South Africa vs Bangladesh
SA vs BAN ODI Series 2022: Five Potential Players to Step Up for Bangladesh
Bangladesh's track record in South Africa has been depressing. Therefore, the question remains as to whether Bangladesh have the potential to shake the South African team's confidence. This time, the visitors are more confident than ever in their ability to upset the hosts. Bangladesh have more experienced players than the current South African team, which is one of the main reasons for their confidence. However, certain players will be expected to carry extra responsibilities for the tigers during the series. Let's have a look at the five players who will need to step up for Bangladesh in the SA vs BAN ODI series 2022.
Five Prospective Bangladesh players to Watch in South Africa vs Bangladesh Series 2022
Bangladesh's ODI team is the most talented in comparison to the other two formats of the game. Therefore, the limited-overs side of the team tigers' has bigger expectations. Here are the five players who will need to step up if the Bangladesh team is to pull off an upset in the SA vs BAN ODI series 2022.
Mustafizur Rahman
ODI Stats: M: 71 | Wkts: 131 | BBI: 6/43 | Ave: 22.99 | 5W: 5
Mustafizur Rahman is Bangladesh's top fast bowler in the limited-overs format at the moment. His bowling variations provide a significant danger to opposing batting orders. Mustafiz is a very efficient bowler in the middle overs when he can exert pressure with his cutter and slower deliveries. This left-arm medium-pacer will be Bangladesh's go-to bowler during the ODI series against South Africa.
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Litton Das
ODI Stats: M: 50 | Runs: 1,558 | HS: 176 | Ave: 33.14 | 100s: 5
Litton Das was out of touch with the limited-overs formats a few months ago. However, he has found his stride across all formats since the beginning of the year. This right-hand top-order batter will be critical in accelerating the run rate early in the innings. Litton has certain batting technique flaws outside of the off-stump that he has to work on before the ODI series. Litton Das has scored 41 runs in three ODI innings on South African soil thus far.
Tamim Iqbal
ODI Stats: M: 222 | Runs: 7,697 | HS: 158 | Ave: 36.47 | 100s: 14
The first task for Captain Tamim Iqbal would be to instill confidence in the Bangladesh players. He exhibited impressive leadership capabilities during the Afghanistan series in February. Tamim's game awareness and bowling rotation were appreciated. He has to keep up the good work during the South Africa series. Besides, Tamim's primary responsibility as an opener is to anchor Bangladesh's innings. The Southpaw has a poor record in South Africa, scoring 88 runs in three innings at a 29.33 average. However, the South Africans will be in serious trouble against Bangladesh national team if Tamim gets his stride and continues to shine throughout the ODI series.
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Mushfiqur Rahim
ODI Stats: M: 230 | Runs: 6,677 | HS: 144 | Ave: 37.09 | 100s: 8
Mr. Dependable, Mushfiqur Rahim has the best ODI batting record in South Africa among Bangladesh players. He is the only batter from Bangladesh with a 40-plus average in South Africa. Mushfiqur Rahim has 181 runs at 45.25 average in five One-Day International innings. In addition, he is the only Bangladesh batter to hit a century in South Africa. Mushfiqur is anticipated to bear the brunt of the burden of safeguarding Bangladesh's middle-order.
Shakib Al Hasan
ODI Stats: M: 218 | Runs: 6,660 | HS: 134* | Ave: 37.62 | 100s: 9 | Wkts: 282 | BBI: 5/29 | Ave: 29.39 | 5W: 3
The arrival of Shakib Al Hasan will enhance the team's morale. So, this is a major gain for the Bangladesh team. In addition, his expertise playing in a variety of conditions around the world will be invaluable to Bangladesh during the series. Shakib has a decent track record in South Africa. The coveted all-rounder has scored 165 runs in five innings, including two fifties. Besides, he has also picked up four wickets. Shakib will be hoping to find his best form against South Africa.
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Bottom Line
Bangladesh lost all nine One-Day Internationals against the Proteas national team in South Africa. They will begin the series as the underdog, and it is expected that South Africa would easily win this bilateral match by a margin of 3-0. The 3-match contest is also a part of the ICC World Cup Super League. As a result, both teams will want to get as many points out of the series as possible. South Africa are presently in ninth place with 39 points. The Proteas national team would move up to fifth place in the standings if they win the series 3-0.
Oppositely, Bangladesh are in first place in the World Cup Super League with 100 points, a five-point advantage over second-placed England. Winning at least one game will improve their points in the standings. Understandably, Bangladesh team management will be eager to play well in the contest and the above-mentioned five players will be key in the SA vs BAN ODI Series 2022.
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Shakib Al Hasan’s approaching milestone ahead of SA vs BAN series 2022
Star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan announced his participation in Bangladesh's upcoming international away series against South Africa on Saturday (March 12). The BCB has found a way to resolve the issues that prevent him from regularly participating in international cricket. Now that the great all-rounder is set to play in the series, he has the potential to reach a feat that no other cricketer has ever attained. Let's take a look at Shakib's potential milestone in the SA vs BAN series 2022.
Shakib can reach a huge milestone in the 2022 South Africa-Bangladesh series
Shakib Al Hasan has a long list of records and achievements. He has achieved many milestones in his 16 years of international cricket. Therefore, Shakib is considered one of the best all-rounders in the history of the game. The flamboyant left-handed cricketer is now on the brink of achieving yet another historic feat, which he seeks to accomplish during the SA vs BAN Series 2022.
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13,000 Runs and 600 Wickets on the International Stage
Shakib Al Hasan surpassed the 600-wicket mark on the international scene at the T20 World Cup 2021 last year. With an average of 28.22, he has 616 international wickets in 373 appearances. The ace all-rounder also became the first cricketer in history to score over 12,000 international runs and capture 600 wickets on the international level during the Twenty20 World Cup in 2021.
Shakib has made good progress in recent months in terms of batting. He currently has 12,597 international runs and only needs 403 more to reach the 13,000 mark. He has a good chance of completing his 13K international runs during the South Africa trip, which includes five matches.
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Bangladesh will play three One-Day Internationals and two Tests. As a result, Shakib may be able to play three ODI innings and four Test innings throughout the trip. He might easily pass the 13,000-run mark if he can rediscover his groove with the bat during this away bilateral series. Shakib will become the first cricketer in history to have both 13K international runs and 600 international wickets if he succeeds.
No other all-rounder has ever accomplished this milestone. In fact, none of the 600 international wicket-takers has yet to reach 10,000 international runs. Kapil Dev of India is the second name on the list, with 687 wickets and 9,031 runs in 356 international matches.
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Players with 500 wickets and 10,000 runs on the international level
Player
Match
Runs
HS
100s
Ave
Wkts
BBI
5W
Ave
Shakib Al Hasan
373
12,597
217
14
34.60
616
7/36
22
28.22
Jack Kallis
519
25,534
224
62
49.10
577
6/54
7
32.14
Shahid Afridi
524
11,196
156
11
23.92
541
7/12
10
32.78
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
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Aftermath
Bangladesh have traditionally found the South Africa tour to be one of the most difficult. They have never won a match against the Proteas national team in South Africa. Therefore, Shakib Al Hasan's inclusion in the squad for the SA vs BAN series 2022 has bolstered Bangladesh's spirit. His presence will help the bowling attack because he has experience on those surfaces. He can provide Bangladesh with the required support in the batting order, which might make a significant difference in the game's outcome. Shakib might become the first cricketer in history to reach 13,000 international runs and 600 international wickets if he regains his usual form with the bat.
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SA vs BAN ODI Series 2022: SWOT Analysis of Bangladesh Squad
The BCB announced a 16-man ODI squad for the South Africa tour on March 3, (Thursday). However, Shakib's participation in the series was doubtful. He was hesitant to join the Bangladesh squad due to mental exhaustion. The ace all-rounder confirmed his participation on Saturday (March 12) after a successful discussion with BCB president Nazmul Hasan Papon. The addition of Shakib will give Bangladesh campaign a big boost. The SWOT analysis for the SA vs BAN ODI Series 2022 is discussed in this article.
SWOT Study of Bangladesh National Team for the 2022 SA vs BAN ODI Series
Bangladesh selectors picked five genuine pacers in the team for the SA vs BAN ODI Series 2022, given that South Africa's conditions were conducive to faster bowlers. Three real spinners are also added to give the bowling line-up some variety. Besides, all of the senior players would be available for Bangladesh during the tour. The matches will take place on March 18, 20, and 23.
Bangladesh’s ODI squad for the bilateral series:
Tamim Iqbal (captain), Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hassan Miraz, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Ebadot Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Yasir Ali, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Khaled Ahmed.
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Strength
Bangladesh's main advantage in the series will be having all of the senior members. The team will need experienced players in a difficult condition in South Africa. Their experience might make a difference, allowing Bangladesh to maintain its position in the One-Day International competition. Bangladesh have a terrible track record in South Africa. They haven't won a match against the Proteas in any format in South Africa.
Top Bangladeshi performers in South Africa (Active players)
Mushfiqur Rahim: 181 runs in 5 innings (HS: 110*);
Shakib Al Hasan: 165 runs in 5 innings (HS: 63)
Rubel Hossain: 5 wickets in 3 innings (BBI: 4/62)
Shakib Al Hasan: 4 wickets in 5 innings (BBI: 2/48)
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Weakness
Bangladesh's biggest issue can be its inability to adjust to bouncy pitches. Except for the senior members, the majority of the players do not have much experience batting on hard surfaces. This might be a significant setback for Bangladesh since South Africa have some really world-class pacers capable of causing havoc to any batting order in the world. Batting coach Jamie Siddons must instill his views in the young players in order to perform better on those surfaces.
Opportunity
Tamim Iqbal will get a chance to show off his true potential as a captain throughout this series. His leadership capabilities and ability to adapt as a skipper based on the conditions will be revealed during the series. Tamim has yet to win a big series as a captain, so this might be a perfect opportunity for him to earn the trust of the BCB, selectors, and players. Furthermore, if Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Yasir Ali, and Nasum Ahmed are given the opportunity to play, they should take the contest seriously in order to secure their spot in the limited-overs lineups.
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Threat
One of the main worries for the Bangladesh national team throughout the series might be finding an ideal playing XI. In most cases, the Bangladesh team management prefers to use two genuine spinners in the playing XI. They also add one slower bowler to the squad if the surface has extra spin. However, selecting a perfect XI for Bangladesh would be difficult against South Africa. Because the Proteas aren't known for their ability to counter spin, though the surfaces will favor quick bowlers.
Bangladesh would most likely go with three genuine pacers due to the nature of the pitches. However, the quicker bowlers must be highly accurate in order to put pressure on the Proteas batters. Batting orders for Afif Hossain and Yasir Ali might pose a risk. They must be utilized properly to achieve the best outcomes from them.
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Probable playing XI
Top Order: Tamim Iqbal (captain), Litton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Middle-Orders: Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah, Afif Hossain, Yasir Ali, Mehidy Hassan Miraz, Lower-Order: Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam
Bottom Line
Bangladesh will be driven to do well in the next ODI series in South Africa because it is a part of the ICC World Cup Super League. Winning a game will boost their Super League points, allowing them to maintain the current No. 1 position in the standings. Therefore, the Bangladesh team must do a detailed SWOT analysis in order to play better against a strong Proteas national team. Bangladesh can outperform South Africa in the SA vs BAN ODI Series 2022 by playing to their strengths and on-field implementation of the game plan.
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SA vs BAN Series 2022: ODI Records, Fixtures, Venue Stats, Players to Watch
Bangladesh will tour South Africa this month for an ODI and Test series beginning March 18. The two teams will begin their bilateral battle with a three-match limited-overs series. The tour is crucial for Bangladesh since the limited-overs series is part of the ICC World Cup Super League, while the longer-version series is part of the ICC Test Championship. Take a look at the ODI records between two sides, venue statistics, and important players for the SA vs BAN Series 2022.
South Africa vs Bangladesh: Head-to-Head Statistics for One-Day Internationals
South Africa and Bangladesh have met in twenty-one ODIs. South Africa have a 17-4 edge in the head-to-head meeting. Bangladesh have won two matches at home against South Africa, with the other two triumphs coming on neutral grounds. Bangladesh defeated South Africa for the first time in the 2007 ICC World Cup in the West Indies, and their most recent triumph came in the 2019 ICC World Cup in England. On the other hand, South Africa have won seven games in Bangladesh against the hosts. South African team has stayed undefeated with nine wins in a row at home. However, the Bangladesh team has a 2-1 advantage at a neutral venue.
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Notable One-Day International records between South Africa and Bangladesh
Bangladesh
South Africa
Matches Played (21)
4
17
Most Runs
Shakib Al Hasan (397 runs)
Graeme Smith (572 runs)
Highest Score
Mushfiqur Rahim (110*)
AB de Villiers (176)
Most Hundreds
Mushfiqur Rahim (1)
Hashim Amla (2)
Most Wickets
Shakib Al Hasan (13)
Makhaya Ntini (18)
Best Bowling Figures
Rubel Hossain (4/62)
Kagiso Rabada (6/16)
Most Matches
Shakib Al Hasan (14)
JP Duminy (12)
Highest Partnership
Tamim Iqbal and Soumya Sarkar (154)
Quinton de Kock and Hashim Amla (282*)
Most Catches
Sabbir Rahman (6)
Graeme Smith (10)
Most Dismissals
Mushfiqur Rahim (7)
Mark Boucher (19)
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
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2022 South Africa vs Bangladesh ODI Series: Stats of ODI Venues
The three One-Day Internationals of the bilateral series between South Africa and Bangladesh will be played at two different grounds. SuperSport Park in Centurion and Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg are the venues.
ODI stats: SuperSport Park in Centurion
Matches Played: 57 | Bat-first (won): 23 | Bat-Second (won): 31 | Highest Innings: 178 (Quinton de Kock) | Best Bowling (Innings): 5/15 (Trent Johnston) | Highest Team innings: 392/6 | Lowest Team Innings: 118
South Africa’s record at the SuperSport Park: Played: 43 | Win: 26 | Lost: 15
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ODI stats: Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg
Matches Played: 50 | Bat-first (won): 21 | Bat-Second (won): 29 | Highest Innings: 193 (Fakhar Zaman) | Best Bowling (Innings): 5/20 (Shaun Pollock) | Highest Team innings: 439/2 | Lowest Team Innings: 109 (twice)
South Africa’s record at the Wanderers Stadium: Played: 22 | Win: 17 | Lost: 5
Bangladesh’s record at the Wanderers Stadium: Played: 1 | Win: 0 | Lost: 1
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Fixtures of 2022 SA vs BAN ODI Series
The first and third ODIs will be played at SuperSport Park in Centurion, with both games starting at 5 p.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time). The second match will take place at Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, and will begin at 2 p.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time).
First ODI: 18 March | Venue: SuperSport Park | Time: 5 p.m.
Second ODI: 20 March | Venue: Wanderers Stadium | Time: 2 p.m.
Third ODI: 23 March | Venue: SuperSport Park | Time: 5 p.m.
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Players to Watch in the SA vs BAN ODI Series 2022
The selectors of both teams have named a strong squad for the ODI series. Key players of each side will be available for the series with the exception of Shakib Al Hasan. Bangladesh's best all-rounder has yet to confirm his participation in the series. Let's take a look at the key players on both teams for the limited-overs SA vs BAN Series 2022 excluding Shakib Al Hasan.
Bangladesh
Three Key Batters: Tamim Iqbal, Litton Das, Mushfiqur Rahim
Three Key Bowlers: Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed
Bangladesh's Predicted Playing XI (1st ODI)
Tamim Iqbal (Captain), Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim (Wicket-Keeper), Mahmudullah Riyad, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Nasum Ahmed.
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South Africa
Three Key Batters: Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markram, David Miller
Three Key Bowlers: Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi
Predicted Playing XI (1st ODI)
Quinton de Kock (Wicket-keeper), Janneman Malan, Temba Bavuma (Captain), Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dwaine Pretorius, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi.
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Bottom Line
The hosts will start the SA vs BAN Series 2022 as favourite because Bangladesh have never won a match against them in South Africa. The Proteas national side will strive to win all three ODIs to improve their current position in the ICC ODI World Cup Super League.
On the other side, Bangladesh will be hoping to win at least one match in order to improve their Super League standings. Bangladesh would need a spectacular effort from its players if they are to beat South Africa in their own backyard. The Tamim Iqbal-led team has the potential to shock the Proteas side, but they must execute their strategy effectively on the field to do so.
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Is Shakib Al Hasan Considering Retirement?
Shakib Al Hasan assured BCB president Nazmul Hasan Papon that he will be available for the South Africa trip in both ODI and Test formats. Shakib was not selected in the IPL 2022 auction, so he will be free in March and April. The BCB was confident that he would be available throughout the upcoming series. However, Shakib's participation in the next South Africa series has been hit by a huge setback when he refused to confirm his availability for the tour on Monday (March 7).
The dispute between the BCB President and Shakib Al Hasan
BCB president Nazmul Hasan Papon said after the third match of the Afghanistan ODI series that Shakib Al Hasan has agreed to tour South Africa. Therefore, Shakib was included in both the ODI and Test series squads, which were released on Sunday (March 6).
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Shakib Al Hasan departed Dhaka for the UAE the next day, on Monday. He spoke with the press before leaving Bangladesh. Shakib stated to the media that he is in poor mental and physical condition following a disappointing performance during the Afghanistan series. Therefore, playing in such conditions would have a negative impact on a team's performance. Because the ace all-rounder believes he will fall short of expectations and does not want to be a passenger on the squad. Earlier, Shakib told BCB that he would be available for the tour. However, Shakib believes that touring with the Bangladesh national team would be unjust considering his current state of mind.
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Meanwhile, the BCB President became enraged after hearing Shakib's explanation to the media. According to Nazmul Hasan Papon, Shakib Al Hasan would not have stated the same if he had been picked by any side in the IPL 2022. He also warns senior players that if they don't act more professionally, the BCB would take more serious measures against them.
What exactly was Shakib Al Hasan's intention?
There is no denying that finding a successor for Shakib Al Hasan is impossible. He is a one-of-a-kind talent who excels with both the bat and the ball. However, Shakib's performance since returning to international cricket has been subpar, particularly in the batting department. Shakib has only four fifties with no century since 2021.
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Shakib Al Hasan’s all-round stats since January 2021
Match
Runs
HS
Ave
Wickets
BBI
Ave
35
845
96*
25.60
54
5/30
20.35
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
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Furthermore, Shakib's IPL 2021 statistics was underwhelming, which was one of the main reasons no franchise bid for him at the IPL 2022 auction. Therefore, it's understandable that Shakib Al Hasan's mental and physical health isn't in the best shape right now. Maybe in the back of his mind, he's thinking of retiring from international cricket. Shakib hasn't been able to live up to his expectations at the international level since 2021. He has to reflect on his mistakes in order to enhance his game. That's why Shakib requires a break, and that's precisely what he meant during the press briefing on Tuesday. Shakib has no plans to retire from international cricket anytime in the foreseeable future.
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Way Forward
If Shakib Al Hasan is able to participate in the South Africa tour, it will be fantastic news for the Bangladesh campaign. However, an unhappy Shakib cannot be a good fit for Bangladesh. Besides, he is unlikely to declare his retirement anytime soon since everyone expects him to play in the 2022 T20 World Cup and the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup for Bangladesh. Not just Shakib, but all of the senior members of the squad will retire from cricket at some point, and that time is rapidly approaching, which BCB must realize. The Bangladesh Cricket Board must be ready to find suitable replacements for senior players, including all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan.
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SA vs BAN 2022: South Africa Announced Fixtures for Bangladesh Series
The South African Cricket Board has released the official schedules for their upcoming bilateral home series against Bangladesh in March-April. Bangladesh will visit South Africa for a three-match ODI series and a two-match Test series. The Test series is part of the ICC Test Championship, and the ODI series is part of the ICC Cricket World Cup Super League, hence this is a crucial tour for the Bangladesh men's national cricket team. Let's look at the whole schedule for the SA vs BAN 2022 series.
Full Fixtures of the South Africa-Bangladesh Series 2022
The Bangladesh national men's cricket team will travel to South Africa for a Test and an ODI series in March. The tour will begin with a limited-overs format before moving to a longer-version series. Centurion, Johannesburg, Durban, and Gqeberha will host the matches. Here is the full schedule for the bilateral series between South Africa and Bangladesh.
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SA vs BAN 2022 Full Fixtures
Date
Fixtures
Ground
March 18th, 2022
1st ODI
SuperSport Park, Centurion
March 20th, 2022
2nd ODI
Imperial Wanderers, Johannesburg
March 23rd, 2022
3rd ODI
SuperSport Park, Centurion
March 31st – April 4th
1st Test
Hollywoodbets Kingsmead, Durban
April 8th – April 12th
2nd Test
St. George’s Park Cricket Ground, Gqeberha
Source: https://cricket.co.za/
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The Importance of Bangladesh Tour of South Africa 2022
Bangladesh will accomplish a great deal by playing against a prominent cricketing nation on their territory. Because playing in challenging conditions assists Bangladeshi cricketers to develop as international players. Players that compete regularly against strong opponents in difficult conditions have a better chance of succeeding on the international stage. Bangladeshi players have had a poor overall record in South Africa. Therefore, it will be yet another excellent opportunity for the players to gain valuable experience. They will gain confidence for future tours if they do well.
Bangladesh will play two ICC Test Championship matches during their visit. They are presently in 7th place in the Championship with 25 PCT. Oppositely, South Africa are in fourth place with 66.66 PCT. The series is critical for South Africa if they want to climb the points table. On the other hand, Bangladesh will be hoping to do well in the series, and a draw would be a great triumph for the tigers. Mominul Haque is expected to captain Bangladesh in the Test series.
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The ODI series is part of the Cricket World Cup Super League, which is organized by the International Cricket Council. The top eight teams, including host India, will qualify for the World Cup 2023. Bangladesh must therefore finish in the top eight to qualify for the next 50-over World Cup. Bangladesh are now in second place in the points standings, with 80 points, while South Africa are currently in tenth place.
Given the present state of the points table, South Africa will be aiming for a limited-overs whitewash over Bangladesh. On the other hand, Bangladesh would be trying to win at least one match in the ODI series. Bangladesh's veteran opener Tamim Iqbal is most likely to lead the team in the One-Day International series.
Bottom Line
Bangladesh have never beaten South Africa in a match played in South Africa. Bangladesh national team has played six Test matches, eight One-Day Internationals, and three Twenty-20 Internationals in South Africa and has lost all of them. According to these stats, Bangladesh men's team has struggled in South Africa. Therefore, anticipating positive outcomes from the upcoming SA vs BAN 2022 bilateral contest will be unrealistic. However, Bangladesh's Test team recently defeated New Zealand in their own backyard for the first time. They may draw a lot of inspiration from that historic triumph when they face the Proteas in South Africa next month.
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