South Africa thrashed defending champions England of their earlier match on the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. On October 24, the Proteas will tackle Bangladesh on the identical venue.
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South Africa will look to construct on their superlative efficiency in opposition to the defending champions once they tackle a struggling Bangladesh of their World Cup match on the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday (October 24), figuring out properly that taking the foot off the pedal at this stage may spell hassle.
South Africa had been off to a flier once they thrashed Sri Lanka and Australia by 100-plus margins, however a stunning defeat in opposition to the Netherlands pegged them again earlier than they demolished England by 229 runs to place their marketing campaign again on monitor.
Bangladesh may not look too threatening within the World Cup however their file in opposition to the Proteas, particularly in World Cups, provides them greater than an opportunity within the contest.
Three of South Africa’s six defeats to Bangladesh in ODIs have come within the final 4 years, together with when the Tigers beat them by 21 runs within the 2019 World Cup.
In their 4 conferences thus far in World Cups — 2007, 2011, 2015 and 2019 — the Proteas have misplaced to the Asian rivals twice — 2007 and 2019.
The Proteas can ill-afford to take Bangladesh frivolously figuring out the injury they’ve inflicted and the truth that the Asian aspect is filled with all-rounders, specifically their skipper Shakib Al Hasan and Mehidy Hasan Miraz amongst others.
Besides, South African opener Quinton de Kock has had two forgettable outings — the final one at Wankhede the place he scored simply 4 in opposition to England on Saturday.
Still, the Proteas managed to set a 400-run goal for Jos Buttler’s aspect.
The wicketkeeper-batter, who has performed a number of IPL matches on the Wankhede for Mumbai Indians, can be itching for an enormous rating to regain the contact that noticed him rating consecutive centuries within the first two matches of the World Cup.
Temba Bavuma missed the sport in opposition to England resulting from sickness and if he’s again in competition, Reeza Hendricks will make means for the skipper within the enjoying XI.
Aiden Markram and Rassie van der Dussen are a formidable pair within the middle-order and David Miller too would need to get an enormous rating beneath his belt after a string of extraordinary outings.
Centurion in opposition to England, Heinrich Klaasen can be hoping for an encore in opposition to Bangladesh.
For Bangladesh, captain Shakib stays a priority as he didn’t not bowl of their apply session right here on Sunday.
The all-rounder suffered a quad damage in opposition to New Zealand in Chennai on October 13, and has not been within the enjoying XI ever since with Najmul Hossain Shanto main the aspect.
Shanto was assured that Shakib would return to motion quickly the final time he spoke to the media, and it stays to be seen if the senior-most member within the aspect is match sufficient to take the workload.
Top-order batters Tanzid Hasan and Litton Das have been amongst runs, and scored half-centuries in opposition to India within the earlier sport. But Bangladesh batters have lacked is the gumption to make an enormous rating. The batter-friendly Wankhede pitch will present them the chance.
Shanto and Miraz have their job reduce out within the middle-order given the uncertainty over Shakib’s availability. Bangladesh would even be served properly if the skilled Mahmudullah Riyad will get promoted within the batting order after his 46 in opposition to India.
Squads:
Bangladesh: Shakib Al Hasan (c), Litton Das (wk), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto (vc), Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah Riyad, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nasum Ahmed, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib.
South Africa: Temba Bavuma (c), Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen, Lizaad Williams.
Match begins: 2:00 p.m.
