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South Africa will face Bangladesh in the 21st match of the T20 World Cup 2024 at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on Monday. Both teams are coming off thrilling victories and will be keen to continue their winning momentum.
Recent Performances
South Africa: South Africa secured a hard-fought win over the Netherlands, thanks to a splendid half-century from David Miller. This victory helped South Africa retain the top spot in Group D. The Proteas have shown resilience and depth in their lineup, making them a formidable opponent.
Bangladesh: Bangladesh registered their first win of the competition with a narrow two-wicket victory over Sri Lanka. Excellent performances from Mustafizur Rahman, Rishad Hossain, Litton Das, and Towhid Hridoy were key to their success. This win has boosted their confidence as they look to upset South Africa.
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South Africa
In the batting department, South Africa will rely on captain Aiden Markram, Reeza Hendricks, Quinton de Kock, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, and Heinrich Klaasen to deliver the bulk of the runs.
Predicted Playing XI: Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (c), Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Ottneil Baartman
Bangladesh
Bangladesh will depend on Litton Das, Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mahmudullah, and Shakib Al Hasan to score runs.
Predicted Playing XI: Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Litton Das (wk), Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Towhid Hridoy, Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib
Pitch and Weather Conditions
Pitch Report: The pitch at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium is expected to be two-paced, offering assistance to both bowlers and batters. Teams will look to bowl first and restrict the opposition to a total below 145 runs, as most matches have been won by the side batting second.
Weather Conditions: The weather forecast for Monday indicates cloudy skies in the evening, with temperatures ranging from 17°C to 25°C. Wind speeds will be moderate, providing some assistance to the bowlers.
Head to Head
Overall T20I Record:
- Matches Played: 8
- South Africa Won: 8
- Bangladesh Won: 0
Winning Prediction
Based on current form, South Africa will be favorites to win against Bangladesh. With players like David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Anrich Nortje, and Ottneil Baartman in excellent form, South Africa is expected to continue their winning streak. However, given the two-paced nature of the surface, Bangladesh has the potential to cause an upset.
Prediction: Expect South Africa to beat Bangladesh by a close margin.