Bangladesh's national men’s cricket team made history when they clinched the ODI series (2-1) against the hosts in South Africa for the first time since playing their first limited-overs match there in 2002. However, Bangladesh’s performance in the Test series was very poor. They were whitewashed (2-0) by a second-string Proteas Test side. Some of the Bangladeshi players' performances on the South Africa trip were eye-catching. Let’s take a look at the top five performers from Bangladesh's squad for the SA vs BAN 2022 series.  Bangladesh's top five performers in the SA vs BAN 2022 series Bangladesh played a total of five matches against South Africa in the just-concluded trip. Three of them were limited-overs matches, while the other two were Test matches. Most of the players from Bangladesh had a good outing in the ODI format as they managed to beat the Proteas in the series. On the other hand, only a couple of players had a good outing in the Test series. Let’s find out the Bangladesh players who impressed everyone with their performances. Tamim Iqbal Bangladesh ODI captain Tamim Iqbal silenced his critics by creating history in South Africa. The Tamim-led team overcame a full-strength Proteas limited-overs side twice in the 3-match series. Tamim was praised for his leadership aptitude, ability to handle pressure in difficult situations and, more importantly, his decision-making on the field was very effective. So, Tamim’s performance as a captain was one of the best for Bangladesh during the trip. Besides, he was the top scorer in the ODI series with 129 runs.  Read Imran Khan: The Greatest Pakistani Cricketer Taskin Ahmed Taskin Ahmed has been a revolutionary bowler ever since he returned to the Bangladesh national side in 2021. His performance at home and away has been so consistent, and the South Africa series is no different. The tall right-hand pacer bagged 8 wickets with an average of 14 in the ODI series, including a 5-wicket haul in the crucial series decider. Taskin was awarded Player of the Series for his brilliant contribution with the ball. He played the first Test and bagged 2 wickets at a 2.73 economy rate. Taskin missed the second Test due to an injury, but he was one of the shining stars of Bangladesh during the South Africa trip.  Mahmudul Hasan Joy Bangladesh’s young and talented opener, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, played an outstanding knock in the first innings of the first Test. His 137-run innings helped Bangladesh score close to 300. Had Mahmudul not played that knock, Bangladesh could have failed to avoid the follow-on. Because no other batter made even fifty, except Mahmudul’s very patient batting effort. Joy failed to emulate his performance in the rest of the innings of the series, but no one can deny the fact that it was a special performance among the Bangladeshi players. Taijul Islam The left-arm spinner, Taijul Islam, was overlooked for the first Test and it was a bad decision. Taijul was picked for the second match, and his bowling performance was outstanding. Taijul bowled a marathon spell in the first innings and picked up six wickets. He also bagged three more wickets in the second innings and finished the match with a figure of 9/202. Taijul achieved multiple milestones with his performance, including a 150 Test wicket haul.  Read SA vs BAN 2022: Bangladesh's trip to South Africa ends with a crushing defeat Shakib Al Hasan For family reasons, ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan didn’t play in the Test series. But Shakib’s all-round contributions in the ODI series helped Bangladesh dominate the South African side. Shakib played a very crucial match-winning 77-run knock in the first ODI and also picked up three important wickets in the series. His presence in the squad boosted the confidence of the Bangladesh players, which was reflected in their on-field performance.  Aftermath Bangladesh played very well as a team and they were the dominant side in the limited-overs contest. Among the players, pacer Taskin Ahmed and two veterans, Tamim Iqbal and Shakib Al Hasan, made important contributions that helped Bangladesh win the ODI series. But the best performance of the trip came from Mahmudul Hasan Joy’s willow. His 137-run knock in the first innings of the first Test is arguably one of the best in Bangladesh Test cricket history. Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam’s performance in the second Test was also noteworthy. The players who excelled for Bangladesh in the SA vs BAN 2022 series have gained a great deal of confidence, which will help them perform even better on future overseas tours. The good news is that Bangladeshi players' performances in difficult foreign conditions have been improving steadily.   Read Bangladesh suffer another thumping defeat against South Africa

The Bangladesh men's cricket team made history on Wednesday (March 24) at the SuperSport Park in Centurion. Tigers defeated the Proteas 2-1 in the bilateral ODI series on South African territory for the first time. Bangladesh pulled off the seemingly impossible with some outstanding individual efforts throughout the series. This series against South Africa is one of the few away series that Bangladesh have won so far, and it is possibly the best ever to date. Let's have a look at how Bangladesh players fared in the SA vs BAN ODI series 2022.   Bangladesh's Overall Performance in the 2022 ODI Series Between South Africa and Bangladesh Bangladesh's tour to South Africa began with a limited-overs series. The first and third ODI matches were held at SuperSport Park in Centurion, while the second match was held at Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. First ODI Bangladesh dominated South Africa in the first one-day international, winning by 38 runs. The visitors chose to bat first after winning the toss and scored 314 runs. The Tamim-Litton opening duo provided Bangladesh with the perfect platform by putting together a 95-run opening partnership. Later, a 115-run partnership between Shakib Al Hasan and Yasir Ali for the fourth wicket helped Bangladesh reach a big total. In response, Rassie van der Dussen (86) and David Miller (79) each played two solid innings, but they both departed at crucial stages. Bangladesh were able to win the contest with relative ease in the end.  Read Bangladesh bowl first in series decider vs South Africa Second ODI    The South African team completely dominated Bangladesh. The surface aided the bowlers in the opening 90 minutes. The Proteas pacers took advantage of the situation and got five wickets in 13 overs. Bangladesh had 34/5 at one stage, and they were on the verge of losing all of their wickets for just 100 runs. Bangladesh finally scored 194/9 thanks to Afif Hossain's superb 72-run innings. On the other hand, South Africa had no problem reaching the target. The hosts won the match by 7 wickets with 12.4 overs to spare because of Quinton De Kock's scorching 62-run effort. Third ODI   The series decider was expected to be a closely-contested affair. However, South African batters were totally unprepared by Taskin Ahmed's superb pace bowling excellence. His five-wicket haul wreaked havoc on the Proteas batting order. South Africa were dismissed after only 154 runs. Bangladesh won the chase thanks to Tamim-127-run opening partnership with Litton Das. The visitors were able to secure the game by 9 wickets with 23.3 overs remaining.   Read Tremendous Taskin takes five as Bangladesh wrap up SA for 154 Bangladesh Players' Individual Performances in the SA vs BAN ODI Series 2022 There were a few exceptional performances by Bangladesh players that stood out during the series. In particular, the performances of young players were quite promising, indicating that Bangladesh have a bright future on the international stage. Bowling Among Bangladesh players, Taskin Ahmed's evolution as a fast bowler has been the most noticeable. This right-handed bowler put in a lot of effort to get back into the Bangladesh team, and it has finally paid off. The South African batters had a lot of trouble with Taskin's bowling variations. He took eight wickets in the series, including a five-wicket haul in the decider. Taskin Ahmed was named player of the series for his performance in the 2022 ODI series between South Africa and Bangladesh. In addition to Taskin, left-arm pacer Shoriful Islam was outstanding throughout the series. Since making his international debut last year, Shoriful has established himself as a real difference-maker in the Bangladesh team. Shakib Al Hasan and Mehidy Hasan Miraz both had strong performances during this bilateral series. However, Mustafizur Rahman did not take a wicket in the series, which is a major concern for Bangladesh. Read Imperious Tigers complete historic series win in South Africa Top Three most wicket-takers of Bangladesh   Player Match Wickets BBI Ave Econ Taskin Ahmed 3 8 5/35 14.00 4.86 Mehidy Hasan Miraz 3 6 4/61 24.00 6.00 Shakib Al Hasan 3 3 2/24 37.00 3.82    Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/ Batting Bangladesh captain, Tamim Iqbal made the highest 129 runs in the series. The southpaw was criticized for not performing to his full potential in the first two games. On the other hand, Tamim silenced his critics in the third match by playing an aggressive innings. Tamim's opening partner, Litton Das was second in the most run-scorers list and also delivered two vital knocks in the series. Bangladesh's best opening pair has shown consistency with the bat, which is encouraging for the team's management ahead of the Test series.  Aside from them, veteran Shakib Al Hasan, newcomer Yasir Ali, and young Afif Hossain also enjoyed their time at the crease. In particular, the performances of Yasir and Afif were significant for the Bangladesh team. Yasir will have to show his worth in the forthcoming games, while Afif's two excellent knocks against Afghanistan and South Africa, respectively, show that the southpaw is ready to step up when needed. Moreover, Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah Riyad didn't accomplish much with the bat during the series. Read Tigers Create Path-Breaking history in South Africa by Conquering Proteas in the ODI series decider Top Three most run-scorers of Bangladesh   Player Innings Runs HS Ave 50s Tamim Iqbal 3 129 87* 64.50 1 Litton Das 3 113 50 37.66 1 Shakib Al Hasan 3 95 77 47.50 1    Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/ Way Forward The Bangladesh team was anticipated to win at least one match during the SA vs BAN ODI series 2022. However, Bangladesh astonished everyone by winning the series because of some spectacular individual performances and a superb team effort. Team Tigers' growth under Tamim Iqbal's leadership has been truly remarkable. If Bangladesh aspire to establish itself as one of the world's top cricketing nations, they must maintain this consistency in the forthcoming international matches.    Read Shakib set to return home from South Africa

Bangladesh had won a bilateral ODI series against South Africa at home but had never beaten them away from home before yesterday (March 23). Bangladesh beat South Africa by 9 wickets in the third ODI in front of their home crowd at the SuperSport Park in Centurion, clinching the series 2-1. The Tigers defeated the Proteas in an ODI series on South African territory for the first time. This victory will undoubtedly go down in Bangladesh cricket history as a watershed moment. Let's have a look at how Bangladesh defeated South Africa in the third One-Day International. Match Report: South Africa-Bangladesh Third ODI 2022 The SuperSport Park in Centurion is famed for its batting-friendly track, as seen in the opening match of the series. Though, South Africa's batting performance on Wednesday seemed to suggest otherwise. After winning the toss, the Proteas captain, Temba Bavuma made the obvious decision to bat first. The South African team management crafted a plan to score above 300 runs and as many as possible. South Africa got off to a flying start in pursuit of their goal, scoring 46 runs in seven overs. However, the hosts' innings fell apart when off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz sent Quinton de Kock back to the pavilion in the fifth ball of the seventh over. Quinton's wicket was significant because he was ruthless in the second match and delivered a brilliant knock for the Proteas. Read Imperious Tigers complete historic series win in South Africa After that South Africa couldn’t build any big partnerships and started to lose wickets at regular intervals. Bangladesh’s medium-pacer Taskin Ahmed was once again rising up as the main threat for the South African batting lineups. His variation of bowling which includes pace, bounce, and nice length ball caused a lot of problems to the opposition batters. The tall pacer got rewarded for his good work with the ball as he picked up five wickets in the match. He also became the first pace bowler of opposition teams to scalp five wickets in an innings in South Africa since 2012. His evolution as a bowler and dedication to the game is really inspiring to the young generation of cricketers. Apart from him, Shakib Al Hasan bagged two wickets.      Following that, South Africa were unable to form any significant partnerships and began to lose wickets at regular intervals. Taskin Ahmed of Bangladesh once again emerged as the biggest danger to the South African batting lines. His bowling technique, which included pace, bounce, and a beautiful length ball, gave the opposition batters a lot of trouble. The tall pacer was rewarded for his excellent bowling performance with five wickets in the contest. He was also the first opposition pace bowler to take five wickets in an innings in South Africa since 2012. His development as a bowler and commitment to the game are truly inspirational to the next generation of cricketers. Shakib Al Hasan also took two wickets for Bangladesh. Read Tremendous Taskin takes five as Bangladesh wrap up SA for 154 South Africa were bowled out for 154 runs in 37 overs. South Africa's leading scorer was Janneman Malan, who made 39 runs. Bangladesh chased down the low target in just 26.3 overs, making the match completely one-sided. Captain Tamim Iqbal was brilliant and aggressive with the bat from the beginning of the series decider. He stayed unbeaten with 87* off 82 and ensured Bangladesh won by a big margin. The Tamim-Litton opening pair contributed 127 runs in 20.5 overs, virtually securing the match for the tigers. Litton scored 48 runs before losing his wicket in the 21st over to Keshav Maharaj. After his departure, the Tamim-Shakib pair led Bangladesh to a historic series triumph over South Africa. Read Bangladesh bowl first in series decider vs South Africa SA vs BAN 3rd ODI 2022: Player of the Match   Right-handed medium-pacer Taskin Ahmed was awarded player of the match for his superb bowling effort in the contest. He got five wickets in the match, allowing Bangladesh to seize control of the South African innings. Taskin also made history by being the first Bangladeshi bowler to take five wickets in an innings in South Africa. The player of the match award was well-deserved for this talented pacer. In addition, Taskin was named player of the series after taking eight wickets in the three-match ODI series. Way Forward Bangladesh men's cricket team defeated Afghanistan in a limited-overs series before traveling to South Africa for a three-match One-Day International series. Therefore, the team was confident that they could upset the hosts for at least one game. The BCB has also added a couple of former South African players to the coaching panel in an attempt to secure the first-ever triumph in South Africa. However, prior to the series, the majority of people didn't think Bangladesh would stun South Africa and win a historic series. Bangladesh achieved an unthinkable result in the ODI series against South Africa thanks to some outstanding individual performances. Hopefully, this remarkable feat will boost Bangladesh's confidence ahead of the Test series, which begins on March 31. Read Pakistan reaches 159-1 against Australia in 3rd test

With the golden opportunity to make history, Bangladesh will face South Africa in the third ODI of the series on Wednesday. For the first time in South Africa, Team Tigers have a chance to win a bilateral series against the Proteas. After the first match, they have started to believe that winning a series against South Africa is well within their grasp. This is definitely a fantastic opportunity for Bangladesh, and they will go all out to win both the match and the series. The third ODI preview of the SA vs BAN 2022 series is discussed in this article. Third Match Preview of the South Africa-Bangladesh ODI Series 2022  Bangladesh team’s performance in the second match was disappointing despite the fact that the surface had provided a lot to the bowlers in the first hour. Besides, the contest was plagued with uneven bounces and sharp turns. The hosts had displayed their dominance in the second match by comfortably chasing down the visiting side's low target. Now that they have regained momentum, South Africa will strive to dominate Bangladesh in the series decider. Oppositely, the team tigers must evaluate the situation and prepare a game plan properly. The SuperSport Park in Centurion will host the third match of the SA vs BAN 2022 ODI series on Wednesday (March 23), at 5 p.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time). Read Taskin overlooked IPL call for national duty Bangladesh The performances of Yasir Ali and Afif Hossain in the first two matches signal that the Bangladesh team's middle order has a promising future. The inspirational batting effort of Afif Hossain was the highlight of the second match for team tigers. The left-handed, aggressive batter once again showed why he is regarded as one of Bangladesh cricket's brightest prospects. Afif also seems to be the likely successor to veteran Mahmudullah Riyad. On the other hand, Yasir Ali and Shakib Al Hasan had a fantastic partnership in the first match. Bangladesh will be hoping that these two talented players continue to shine in the final encounter of the series. They also require some contributions from the top-order batters. The faster bowlers did not perform as predicted in the second ODI. However, they have figured out how to put pressure on the opposition batting lineup, especially on these types of surfaces. Mustafizur Rahman has struggled a bit among the pacers, and he has to improve his bowling technique, especially on bouncy pitches. Read ICC Women’s World Cup 2022: Can Bangladesh still Qualify for the Semi-Finals? Probable playing XI Top Order: Tamim Iqbal (Captain), Litton Das, Shakib Al Hasan. Middle-Orders: Mushfiqur Rahim (Wicket-Keeper), Yasir Ali, Afif Hossain, Mahmudullah Riyad, Mehidy Hasan Miraz. Lower-Order: Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam. South Africa The South African team management made some changes to their playing XI for the second match, which allowed the hosts to level the three-match ODI series at 1-1. The inclusion of Quinton de Kock in the playing XI in place of Kyle Verreynne was one of the most significant changes. Quinton provided the Proteas a fantastic start in the second match while pursuing Bangladesh's target. South Africa will need this aggressive batter in the third match as well. Wayne Parnell, who made his international comeback last year, took his maiden wicket in the second ODI. Though both players are doubtful for the third match. Read Shakib to continue playing in SA despite family issues Kagiso Rabada took five wickets in the last match, so he will be confident going into this crucial encounter. On the other hand, Lungi Ngidi isn't having much luck with the ball. He needs to be more aggressive in his defense of the Proteas. The South African side is expected to use two spinners for the last match of the series. However, changes to the playing XI may be made given to injury concerns in the South African camp. Probable Playing XI Top Order: Quinton de Kock (Wicket-keeper), Janneman Malan, Kyle Verreynne. Middle Orders: Temba Bavuma (Captain), Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo. Lower Order: Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi. Read SA vs BAN Test Series 2022: Head to Head Records, Venue Stats, Fixtures Centurion’s Weather on Wednesday and Pitch Report Centurion's weather is expected to be partly sunny and mild on Wednesday, making it a perfect day for a cricket match. The pitch at SuperSport Park is ideal for batters, and it will most likely be the same for the third match. The captain who won the toss may decide to chase a total.  Verdict Bangladesh failed to read the Wanderers pitch in the second ODI. The top order made errors in their batting approach, and Bangladesh were reduced to 5 for 34 at one point. A big team's mentality requires players to be able to appraise situations and respond properly. On the other hand, the Proteas were the superior team in the second match and deservedly won the contest. South Africa currently have the upper hand, and they will be favourites to win the SA vs Ban 2022 ODI series. Oppositely, Bangladesh can draw inspiration from the fact that they won the first ODI in Centurion, which is also the venue for the third ODI.   Read PAK vs AUS Test Series 2022: Pakistan, Australia face off in series decider in Lahore

Bangladesh created history in South Africa after winning the first match by 38 runs against the hosts in Centurion on Friday (March 18). This was a historic match since Bangladesh had never beaten South Africa in their own territory prior to yesterday's match. Bangladesh's players have a really high level of confidence right now. They now feel they can defeat South Africa in the series. However, the South African team's confidence is ebbing following an unexpected loss in the first match. The second ODI preview of the SA vs BAN series 2022 is discussed in this article. Second ODI Match Preview of SA vs BAN Series 2022 Bangladesh performed well as a team in the first ODI, allowing them to win against a formidable South African side. They must be even more aware and put in a stronger effort against the hosts to keep the winning streak going. On the other hand, The South African team will come out with a lot of aggression in an attempt to level the series. The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg will host the second match of the series on Sunday (March 20) at 2 p.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time). Bangladesh Bangladesh's batting and bowling both looked impressive in the first match of the series, and they were victorious. They dominated for most of the game. Bangladesh have to keep the momentum going into the second match. The openers are anticipated to be solid, and the team is counting on them to get off to a good start. Shakib, Mushfiqur, and Yasir will be able to play more freely in the middle overs if they can give a good platform. Down the batting order, Riyad, Afif, and Miraz can all play powerful strokes and help Bangladesh score big. Read SA vs BAN 2022: Bangladesh Make Big Statement with Brilliant Win over South Africa Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam will be vital for Bangladesh in bowling. The Proteas batters may have a difficult time dealing with their bowling lines and lengths. Among others, Shakib Al Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, and Mehidy Miraz are capable at various stages of the innings. The bowling unit has to maintain consistent pressure on South African batters. Bangladesh are most likely to use the same lineup in the second encounter as in the first. Probable playing XI Top Order: Tamim Iqbal (Captain), Litton Das, Shakib Al Hasan. Middle-Orders: Mushfiqur Rahim (Wicket-Keeper), Yasir Ali, Mahmudullah Riyad, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz. Lower-Order: Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam. Read Women’s World Cup: When Bangladesh snatched defeat from the jaws of victory South Africa The South African bowlers did not play to their full potential in the first encounter. The South African team has to take early wickets in order to put pressure on Bangladesh. In an attempt to do this, they must improve their accuracy and consistency when bowling against Bangladesh in the second match. South Africa lost too many wickets early in the innings in the opening match, putting pressure on the middle order. The top orders must perform well in the second meeting for a better start. If the top order succeeds, the middle orders will have an easier time completing the remaining tasks. The South African team management may make a few changes to the players that played in the first ODI. Probable Playing XI                    Top Order: Kyle Verreynne (Wicket-keeper), Janneman Malan, Temba Bavuma (Captain). Middle Orders: Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dwaine Pretorius. Lower Order: Tabraiz Shamsi, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi. Read Shakib to play all matches during SA tour: Tamim Johannesburg’s Weather and Pitch Report The match will likely be played in overcast weather with a minimal probability of rain, according to Sunday's projections. The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg is typically thought of as a sporting venue where both batters and bowlers receive enough support. Batters usually have a good time with the bat, while bowlers benefit from the bounce. Verdict No one had placed a bet on Bangladesh against South Africa prior to the ODI series. Everyone expected South Africa to win the series easily, with Bangladesh putting up no challenge. Because Bangladesh's record in South Africa prior to this series was dismal. However, after winning the first match of the series, Bangladesh have shown to the cricket world that they are a far better team than they were before. As a result, Bangladesh are now favourite to win the SA vs BAN series 2022. Oppositely, the South African team must come up with a strategy to put the Bangladesh team on the back foot in order to win the do-or-die match in Johannesburg on Sunday. Read Where to Watch Bangladesh V South Africa Series 2022 Live Streaming Online

Bangladesh made history by defeating South Africa for the first time in South Africa in the first ODI of the bilateral series. Bangladesh had to wait 20 years and 20 matches to win their first match against South Africa on South African soil. The roaring tigers beat the Proteas by 38 runs in front of their home fans at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Friday, (March 18). This victory will undoubtedly boost the visiting team's confidence for the remainder of the series. Let's have a look at how Bangladesh clinched the first ODI of the SA vs BAN 2022 series. Match Report: South Africa-Bangladesh First ODI 2022 An amazing one-day victory against South Africa is a huge achievement for Bangladesh cricket after winning a Test match against New Zealand at home last January. Moreover, the team tigers' rapid growth in cricket sends a strong message to the International Cricket Council that Bangladesh are on its way to becoming a competitive cricket nation. Bangladesh Innings The chasing team has a higher success rate at SuperSport Park in Centurion because the ground is somewhat smaller and more conducive to batters. Therefore, chasing is easy on this well-known ground. Taking these factors into account, the South African captain, Temba Bavuma decided to bat first against Bangladesh. However, the Proteas bowlers failed to capture early wickets in Bangladesh's innings, allowing the openers to build a solid partnership. Read Team Tigers beat SA to create history Tamim and Litton put on a 95-run opening stand in 21.3 overs. Both players appeared to be sturdy in the center and on their way to making big plays. But both openers fell in the space of one over, and veteran Mushfiqur Rahim followed them to the pavilion a few overs later. Even after a strong start, Bangladesh were reduced to 124/3. A big partnership was required for a competitive total, and Shakib-Yasir's 115-run stand helped Bangladesh break the 200-run barrier quickly. Shakib Al Hasan set the tone for the remainder of the batters by smashing a strong 77 in the middle. On the other side, Yasir Ali made a quick-fire 50. Following their departures, Mahmudullah Riyad (25), Afif Hossain (17), and Mehidy Hasan Miraz (19*) produced key innings in the middle-order to enable Bangladesh to reach 314/7. South Africa's Marco Jansen and Keshav Maharaj both took two wickets.  South Africa Innings The South Africans should have had no trouble chasing down 315 runs to win the match. However, the hosts lost three quick wickets for only 36 runs, putting them under a lot of pressure. At the start of the innings, medium-pacer Taskin Ahmed was superb with the ball. He took two out of the three batters. Read Women’s World Cup: When Bangladesh snatched defeat from the jaws of victory Following that, skipper Temba Bavuma and Rassie van der Dussen attempted to rebuild the innings with an 85-run partnership. Their collaboration brought the total to 121. Pacer, Shoriful Islam ended the partnership by taking Bavuma's wicket. South Africa was still in contention when Rassie van der Dussen and David Miller were at the crease. However, South Africa's hopes were dashed when both batters went to the pavilion. South Africa lost all of their wickets for 276 runs in 48.5 overs. Rassie van der Dussen scored the most runs with 86, followed by David Miller with 79. Bangladesh's Taskin Ahmed was crucial at the start of the innings, while Mehidy Miraz finished the job by capturing the South African tail-enders. Miraz got the most wickets with four, while Taskin took three.  Player of the Match   Shakib Al Hasan was awarded player of the match. His counter-attacking 77 off 64 balls innings spurred the remainder of Bangladesh's middle order to score big against South Africa. Read Shakib to play all matches during SA tour: Tamim Way Forward Prior to the first ODI, the Bangladesh limited-overs cricket team was under pressure to put up a brave effort against South Africa in order to exhibit their progress on the international stage. Therefore, the BCB added a pair of former South African internationals to the Tigers' ODI coaching staff. These arrangements worked perfectly in the first match, as Bangladesh shocked the home team with a comfortable victory. This win is undoubtedly a momentous occasion for Bangladesh cricket. Hopefully, many more successes will follow in the coming years on South African soil. Bangladesh will be eying to wrap up the ODI format SA vs BAN 2022 series when the two teams meet on Sunday (March 20) in Johannesburg.  Read Bangladesh eager to change history in South Africa: Tamim

Bangladesh have only won one match in South Africa, which was a T20 encounter against the West Indies in 2007. Bangladesh have played 14 One-Day Internationals and have lost all of them. As a result, defeating the Proteas team in South Africa will be extremely difficult for the tigers. However, the forthcoming series will feature a full-strength Bangladesh team and they will try to upset South Africa. The first ODI preview of the SA vs BAN series 2022 is discussed in this article. First ODI Match Preview of SA vs BAN Series 2022  Now that senior players have returned to the camp, Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal is looking for a bold effort from his team. Oppositely, the South African captain, Temba Bavuma, will be hoping for a resounding victory over his opponents. The series opener will take place at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Friday at 5 p.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time). Bangladesh Bangladesh's bowling and batting units will need to be extremely disciplined in the first match of the series against South Africa. The batters will most likely benefit from the Centurion pitch. Therefore, Bangladesh's pacers just cannot afford to bowl loose deliveries to the Proteas batters. Mustafiz, Taskin, and Shoriful should all bowl stump-to-stump or right outside the off-stump to reduce the chances of scoring freely. They might try short-pitch deliveries to get the batters to chase the ball. If Tamim's field setting is good, this type of effort might work. Shakib is a seasoned player who understands exactly what to do in this situation. Shakib should also guide Miraz to keep the Proteas batters under strain. Read: Where to Watch Bangladesh V South Africa Series 2022 Live Streaming Online Tamim must be committed to playing a long innings in order to attain a competitive total or run chase. The rest of the batters can play their natural games in the middle if Tamim stays at the crease till the end. Litton Das should play aggressively against South Africa, while Shakib, Mushfiqur, and Mahmudullah must show maturity. Predicted playing XI Top Order: Tamim Iqbal (Captain), Litton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Middle-Orders: Mushfiqur Rahim (Wicket-Keeper), Mahmudullah Riyad, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Lower-Order: Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Nasum Ahmed. Read: ICC Women’s World Cup 2022: The front-runners to reach the semi-finals South Africa This South African team has a lot of confidence after winning the Test and ODI series against India in January. The ODI team is fiercely competitive and features a number of world-class players. They just have one problem, and that is that the team is inexperienced. However, as we saw in the India series, a lack of experience had no impact on South Africa's ability to win matches. They will try to whitewash Bangladesh with complete domination.  Rabada and Ngidi can obliterate Bangladesh's batting lineup, while Keshav Maharaj can be a potent middle-order spinner. Quinton de Kock, skipper Bavuma, and Markram will all be vital in the batting order. Van der Dussen and David Miller can wreak havoc on Bangladeshi bowlers in the death overs. Predicted Playing XI         Top Order: Quinton de Kock (Wicket-keeper), Janneman Malan, Temba Bavuma (Captain), Middle Orders: Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dwaine Pretorius, Lower Order: Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi. Read SA vs BAN: Reminiscing on Bangladesh's historic series win over South Africa Pitch Report and Weather Forecast According to Friday's forecasts, the match will be played in cloudy weather with a small chance of rain. The SuperSport Park in Centurion is known for being a batter's paradise. The batters prefer to bat on this surface. As a result, a high-scoring contest between South Africa and Bangladesh is expected. The captain who wins the coin toss may elect to field first. Bottom Line The South African team is likely to win the bilateral ODI series against Bangladesh. However, it is far from certain that the hosts will win the series 3-0. Tigers have the potential to upset the Proteas, but it will need a collective effort from the entire team. Bangladesh needs all players to carry out their responsibilities as planned in order to maintain pressure on the South African team. If Bangladesh wins the first ODI of the SA vs BAN series 2022, South Africa will be under a lot of pressure for the second match.  Read 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. Read Bangladesh women make history beating Pakistan in World Cup 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. Read SA vs BAN ODI Series 2022: SWOT Analysis of Bangladesh Squad 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. Read 2022 BCB Central Contract: Players List 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.  Read Shakib Al Hasan’s approaching milestone ahead of SA vs BAN series 2022

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.   Read Shakib Al Hasan in for South Africa tour 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)   Read SA vs BAN Series 2022: ODI Records, Fixtures, Venue Stats, Players to Watch 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.  Read: 2022 BCB Central Contract: Players List 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. Read Allan Donald: What Can Bangladesh Cricket Expect From Their New Pace Bowling Coach? 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.   Read BAN vs AFG Series 2022: Performance Analysis of Bangladesh Cricket Team