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World Cup 2023: South Africa vs Bangladesh Preview, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Fantasy Tips

South Africa vs Bangladesh
By
Muskan Gharge
2 years ago

South Africa and Bangladesh battle out in match 23 of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. The match is slated to be played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai and the scheduled match time is 2:00 pm IST. Let us look at South Africa vs Bangladesh Match Preview, Pitch Report, Probable Playing XI and Top Fantasy Picks.

Contents
South Africa vs Bangladesh Match PreviewMatch DetailsSouth Africa vs Bangladesh Pitch ReportSouth Africa vs Bangladesh Playing XIHead to Head RecordTop Fantasy PicksSouth Africa vs Bangladesh Match Prediction

South Africa vs Bangladesh Match Preview

Following a loss against the Netherlands, South Africa issued a resounding statement when facing the reigning champions, England. They set an imposing target of 400 runs for England to chase down. South Africa’s batting lineup has shown remarkable depth and versatility throughout the tournament, with different players stepping up at crucial moments.

South Africa has unquestionably emerged as a team to watch in this tournament. The return of their skipper, Temba Bavuma, in the upcoming match after being sidelined due to an upset stomach presents a welcome dilemma for the management.

Reeza Hendricks admirably filled Bavuma’s shoes in the previous match, delivering a powerful innings of 85 off 75 balls. Bavuma has been the highest run-scorer for South Africa this year, making his potential inclusion in the XI for the next match quite tempting. Moreover, South Africa appears well-prepared for the conditions, which favor their trademark style of aggressive batting and formidable bowling.

Bangladesh began their campaign on a strong note with a commanding win against Afghanistan. However, they lost their momentum and suffered three consecutive losses. As they currently find themselves in the 7th position on the points table, a comeback is crucial, and losing further would distance them from the qualification stage.

They are eagerly awaiting the return of their captain, Shakib Al Hasan, although Taskin Ahmed’s absence will persist for some time. It’s worth noting that Bangladesh achieved a significant victory over South Africa in the last edition of the Cricket World Cup and will undoubtedly aspire to replicate that success.

Match Details

  • Venue: Mumbai, India
  • Ground: Wankhede Stadium
  • Date & Time: October 24, 2023 at 14:00 IST (8:30 GMT)
  • Live Streaming: Star Sports Network, Disney+Hotstar

South Africa vs Bangladesh Pitch Report

The pitch at Wankhede Stadium favours pace and bounce, making it a paradise for batsmen. This type of pitch is particularly well-suited to the Proteas, who thrive on the pace and bounce it offers. It’s worth highlighting that South Africa boasts the record for the highest total on this ground, a remarkable 438 runs against India.

Additionally, the pitch assists to fast bowlers, especially those who likes to hit the deck hard and bowls good length. The weather forecast for the day indicates hot, warm, and sunny conditions. Therefore, it would be prudent to opt for batting first, as the evening conditions might allow for some swinging opportunities.

  • Total matches: 30
  • Matches won batting first: 15
  • Matches won bowling first: 15
  • Average first innings scores: 239

South Africa vs Bangladesh Playing XI

South Africa: Temba Bavuma (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Gerald Coetzee, Lungi Ngidi

Bangladesh:Probable XI: Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman

Head to Head Record

ODI World Cup Games

  • Matches Played – 04
  • South Africa Won – 02
  • Bangladesh Won -02

Facts:

– This will be South Africa’s first ODI clash against Bangladesh in Asia since 2015, when they lost a three-match series 1-2.

– The Wankhede has been a favourite hunting ground for South Africa, who posted 438 against India back in 2015 before posting the highest total by any team in an ODI against England a few days back.

– This will be Bangladesh’s first match at the Wankhede Stadium since 1998 and also only their second game at this venue.

Top Fantasy Picks

South AfricaBangladesh
Quinton de Kock (233 runs)Shakib Al Hasan (55 runs & 5 Wickets)
Heinrich Klaasen (198 runs)Mehidy Hasan Miraz (98 runs & 5 wickets)
Aiden Markram (205 runs)Mushfiqur Rahim (157 runs)
Marco Jansen (122 runs & 8 wickets)Litton Das (155 runs)
Kagiso Rabada (8 wickets)Mahmudullah (87 runs)

South Africa vs Bangladesh Match Prediction

While the tournament’s unpredictability is on the rise, South Africa appears to be a more reliable choice due to their fearless style of play. However, it’s important not to discount Bangladesh, as they are in desperate need of a victory and will need to bring their top-notch performance to turn the tide in their favor.

  • South Africa’s Chance of Winning: 60%
  • Bangladesh’s Chance of Winning: 40%
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