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Proteas sweep Bangladesh in T20 series

Debutant leads the way as South Africa record a comfortable series win in Bangladesh

South Africa beat Bangladesh by 31 runs in Tuesday's second Twenty20 international to complete a clean sweep of the two-match series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka.

Replying to the Proteas' 4-169, Bangladesh were all out for 138 in 19.2 overs.

The South African bowlers put in a disciplined performance, with debutant legspinner Eddie Leie (3-16), fast bowler Kyle Abbott (3-20) and left-arm spinner Aaron Phangiso (3-30) sharing nine wickets to inflict the damage.

Opener Quinton de Kock was the highest scorer for the visitors with 44 while his opener AB de Villiers smashed 40.

David Miller was unbeaten on 30 and Rilee Rossouw hit a quick 19 not out.

For Bangladesh, Soumya Sarkar top scored with 37.

Next up, the two countries will contest a three-game one-day series from July 10 in Dhaka.