Match: South Africa vs Bangladesh, Cricket World Cup 2023 (SA vs BAN)
Date: October 24, Tuesday, 2.00 PM IST
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
On Tuesday, October 24, the ICC ODI Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 will see South Africa facing off against Bangladesh at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. South Africa enters this match with a surge of confidence, having recently secured a significant victory over England at the same venue last Saturday.
Batting first, they scored 399 runs as Reeza Hendricks (85), Rassie van der Dussen (60), Aiden Markram (42), Heinrich Klaasen (109) and Marco Jansen (75) fired on all cylinders. In response, England were bowled out for merely 170 runs — Gerald Coetzee was the wrecker-in-chief with three wickets. The 229-run loss was England’s biggest defeat in ODIs.
South Africa’s batting has looked destructive so far in the tournament, except for their collapse against the Netherlands. They will now be eyeing another run-fest against Bangladesh, a team struggling in the tournament.
Bangladesh’s performance has been disappointing so far. After winning their first match against Afghanistan, they have lost three consecutive games. The players have delivered neither with the bat nor ball. To be able to stay in the contention for a semifinal spot, this match is a must-win for the side.
With just one win in four matches, Bangladesh are currently at the seventh spot in the points table.
Ahead of the next game of Cricket World Cup 2023, here is everything you need to know to maximize your chances of winning cash prizes on MPL fantasy.
Weather update and pitch report for SA vs BAN, Cricket World Cup 2023
The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is among India’s high-scoring venues, providing ample bounce for the fast bowlers and enabling the batsmen to play their shots freely, as shown by the South African batsmen in the recent match against England. Considering the potential impact of dew, the toss-winning captain may choose to field first.
The weather forecast for the match in Mumbai indicates no chance of rain throughout the game. The temperature is expected to range between 32-35 degrees Celsius, with humidity levels at around 60 percent.
Bangladesh team news and predicted XI
Team news: Bangladesh is expected to welcome Shakib Al Hasan back into the team after he missed the game against India due to a quad tear.
Squad: Shakib Al Hasan (c), Litton Kumer Das, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah Riyad, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nasum Ahmed, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib
Predicted XI: 1 Tanzid Hasan, 2 Litton Das, 3 Najmul Hossain Shanto, 4 Shakib Al Hasan (capt), 5 Towhid Hridoy, 6 Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), 7 Mehidy Hasan Miraz, 8 Mahmudullah, 9 Hasan Mahmud, 10 Shoriful Islam, 11 Mustafizur Rahman
South Africa team news and predicted XI
Team news: captain Temba Bavuma was absent from the game against England due to illness, with Reeza Hendricks taking his place in the playing XI. As there have been no updates on Bavuma’s fitness, the team might field the same XI that played against England.
Squad: Temba Bavuma (c), Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen, Lizaad Williams.
Predicted XI: 1 Quinton de Kock (wk), 2 Temba Bavuma (capt)/Reeza Hendricks, 3 Rassie van der Dussen, 4 Aiden Markram, 5 Heinrich Klaasen, 6 David Miller, 7 Marco Jansen, 8 Gerald Coetzee, 9 Keshav Maharaj, 10 Kagiso Rabada, 11 Lungi Ngidi
Head-to-head record
In the 24 ODI matches between South Africa and Bangladesh, South Africa has the upper hand, having won 18 times, while Bangladesh has secured victory in just 6 of those encounters.
In the history of the ODI World Cup, South Africa and Bangladesh have faced each other four times, with both teams having two wins each. Notably, in the 2019 World Cup, Bangladesh secured a victory over South Africa with a 21-run margin.
Five players to watch out for
Here we list five players you must pick in your MPL fantasy XI for SA vs BAN, Cricket World Cup 2023
Marco Jansen – all-rounder, South Africa
Against England, Marco Jansen scored an unbeaten 75 runs while establishing a crucial 151-run partnership for the sixth wicket with Heinrich Klaasen. Additionally, he made valuable contributions with the ball by dismissing Dawid Malan and Joe Root early in the match, putting the defending champions in a difficult position. Jansen is South Africa’s joint highest wicket-taker, securing eight wickets in four matches, and can help you win fantasy points with both his batting and bowling.
Mushfiqur Rahim – wicketkeeper batsman, Bangladesh
Mushfiqur Rahim, playing his fifth World Cup, is the most experienced player in the Bangladesh squad, and he has performed impressively in the 2023 World Cup, scoring two half-centuries against England and New Zealand, respectively. Rahim has also exhibited his athleticism behind the wickets. For Bangladesh to make an impact in this game, Rahim’s good performance will be very crucial.
Quinton de Kock – wicketkeeper batsman, South Africa
Quinton de Kock has been the leading run-scorer for the Proteas, amassing a total of 233 runs in four matches, which includes centuries against Sri Lanka and Australia. He has been batting fearlessly, hitting 24 fours and eight sixes. De Kock also has plenty of experience playing in Indian conditions, having been an active IPL player for several years now.
Aiden Markram – batsman, South Africa
Aiden Markram is the second leading run-scorer for South Africa. His scores in the four matches are 106, 56, 1 and 42. He will now be looking to exploit Bangladesh’s unimpressive bowling and register his third fifty.
Najmul Hossain Shanto – batsman, Bangladesh
Najmul Hossain Shanto started his 2023 World Cup campaign with an unbeaten 59 against Afghanistan, but managed only 15 runs in the next three games. Going by the incredible form he was in shortly before the World Cup began, a big knock from Shanto doesn’t seem too far away. In the two matches he played at the Asia Cup, Shanto scored 89 and 104, respectively. He followed this with a knock of 76 in the only ODI he played in bilateral series against New Zealand at home.
MPL fantasy XI – SA vs BAN, Cricket World Cup 2023
SA vs BAN – where and what time to watch the match live in India
The South Africa vs Bangladesh ODI will be televised on the Star Sports Network in India. You can also watch the game on the Disney + Hotstar app as well as the Jiocinema app. The match will begin at 2.00 PM IST on October 24.
Check out our detailed guide on fantasy cricket for more tips and tricks. https://www.mpl.live/blog/todays-match-prediction/
Note: The players recommended here need not be a part of the Playing 11 on game day. Users are advised to do their own research also and follow official sources and create their teams.
