πππππ :Β Bangladesh vs South Africa
ππππ : Oct 21, Monday
ππππ : 09:30 AM ISTββ
πππππ : Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh
ππππππππππ :ββ 1st Test 2024
Bangladesh are yet to claim a victory against South Africa in Test cricket, having faced them 12 times without a win.
- All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is unavailable for Bangladesh for the first Test. For South Africa, regular skipper Temba Bavuma will miss out due to injury.
- Keshav Maharajβs performance will be key for South Africaβs success in this match.
- The highest run chase achieved at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Test cricket is 209 by England versus Bangladesh back in 2010.
Bangladesh vs South Africa
TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website.
BAN vs RSA Match Prediction & Analysis
Bangladesh are gearing up to welcome South Africa for an exciting two-match Test series starting this Monday. The opening Test is set to be held in Dhaka, followed by the second match in Chattogram. Both teams view this series as crucial in their quest for a World Test Championship finals spot. Bangladesh sits seventh in the WTC standings, while South Africa currently holds the fifth position. A successful series for either team could significantly enhance their chances of reaching the finals.
TEAMS PREVIEW
Bangladesh Preview
Bangladesh are coming into this Test series after a crushing 0-2 loss to India. While they beat Pakistan comfortably a couple of months back, India proved to be a much tougher challenge. However, now that they are playing at home, they will be a lot more confident in turning things around.
South Africa Preview
Temba Bavuma has unfortunately been sidelined for the first Test due to an injury. In his absence, Aiden Markram will take the helm as captain for South Africa in this opening match.
Markram is a key player in this squad, as he is their best player of spin. The right-handed batter has 501 runs in his last 6 matches at an average of 46 and will be looking to lead from the front in this match.
Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Shere Bangla National Stadium is likely to heavily favor spin. The ball is expected to stay low and start turning from the first day itself. As the match goes on, the spin will become more pronounced, and batting will become even more difficult. Both teams will be looking to make a big score in their first innings to keep themselves in a comfortable position. Seamers wonβt get much help here, apart from when the ball is new.
The weather in Dhaka for the match will be mostly cloudy for most of the five days. There are chances of a few showers on the first day of the Test, which might delay the start.
BAN vs RSA Pitch Report
The average first innings score at the Shere Bangla National Stadium is 328. The team batting first in this Test will strive to reach that mark. The third and fourth innings will be the most difficult period to bat here.
Toss: To Bowl
The team winning the toss will certainly look to bat first. Getting a big score in the first innings will be crucial here because the wicket will deteriorate by the third day onwards. So both teams will look to bat first here.
