BAN vs SA 1st Test Prediction: Bangladesh will be back at home for the important WTC assignment against South Africa. The Tigers created history after beating Pakistan in an away series but faced a 2-0 sweep against India in the next series. They are almost out of the WTC final.
On the other hand, South Africa has a realistic chance to crack the maiden WTC final. They are required to win at least five games out of the last six and these two Tests in Bangladesh will be their only away Tests. It will be a game of spin and it won’t be easy to stun Bangladesh.
Bangladesh Team Review
Bangladesh will miss Shakib who has opted out of the home Test but they still offer great balance. Mehdi should be a choice for captain or vice-captain for what he has done in the last couple of years being an all-rounder.
Litton Das is also a handy option and we advise you to pick him in Fantasy XI along with Raheem who provides experience. Captain Shanto will be a player who can turn around the fantasy points. Hasan Mahmud and Taijul Islam should be two prominent bowlers who bring much value to the Bangladesh team.
South Africa Team Review
South Africa has to catch the mountains as they will play in the Asian conditions where their track record is terrible. Markram is in great form and had played earlier in Bangladesh. We should pick him for sure in Fantasy XI as captain or vice-captain. Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, and David Bedingham may add some drama to attacking cricket.
Proteas will rely mainly on Maharaj who is handy with the bat as well. Rabda and Ngidi would be two new ball weapons for the visitors. Considering their form against the spin, we advise you to pick hardly one or two batters from South Africa in your fantasy XI.
BAN vs SA 1st Test Prediction
Looking at the past results at home, Bangladesh looks like a solid side. They are the most balanced unit compared to South Africa in these conditions. If we don’t see overcast conditions much in Dhaka, Bangladesh is walking away with an easy 12 points for WTC. We back Bangladesh to win the first Test with ease.
BAN vs SA Dream11 Prediction
- Bangladesh have an 80 per cent chance of winning the match
- South Africa has a 20 per cent chance of winning the match
BAN vs SA 1st Test Pitch Report
The match will be played at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. This surface is dry and conditions support mainly spinners. The new ball will be crucial in the first 10-15 overs. The pitch will be broken on the final two days and spinners will be in command. If the rain gets heavier, pacers will join the party. Anything between 250 and 300 would be a winning total.
Dhaka Weather Forecast Today
The temperature will hover between 25 and 31 degrees Celsius. As per the forecast, we may expect rain in the last four days. Day 1 will be clear but the weather will be cloudy. The wind will blow at a speed of 8 kmph, while the humidity stands at 68 per cent.
BAN vs SA Dream11 Team
Wicket-Keepers
- L Das
Batters
- N Shanto
- M Raheem
- M Haque
- D Bedingham
All-Rounders
- M Hasan Miraz ©
- A Markram (VC)
- W Mulder
Bowlers
- K Rabada
- K Maharaj
- T Islam
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