World Cup 2023: Mahmudullah lauded for gutsy century in SA vs BAN

Bangladesh veteran all-rounder Mahmudullah showcased sheer class against South Africa in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday.

South Africa elected to bat first after winning the toss. The decision worked in their favor as Quinton de Kock’s 174-run knock and in-form hard-hitting batter Heinrich Klaasen’s blistering 90 in a mere 49 deliveries propelled them to 382/5 in 50 overs.

Set to chase a mammoth 383, Bangladesh were bundled out on a paltry 233 despite Mahmudullah’s grit.

South Africa pacers launched a collective attack on the Bangladesh top-order to leave the side reeling at 58/5 in 15 overs.

Coming out to bat at number six, Mahmudullah remained the standout batter for Bangladesh as he put on valiant partnerships with Mehidy Hasan Miraz (11), Nasum Ahmed (19) and Hasan Mahmud (15).

He then put together an astounding 68-run partnership for the ninth wicket with Mustafizur Rahman – bringing up his valiant century in the process – before Gerald Coetzee finally sent him packing in the 46th over.

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Mahmudullah top-scored for Bangladesh with a gutsy run-a-ball 111, which featured 11 boundaries and four sixes.

Lizaad Williams then dismissed Mustafizur (11) in the next over to complete a resounding victory for South Africa by 149 runs.

This was Mahmudullah’s third ton in the ICC World Cups. Although the knock came in a losing cause, his batting performance impressed a lot of fans.

Here are some fans’ reaction to the gutsy knock:

– Hundred vs England.
– Hundred vs New Zealand.
– Hundred vs South Africa.

3rd World Cup hundred for Mahmudullah and all came against SENA countries – one of the legends from Bangladesh…..!!! pic.twitter.com/ZudpO4ar05

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 24, 2023

Mahmudullah in last 13 innings in ODI World Cups:

62(62), 103(138), 128*(123), 21(31), 46*(33), 20(41), 28(41), 69(50), 27(38), 20(41), 41*(49), 46(36), 111(111).

He is one of finest performers in World Cup history – Incredible, Mahmudullah#SAvsBAN pic.twitter.com/VXQ7KKC1n7

— VINEETH𓃵🦖 (@sololoveee) October 24, 2023

Bangladesh have 6 World Cup centuries.

Mahmudullah has hit 3 centuries himself. pic.twitter.com/EvlLX4WseQ

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 24, 2023

Appreciation tweet for Mahmudullah Riyad alone warrior played a goat knock#SAvsBAN pic.twitter.com/p9wXahwZKg

— 𝗭𝗨𝗡𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗔 🏏🇵🇰 (@ItxmeZuni) October 24, 2023

Hundred for the lone warrior of Bangladesh Mahmudullah take a bow 👏 #SAvsBAN pic.twitter.com/kcqLsoFxLO

— Waqas Jarh (@WaqasJrh) October 24, 2023

Mahmudullah Riyad, the man of big stages has once again proven his worth and silenced his haters! Today is truly one of the best days of my life like I cried, I prayed for times like this!🥺🤍🤍🤍 Alhamdulillah!! pic.twitter.com/OW0TdL2nb5

— Afrida☄️ (@AfridaHossain_) October 24, 2023