Oct.15 (CRICKETNMORE) - South Africa registered 10 wicket victory against Bangladesh in the first ODI at Diamond Oval in Kimberley on Sunday. Both South African openers - Quinton de Kock (168*) and Hashim Amla (110*) smashed unbeaten centuries. It was de Kock's 13th and Amla's 26th ODI century.
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Earlier, Bangladesh managed a respectful 278/7, largely thanks to Mushfiqur Rahim who scored an undefeated 110 off 116 balls. Kagiso Rabada was the pick of the bowlers for the home side with the speedster taking 4/43.
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The second ODI takes place in Paarl on Wednesday, October 18.
Brief Scores
Bangladesh - 278/7 in 50 Overs
South Africa - 282/0 in 42.5 Overs
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