Bangladesh will be up against the South Africa in the 1st match of the South Africa in Bangladesh, 2 Test Series, 2024 at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka, on October 21, 2024, at 09:30 AM IST.
BAN vs SA (Bangladesh vs South Africa), 1st Test - Match Information
Match: Bangladesh vs South Africa, 1st Test
Date: 21st October 2024
Time: 09:30 AM IST
Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka
BAN vs SA (Bangladesh vs South Africa), 1st Test Preview
In their last 5 games, South Africa have won 1 game and lost 3. In their last 5 games, Bangladesh have won 2 games and lost 3.
Both teams last played against each other in the 2nd Test of Bangladesh in South Africa, 2 Test Series, 2022, where Taijul Islam scored the highest fantasy points for Bangladesh with 201 match fantasy points while Keshav Maharaj topped the fantasy points leaderboard for South Africa with 283 match fantasy points.
BAN vs SA, Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, favours batters with a surface ideal for stroke play. Bowlers may struggle to find much assistance, making wickets hard to come by. The average first innings score in the last 20 matches is 251 runs. Toss decisions will hinge on today's ground conditions, with options open for both batting and bowling.
Weather Report for Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka
Temperature will hover around 30 °C and humidity is expected to be around 50%. 2.05 m/s winds are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both Pacers and Spinners alike.
BAN vs SA, Head-to-Head
In the 14 matches played between these 2 teams, South Africa have won all their matches. Bangladesh do not have a good record against South Africa. Based on our analysis and trends, we predict the trend to continue. Batters from both teams have been the top fantasy point scorers for their sides so far.
BAN vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
- Tristan Stubbs
Tristan Stubbs is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 110 match fantasy points in the last 3 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, Tristan Stubbs has scored 146 runs. - David Guy Bedingham
David Bedingham is a batter with an average of 122 match fantasy points in the last 6 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7, and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 405 runs. - Litton Kumer Das
Litton Das is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Litton Das has an average of 106 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.2. He is a right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 175 runs.
BAN vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
- Keshav Athmanand Maharaj
Keshav Maharaj is a bowler with an average of 105 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5, and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Keshav Maharaj is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler, and in the last 2 matches he has taken 5 wickets. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 9 wickets in the recent matches. - Dane Leeroy Piedt
Dane Piedt is a bowler with an average of 113 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9, and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Dane Piedt bowls off break, and in the recently played 2 matches he has taken 6 wickets. - Taijul Islam
Taijul Islam is a bowler with an average of 120 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8, and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player bowls slow left-arm orthodox, and in the last 2 matches Taijul Islam has taken 1 wicket. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 9 wickets in the recent matches.
BAN vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Mehidy Hasan is an all-rounder with an average of 156 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9, and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He bowls off-break, and in the last 2 matches this player has taken 7 wickets. Mehidy Hasan has been very successful against this team, taking 6 wickets in the recent matches. - Aiden Kyle Markram
Aiden Markram is an all-rounder with an average of 116 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. Aiden Markram is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 2 matches, he has scored 112 runs. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off-break, and in the recent matches has taken 1 wicket. - Pieter Willem Adriaan Mulder
Wiaan Mulder is an all-rounder with an average of 149 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Wiaan Mulder bowls right-arm medium, and in the recent 2 matches he has taken 6 wickets. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 4 wickets in the recent matches.
BAN vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Mehidy Hasan is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Mehidy Hasan has an average of 156 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. He bowls off-break, and in the recent 2 matches, this player has taken 7 wickets. Mehidy Hasan has done very well against this opposition, taking 6 wickets in the recent matches. - Aiden Kyle Markram
Aiden Markram can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Aiden Markram has an average of 116 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. He is a top order opening right-handed batter. In the recently played 2 matches, this player has scored 112 runs. Aiden Markram is also a handy bowler, bowling off-break, and in the recent matches has taken 1 wicket. - Tristan Stubbs
Tristan Stubbs is a batter with an average of 110 match fantasy points in the last 3 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 146 runs, averaging 29.2 per match. - David Guy Bedingham
David Bedingham can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. David Bedingham has an average of 122 match fantasy points in the last 6 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. He is a top-order right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 405 runs. - Pieter Willem Adriaan Mulder
Wiaan Mulder is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Wiaan Mulder has an average of 149 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. He bowls right-arm medium, and in the last 2 matches this player has taken 6 wickets. Wiaan Mulder has been very successful against this team, taking 4 wickets in the recent matches.
BAN vs SA Squad Information
Bangladesh (BAN) Squad: Mushfiqur Rahim, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Mominul Haque, Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan, Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Jaker Ali, Nayeem Hasan, Hasan Mahmud, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Hasan Murad and Nahid Rana
South Africa (SA) Squad: Dane Piedt, Dane Paterson, Keshav Maharaj, David Bedingham, Kagiso Rabada, Senuran Muthusamy, Aiden Markram, Lungi Ngidi, Ryan Rickelton, Kyle Verreynne, Tony de Zorzi, Wiaan Mulder, Matthew Breetzke, Tristan Stubbs and Dewald Brevis
BAN vs SA Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Kyle Verreynne and Litton Das
Batters: Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Shadman Islam and Mominul Haque
All-Rounders: Aiden Markram, Mehidy Hasan and Wiaan Mulder
Bowlers: Keshav Maharaj and Taijul Islam
Captain: Tristan Stubbs
Vice-Captain: Taijul Islam
Photo Credit: Imago