BAN vs SA Match Prediction- 2nd Test, South Africa tour of Bangladesh 2024

The South Africa tour of Bangladesh 2024 is all set to witness its climax encounter. BAN vs SA 2nd Test will begin on Tuesday, October 29. The visitors South Africa leads the series 1-0.

South Africa takes the 5th spot in the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 points table with 3 wins and 3 defeats in 7 games. They have a win percentage of 47.62.

Bangladesh is situated at the second-last spot in the points table with a win percentage of 30.56. Bangladesh has a chance to better their win percentage with a victory in the next game.

Also, they can script history with their first-ever Test win against South Africa. Ahead of 2nd Test, below we glance at the weather and complete the prediction for the match.

BAN vs SA Team Analysis

Bangladesh

Najmul Hossain Shanto leads Bangladesh in the Test series. He will lead the side in the 2nd Test too. The hosts are 1-0 down in the series.

South Africa

Aiden Markram leads South Africa in the series in the absence of injured Temba Bavuma. They lead the two-match series 1-0.

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BAN vs SA Key Factors

Pitch Conditions

The match takes place at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram, which is considered a good-scoring venue. The pitch offers more assistance to spinners than pacers. The highest-ever team total in Tests stands at 700+.

Form and Fitness

Temba Bavuma is out of the South Africa squad and it's the only change in their squad. Shakib Al Hasan and Taksin Ahmed have been dropped for the 2nd Test from Bangladesh. Khaled Ahmed has been added to the squad.

Tactical Acumen

Bangladesh- Bangladesh has more spinners in their squad and the home advantage with them.

South Africa- The visitors have the stats in their favor and they have not lost any Test against Bangladesh in the past.

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BAN vs SA Match Prediction- 2nd Test, South Africa tour of Bangladesh 2024

BAN vs SA Score Prediction

BAN vs SA Players to perform prediction

BAN- Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Jaker Ali, Hasan Mahmud, Taijul Islam, and Mahmudul Hasan Joy are expected to impress in the next game.

SA- Kyle Verreynee, Tony de Zorzi, Keshav Maharaj, Dane Piedt, Wiaan Multer, and Kagiso Rabada would come up with brilliant shows in the 2nd Test.

Best Batsman Prediction

Who will score the most runs for BAN in the match: Mehidy Hasan Miraz or Jaker Ali

Who will score the most runs for SA in the match: Kyle Verreynee or Tony de Zorzi

Best Bowler Prediction

Who will pick the most wickets for BAN in the match: Hasan Mahmud or Taijul Islam

Who will pick the most wickets for SA in the match: Keshav Maharaj or Dane Piedt

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Who will win the Match?

South Africa is likely to win the next game too. Although Bangladesh has added more spinners to their squad and aims for a better show, Aiden Makram has a squad that fills all departments. Hence, like the last game, they are likely to dominate Bangladesh once again.

Conclusion

The BAN vs SA 2nd will be a Test for both sides. While Bangladesh aims for their first win against South Africa in Tests, the latter look to keep their winning streak on.

It will be interesting to watch how Bangladesh copes with mighty Proteas batters. Also, South Africa's top-order batters need to buckle up in the next game.