Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal celebrated as his team’s one-day international series triumph against South Africa was a highlight of his 15-year international career.
Bangladesh won the first ODI by 38 runs. South Africa fought back to win the Pink ODI by 7 wickets.
Wednesday’s comprehensive win was set up by fast bowler Taskin Ahmed, who took five for 35 as South Africa were bowled out for 154, their lowest total against Bangladesh.
Taskin was named man of the match and man of the series.
Bangladesh had lost all 19 matches across all formats against South Africa on their home soil before winning the series opener by 38 runs at the same venue on Friday.
South Africa won the second match by seven wickets in Johannesburg but Bangladesh dominated Wednesday’s series decider.
South African captain Temba Bavuma admitted Bangladesh had “completely outplayed” his team.
Bangladesh consolidated their place at the top of the World Cup Super League table.
South Africa were left languishing in ninth place and in danger of missing one of the eight automatic qualifying places for the 2023 Cricket World Cup.
The South African government lifted its coronavirus pandemic limit of 2000 for outdoor gatherings on Tuesday night, allowing crowds of up to 50 percent of capacity.
There was a crowd of several thousand for Wednesday’s game, including hundreds of Bangladesh supporters, who cheered on their team.
South Africa and Bangladesh start the first of two Test matches in Durban on March 31.
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