Bangladesh vs South Africa 2nd Test

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Preview

The 2nd Test of the South Africa tour of Bangladesh will be played at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram, Bangladesh. South Africa is looking to win the series 2-0 and boost their chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship final. Bangladesh will aim to stage a comeback and level the series.

Bangladesh Preview

Bangladesh were disappointed with their performance in the 1st Test, being bundled out for 106 in the first innings and struggling to 307. They rely heavily on Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Taijul Islam to deliver in the 2nd Test.

• Key players for Bangladesh: Taijul Islam, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Najmul Hossain Shanto.
• Predicted Playing XI: Shadman Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Jaker Ali, Nayeem Hasan, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud.

South Africa Preview

South Africa couldn't have asked for a better start to their tour, securing a commanding 7-wicket win in the first Test. Key players for South Africa: Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Wiaan Mulder.

• Predicted Playing XI: Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Ryan Rickelton, Matthew Breetzke, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Dane Piedt.

Weather and Pitch Conditions

• The pitch at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium will favor spinners, but will not be too difficult for batting.
• The weather in Chattogram will be hot and humid with sunshine and a few clouds.
• The sun will beat hard during the day, and players might tire out quickly.

Pitch Report

• The average first innings score at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium is 380.
• The team batting first has a higher chance of winning, with 10 out of 24 Tests being won batting first.

Prediction

• We reckon South Africa will dominate this Test match too.
• We are backing South Africa to win the second Test and take the series 2-0.

Head-to-Head Record

• Bangladesh and South Africa have played 15 Tests, with South Africa winning 13 and 2 draws.
• In the recent 5 encounters, South Africa have won all 5 matches.

Team Squads

• Bangladesh Squad: Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Mahedi Hasan, Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan, Shakib Al Hasan, Anamul Haque, Litton Das, Mushfiqur Rahim, Hasan Mahmud, Mustafizur Rahman, Nasum Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed.
• South Africa Squad: David Miller, Rassie van der Dussen, Reeza Hendricks, Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram, Andile Phehlukwayo, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Quinton de Kock, Gerald Coetzee, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lizaad Williams, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi.