Bangladesh wins toss and opts to bat against South Africa in first test
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) — Nazmal Hossian Shanto won the toss and Bangladesh opted to bat against top-ranked South Africa in the first cricket test of a two-match series on Sunday. 1 spot after its recent series win at home against Australia but sits second on the World Test Championship table, with New Zealand first.
Johannesburg, South Africa witnessed the toss being won by Nazmal Hossian Shanto for Bangladesh, who decided to bat first against second-ranked South Africa in the opening Test of a two-match series. South Africa, who earned the top spot following a recent series triumph against Australia, currently sits second on the World Test Championship table, just ahead of New Zealand.
The apex two teams will clash in the decisive encounter in June 2027. Bangladesh occupies the fifth position after their 1-0 home defeat to the West Indies. South Africa has made two alterations to the team that defeated Australia in Cape Town, with Zubayr Humza taking David Bedingham's spot and Dane Paterson replacing Gerald Coetzee.
Both Humza and Paterson last played Test cricket in 2024. For Bangladesh, Hasan Mahmud, Ebadot Hossain, and Taskin Ahmed are the three seamer options, complemented by a spin all-rounder in Mehidy Hasan Miraz. The Wanderers’ pitch, expected to assist fast bowlers with considerable pace and bounce, is anticipated to pose a formidable challenge for the batters from both sides. Centurion will host the second Test on November 23.
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