Taskin Ahmed
Image Source: Twitter

The second ODI of the three-match series between Bangladesh and South Africa is scheduled to be played on 20th March 2022 at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. Bangladesh have surprisingly taken a 1-0 lead in the series as they had won the first ODI by 38 runs on Friday. A collective effort from both bat and ball helped break their losing streak against South Africa in their backyard.

Shakib Al Hasan and Yasir Ali
Image Source: Twitter

Bangladesh managed to score a massive 314-run total in that encounter after batting first. Tamim Iqbal (41 off 67) and Liton Das (50 off 67) set the tone with a 95-run partnership for the opening wicket.

Later, Shakib Al Hasan (77 off 64) and Yasir Ali (50 off 44) also scored their respective half-centuries to deny South Africa of getting back into the game. Besides, the likes of Mahmudullah (25 off 17), Afif Hossain (17 off 13), and Mehidy Hasan (19 off 13) chipped in with valuable contributions to help the team reach a winning score.

For South Africa, both Marco Jansen and Keshav Maharaj picked two wickets each, however, the other bowlers failed to make substantial contributions with the ball. The likes of Kagiso Rabada (1 for 57) and Lungi Ngidi (1 for 75) had a forgettable day at the office. The duo would be looking to make a stronger comeback.

SA vs BAN Head to Head Records, South Africa vs Bangladesh 2022- South Africa's Head to Head Record Against Bangladesh, South Africa vs Bangladesh 2022, 2nd ODI

South Africa, in reply to the total, were restricted to 276 runs in the second innings. Kyle Verreynne (21 off 25) and Temba Bavuma (31 off 55) got starts but failed to convert those into big scores. South Africa, at one stage, were reeling at 36 for 3.

Rassie van der Dussen (86 off 98) and David Miller (79 off 57) then stitched a useful partnership and kept the hopes alive for South Africa. However, once they got out, South Africa lost wickets in a cluster and, eventually, fell 38 runs short of the target. Heading into the second match of the series, the hosts would look to make a strong comeback and level the series.

SA vs BAN Head to Head Records, South Africa vs Bangladesh 2022- South Africa’s Head to Head Record Against Bangladesh, South Africa vs Bangladesh 2022, 2nd ODI

South Africa
Image Source: Twitter
Stats Matches SA Won BAN Won Tied
Overall 22 17 5
In the last 5 matches 5 3 2

South Africa and Bangladesh have played against each other in 22 one-day internationals. Of those, South Africa emerged victorious on 17 occasions, while Bangladesh won the match 5 times. On Friday, Bangladesh won their first ever One-Day International against South Africa in South Africa. They would look to continue the winning streak.

Records at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg 

STATS – ODI

Total matches 48
Matches won batting first 19
Matches won bowling first 27
Average 1st Inns scores 236
Average 2nd Inns scores 204
Highest total recorded 438/9 (49.5 Ov) by RSA vs AUS
Lowest total recorded 109/10 (32.3 Ov) by PAK vs RSA
Highest score chased 438/9 (49.5 Ov) by RSA vs AUS
Lowest score defended 149/10 (45 Ov) by RSA vs ENG