Bangladesh Cricket perched to break new ground in South Africa

In 20 years of domestic cricket, South Africa has never given Bangladesh Cricket a chance. But, as Tamim Iqbal stated before leaving Dhaka and Russell Domingo stated two days before the first ODI in Centurion, they are coming with more than hope.

Bangladesh will always be inspired by Mount Maunganui’s miracle, and despite the fact that it was only a Test victory, they will strive to condense that calm and confidence and push harder than ever before to win their first ODI in South Africa.

The hosts will take solace from their series victory over India in January, which came after a poor run in the 50-over format. South Africa lost to Pakistan at home last year, then drew an away series in Ireland before losing to Sri Lanka.

The hosts will have their complete complement of players. Many of their first-choice picks are in IPL squads, and despite the fact that the competition begins on March 26, they will not leave until the series is finished. South Africa, who have only won three of their ten ODI Super League matches, will need all of the quality at their disposal to climb the ladder.

Bangladesh is also at full strength when Shakib Al Hasan, a jaded cricketer, was persuaded to travel. It allows Tamim to stay with his tried-and-true frontline bowling lineup of five bowlers. Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Afif Hossain will provide depth to Bangladesh’s batting line-up at Nos. 7 and 8, which is something the team has often desired when touring bowler-friendly countries like South Africa.

Team news

Sisanda Magala misses this series due to injury. Kagiso Rabada will take his place with South Africa having full access to their best XI.

South Africa (probable): 1 Quinton de Kock (wk), 2 Janneman Malan, 3 Temba Bavuma (capt), 4 Aiden Markram, 5 Rassie van der Dussen, 6 David Miller, 7 Andile Phehlukwayo, 8 Dwaine Pretorius, 9 Kagiso Rabada, 10 Tabraiz Shamsi, 11 Lungi Ngidi

Unless they want to play a batter light, Bangladesh will go into the first game with the same XI that played the third ODI against Afghanistan on February 28.

Bangladesh (probable): 1 Tamim Iqbal (capt), 2 Litton Das, 3 Shakib Al Hasan, 4 Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), 5 Yasir Ali, 6 Mahmudullah, 7 Afif Hossain, 8 Mehidy Hasan Miraz, 9 Taskin Ahmed, 10 Shoriful Islam, 11 Mustafizur Rahman