BAN vs SA Head To Head Ahead Of 1st Test

Rajgeeta Yadav

BAN vs SA Head To Head [Source: @abubakartarar_/X.com]BAN vs SA Head To Head [Source: @abubakartarar_/X.com]

Bangladesh are gearing up to host South Africa for a two-match Test series, with the first Test kicking off at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on October 21. This match holds special significance as it was initially planned to be a farewell game for the veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan. Unfortunately, due to safety concerns and ongoing political unrest against him, Shakib will not be participating in this match.

Despite their recent whitewash against India, the Bangla Tigers are eager to start fresh against the Proteas. The team is determined to put their past performance behind them and make a strong statement in this series. For South Africa, it has been a year of mixed results in Test cricket. They faced heavy defeats in their first two Tests against New Zealand, where they fielded a second-string squad. However, they bounced back in their more recent Test against the West Indies, showcasing a better understanding of the conditions.

BAN vs SA Head-to-Head In Tests

South Africa and Bangladesh have played a total of 14 Test matches against each other. Out of these, South Africa has won 12 times, while Bangladesh has yet to secure a victory. Additionally, 2 matches ended in a draw.

Stats
Bangladesh
South Africa
Matches1414
Matches Won 012
Matches Lost 120
Draw
22
Win % 0 85.71


BAN vs SA Head-to-Head In Bangladesh

Bangladesh and South Africa have faced each other in 6 Test matches in Bangladesh. South Africa has won 4 of these matches, while the remaining 2 ended in a draw.

BAN vs SA Head-to-Head In Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka

Bangladesh and South Africa have faced each other twice at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka. Out of these two encounters, the Proteas won one match, while the other ended in a draw.

BAN vs SA : What Happened When They Last Played A Test?

The last time Bangladesh and South Africa faced off in Test cricket was during the 2022 series in South Africa. In the second Test in Gqeberha, South Africa batted first and posted a massive total of 453 runs, thanks to solid contributions from Keshav Maharaj, who scored 84 runs, and captain Dean Elgar, who added 70 runs. In reply, Bangladesh struggled and was bowled out for just 217 runs, with Simon Harmer and Wiaan Mulder taking three wickets each.

In their second innings, South Africa declared at 176 for 6, setting Bangladesh a daunting target. Unfortunately for the visitors, they collapsed in their second innings, managing only 80 runs. Keshav Maharaj shone with the ball, taking seven wickets for just 40 runs. In that match, South Africa won convincingly by 332 runs, dominating both Tests of the two-match series.