South Africa tour of Bangladesh 2024: After two back-to-back away series, Bangladesh will host South Africa for a two-match test series. These two teams will compete in two brilliant games which will challenge South Africa's ability to perform in the spinning conditions. The series will begin with the first game on October 21 at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka.
This series is part of the ongoing World Test Championship. Though both teams didn't stand a chance to make it to the final of the WTC 2023-25 but you never know. Hence, whoever wins these two games will have a big boost to their standings. on the WTC table.
Bangladesh had a horrible series in India, but they can gather themselves up to do well in home conditions. This is also the final time when we will see Shakib Al Hasan playing for his country in test cricket. He announced that the home series against Bangladesh will be his last assignment in the test cricket.
BAN vs SA: Bangladesh vs South Africa Test Series 2024: Venue
The two test matches of the series will take place at two different venues. The first game is scheduled to be played at Shere Bangla National Stadium, followed by the second game at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium. These two venues are known for their nature of offering spin conditions. Bangladesh have picked up four frontline spinners, while South Africa have added three spinners to their squad. Here are the two venues to host the games in the Bangladesh vs South Africa test series 2024.
Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka
Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram
BAN vs SA: Bangladesh vs South Africa Test Series 2024: Schedule
The start of the two-match Test series between Bangladesh and South Africa is scheduled for October 21. The first match is likely to get over on October 25 (Friday). It will be followed by the second test in Chattogram, to be played between October 29 and November 29.
1st Test: October 21, 2024 (Monday) – October 25, 2024 (Friday)
Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka
Time: 09:00 AM (IST)
2nd Test: October 29, 2024 (Tuesday) – November 02, 2024 (Saturday)
Venue: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram
Time: 09:00 AM (IST)
BAN vs SA: Bangladesh vs South Africa Test Series 2024: Head-to-Head Record
The very first time South Africa and Bangladesh faced each other in a test match was back in October 2002. These two teams have played seven bilateral test series until now. South Africa have won six of them, and one series in 2015 ended in a draw. Overall, these two teams have played a total of 14 test matches until now.
South Africa have won 12 of those, and two have ended with a draw. Interestingly, South Africa have been so dominant that 8 of their 12 wins came with an innings margin and three with a margin of over 220 or more. So, it will be easy to say that South Africa have never given Bangladesh a chance.
South Africa tour of Bangladesh 2024: Squads
Bangladesh Squad: Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Shakib Al Hasan (first test), Zakir Hasan, Mominul Haque Showrab, Shadman Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Litton Kumer Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Zaker Ali Anik, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Nayeem Hasan, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana
South Africa Squad: Temba Bavuma (avialable for second test), David Bedingham, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram (captain for first test), Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Lungi Ngidi, Dewald Brevis (first test), Dane Paterson Dane Piedt, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne (wk)
BAN vs SA: Bangladesh vs South Africa Test Series 2024: Live Streaming Details
There is no direct option in India to watch the Bangladesh vs South Africa test series 2024 through cable TV networks. However, fans can switch to the FanCode app or website to access the paid pass for a series or match. FanCode gives you the option to watch the series through the live stream, but it needs a paid subscription.
BAN vs SA: Top Five Run Scorers in Bangladesh vs South Africa Tests
South Africa and Bangladesh have competed against each other in test matches since 2002. A number of great batters have been part of this rivalry over the years. If we look at the history, former South Africa captain Graeme Smith has scored most runs in Bangladesh vs South Africa tests. He has scored 743 runs and was followed by another South African, Dean Elgar (632 runs). For Bangladesh, it is Mushfiqur Rahim who has scored most runs. Here are the top five run-getters in Bangladesh vs South Africa tests.
1. Graeme Smith (SA) – 743 runs
2. Dean Elgar (SA) – 632 runs
3. Hashim Amla (SA) – 602 runs
4. Mushfiqur Rahim (BAN) – 390 runs
5. Temba Bavuma (SA) – 357 runs
BAN vs SA: Top Five Wicket-takers in Bangladesh vs South Africa Tests
The pitches in Bangladesh are usually spin-friendly, but there is only one spinner in the eight seven wicket-takers in the Bangladesh vs South Africa test matches. There is no Bangladeshi bowler in the top seven. Mkhaya Ntini is at the top with 35 wickets, followed by Dale Steyn (28 wickets). For Bangladesh, Shahdat Hossain has 15 wickets, which is the most for Bangladesh in this rivalry.
1. Mkhaya Ntini (SA) – 35 wickets
2. Dale Steyn (SA) – 28 wickets
3. Keshav Maharaj (SA) – 24 wickets
4. Morne Morkel (SA) – 19 wickets
5. Jacques Kallis (SA) – 17 wicket
