Bangladesh 149 for two (Murshida 62*, Nigar 34*) beat South Africa 136 for 8 (Bosch 67, Brits 30, Shorna 5-28) by 13 runs

In the next over, Nahida Akter removed debutant Eliz-mari Marx and likewise gave away simply two runs. An equation of 24 in six balls was at all times going to be a tall ask for the decrease order and it turned out to be in order Shorna added two extra wickets within the ultimate over to complete with 5 for 28.

With Shamima Sultana getting dismissed for a run-a-ball 24 and Sobhana Mostary for a 17-ball 16, Bangladesh wanted somebody to up the ante and Nigar stepped as much as the problem. Her knock consisted of six fours whereas Murshida, who performed an anchor's function, hit six fours and a six in her 59-ball innings.

The inexperience in South Africa's bowling unit - Marizanne Kapp was rested, quick bowler Ayabonga Khaka and allrounders Chloe Tryon and Nadine de Klerk have been injured - was uncovered by Bangladesh as solely Marx impressed with 4-0-25-1 and no bowled leaked at below six runs an over.

The ultimate two T20Is can be performed in Kimberley on December 6 and eight earlier than the three-match ODI collection begins on December 16 in East London.