SA Vs BAN Match Prediction: This Test match and this series look quite one-sided on paper, and it might be so. However, Bangladesh proved earlier this year that they are seeking upsets in the longest format of the game when they won their first Test in Australia, or defeated Pakistan in a Test series for the first time
The Proteas, one year away from hosting an ODI World Cup at home, will face a tricky challenge in red ball cricket, which they should very well overcome.
The South African Cricket Team started this year with a series win against the West Indies right before the 2026 T20 World Cup. In the World Cup, they won all their games in the group stage, and then beat India in the second group stage to finish on top of the group once again. But then, in the semi-finals, they were crushed by New Zealand.
The Proteas then turned the script on the Kiwis with a 3-2 T20I series win right after the World Cup. This was followed by many of the international team’s players playing in the IPL.
South Africa returned to international cricket in late August to win a T20i tri-series against Namibia and Zimbabwe, after which came three massive ODI wins against Namibia. Then, facing Australia at home in an ODI series, the Proteas won 2-1. Most recently, they won a Test series against the Aussies at home.
As for the Bangladeshi cricket team, they opted out of playing in the 2026 T20I World Cup. So their international year started with hosting Pakistan in March. The Bangla Tigers defeated Pakistan in a three-game ODI series.
Then came a massive ODI series win at home against New Zealand, followed by a T20I series draw with the Kiwis. A fantastic home season continued for Bangladesh with back-to-back Test wins against Pakistan, winning the series with a whitewash.
An ODI series win against the mighty Aussies came next, followed by a defeat in a T20I to the Kangaroos. A mixed tour to Zimbabwe was next. But then came Bangladesh’s biggest result of the year, a Test win against Australia down under.
The Tigers reached the semi-final of the Asian Games 2026 Men’s Cricket competition and ultimately finished fourth. Most recently, they have lost a two-Test series to the West Indies 1-0
SA Vs BAN Match Prediction Date and Time:
- Date: November 15-19, 2026
- Time: 01:30 PM (IST); 10:00 AM (local time)
- Venue: Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
SA Vs BAN Live Streaming: How To Watch
The South Africa Vs Bangladesh 1st Test of the 2026 series will be broadcast live on the Eurosport Network on TV in India. It will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website on mobiles, laptops, and other streaming devices.
SA Vs BAN Team; Full Squads:
South Africa Full Squad:
Temba Bavuma (C), Aiden Markram, Tony de Zord, Zubayr Hamza, Marques Ackerman, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Matthew Breetzke (wk), Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Simon Harmer, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Dane Paterson
Bangladesh Full Squads:
Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Tanzid Hasan, Mohammad Naim Sheikh, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Litton Das (wk), Jaker Ali (wk), Tawhid Hridoy, Mahfijul Islam, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Ebadot Hossain, Khaled Ahmed
South Africa Vs Bangladesh Prediction Tests: Head-to-Head
- Matches Played: 16
- South Africa Won: 14
- Bangladesh Won: 00
- Draws: 02
- First Played: October 18-21, 2002 (SA win)
- Last Played: October 29-31, 2024 (SA win)
SA Vs BAN Toss Update
*To be updated after the toss*
SA Vs BAN Team; Predicted XIs:
South Africa Predicted XI:
Aiden Markram, Marques Ackerman, Zubayr Hamza, Temba Bavuma (C), Matthew Breetzke, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Marco Hansen, Simon Harmer, Kagiso Rabada, Dane Paterson
Bangladesh Predicted XI:
Tanzid Hasan, Mohammad Naim Sheikh, Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Mominul Haque, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam
SA Vs BAN 1st Test 2026 Wanderers Stadium Pitch Report
The pitches at the iconic Wanderers Stadium are traditionally great for fast bowlers across formats, with decent pace, carry, and bounce. This is quite true in red-ball cricket as well. The tracks, especially with the new ball, might prove to be troublesome to the batters. But as the ball ages and the pitch starts to crack, batters might get some respite. What throws a spanner in the works are the dry October conditions in Durban. And so, the surface is expected to be drier than usual, bringing spinners into the fold. The square boundaries here are short, about 62m in length. On the other hand, the straight boundaries might be as far as over 72m away from the batter.
SA Vs BAN 1st Test Weather Forecast
The clouds will mostly be covering the skies for the next few days over Jo’burg. There will be a high chance of rain for multiple days of the game. There is also a thunderstorm warning in effect. The temperatures will peak in the afternoon somewhere in the high 20s. The winds will be strong, while the humidity will be moderate, rising after rain.
SA Vs BAN 1st Test 2026 Match Bangladesh Prediction: 3 Players To Watch Out For
The 3 players to watch out for in the SA Vs BAN 2026 1st Test are:
- South Africa batter Aiden Markram
- Bangladesh wicketkeeper/batter Litton Das
- South Africa bowler Simon Harmer
South Africa Vs Bangladesh Prediction: Who will win SA vs BAN in today’s 1st Test?
For the SA Vs BAN 2026 1st Test Prediction, South Africa will defeat Bangladesh in the 1st Test of this two-match series.
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