South Africa Playing 11 vs Bangladesh - 1st Test, South Africa tour of Bangladesh 2024

South Africa is all set to clash with Bangladesh in a Test series. The South Africa tour of Bangladesh will observe two games. Temba Bavuma leads Proteas in the series.

The venue of the BAN vs SA 1st Test is Shere Bangla Cricket Stadium in Dhaka. Temba Bavuma leads South Africa in the series and they have all their key members.

South Africa has played 6 games in Bangladesh in the past and they won 4 of them while 2 ended in a draw. Now, they will aim to keep their winning momentum alive in the longest format on Bangladesh soil. Below is their predicted playing 11 for the 1st Test.

South Africa Playing 11 vs Bangladesh - 1st Test, South Africa tour of Bangladesh 2024

Aiden Markram

Like the previous Test series against West Indies, Aiden Markram might open the innings for the team. He is the white-ball skipper and will aim to look for a stunning start for the side in the 1st Test.

Tony de Zorzi

Tony de Zorzi has recently joined the opening slot for the South Africa Test side. He will play in Bangladesh for the first time.

Temba Bavuma (C)

Temba Bavuma is the captain of South Africa in the Test series and will lead the team in the next game too. He might take the one-down slot.

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Kyle Verreynne (WK)

Kyle Verreynne is the regular wicketkeeper-batsman for South Africa and will be responsible for handling the middle-order for the team.

Wiaan Mulder

Wiaan Mulder is a medium-paced all-rounder who has done a wonderful job in recent Test series. He will be a crucial addition to the playing 11 as he can both bat and ball.

Ryan Rickelton

Ryan Rickelton will be another batter in the middle-order. The left-handed batsman has played 5 Tests so far and accounts for 184 runs in 5 games.

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David Bedingham

David Bedingham will be another member of the batting department. He has 1 century and 404-plus runs across 10 innings with 2 half-centuries.

Keshav Maharaj

Keshav Maharaj will be the spinner for the side in the playing 11 and will lead the spin attack for the team. He did a wonderful job in the previous Test series against India.

Dane Piedt

Dane Piedt is a right-arm spinner who will look to attack the opposition batter with his off-spin. He has over 36 wickets in just 11 Tests and was also part of the previous Test series against West Indies.

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Kagiso Rabada

Kagiso Rabada is a right-arm pacer and the most lethal pacer for the side. He will be the biggest threat to the Bangladesh batters.

Lungi Ngidi

Lungi Ngidi will be another pacer in the playing 11 and support Rabada to drive the bowling attack for the side. He is another experienced pacer for the side.