SA vs BAN Live streaming: All you need to know South Africa will start favourites when they take on Bangladesh in Durban Test. On the other hand, Bangladesh who defeated New Zealand in their backyard will look to lead another upset in the ongoing calendar year as they continue to be a force to reckon with in the Test arena. Follow all the live updates on InsideSport.IN
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However, Bangaldesh have big positive heading into the Tets series as South Africa seeks to reverse a losing trend at Durban’s Kingsmead ground when they play against Bangladesh in the first Test of a two-match series starting on Thursday.
Once known as a fast bowler’s paradise, Kingsmead has become a venue where South Africa’s traditional strength in pace bowling has been negated in recent years.
“The excitement and hunger levels are up there because of the experience of what happened not too long ago – #Proteas Test captain Dean Elgar ahead of the opening #BetwayTest against Bangladesh 🏏#SAvBAN #BePartOfIt | @Betway_za pic.twitter.com/idhXbsuyBH
— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) March 29, 2022
SA vs BAN Live streaming, 1st Test: South Africa too good against confident Bangladesh in Durban, all you need to know about Test opener
South Africa have lost six of their most recent eight Tests in Durban, going back to 2009/10, with a solitary win against India in 2012/13 and a rainruined draw against New Zealand in a rare winter game in 2016.
South African captain Dean Elgar admitted on Monday that he was less than delighted that the Tests are being played in Durban and Gqeberha, formerly Port Elizabeth, another city where South Africa have struggled.
“I’ve got no say over scheduling and venues,” he said. “Hopefully in the future that can change.”
But he was encouraged by a good covering of grass on the pitch and hoped that much of it remained after the surface was mown before the match.
“I’m not too familiar with what they have done but it seems like the grass has grown a little bit here at Kingsmead,” said Elgar.
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“Hopefully they can get it nice and hard to create more pace and bounce.”
If Elgar’s hopes are fulfilled it could be more like the Kingsmead of old, where Allan Donald, now Bangladesh’s fast bowling coach, had match figures of nine for 54 when India were blown away for 100 and 66 in 1996/97.
SA vs BAN Live streaming, 1st Test: South Africa too good against confident Bangladesh in Durban, all you need to know about Test opener
When will BAN vs SA 1st Test take place?
March 31- April 4
Where will BAN vs SA play in Test opener?
South Africa will host Bangaldesh at Kingsmead, Durban.
What Time does the SA vs BAN 1st Test begin? – Time
The SA vs BAN Test match will begin at 1:30 PM IST.
Where to watch BAN vs SA 1st Test LIVE?
You can watch all the live stream on the OTT platform Hotstar and live telecast on Star Sports.
TV Channels – Star Sports First (India), SuperSport (South Africa) and T Sports (Bangladesh).
Online platforms – Disney+Hotstar (India) and Rabbithole YouTube channel (Bangladesh).
Even if the pitch does aid pace, Elgar will have to do without front-line fast bowlers Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi and Marco Jansen, as well as the injured Anrich Nortje.
Duanne Olivier, who appears to have lost pace since returning from a Kolpak contract in England, Lutho Sipamla and Glenton Stuurman are the only fast bowlers with Test experience in the current squad. They have 13, three and one Test caps respectively.
Elgar said South Africa were considering several bowling combinations, including the possibility of fielding two spinners. This would mean off-spinner Simon Harmer returning to Test cricket after a six-year gap to join left-armer Keshav Maharaj.
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Bangladesh have lost all six Tests over three previous tours of South Africa, including five by an innings, but broke an all-format losing streak in the country with a convincing win in a one-day series at the start of the tour.
Tamim Iqbal, who led the one-day side, hands over the captaincy to Mominul Haque but will be a key player for the tourists as an opening batter.
There will have to be at least four changes from the ODI team with Mahmudullah, Afif Hossain and Mustafizur Rahman not part of the Test squad, while all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is not expected to be back in time for the first Test after returning home to visit ill family members.
Bangladesh gained a shock win in the first Test against world Test champions New Zealand in January to show they can win away from home against good opposition.
SA vs BAN Live streaming, 1st Test: South Africa too good against confident Bangladesh in Durban, all you need to know about Test opener
Fast bowler Ebadot Hossain was the man of the match and he will be backed up in Durban by Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam, who both impressed in the one-day games against South Africa.
Bangladesh were unable to follow up their success in New Zealand, however. The Black Caps hit back with an innings win in the second Test and even though it is a below-strength South African team, Bangladesh will probably have to be at their best to beat them.
Squads
South Africa: Dean Elgar (captain), Temba Bavuma, Daryn Dupavillon, Sarel Erwee, Simon Harmer, Keshav Maharaj, Wiaan Mulder, Duanne Olivier, Keegan Petersen, Ryan Rickelton, Lutho Sipamla, Glenton Stuurman, Kyle Verreynne (wkt), Lizaad Williams, Khaya Zondo
Bangladesh: Mominul Haque (captain), Abu Jayed, Ebadot Hossain, Khaled Ahmed, Litton Das (wkt), Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mehidy Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Nurul Hasan, Shadman Ismail, Shohidul Islam, Shoriful Islam, Taijul Islam, Tamim Iqbal, Taskin Ahmed, Yasir Ali
- South Africa will play in absence of Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje & David Miller as they are playing IPL 2022. Similarly, Bangladesh will be without Mustafizur Rahman.
- Dean Elgar will be looking to dominate Bangladesh and win the Test opener after a 2-1 victory from behind against India earlier this year.
- Mominul Haque will be looking to help Bangladesh stun South Africa after their victory against New Zealand away from home.
- Shakib Al Hasan has opted out of the tournament for workload management.
- Keegan Petersen, Dean Elgar, Temba Bavuma, Duanne Oliver and Keshav Maharaj are players to watch out for in SA camp.
- Bangladesh are heavily reliant on Ebadot Hossain, Liton Das, Mushfiqur Rahim, Taijul Islam and Medhidy Hasan.
Umpires: Marais Erasmus, Adrian Holdstock (both RSA)
TV umpire: Allahudien Paleker (RSA)
Match referee: Andy Pycroft (ZIM)
Fixtures:
March 31-April 4, Durban
April 8-12, Gqeberha
SA vs BAN Live streaming, 1st Test: South Africa too good against confident Bangladesh in Durban, all you need to know about Test opener
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