SA vs BAN 1st Test, Cricket Tips: Bangladesh was the last team to win a test match in the SENA country. Now, they will be challenged in South Africa for a two-match test series. The first test between South Africa and Bangladesh will start at 1:30 PM IST on Sunday at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg.
Temba Bavuma and his men are coming off a historic home test series win against Australia. That has boosted their chances for the WTC final. If they beat Bangladesh in this series, it will take their chances to best. Bangladesh are not far behind. They will be underdogs, but the way they have performed recently, they will surely pose a challenge for the hosts.
SA vs BAN: Match Details
Date: November 15, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 1:30 PM IST
Venue: The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
SA vs BAN: Live Streaming Details
Fans can watch the live action on EuroSport, and the live stream of the game will be available on the FanCode mobile app or website.
SA vs BAN: Head-to-Head in Tests
Total Matches: 16
South Africa: 14
Bangladesh: 0
Drawn: 2
SA vs BAN: Ground Pitch Report
The Wanderers Stadium has been a sporting wicket for the seamers. It has great bounce, and seam movement is consistent. Fast bowlers will get a good amount of assistance with the new ball. The conditions will be overcast, which will be more beneficial for the fast bowlers.
SA vs BAN: Possible XIs
South Africa: Aiden Markram, Marques Ackerman, Zubayr Hamza, Temba Bavuma (c), Matthew Breetzke, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Simon Harmer, Kagiso Rabada, Dane Paterson
Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Mohammad Naim, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam
SA vs BAN: Player to Watch Out For
Probable Best Batter
Temba Bavuma has excellent numbers as captain, and he will be a big wicket. For Bangladesh, experienced Mominul Haque will be key going forward in these conditions.
Probable Best Bowler
Kagiso Rabada and Hasan Mahmud are the leaders of the packs for both sides. They will be challenging to face.
Today Match Prediction: In these conditions and the way South Africa beat Australia recently, the hosts will start this game as favorites.
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Disclaimer: The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.
