Bangladesh are all set to host South Africa for a two-match Test series, with the first Test starting at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Monday, October 21. Bangladesh will be eager to bounce back after their recent whitewash against India, seeking a fresh start in this series.

South Africa, on the other hand, will be missing their full-time captain, Temba Bavuma, who has been ruled out due to a muscle strain in his left triceps. Aiden Markram will step in as captain for the series, leading a team looking to capitalize on Bangladesh’s vulnerable form. Both teams will aim to set the tone for the series in this opening match.

South Africa tour of Bangladesh 2024, 1st Test:

Date and Time: October 21; 04:00 am GMT/ 09:30 am IST/ 10:00 am local
Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka

Shere Bangla National Stadium Pitch Report:

Traditionally, the track at Shere Bangla National Stadium tends to offer significant assistance to spin bowlers. Batters need to maintain vigilance and concentration, especially when looking to accumulate runs. Choosing to bat first upon winning the toss is commonly perceived as the strategic move to enhance one’s chances of success at this venue.

BAN vs SA Dream11 Prediction Picks:

Wicketkeepers: Ryan Rickelton
Batters: Mushfiqur Rahim, Najmul Hossain Shanto
All-rounders: Aiden Markram, Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Bowlers: Taskin Ahmed, Dane Piedt, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Hasan Mahmud

BAN vs SA Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain:

Choice 1: Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Aiden Markram (vc)
Choice 2: Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Kagiso Rabada (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, Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs

BAN vs SA Dream11 Team for today’s match (October 21, 04:00 am GMT):

Bangladesh vs South Africa (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 1st 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: Cricket South Africa names replacement players for Temba Bavuma and Nandre Burger ahead of Bangladesh Test tour

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