The series carries significance in the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. South Africa are second in the standings with 71.43% points percentage (PCT), while fifth-placed Bangladesh have 45.83%. Both teams need points to strengthen their chances of reaching the WTC Final.
South Africa made an impressive comeback against Australia. Having lost the opening Test, the Proteas won the next two matches to seal the series 2-1. They also claimed the top spot in the Test rankings following their victory in Cape Town.
The Proteas have won five of their seven matches in the current WTC cycle. Ryan Rickelton is their leading run-scorer with 435 runs, followed by Aiden Markram with 401 and Bavuma with 320. Harmer has been their leading bowler with 42 wickets, while Jansen has taken 25.
The Tigers have won three, lost three and drawn two of their eight WTC matches. Najmul Hossain Shanto leads their run-scoring charts with 708 runs, while Mushfiqur Rahim has scored 679 and Litton Das has added 433.
Bangladesh will also need to adapt quickly to the Kookaburra ball. They can draw some confidence from their earlier WTC performances, which included a series win over Pakistan and a memorable Test victory in Australia.
SA vs BAN Live Streaming, Live Telecast: Where to Watch 1st Test?
In South Africa, fans can watch the match live on SuperSport and DStv. Viewers in Bangladesh can stream the Test on Rabbithole, which requires a subscription.
The surface at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg is expected to offer a balanced contest. Early seam movement could make batting difficult against the new ball.
In the 44 Tests played at the venue, teams batting first have won 21 matches, while sides batting second have secured 12 victories. The remaining 11 matches ended in draws. Captains have also chosen to bat first in all 16 Tests played here since May 2006.
SA vs BAN Test Stats at The Wanderers Stadium
Won Batting First: 18
Average 1st Innings Score: 311
Average 3rd Innings Score: 254
Highest Team Total: 652/7 declared (Australia vs South Africa)
Highest Score Chased: 310/8 (Australia vs South Africa)
Highest Individual Score: 214 (Greg Blewett, Australia vs South Africa, 1997)
SA vs BAN Weather Forecast & Rain Threat at The Wanderers
Johannesburg is expected to see some sunshine before cloudy conditions and a possible afternoon thunderstorm on the opening day. AccuWeather forecasts a high of 26°C and a low of 15°C, with a 55% chance of precipitation and north-northwesterly winds at around 19 km/h.
November 18 carries the highest rain threat, with an 88% chance of precipitation and a forecast of occasional thunderstorms. The final day has a 72% chance of rain, with showers and a possible afternoon thunderstorm. Rain could therefore interrupt play.
Bangladesh will be without opener Shadman Islam, who is sidelined with an ankle injury. Mohammad Naim returns as an opening option, while former South African batter Dale Benkenstein has joined the visitors' coaching staff as a batting specialist.
SA vs BAN Playing 11 for 1st Test
Bangladesh Predicted Playing XI: Tanzid Hasan, Mohammad Naim, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mominul Haque, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam.
Towhid Hridoy arrives in Johannesburg after scoring an unbeaten 242 in the second Test against the West Indies. Simon Harmer will look to use the Wanderers' conditions to trouble the Bangladesh batter.
Najmul Hossain Shanto has been Bangladesh's best batter in the middle order. Marco Jansen will look to use his height and left-arm angle to generate extra bounce.
Aiden Markram will be crucial to South Africa's plans at the top of the order. Taskin Ahmed will look to challenge him with pace and early movement from the new Kookaburra ball.
SA vs BAN Key Players to Watch
Bangladesh: Towhid Hridoy, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim
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