Sabbir Rahman, Nasir Hossain, Mashrafe Mortaza*, Rubel Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman

South Africa Team
HM Amla*, Q de Kock†, F du Plessis, RR Rossouw, DA Miller, JP Duminy, F Behardien, M Morkel, K Rabada, KJ Abbott, Imran Tahir

Umpires - MA Gough and Sharfuddoula
TV umpire - RK Illingworth
Match referee - DC Boon
Reserve umpire - Enamul Haque

BDST: 2111 HRS, JULY 15, 2015
RS/SMS

** South Africa 78/4 (23 ov)