DHAKA: Quinton de Kock and Hashim Amla smashed unbeaten centuries as South Africa (SA) cruised to a record-breaking 10-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the first One-Day International (ODI) at the Diamond Oval on Sunday (Oct 15).

The highest unbeaten opening stand of 282 between the duo helped South Africa easily chase the target set by Tigers.

This is the highest successful chase in ODIs without losing any wicket and overall 3rd highest opening partnership in the format.

de Kock and Amla chased down the highest target of 279 in 42.5 overs to record their third 10-wicket victory against Bangladesh after Benoni in October 2002 and Bloemfontein in February 2003.

Bangladesh conceding the same margin defeat last was against Pakistan in July 2008 which was their 10th 10-wicket defeat in this format.

Man of the match de Kock hit his 13th ODI ton scoring 168 (not out) off 145 balls, including 21 boundaries and two sixes, while Amla smashed his 26th century scoring 110 (not out) off 112 balls, including eight boundaries, proving the Tigers’ bowling attack toothless and taking a 1-0 lead in the series.

Earlier, batting first after winning the toss, the Tigers scored 278/7 in 50 overs riding on the unbeaten century of 110 runs by Mushfiqur Rahim, his 5th ODI ton, featuring 11 boundaries and two sixes off 116 balls.

The second match in the three-game series will be played on Wednesday (Oct 18) in Paarl, with the final game in East London on Sunday (Oct 22).

Injured Mustafizur Rahman ruled out of South Africa ODI series. Bangladesh chief selector and team manager for this tour, Minhajul Abedin Nannu, confirmed this.

South Africa win by 10-wicket

BDST: 2226 HRS, OCT 15, 2017
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