Bangladesh vs South Africa 1st Test: The first test match of the two-match Test series between Bangladesh cricket team and South Africa cricket team will be played today i.e. on 21st October. This match between the two teams will be played at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka from 9.30 am. Both the teams are in the race to reach the final of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC). In this series, Bangladesh is led by Najmul Hossain Shanto. Whereas, South Africa is led by Aiden Markram.

In this series, Bangladesh would like to register a big win on its home ground on the strength of its spinners, while South Africa is ready to present a challenge despite the absence of its star players. Recently, Bangladesh team faced a 0-2 defeat in the series against Team India.

Bangladesh Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto is in great form. Najmul Hossain Shanto has scored 682 runs in the last 10 matches at an average of 36. On the other hand, South Africa will have to play in the absence of their regular captain Temba Bavuma. Aiden Markram will lead the team. Aiden Markram has performed brilliantly in the last few matches. Aiden Markram has scored 501 runs in 6 matches at an average of 46.

BAN vs SA Head-to-Head Records in Test Cricket
Bangladesh and South Africa clashed against each other for the first time in the year 2002. A total of 14 Tests have been played between Bangladesh and South Africa so far. During this time, South Africa has won 12 matches. While 2 matches were drawn. Bangladesh has not been able to defeat South Africa even once. 6 matches have been played between the two teams on Bangladesh soil. Meanwhile, South Africa has won 4 matches. Whereas, 2 matches have ended in a draw.

Sher-e-Bangla Stadium Pitch Report
The first test match between Bangladesh and South Africa will be played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. Spinners can get a lot of help on this pitch. As the game progresses, spinners will get more turn. It may be easy for batsmen to score runs on the pitch on the first day. But scoring runs may be difficult later on.

BAN vs SA Test Series Full Squads

Bangladesh: Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Shadman Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Zakir Hasan, Mominul Haque Showrab, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Kumer Das (WK), Zaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana, Hasan Murad.

South Africa: Temba Bavuma (Unavailable for 1st Test), David Bedingham, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Lungi Ngidi, Dane Paterson, Dane Piedt, Kagiso Rabada, Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton, Kyle Verreynne.

Cricket fans from India can watch this Bangladesh vs South Africa test match on Fancode app and website. Although live telecast on television of this test match isn't available in India.