Delhi: The two-match Test series between Bangladesh and South Africa will start from October 21. Bangladesh had to face 2-0 defeat against the Indian team in its last Test series, while South Africa won its last Test series against West Indies 1-0. In this situation, the South African team seems to have the upper hand.
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head to head competition
South Africa has always been dominant against Bangladesh. So far 14 Tests have been played between the two teams, out of which South Africa has won 12 and 2 matches have been drawn. Bangladesh has not got a single win yet. Of the 6 matches played in Bangladesh, South Africa has won 4, while 2 have been drawn.
Bangladesh team
Bangladesh has announced its team for the first test. Shakib Al Hasan can be seen playing the last test series. Not many changes have been made in the team.
Bangladesh team for the first test: Nazmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Shadman Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Zakir Hasan, Mominul Haq, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Liton Das (wk), Zakir Ali, Mehdi Hasan Miraj, Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmood, Nahid Rana.
South African team
South African captain Temba Bavuma will not play in the first test. Spin bowlers get help on the pitches of Bangladesh, hence the team will have expectations from Keshav Maharaj.
South Africa's team for the first test: Temba Bavuma (will not play 1st Test), David Bedingham, Matthew Bretzke, Tony De Jorzi, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Lungi Ngidi, Dane Patterson, Dane Peat, Kagiso Rabada, Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickleton, Nandre Berger and Kyle Vereen.
When and where will the matches take place?
The first Test will be played at Shere Bangla Stadium in Dhaka from 21st October. The second test match will be held at Zahoor Ahmed Chaudhary Stadium in Chattogram. Both the matches will start at 9 am.
FAQ
What is the test record of South Africa and Bangladesh?
So far 14 Tests have been played between the two teams, out of which South Africa has won 12 and 2 matches have been drawn.
Who is the greatest cricketer of South Africa?
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