SA vs BAN 11Wickets Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update for 1st TEST

Preview:

South Africa lock horns with Bangladesh in the first match of the Test series, starting on Thursday. Bangladesh drew their previous Test series 1-1 against New Zealand away from home and that would give them a lot of confidence coming into this series. South Africa, on the other hand, have been good in Tests and drew the series in New Zealand. Bangladesh have never won a Test in this country but as they showed in the ODIs, they can surprise anyone, especially with the hosts missing a lot of main players due to the IPL.

Match Details:

South Africa vs Bangladesh, 1st TEST

Venue: Kingsmead, Durban

Date & Time: 31st March – 4th April, 1:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and Hotstar.

SA vs BAN, 1st TEST Pitch Report:

More green grass than has become the norm for a Test here. Even if that is the case, the primary challenge for batters early in the match will likely be swing rather than seam. Then, as the surface slows, spin will come into the equation.

Injury News:

(will be added when there is an update)

SA vs BAN, 1st TEST Probable Playing XIs:

South Africa

Dean Elgar (capt), Sarel Erwee, Keegan Petersen, Temba Bavuma, Ryan Rickelton, Kyle Verreynne, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Glenton Stuurman, Lutho Sipamla, Duanne Olivier

Bangladesh

Tamim Iqbal, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Nazmul Hossain, Mominul Haque (capt), Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Liton Das, Mehidy Hasan, Shoriful Islam, Ebadat Hossain, Taskin Ahmed

Top Picks for SA vs BAN 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Dean Elgar has been one of the best players in this format and has scored 4637 runs in 74 matches at an average of 39. The gritty left-hander will be looking to make some big runs in this series.

Duanne Olivier will spearhead the bowling attack and has had a great start to his Test career, picking up 56 wickets in 13 matches at an average of 21.8.

Tamim Iqbal is returning to Tests after a long time but the opener has a good record having amasssed 4788 runs in 64 matches at an average of 39.6. Back him to do well in this match.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SA vs BAN 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Kyle Verreynne, Dean Elgar (c), Sarel Erwee, Keegan Petersen, Tamim Iqbal, Mehidy Hasan, Shakib Al Hasan (vc), Glenton Stuurman, Lutho Sipamla, Duanne Olivier, Taskin Ahmed

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for SA vs BAN 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Mushfiqur Rahim, Liton Das, Dean Elgar, Sarel Erwee, Keegan Petersen (vc), Wiaan Mulder, Shakib Al Hasan, Keshav Maharaj, Lutho Sipamla, Duanne Olivier (c), Taskin Ahmed

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain Options: Dean Elgar, Duanne Olivier

Vice-Captain Options: Keegan Petersen, Shakib Al Hasan

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.