Bangladesh Wins Toss and Opts to Bat Against South Africa in First Test
- 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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Bangladesh opt to bat after winning toss against South Africa
Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat first in the opening Test of their two-match series against South Africa in Johannesburg today, Sunday. Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss against his South African counterpart Temba Bavuma and decided to bat, saying the team wanted to put up a good total on a dry-looking pitch.
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