South Africa vs Bangladesh: Tamim Iqbal says Bangladesh triumph over South Africa 'biggest achievement'

Tamim Iqbal said his team's one-day international series triumph against South Africa on Wednesday was a highlight of his 15-year international career. "This is massive," he said at the after-match presentation after scoring 87 not out to seal a nine-wicket win in the series-deciding third match at SuperSport Park in Centurion. Tamim said the victory was especially significant for himself and three other veterans of Bangladesh cricket -- Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan and Mahmudullah. Mushfiqur made his debut in 2005 and the other three started their international careers in 2007. "This is probably one of the biggest achievements in my career. We have got four seniors who have been playing for 15 years. I rate this series at the top."

Tamim paid special tribute to Shakib, who delayed his return to Bangladesh to be with ill members of his family. Shakib took two wickets and hit the winning runs on Wednesday. "His two daughters, his mother and his mother-in-law are all in hospital. Still playing for his country shows the character of the man. He wanted to win this series so I thank him, he has been brilliant for us." 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.

"I'm a very proud man, especially a Bangladeshi fast bowler getting a five-fer, getting a man of the series and winning the series," said Tamim. "Everybody thinks about (Bangladesh) spin but the fast bowling department has been brilliant for the last two years." Bangladesh had lost all 19 matches across all formats against South Africa on their home soil before winning the series