Miraz breaks South Africa opening stand

South Africa's Quinton de Kock walks back to the pavilion after his dismissal during the third one-day international (ODI) cricket match between South Africa and Bangladesh at SuperSport Park in Centurion on 23 March 2022.AFP

Mehidy Hasan Miraz ended the high-flying opening partnership of the South Africans by removing the dangerous Quinton de Kock in the final One-Day International of the three-match series at the Super Sport Park in Centurion on Wednesday.

Quinton attempted to hit Miraz over long-off but miscued his shot. The ball went up in the air and Mahmudullah took a safe catch to end the opening stand on 46 after 6.5 overs.

Bangladesh's Mehidy Hasan Miraz delivers a ball during the third one-day international (ODI) cricket match between South Africa and Bangladesh at SuperSport Park in Centurion on 23 March 2022.
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Quinton departed after making 12 off eight balls. His opening partner Janneman Malan is still going strong at the other unbeaten on 30 off 37 balls.

Kyle Verryenne replaced Quinton at the middle and was not out on one as South Africa reached 50-1 after eight overs.

Earlier, the hosts won the toss and sent Bangladesh to bowl first for the first time in the series. The series is currently all square at 1-1.