Proteas vs Bangladesh Tests: Squad, dates, where to watch

Can South Africa tighten their grip on the World Test Championship mace?

The Proteas get their Test series against Bangladesh underway this weekend.

Here are all the details on the squad, dates, and where to watch the action.

Proteas vs Bangladesh: Fixture details

Cricket South Africa has confirmed the dates of the upcoming Test series on its website.

The first Test runs from 15 to 19 November at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.

The second Test takes place from 23 to 27 November at SuperSport Park in Centurion.

DStv will broadcast the games on the SuperSport Cricket channel (212).

South Africa are expected to name a pace-forward XI for these matches.

According to the ICC, coach Shukri Conrad said Highveld pitches tended to favour pace and bounce.

“So with that in mind, there will be greater focus on our seam-bowling options.”

With coach Conrad aware of the likely conditions, he has selected a squad built for a strong bowling display.

South Africa and Bangladesh name squads

Anrich Nortje has returned after leaving the second Test against Australia with a groin injury.

He joins Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, and Wiaan Mulder among the notable pace bowlers.

Coach Conrad has also retained some spin options, including Simon Harmer and Keshav Maharaj.

Changes to the squad that faced Australia include Tony de Zorzi back after a hamstring injury.

Zubayr Hamza was also named in the squad after last representing South Africa in a Test in 2024.

South Africa’s Test squad

• Temba Bavuma (captain)
• Marques Ackerman
• Matthew Breetzke
• Corbin Bosch
• Tony de Zorzi
• Simon Harmer
• Zubayr Hamza
• Marco Jansen
• Keshav Maharaj
• Aiden Markram
• Wiaan Mulder
• Anrich Nortje
• Dane Paterson
• Kagiso Rabada
• Ryan Rickelton.

Bangladesh named their squad for the South African Test series on 9 November.

They will be looking to bounce back after mixed results against the West Indies.

The Tigers lost the first Test, and the second Test was drawn, according to ESPN Cricinfo.

Bangladesh’s Test squad

• Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain)
• Khaled Ahmed
• Taskin Ahmed
• Jaker Ali
• Litton Das
• Tanzid Hasan
• Mominul Haque
• Ebadot Hossain
• Towhid Hridoy
• Mahfijul Islam
• Shoriful Islam
• Taijul Islam
• Hasan Mahmud
• Mehidy Hasan Miraz
• Mushfiqur Rahim
• Naim Sheikh.

Mahmud was Bangladesh’s top wicket-taker against the West Indies with eight dismissals.

Hridoy, meanwhile, was the top scorer for his country with 366 runs across the two Tests.

Proteas vs Bangladesh: What’s at stake

For South Africa, winning means more control over the World Test Championship race.

The Proteas are second behind New Zealand after a 2-1 series win over Australia.

Bangladesh, meanwhile, could gain ground on India with positive results in South Africa.

They claimed a crucial Test win over Australia in August, and the hosts will be wary of the threat of an upset.

Both teams can also take momentum forward into their shorter-format matches.

Bangladesh and South Africa play three One-Day Internationals next month:

• 1 December – Buffalo Park, East London
• 4 December – St George’s Park, Gqeberha
• 7 December – Newlands Stadium, Cape Town.

The two nations will also compete in three T20 Internationals:

• 10 December – Diamond Oval, Kimberley
• 12 December – Willowmoore Park, Benoni
• 13 December – SuperSport Park, Centurion.

These fixture details have been listed by SuperSport but are subject to change.

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