BAN vs SA Match Prediction- 1st Test, South Africa tour of Bangladesh 2024

The battleground for South Africa tour of Bangladesh 2024 is all set and Dhaka will observe the first game between both sides. BAN vs SA 1st Test 2024 will take place at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka.

Interestingly, both teams follow each other in ICC World Test Championship points table at the 6th and 7th spot and the winner will definitely surpass the other in the leaderboard. Below is the complete prediction for the BAN vs SA 1st Test.

BAN vs SA Team Analysis

Bangladesh

Najmul Hossain Shanto leads Bangladesh in the Test series and will lead the side in the 1st Test.

South Africa

Temba Bavuma is the skipper of South Africa in the Test series. He will look to keep the winning record alive in Bangladesh.

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BAN vs SA Key Factors

Pitch Conditions

The match takes place at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. It is a high-scoring ground where teams often post more than 400-plus totals. It is a spin-friendly ground and offers more assistance to spinners than pacers.

Form and Fitness

All the members from both teams who are named in the squad for both games have not faced any injuries so far. Further reports are awaited.

Tactical Acumen

Bangladesh- Bangladesh has a home advantage. They are a powerful side at home and have many spin all-rounders in the squad.

South Africa- South Africa is a far more powerful side than Bangladesh in Tests and has always beaten them, whether at home or away. Hence, they have a 100% win record against Bangladesh and it's a positive point in their favor.

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BAN vs SA Match Prediction- 1st Test, South Africa tour of Bangladesh 2024

BAN vs SA Score Prediction

BAN vs SA Players to perform prediction

BAN- Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, and Mushfiqur Rahim are expected to come up with a good knock.

SA- Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, and Keshav Maharaj can grab the limelight of the match.

Best Batsman Prediction

Who will score the most runs for BAN in the match: Najmul Hossain Shanto or Mushfiqur Rahim

Who will score the most runs for SA in the match: Temba Bavuma or Aiden Markram

Best Bowler Prediction

Who will pick the most wickets for BAN in the match: Taskin Ahmed or Taijul Islam

Who will pick the most wickets for SA in the match: Keshav Maharaj or Kagiso Rabada

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Who will win the Match?

South Africa is highly likely to outplay Bangladesh in the series. They have never lost to Bangladesh in Tests and will look for a stunning show once again. Bangladesh recently faced a whitewash against India and they would be on the back foot.

Conclusion

The BAN vs SA 1st Test is expected to witness outstanding performances by players from both sides. While Bangladesh banks upon their spin attack, South Africa has a stunning set of experienced pacers and batters.