South Africa vs Bangladesh 1st ODI Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match?

Preview

Bangladesh will take on South Africa in a three-match ODI series that is scheduled to commence on 18th March 2022 at Centurion. The Bangladesh side last played an ODI series in February 2022 against Afghanistan, which they won 2-1.

On the other hand, the South African side hammered India 3-0 at home in January this year. The Proteas will surely have the upper hand in their own den in this three-match rubber against the Bangladeshi Tigers.

Match Details

South Africa vs Bangladesh, 1st ODI

Venue: SuperSport Park, Centurion

Date & Time: March 18th at 04:30 PM IST and 01:00 PM Local Time

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

Pitch Report

The pitch at Centurion will help the seamers early on. The batters will also get value for the shots they play on this pitch, and we can expect a good contest between bat and ball.

Probable Playing XIs for South Africa vs Bangladesh

South Africa

Quinton de Kock (WK), Janneman Malan, Temba Bavuma (C), Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lungi Ngidi

Bangladesh

Tamim Iqbal (C), Litton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim (WK), Yasir Ali, Mahmudullah, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman

Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter of the Match: Rassie van der Dussen

Rassie van der Dussen was in stellar form in South Africa’s three-match ODI series against India. He scored 218 runs at a strike rate of close to 115. The right-hander boasts of excellent numbers in ODI cricket as he has scored 1267 runs in his ODI career and averages a staggering 74.53.

Probable best bowler of the Match: Shakib Al Hasan

Shakib Al Hasan has revealed that he is available for the entire South Africa series, and that is good news for his side. The left-arm spinner is one of the best all-rounders in the world and brings with him a plethora of experience. Shakib has scalped 282 wickets in ODI cricket and is the leading wicket-taker for Bangladesh. His left-arm spin will be tricky to handle for the Proteas.

Today’s Match Prediction: South Africa to win the match

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