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

South Africa elected to bat first in the SA vs BAN second Test 2022 that could be helpful to the spinners in the later stages of the match. The reason behind this decision was not to face Bangladesh's slower bowlers in the final four sessions at least. As per experts, the final day could be hard for the batters to negotiate spinners. South Africa are in line for 400 runs in the first innings after finishing on 278/5 at the end of day 1. On the other hand, the Bangladesh team is hoping to pick all of the South African wickets as early as possible so that they can bat deep in the first innings. First Day Report of the South Africa-Bangladesh Second Test of 2022 Bangladesh made two changes for this match, and one was inevitable after Taskin Ahmed’s departure from South Africa due to an injury. Taijul Islam, a left-arm orthodox spinner, has been selected in place of Taskin Ahmed, and veteran opener Tamim Iqbal has been selected in place of Shadman Islam. South Africa made no changes to their playing XI. Bangladesh bowlers were on top of their game in the final session. They conceded 79 runs in 32 overs and picked up two crucial wickets. Taijul Islam and Mehidy Miraz bowled the majority of the overs in the third session, and they were successful in keeping the batters relatively quiet. South Africa's total would have surpassed 300 runs on day one if Bangladesh had conceded as many runs as they did in the first two sessions. Therefore, the bowling unit deserves credit for making a strong recovery in the last session. Read Taijul bags three as Bangladesh put some pressure back on hosts Earlier, Dean Elgar and Sarel Erwee made a fantastic start to the South African innings. They went hard at the Bangladesh bowlers and scored at a rapid pace. Though a part of the blame should go to the bowlers, who didn’t follow the basics of Test bowling. The majority of the bowls were either wide outside the off-stumps or ineffective shot length deliveries. Understandably, The Proteas batters picked them early on and gave them the treatment they deserved.  South Africa made 52/0 at the end of 11 overs, a start that the hosts were hoping for. However, Bangladesh bowlers started to find rhythm after that and got the first breakthrough in the 12th over by pacer Khaled Ahmed. He made some adjustments in his bowling and bowled the first maiden over of the innings, including the wicket of Sarel Erwee. South Africa finished with 107/1 at lunch but lost skipper Dean Elgar (70) within five overs of the second session. Taijul Islam picked the wicket of Dean Elgar and also removed Keegan Petersen (64) before the tea. Read South Africa 199-3 vs. Bangladesh after Elgar, Petersen 50s On day 1, Taijul Islam and Khaled Ahmed were the only wicket-takers for Bangladesh, and they combined to bowl 52 overs out of 90. Taijul’s bowling stats on day 1 was 32-7-77-3, indicating that he would be the main weapon of Bangladesh's bowling attack in the remainder of the match. What to Expect from the Bangladesh Batting Unit in the First Innings  Bangladesh team management will be hoping for a strong start in the first innings of the SA vs BAN second Test 2022. The belief comes from Mahmudul Hasan Joy’s marvelous knock in the first innings of the first Test at the Kingsmead in Durban. With 137 runs, Joy became the highest scorer in an innings in South Africa among the Asian openers. If Bangladesh's opening pair can provide a firm foundation for the innings, the middle order should be able to perform better. Mominul, Mushfiqur, and Litton are all capable of producing a big knock on any surface in the world. They did it before, and there is no reason why they can't do it again against a less-strong South African bowling unit. The surface may get flattered a bit on day three and day four before giving more assistance to the slower bowlers in the last few sessions. In that context, Bangladesh's middle order should feel confident in their ability to bat deep for a big total in the first innings. Read South Africa bat first in 2nd Test vs Tigers Apart from them, the selectors focus would be on Najmul Hossain Shanto and Yasir Ali. These two are promising young talents, but they need to showcase their ability on the international stage on a regular basis. Mehidy Hasan Miraz has shown real promise with the bat in recent international matches and has given the Bangladesh team a lot of confidence in the lower order. Miraz can add some valuable runs in the Bangladesh innings by forming some crucial partnerships with the tailenders. Bangladesh’s primary target should be to take some lead in the first innings, but before that, the bowlers have to do their job by bowling South Africa out for less than 350. Bottom Line  The Bangladesh team’s performance in the year 2022 has been mostly fantastic. It seems Bangladesh cricket is ready to go to the next level if properly nurtured. They astonished New Zealand away from home earlier in January, and only a few weeks ago, they surprised the cricketing world by winning an ODI series against South Africa by 2-1. The Test series is now 1-0 in favour of South Africa. They are now playing against the hosts in the second Test at St. George's Park in Port Elizabeth. The Bangladesh team has a good opportunity in the second match because the hosts have a poor record here. However, Bangladesh’s chances in the SA vs BAN second Test 2022 will increase if they can take a good first-innings lead over South Africa.  Read SA vs BAN 2022: Bangladesh Aspire to Level the Test Series with Fresh Strategy

The first Test between Bangladesh and South Africa began on Thursday (March 31, 2022) at Kingsmead in Durban. When Tamim Iqbal was dropped from the playing XI for the first Test due to stomach pain, there was a fear that Bangladesh’s batting order would collapse against a well-versed South African bowling attack in the conditions. The concern was justified as most of Bangladesh's batters failed completely in the first innings, except for Mahmudul Hasan Joy. He was there at the crease till the end, playing the anchor role for the team. How Bangladesh players can take inspiration from Joy’s knock to save the first Test of the SA vs BAN series 2022 is discussed in this article. Mahmudul Hasan Joy's Maiden Test Hundred Highlights 21-year-old Mahmudul Hasan Joy made his Test debut last December against Pakistan. He made 0 and 6 in his first Test match but caught the eye of many after playing a determined 78-run knock against New Zealand in the first Test of 2-match series earlier this January. He stunned everyone by staying five hours at the crease and making 78 runs in 228 balls. His knock laid the foundation of Bangladesh’s first innings and eventually took a commanding lead over New Zealand. Bangladesh went on to win the contest by 8 wickets, and that was arguably the best ever Test win in Bangladesh's history. Read Pakistan easily beat Australia and clinch ODI series 2-1 Mahmudul Hasan’s 78-run knock can easily take a spot among the greatest Test innings by Bangladesh players. However, within three months, Joy produced his first Test hundred, which can be regarded as even better than the innings he played against New Zealand earlier this January. Mahmudul Hasan Joy opened the innings along with Shadman Islam in the first innings in the ongoing first match of the two-match Test series against South Africa. He stayed at the crease till the end and was the last man to get dismissed. Mahmudul Hasan Joy played the anchor role for the team and constructed some crucial partnerships in the middle. He found himself in both good and difficult situations while building his innings, but he didn’t lose his concentration. Mahmudul Hasan’s determination was on another level, which can’t be compared to other Bangladesh batters. Read Bangladesh 298 all out, South Africa lead by 75 in 1st Test Mahmudul Hasan made 137 runs in 326 balls after spending more than seven hours at the crease. Overall, he hit fifteen boundaries and two sixes in the innings. Mahmudul Hasan formed two vital partnerships: one with Najmul Hossain Shanto for 55 runs for the second wicket, and the other with Litton Das for 82 runs for the sixth wicket.  The level of maturity and responsibility he showed in his innings was really admirable. It was an unbelievable effort by a 21-year-old batter. The rest of Bangladesh's players, especially the batters, should take inspiration from his attitude and focus to thrive in the middle. With 137 runs, Mahmudul Hasan Joy also became the highest scorer among the Asian openers in South Africa. This was a really special achievement by Mahmudul Hasan. Read Magnificent Mahmudul hits ton against South Africa The Top Five Test Knocks in South Africa by Asian Openers Player Runs Mahmudul Hasan Joy (BAN) 137 Taufeeq Umar (PAK) 135 KL Rahul (IND) 123 Saeed Anwar (PAK) 118 Wasim Jaffer (IND) 116    Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/ Read Bangladesh lose quick wickets to end Day 2 in Durban First Test Match Scenario of SA vs BAN Series 2022 Batting first, South Africa scored 367 in their first innings. Tamba Bavuma scored the most runs for the Proteas, while pacer Khaled Ahmed took the most wickets for Bangladesh. In reply, Bangladesh were bowled out for 298 in their first innings, 69 runs behind South Africa’s first innings (367) total. South Africa started their second innings in the final hour of day-3, and they would try to construct a lead in excess of 300 before giving Bangladesh a target to chase. The Bangladesh team has to play with a lot of determination in the fourth innings in order to earn a positive result. Therefore, the last two days of the match would be very interesting to watch. Read Pakistan level ODI series with 6-wicket win over Australia Bottom Line Mahmudul Hasan Joy showed real promise in the first innings. Joy's knock displays that anyone can play long innings on this surface if they can give themselves some time to adapt to the pitch conditions. Joy’s determination was on a different level, and the rest of the Bangladesh players needed to learn how to stay long at the crease in order to play long innings. The first Test match of the SA vs BAN series 2022 is evenly matched. Both Bangladesh and South Africa have the potential to win the opening match if they play with confidence for the remaining two days and execute their respective game plans properly. Read Tigers to host Lankan Lions in May for two Tests

After winning a memorable ODI series, Bangladesh team is vying for a historic feat in the bilateral Test series against South Africa. Team Tigers have never won a Test match against the Proteas side and have lost six times on South African soil. However, the Tigers have a realistic chance to upset the Proteas Test team this time around because some of their regular players will miss the longer-version format series owing to their involvement in the IPL 2022. The first match preview of the SA vs BAN series 2022 is discussed in this article. First Match Preview of the South Africa-Bangladesh Test Series 2022 All of Bangladesh's expected players are available for the SA vs BAN series 2022, with the exception of Shakib Al Hasan. Therefore, Captain Mominul Haque should have great faith in his squad going into the game. On the other hand, South African selectors chose some fresh faces for the Test team, as a handful of regular members are now busy playing in the Indian Premier League. Proteas Captain Dean Elgar will have to rely on some of his young talent. The first match of the series will be played in Kingsmead in Durban, with a scheduled start time of 2 p.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time).  Bangladesh Bangladesh's main challenge would be to post a large total in the first innings and then play with tenacity in the second. Two veterans, Tamim Iqbal and Mushfiqur Rahim will be crucial in this regard. While Tamim will be in charge of getting Bangladesh off to a good start, Mushfiqur will be in charge of getting the total to a respectable position. In addition, Najmul Hossain and Litton Das will have to exhibit their progress as Test batters. Read ICC ODI Rankings 2022: Bangladesh Surpass Pakistan to Grab the Sixth Position Taskin Ahmed will face high expectations in the bowling department after his performance in the ODI series. He, along with Shoriful Islam, can wreak havoc on the Proteas batting lineup. Off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz must step up in the absence of Shakib Al Hasan. Probable playing XI Top Order: Tamim Iqbal, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Najmul Hossain Shanto; Middle-Orders: Mominul Haque (Captain), Mushfiqur Rahim (Wicket-Keeper), Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz; Lower-Order: Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Ebadot Hossain. Read Top Performers of Bangladesh in the ICC Women's World Cup 2022 South Africa The South African team will be without some key players during this Test series. Dupavillon, Duanne Olivier, and Lutho Sipamla will be in charge of the Proteas pace attack in the absence of Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, and Marco Jansen. They have a lot of first-class cricket experience, so it will be intriguing to see how these pacers do against Bangladesh's batting lineup. However, experienced spinner Keshav Maharaj may be a game-changer for South Africa. Dean Elgar and Temba Bavuma will be vital in the batting order as the Proteas will need them to stand up for special innings.  Probable Playing XI Top Order: Dean Elgar (Captain), Sarel Erwee, Keegan Petersen; Middle Orders: Temba Bavuma, Kyle Verreynne (Wicket-Keeper), Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj; Lower Order: Simon Harmer, Daryn Dupavillon, Duanne Olivier, Lutho Sipamla. Read SA vs BAN Test Series 2022: Five Bangladeshi players with High Potency Weather Forecast and Pitch Report Rain is expected on days 2 through 4 of the match, according to the next seven days forecast for Durban. This might be a rain-affected match from this aspect. The opening match may finish in a draw if it rains heavily during the game. The Kingsmead track is known for its pace, but South Africa might prepare a spin-friendly wicket for the first match of the series. Bottom Line Since both sides are equally capable of winning the series, the SA vs BAN Series 2022 has no favourite. The main challenge for Bangladesh in the first match in Durban would be to adjust to the conditions and give it their best during the contest. If Bangladesh's game plan against the Proteas is properly executed, they will be able to take control of the match from the start, which will be vital in the match's final outcome. Oppositely, the South African team will be hoping for some inspirational performances from its young players, but the veteran players will have to shoulder the most of the burden. Overall, this will be the first time that South Africa will begin a Test series against Bangladesh under pressure. Read ICC Women's World Cup 2022: Meet the Semi-Finalists

South Africa will host Bangladesh for a two-match Test series beginning on March 31 (Thursday). The series is part of the second cycle of the ICC Test Championship (2021–2023). Therefore, this longer-version format bilateral series is crucial for both sides. Bangladesh's players will give it their all during the clash in an attempt to upset the South African side. In addition, the series allows players to attain a number of personal milestones. The milestones that Bangladesh cricketers can accomplish in the SA vs BAN Test series 2022 are discussed in this article. South Africa vs Bangladesh Test Series 2022: Ten Attainable Milestones for Bangladesh Cricketers   Tamim Iqbal, Mushfiqur Rahim, and a number of other Bangladesh players are nearing personal milestones. Let's look at some of the achievements that Bangladeshi players may achieve during the forthcoming SA vs BAN Test series 2022. 200 International Wickets Off-spinner, Mehidy Hasan Miraz needs 13 more wickets to surpass the 200-wicket mark in international cricket. He has 187 wickets in 102 matches for Bangladesh. Read Australia to tour Sri Lanka for 10 matches in June and July 50 International Wickets Left-arm medium-pacer Shoriful Islam just needs six wickets to reach 50 international scalps. He has 44 wickets in 32 international matches. 50 International Wickets Right-arm pacer Abu Jayed Rahi has 39 international wickets to his name, and he just needs 11 more to get 50 for Bangladesh. 100 International Catches Tamim Iqbal has 99 catches for Bangladesh and only needs one more on the international level to reach 100. Read Bangladesh women falter again, lose Wellington game to Australia 5000 Test Runs Mr. dependable Mushfiqur Rahim only needs 127 runs to become Bangladesh's first player to score 5,000 runs in Test cricket. He has scored 4,873 runs in 78 Test matches for Bangladesh. 5000 Test Runs Left-handed top-order batter, Tamim Iqbal has 4,788 runs in 64 Test matches for Bangladesh. He needs 212 more runs to complete his 5,000 Test runs. 1000 Test Runs Najmul Hossain Shanto has scored 713 runs in 13 Test matches for Bangladesh since his debut in 2017. Najmul needs 287 more runs to accomplish his 1,000 Test runs. Read SA vs BAN ODI Series 2022: Bangladesh Cricket Team's Performance Analysis 150 Test Wickets Left-arm orthodox spinner, Taijul Islam has 144 Test wickets in 35 games. He only needs 6 more wickets to reach 150 Test wickets. 50 Test Matches Bangladesh's Test captain, Mominul Haque has 49 caps for his country. He will play his 50th Test match for Bangladesh in the next series against South Africa. Third Most Appearances as Test Captain of Bangladesh Mominul Haque will captain Bangladesh in 15 Test matches if he leads them in both matches against South Africa. Mominul will lead the team for the third-most in the Test format, behind Mushfiqur Rahim (34) and Habibul Bashar (18). Read Shakib set to return home from South Africa Bottom Line All of the expected players are available for the bilateral Test series against South Africa, with the exception of Shakib Al Hasan. Shakib has been granted leave for family reasons. Though he could be available for the second Test. Bangladesh players are hopeful of upsetting the Proteas Test side in the upcoming longer-version series after a stunning ODI series triumph over them. On the other hand, some Bangladesh players will have the opportunity to attain personal milestones during this Test format series. These players will accomplish their respective milestones if they can find their best form in the SA vs BAN Test series 2022.

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 will play two Test matches against South Africa, the first of which will begin at the end of this month. Because this bilateral Test series is part of the ICC's Test Championship, both teams will be looking to outperform one other. In the ongoing WTC points table, Bangladesh is presently placed second, while South Africa are in third place. Let's take a look at the Test records between the two sides, venue statistics, and fixtures for the SA vs BAN Test Series 2022. Noteworthy Test Records between South Africa vs Bangladesh South Africa and Bangladesh have faced each other in twelve Test matches. Bangladesh have yet to win a Test match against South Africa, with the Proteas leading the head-to-head matches 10-0. Only two of Bangladesh's matches against South Africa have resulted in a draw. Both matches took place at home in 2015 as part of a bilateral series. On the other hand, South Africa have defeated Bangladesh in six home games and won the remaining matches away from home. Read Tigers now eye series victory against South Africa Key Test records between South Africa and Bangladesh   Bangladesh South Africa Matches Played (12)   0   10 Most Runs  Mushfiqur Rahim (331 runs)   Graeme Smith (743 runs) Highest Score Mominul Haque (77) Graeme Smith (232) Most Hundreds N/A   Hashim Amla and Graeme Smith (3) Most Wickets  Shahadat Hossain (15)   Makhaya Ntini (35) Best Bowling Figures (Match)  Shahadat Hossain (9/97)   Kagiso Rabada (10/63) Most Matches Mushfiqur Rahim (8) Hashim Amla, Mark Boucher, Makhaya Ntini, Graeme Smith (8) Highest Partnership  Javed Omar and Habibul  Bashar (131)   Jacques Rudolph and Boeta Dippenaar (429*) Most Catches Mohammad Ashraful (5)   Graeme Smith (12) Most Dismissals   Mushfiqur Rahim (5)   Mark Boucher (40)    Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/ Read Asia Cup T20 to be held in August South Africa vs Bangladesh Test Series 2022: Venue Statistics The longer-version format bilateral series between South Africa and Bangladesh will be contested on two different stadiums. The venues are Kingsmead in Durban and St George's Park in Port Elizabeth. Test stats: Kingsmead in Durban Matches Played: 44 | Result (win): 30 | Result (Draw): 14 | Highest Innings: 275 (Gary Kirsten) | Best Bowling (Innings): 8/69 (Hugh Tayfield) | Highest Team innings: 658/9d | Lowest Team Innings: 66 Read Mohammedan earns maiden win in low-scoring match  South Africa’s record at the Kingsmead: Played: 44 | Win: 14 | Lost: 16 Test stats: St George's Park in Port Elizabeth Matches Played: 31 | Result (win): 26 | Result (Draw): 5 | Highest Innings: 196 (Herschelle Gibbs) | Best Bowling (Innings): 8/7 (George Lohmann) | Highest Team innings: 549/7d | Lowest Team Innings: 30     South Africa’s record at the St George's Park: Played: 31 | Win: 13 | Lost: 13 Read SA vs BAN Series 2022: Confident Bangladesh Look for Historic Series Win in Johannesburg Fixtures for the SA vs BAN Test Series 2022 South Africa and Bangladesh will play their first Test match at Kingsmead in Durban. The game will begin at 2:00 p.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time). The second match will be held at St. George's Park in Port Elizabeth at 2:00 p.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time). First Test Match: 31 March – 4 April | Venue: Kingsmead | Time: 2 p.m. Second Test Match: 7 April – 11 April | Venue: St George's Park | Time: 2 p.m. Bottom Line The South African Test team will most likely be favourites to win the two-match bilateral series against Bangladesh. However, nobody can rule out Bangladesh's possibilities in the longer format, particularly after their inspiring performance in the ODI format. Moreover, some of the current South African Test team's well-known names will be unavailable for the series. These players will compete in the IPL 2022, a twenty20 franchise competition. Read SA vs BAN 2022: Bangladesh Make Big Statement with Brilliant Win over South Africa The upcoming SA vs BAN Test series 2022 will be a great opportunity for the Bangladesh team to stun the Proteas national side in the longer-version format for the first time. Besides, winning a match will increase their ICC Test Championship points. The Mominul Haque-led team has the ability to upset an inexperienced Proteas Test team, but they must execute their tactics properly on the field.

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