Bangladesh vs South Africa Prediction: South Africa aiming to win the series

Bangladesh and South Africa are going head to head in the Match 2 of the Test Series at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong, Bangladesh on 29 October 2024. 

Bangladesh will be disappointed with their performance in the first Test of the series, being bundled out for 106 in the first innings and struggling at 112-6 in the second before Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Jaker Ali staged a recovery to reach 307. Despite their efforts, South Africa emerged victorious with a 7-wicket win. The inconsistency in the top and middle order is a concern, with players like Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, and skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto needing to improve their shot selection. Mushfiqur Rahim and Litton Das are expected to play a crucial role in anchoring the innings. Mehidy Hasan Miraz will be a key player for Bangladesh with his all-round skills, while Taijul Islam's performance with the ball will be crucial after his excellent showing in the previous Test. The team will be looking for these players to make an impact in the upcoming match.

Shadman Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Jaker Ali, Nayeem Hasan, Taijul Islam, Hasan MahmudMahmudul Hasan Joy, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shadman Islam, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mushfiqur Rahim, Zakir Hasan, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana, Taijul Islam, Mahidul Islam Ankon

South Africa had a strong start to their white-ball tour of Bangladesh, despite missing captain Temba Bavuma. The team displayed a remarkable performance to secure a dominant 7-wicket victory. The bowling department stood out in this match, with Kagiso Rabada's 8-wicket haul and Keshav Maharaj's 6 wickets playing pivotal roles in the win. Wiaan Mulder also made valuable contributions, claiming 4 wickets and scoring 54 runs. However, Dane Piedt's performance was lacking and may pose a challenge in future matches. On the batting front, South Africa will rely on Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram, and Tristan Stubbs in Bavuma's absence, along with standout performer Kyle Verreynne. The team is expected to maintain the same lineup for the upcoming games, with Bavuma still sidelined. 

Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Ryan Rickelton, Matthew Breetzke, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Dane PiedtTony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, David Bedingham, Ryan Rickelton, Kagiso Rabada, Dane Paterson, Kyle Verreynne, Senuran Muthusamy, Tristan Stubbs, Keshav Maharaj

Bangladesh was expected to put up a tough fight against South Africa in the first Test, but the Proteas outperformed them with a strong performance. While Bangladesh has a strong bowling unit, their batting lineup has consistently underperformed, relying heavily on Mehidy Hasan Miraz for runs. South Africa, on the other hand, has a young batting unit that has shown determination to fight and a formidable bowling attack led by Kagiso Rabada and Keshav Maharaj. The prediction is that South Africa will continue to dominate in the second Test and win the series 2-0.