Dropped on zero, Proteas' David Miller slams fastest ton to crush Bangladesh in final tie
David Miller thrashed the fastest century in Twenty20 international cricket as South Africa posted 224 for four in the second and final Twenty20 international against Bangladesh at Senwes Park yesterday. Bangladesh, in their reply, were bowled out for 141 in 18.3 overs as the hosts registered a massive 83 runs win. Soumya Sarkar top-scored for Bangladesh with 44 runs. Miller, who was dropped on nought, smacked 101 not out off 36 balls, reaching his century off 35 deliveries. He hit nine sixes, including five off successive balls from Mohammad Saifuddin, and seven fours.
South Africa's David Miller celebrates scoring a 35-ball century during the second T20I match against Bangladesh yesterday. Pic/AFP
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"I was pretty scratchy to begin with," he admitted to SuperSport television as he left the field. "But towards the back end it came out quite sweet." The left-hander's innings could have ended off the second ball he faced as he gloved an attempted pull off Rubel Hossain. Bangladesh wicketkeeper Mushfiqur Rahim dived to his right and appeared to have caught the ball but lost control as he landed on the ground. Miller shared a 79-run fourth wicket partnership off 41 balls with Hashim Amla, who made 85 off 51 balls with 11 fours and a six. Bangladesh, seeking to end a poor tour on a high note, made a good start, restricting South Africa to 37 for two in the first five overs.
Captain Shakib Al Hasan opened the bowling and sent down all his four overs in one spell, taking two for 22. But his teammates could not sustain the pressure in the face of Miller's onslaught. His five successive sixes came off the first five balls of the 19th over off Saifuddin.
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