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Bangladesh vs South Africa First Test Tips - Home side could surprise Proteas

By Siddhu Bharadwaj

21 Oct 2024

Siddhu Bharadwaj 21 Oct 2024

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Bangladesh vs South Africa First Test match predictions to be played in Dhaka from Monday, October 21
South Africa lost their recent 9 Tests played in Asia
Bangladesh won 2 of their last 3 Tests at this venue

Can Bangladesh surprise their visitors in Dhaka with a win? (Getty Images)

Bangladesh vs South Africa First Test

Home conditions could come to their advantage as Bangladesh looks to make the most of South Africa’s poor Asian record in Tests. The first of the two Tests will be played at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka from Monday, October 21, with the match set to start at 9 a.m. IST, local time.

Bangladesh vs South Africa First Test
Head to Head
Bangladesh Form
Bangladesh Team News
South Africa Form
South Africa Team News

Bangladesh is coming off a series loss in India, but they have had their moments there. This could be their best chance to beat South Africa, a Test team they have never beaten. Put your money on a home win.

South Africa have lost their previous 9 matches played in Asia (Tests)
South Africa drew their last 2 matches in Bangladesh (Tests)
Bangladesh won 3 of their last 6 matches played at home (Tests)
Bangladesh won 2 of their last 3 matches played at this venue (Tests)

Head to Head

These teams have played in 14 Tests so far, with the results completely favoring the African nation. South Africa won 12 and drew two of those matches.

Both the draws have on their last trip to Bangladesh in 2015, when the games in Chattogram and Mirpur ended with honors even.

Bangladesh Form

Bangladesh is seventh in the WTC standings with three wins and five losses from their eight Tests. They realistically have no chances of making it to the finals, even if they win these two matches as well as the next two against the West Indies.

The hosts are coming off a 2-0 series loss against India, which negated the positives of a 2-0 series win against India. Even at home, they have lost their last three Tests in a row, two against Sri Lanka and one versus New Zealand.

This series was expected to be Shakib Al Hasan’s farewell, but the left-handed all-rounder is ruled out of the first Test. It will be new coach Phil Simmons’ first series under charge as he replaces the ousted Chandika Hathurasinghe as head coach.

Bangladesh Team News

Hasan Murad has been drafted in as Shakib’s replacement, and it will be interesting to see who gets to replace the all-rounder.

South Africa Form

South Africa is currently fifth in the WTC standings with two wins, one draw, and three losses. They have six matches left and will have to win at least five to qualify for the final.

The Proteas are coming off a 1-0 series win in the West Indies, where they drew the first Test and then won the second by 40 runs. This was much-needed, as they lost three Tests in a row prior to this series.

The visitors named three spinners for the series, with Senuran Muthusamy joining Dane Piedt and Keshav Maharaj. Nandre Burger has been ruled out due to an injury, while Marco Jansen and Gerald Coetzee are not selected.

South Africa Team News

South Africa could be choosing between Ryan Rickleton and Tristan Stubbs for the middle order, while it could be a toss-up between Lungi Ngidi and Senuran Muthusamy for the last bowler’s spot.

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What time does Bangladesh vs South Africa First Test start?

This Bangladesh vs South Africa First Test match is being played at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka starting at 9 am IST on Monday, October 21.

Verdict

Bangladesh v South Africa - 1st Test

South Africa may have historically dominated this contest, but this contest could be tricky for them this time around. Bangladesh have been impressive at home in the last few years and will fancy their chances of posting their first-ever win over the Proteas.