South Africa has easily dominated Bangladesh in the Cricket World Cups. Will today be a one-sided match as well?Henrich Klassen’s impressive 109 led South Africa to a massive 229-run victory and Quinton de Kock maintains an impressive average of 58.25 in this edition of the World Cup. Despite recent success in ODIs in which, Bangladesh has won three out of their last five matches against South Africa, today the Bangla tigers must be on their A+ game.
Who will win the match?
It seems like South African batters are on fire, making this game look one-sided. While Bangladesh may have better stats in recent ODIs against South Africa, they haven’t been performing well in this tournament, with three losses out of four.
On the flip side, South Africa is unstoppable. They’ve won three games while defending, crushing their opponents by massive margins of 102, 134, and 229 runs. With one score of over 400 and two scores of over 300 in just four games, South Africa is the clear favourite to win. And when it comes to playing at Wankhede, they’ve scored a whopping 837 runs in just two games, averaging 419 runs. Prepare for a spectacle!
- South Africa’s chance of winning: 85%
- Bangladesh’s chance of winning: 15%
South Africa vs Bangladesh Odds comparison
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Pitch and Weather Conditions
Get ready for some thrilling cricket action at Wankhede Stadium! The weather forecast promises a sunny day with temperatures ranging from 27 to 35 degrees. The wind will be blowing from the west at a speed of 10-15 km/h.
Wankhede Stadium is renowned for its batting-friendly pitches, offering great pace and bounce for the batsmen. It’s a dream come true for stroke play enthusiasts, with the ball coming nicely onto the bat, allowing for aggressive shots and high-scoring matches.
But as the game progresses and the pitch gets worn out, spinners can come into play. Mumbai’s hot and humid conditions can cause the pitch to deteriorate, creating opportunities for spinners, especially in the latter stages. So keep an eye on those spinners, they might just turn the game around!
Match Info
- Tournament: ICC Cricket World Cup 2023
- Match: Pakistan vs Afghanistan, Match 23
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai City, India
- Date & Time: 24st October, 2023 @ 2:00 pm IST
Ban vs SA Toss Prediction
Teams winning the toss are more likely to bat first at Mumbai as it becomes tough for the team batting second to chase down targets.
South Africa Preview and Playing XI
South African captain Temba Bavuma faces a difficult choice in finalizing the playing eleven after missing the last game against England. Reeza Hendricks, who replaced Bavuma, impressed with a superb knock of 85 off 75 balls, including 9 fours and 3 sixes. Bavuma has been struggling in the World Cup, scoring only 59 runs in three matches.
However, all eyes should be on Quinton de Kock, who has been in exceptional form. The talented left-handed batter has amassed 233 runs in four games, including two centuries in the first two matches. He is currently the top run-scorer for South Africa. De Kock has a remarkable record against Bangladesh, having scored 428 runs in 9 matches at an average of 53.20.
Aiden Markram, the stand-in captain, will be partnering with Rassie van der Dussen at number three and four. This duo has already scored 403 runs together in four games, with each of them scoring a century. Another player to watch out for is Heinrich Klassen, who made a stunning impact against England by scoring a match-winning century. Klassen’s knock of 109 runs off just 69 balls, with 12 fours and 4 sixes, showcased his immense talent. Markram and Klassen have been scoring at a strike rate of 140, posing a significant threat to the Bangladeshi bowling unit.
In addition, Marco Jansen demonstrated his all-round skills against England. He scored an impressive 75 runs at a strike rate of 178.57 and also took two wickets. Jansen’s performance adds depth to the South African team and further enhances their batting lineup.
South Africa Playing XI:
Quinton de Kock (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Gerald Coetzee.
Bangladesh Preview and Playing XI
Bangladesh’s World Cup campaign took a hit after an initial win, but they have a chance to bounce back against South Africa with the return of Shakib al Hasan. Shakib has a stellar record against South Africa, with 492 runs and 16 wickets in previous encounters. He’s definitely the player to watch out for.
Litton Das and Tanzid Hasan will kickstart the innings for Bangladesh, having showcased their potential with a 93-run partnership against India. Das, in particular, has been in fine form with two consecutive half-centuries. Keep an eye on him.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz hasn’t had the outstanding World Cup performance many were expecting, but he’s still made contributions with both bat and ball, scoring 98 runs and taking 5 wickets so far.
Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahamadullah have been impressive in the middle order. Rahim is the team’s leading run scorer with 157 runs and 2 half-centuries, while Mahamadullah boasts a strike rate of 102.35.
Bangladesh Playing XI:
Litton Das, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shakib al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Nasum Ahmed , Hasan Mahmud, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam.
