South Africa will square off against Bangladesh in the 23rd match of the ongoing World Cup 2023 at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Tuesday. It will be a must-win match for Bangladesh as they have won a solitary match whereas South Africa will aim to continue the winning impetus.
We look at the current form, head-to-head, players to look out for, and squads of both teams in our match preview.
Current form for South Africa: W L W W W
After losing against the Netherlands, South Africa was able to bounce back strongly against the defending champions England as they registered a big win of 229 runs. The Proteas’ batting unit continued to impress as they came up with a collective show as Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen, and Marco Jansen – all scored runs.
Current form for Bangladesh: L L L W L
After winning their opening game against Afghanistan, Bangladesh have veered off the track as they have lost their last three games. The Tigers will certainly hope that their skipper Shakib Al Hasan is available for the big match against the Proteas.
Head to Head: Matches: 24, Won by South Africa: 18, Won by Bangladesh: 6.
South Africa holds a big advantage against Bangladesh in the H2H battle.
Players to look out for: Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klaasen, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Temba Bavuma, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, and Keshav Maharaj will be important players for the Proteas.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, and Mustafizur Rahman will hold the key for the Tigers.
Bangladesh squad: Shakib Al Hasan (c), Litton Kumer Das, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto (vc), Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah Riyad, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nasum Ahmed, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib.
South Africa squad: Temba Bavuma (c), Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen, Lizaad Williams.
