Bangladesh are set to clash with South Africa in the second Test of their two-match series on Tuesday, aiming to level the series after a challenging defeat in the first match. Under the leadership of Najmul Hossain Shanto, the Bangladesh team faced difficulties against South Africa’s potent pace attack, particularly in their first innings.

Despite showing resilience in the second innings, they set a modest target, which the Proteas chased down comfortably with seven wickets to spare. As the teams prepare for the series decider at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram, Bangladesh will be determined to secure a comeback victory. Meanwhile, South Africa will be eager to clinch the series win and enhance their position in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings.

South Africa tour of Bangladesh 2024, 2nd Test:

Date and Time: October 29; 03:30 am GMT/ 09:00 am IST/ 09:30 am local
Venue: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram

Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium Pitch Report

The Chattogram pitch is anticipated to favor seam bowlers at the start, offering extra bounce and movement with the new ball. As the game advances, however, spinners are expected to become increasingly influential, taking advantage of the considerable turn available on the surface. Batting conditions may deteriorate over time, underscoring the importance of winning the toss, as teams are likely to opt to bat first in order to enhance their prospects of success.

BAN vs SA Dream11 Prediction Picks:

Wicketkeepers: Kyle Verreynne
Batters: Mushfiqur Rahim, Tony de Zorzi, Najmul Hossain Shanto
All-rounders: Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Bowlers: Taskin Ahmed, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Hasan Mahmud

BAN vs SA Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain:

Choice 1: Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Kagiso Rabada (vc)
Choice 2: Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Wiaan Mulder (vc)

Also READ: Bangladesh vs South Africa 2024, Test series: Schedule, Squads, Broadcast & Live Streaming details

BAN vs SA Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Nahid Rana, Jaker Ali, Lungi Ngidi, Tristan Stubbs

BAN vs SA Dream11 Team for today’s match (October 29, 03:30 am GMT):

BAN vs SA (Image Source: Screenshot Dream11)

Squads:

Bangladesh: Zakir Hasan, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Murad, Nahid Rana, Jaker Ali, Nayeem Hasan, Mahmudul Hasan Joy

South Africa: Temba Bavuma (unavailable for 2nd Test), Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, David Bedingham, Ryan Rickelton, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Matthew Breetzke, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Dane Paterson, Dane Piedt

Also READ: Here are the updated WTC 2023-25 standings after India’s historic Test series loss against New Zealand at home

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