In the ICC Cricket World Cup, South Africa have given co-hosts Bangladesh a formidable target of 285 runs for victory, in a crucial Group-B encounter. At the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, the proteas after winning the toss and electing to bat amassed 284 for 8 in their stipulated overs, with three of its players, Hashim Amla, Jacques Kallis and Francios Du Plessis scoring battling half centuries. Kallis top scored for the South Africans with 69. Later today, Australia will clash with Pakistan at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. All India Radio will broadcast live commentary on this day-night match. The commentary can be heard on Rajdhani Channel and FM Gold from 2 P.M. onwards.
News On AIR | March 19, 2011 1:28 PM
S. Africa sets 285 runs winning target for Bangladesh