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An exciting Test contest awaits as South Africa and Bangladesh meet at Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, on 15th November at 1:30 PM IST.
Get the best SA vs BAN Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 1st Test match of the Bangladesh Tour of South Africa 2026. Expert analysis and more.
Hot Picks for SA vs BAN Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Temba Bavuma – Bavuma has accumulated 4,028 runs in 69 Tests at an average of 38.36, registering five centuries and 26 half-centuries, with a personal best of 179. |
Aiden Markram – Markram has scored 3,394 runs in 53 Tests at an average of 35.73, including eight centuries and 15 half-centuries, with a highest score of 152. |
Top Picks:
Litton Das – Das has scored 3,564 runs across 59 Tests at an average of 36.00, recording seven centuries and 21 half-centuries, with a highest score of 141. |
Corbin Bosch – Bosch has contributed 245 runs in four Tests at an average of 61.25, including a century and a half-century; he has also claimed 16 wickets at 18.88. |
Budget Picks:
Tanzid Hasan – Hasan has scored 298 runs in six Tests at an average of 24.83, including one century and one half-century, with a highest score of 101. |
Simon Harmer – Harmer has taken 83 wickets in 17 Tests at an average of 23.07, including three five-wicket hauls; with the bat, he has scored 391 runs. |
SA vs BAN Bangladesh Tour of South Africa 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Aiden Markram & Temba Bavuma |
Vice-Captain | Corbin Bosch & Litton Das |
SA vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Ryan Rickelton
- Batters – Temba Bavuma, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Aiden Markram ©
- All-Rounders – Corbin Bosch (VC)
- Bowlers – Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Hasan Mahmud, Taijul Islam
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SA vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (VC), Ryan Rickelton
- Batters – Temba Bavuma ©, Aiden Markram, Tanzid Hasan
- All-Rounders – Corbin Bosch
- Bowlers – Simon Harmer, Kagiso Rabada, Hasan Mahmud, Taijul Islam
SA vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st Test Bangladesh Tour of South Africa 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
K Ahmed | NA | NA |
Z Hamza | NA | NA |
SA vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st Test Bangladesh Tour of South Africa 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Aiden Markram |
GL Captaincy Choice | Temba Bavuma |
Punt Picks | Simon Harmer and Tanzid Hasan |
Dream11 Combination | 3-3-1-4 |
SA vs BAN Match Preview:
South Africa are set to welcome Bangladesh for the opening Test of the two-match series at DP World Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, from 15 to 19 November. The action will begin at 1:30 PM IST each day. This encounter also forms part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27, giving both sides another valuable opportunity to strengthen their campaign. South Africa will enter the contest with confidence after securing a 2–1 Test series victory over Australia. Bangladesh, however, will be eager to bounce back following their recent home Test series defeat against West Indies.
South Africa boast a formidable pace attack featuring Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen, Wiaan Mulder, Corbin Bosch and Dane Paterson. Moreover, head coach Shukri Conrad has pointed to the Wanderers’ traditional pace and bounce, although he has also recognised that the surface has recently offered some assistance to spinners. Bangladesh, meanwhile, will need a disciplined approach against the extra bounce and movement. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mominul Haque and Mushfiqur Rahim will bring valuable experience to the batting line-up. Overall, South Africa hold the advantage through home conditions and recent form. Nevertheless, Bangladesh’s fast bowlers could make the contest competitive if they consistently hit the right lengths.
SA vs BAN Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
South Africa | 14 |
Bangladesh | 0 |
SA vs BAN Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 18°C |
Weather Forecast | Partly Cloudy |
Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 314 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Poor |
Winning % | 36% |
SA vs BAN Playing 11s (Predicted):
South Africa Playing 11:
1) Aiden Markram
2) Tony de Zorzi
3) Zubayr Hamza
4) Temba Bavuma ©
5) Matthew Breetzke
6) Ryan Rickelton (WK)
7) Wiaan Mulder
8) Marco Jansen
9) Simon Harmer
10) Kagiso Rabada
11) Dane Paterson
Bangladesh Playing 11:
1) Tanzid Hasan
2) Mohammad Naim
3) Najmul Hossain Shanto ©
4) Mominul Haque
5) Mushfiqur Rahim
6) Litton Das (WK)
7) Towhid Hridoy
8) Mehidy Hasan Miraz
9) Taijul Islam
10) Taskin Ahmed
11) Hasan Mahmud
SA vs BAN Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the squad strength, South Africa is expected to win this match.
