When South Africa faces Bangladesh in T20 cricket, it's a lively showdown between two competitive teams. The matches feature spirited performances, with players showcasing their batting and bowling skills. The two teams have produced some world-class players, including Shakib Al Hassan and Ab De Villiers. South Africa and Bangladesh bring their best game to the field, creating an enjoyable spectacle for cricket enthusiasts. The rivalry encapsulates the essence of friendly competition, where both teams strive to outperform each other, making every T20 encounter between them a captivating and entertaining. This article is about the top 10 run scorers for South Africa against Bangladesh in the T20Is.
1. Quinton de Kock
Quinton De Kock has established himself as one of the best openers in the white ball formats. The experienced left-handed batter has scored plenty of runs for South Africa across formats. De Kock has also been a part of various T20 leagues worldwide and has showcased his ability quite often. He made his T20I debut against New Zealand in 2012 and has been one of the most prolific batters for the Proteas. In the T20Is against Bangladesh, the Southpaw has scored 194 runs in five innings.
2. David Miller
One of the finest hitters of the white ball, David Miller, is a left-handed middle-order batter known for finishing his team's games. The lefty batter made his T20I debut in 2010 against the West Indies. Miller’s consistent performances have always benefitted South Africa in the white ball formats. With experience and runs in his career, the left-handed batter and an absolute gun fielder has been one of the best white ball players for South Africa. He has scored 164 runs in six fourteen innings against Bangladesh in the T2OIs.
3. AB de Villiers
The man who needs no introduction, AB De Villiers, was an absolute beast in the shortest format. Mr 360 of the sport, De Villiers could smash the bowler in every corner of the ground. The right-handed middle-order batter made his T20I debut against Australia in 2006 and made himself as a regular inclusion in the team. De Villiers announced his international retirement in 2018 and scored 161 runs in six T20I innings against Bangladesh.
4. Rilee Rossouw
Rilee Rossouw is a left-handed middle-order batter for South Africa in the shortest format. His bat swing is one of the best in the world. The southpaw is known to hit big sixes in the middle overs and is successful in the shortest format in the game. He made his T20I debut against Australia in 2014 and has been an irregular appearance in the squad ever since. He has scored 159 runs in three T20I innings against Australia.
5. Faf du Plessis
Faf Du Plessis is one of the finest openers in the shortest format. The right-handed batter with a unique stance and unorthodox style of play, Du Plessis, has scored many runs for his nation across formats. Considered a T20 specialist, he has been a prominent part of the T20 leagues worldwide. He is also the skipper of the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL and has been a big contributor with the bat. He has scored 95 runs in the two T20Is against Bangladesh. The former skipper awaits his comeback in the national side in the shortest format.
6. Hashim Amla
Hashim Amla was a former right-handed opening batter for South Africa across all formats. One of the most consistent and prolific Protea batters, Amla, made his T20I debut against England in 2008 and established himself among the best batters in the world quite early in his career. Amla was a classy opener who scored runs quickly. The free-flowing batter was one of the most tough batters to bowl. Amla was also a known figure in the IPL and scored a century in the tournament while representing the Punjab Kings. He has scored 88 runs in just two innings in the T20Is against Bangladesh.
7. JP Duminy
In all three formats, Jean-Paul Duminy was a former left-handed middle-order batter for South Africa. More successful in the white ball formats, Duminy was one of the best performers for the Proteas. Also, a more than handy off-spinner, he used to provide essential breakthroughs to the team. He made his T20I debut against Bangladesh in 2007 and continued playing until 2019. He scored 83 runs in six innings against Bangladesh in the T20Is.
8. Albie Morkel
A right-arm medium-fast bowler and a handy left-handed batter, Albie Morkel was one of the best assets for South Africa in the T20Is. He also represented the Chennai Super Kings and the Delhi Daredevils in the IPL. He initially played for the CSK and contributed majorly to their success in 2010 and 2011. Morkel made his T20I debut against New Zealand in 2005. He scored 47 runs in two innings in the T20Is against Bangladesh.
9. Farhaan Behardien
Farhaan Behardien was a former right-handed top-order batsman for South Africa in the white ball formats. Farhaan made his T20I debut against India in 2012 and was an on-and-off appearance in the squad across formats. The aggressive batter was also capable of bowling medium-paced deliveries and was a handy bowler for the team. Farhaan scored 42 runs in seven innings in the two T20Is against Bangladesh and retired from the T20Is in 2018.
10. Graeme Smith
Graeme Smith was a former skipper and a world-class opening batter for South Africa in all three formats. The leader who defined the finest quality of captaincy, he was one of the smartest brains in cricket. His left-handed stroke play was one of the best to watch. The beautiful stroke-maker made his T20I debut against New Zealand in 2005 and made himself an essential asset for the team. His consistent performances with the bat made him one of the most prolific batters in the nation. Under his leadership, the country was also the no.1 test side. Smith scored 41 runs in one T20I inning against Bangladesh.
