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Bangladesh wins toss and opts to bat against South Africa in first test

Bangladesh named three seamers and one spin all-rounder as South Africa made two changes after its series win over Australia.

  • On Sunday, Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat first against top-ranked South Africa in the first test at The Wanderers, handing a debut to batter Mahfijul Islam.
  • The Proteas have never lost a Test against the Tigers in 16 previous encounters, with South Africa winning 14 games and two ending in draws.
  • Bangladesh made three changes including debutant Mahfijul Islam, while South Africa recalled Zubayr Hamza and Dane Paterson, replacing David Bedingham and Gerald Coetzee.
  • The Wanderers pitch should aid fast bowlers with ample pace and bounce, presenting a tough examination for batters as South Africa sits second in the World Test Championship.
  • Centurion will host the second test beginning Nov. 23, with Bangladesh currently in fifth place in the World Test Championship standings.
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JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) — Nazmal Hossian Shanto won the toss and Bangladesh opted to bat against top-ranked South Africa in the first cricket test of a two-match series on

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