Bangladesh suffer another humiliating loss

Bangladesh were humiliated for the second time in two days, losing by 202 runs to a South African Invitation XI at Kingsmead on Monday.

The Invitation side, composed largely of cricketers on the fringe of national senior team selection, made 259-5 in 50 overs in the Indian Ocean city.

And the South Africans proceeded to bowl out the visitors for 57 runs with only middle-order batsmen Akram Khan (10 not out) and Enamul Hoque (10) presenting serious resistance.

Khan emerged unbeaten after facing 63 balls during 90 minutes at the crease and saved Bangladesh from even greater embarrassment after losing their first seven wickets for only 27 runs.

Bangladesh, who were granted Test status last June and face India next month in their first five-day international, fared even worse against the Invitation XI Sunday, scoring just 51 in a 10-wicket defeat.

The four-match tour proved a humbling experience for the rookies with an 82-run loss to Griqualand West in a four-day match followed by three one-day defeats against the Invitation XI.

Mail Cricket Editor