Bangladesh look to recover from their 2-0 series loss to India as they host South Africa in the first Test of a two-match series, part of the ICC World Test Championship, starting Monday, October 21. (Scorecard | Day 1 Blog | Cricket News)
Najmul Hossain Shanto’s side are without star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, who won't tr♔avel due to security concerns.
In the current WTC standings, the Proteas sit fifth, while Bangladesh's recent series loss to India dents their hopes of reaching the final. Temba Bavuma leads the squad but will miss the first Test due to injury, with Aiden Markram stepping in as captain.
Bangladesh Vs South Africa, 1st Test: Toss Update
Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat first🦩 against South Africa.
Bangladesh Vs South Africa, 1st Test: Weather Forecast
The weather in Dhaka is mostly clear with a bit ౠof fog. It may get cloudy later, but no rain is expected during the day. Temperatures are set to range between 31°C and 24°C.
Bangladesh Vs South Africa, 1st Test: Playing XIs
South Africa: Aiden Markram (c), Tony De Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Ryan Rickelton, Matthew Breetzke, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj and Dane Piedt
Bangladesh: Mahmudul Hasan Joy♏, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (wk), M𝔍ehidy Hasan, Jaker Ali, Nayeem Hasan, Taijul Islam and Hasan Mahmud
Bangladesh Vs South Africa, 1st Test: Full Squads
South Africa squad Test series: Temba Bavuma (Unavailable for 1st Test), David Bedingham, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram,🍸 Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusa🌳my, Lungi Ngidi, Dane Paterson, Dane Piedt, Kagiso Rabada, Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton, Kyle Verreynne
Bangladesh squad for 1st Test: Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Shadman Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Zakir Hasan, Mominul Haque Showrab, Mushfiqur Rahim, Liꦆtton Kumer Das (WK), Zaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana, Hasan Murad
Bangladesh Vs South Africa, 1st Test: Live Streaming
The BAN vs SA Test series is being live streamed on FanCode app and website in India. The Test matches are available to watch on TV. Check all the streaming details here.
