DHAKA, May 16, 2025 (BSS)-Bangladesh Men's Emerging team clinched the three-match one-day series against South African Emerging side after securing a 34-run victory over the visitors in the third and final game at Rajshahi Stadium today. 

They gave them a 2-1 victory in the series. Bangladesh won the first game by three wickets before losing the second one by 10 runs.

When the first two matches saw the both teams scored 300 plus a run at the same venue, the series deciding third game was a low-scoring affair.

Put into bat first, Bangladesh were bowled out for just 225 in 45.5 overs but defended the total by wrapping up South Africa for 191 in 38.2 overs.

Left-arm spinner Rakibul Hasan wrecked havoc on the visitors by claiming 4-26. He was ably supported by Mahfuzur Rahman Rabby and Wasi Siddique who both scalped two wickets apiece.

No. 8 batter Titan Michale Van Vuuren top-scored for the South African side with 40 while No.9 batter Nqobani Handsome Mokoena made 37. Most of their top order batters were out for single digit figure after failing to handle Rakibul's spin.

Before giving Rakibul a handy support with the cherry, Mahfuzur Rahman Rabby helped the side propel past 200-run mark with 77 ball-58, an innings laced with five fours and three sixes. 

Captain Akbar Ali was the other notable scorer with 38 while Mahfizul Islam Robin made 26.

The two teams will later lock horns for two-match four-day series with the opening game starting on May 20 at Bir Shrestha Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram.

The second and final four-day game starts on May 27 at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.