SA vs BAN, 1st Test: South Africa Announces Playing XI; Hamza, Paterson Replace Bedingham, Coetzee

South Africa make two changes for first test against Bangladesh

Hamza, Paterson return to Proteas XI for first Bangladesh Test

Two changes made as South Africa announce playing XI for first Bangladesh Test

South Africa have named their XI for the first Bangladesh Test, recalling Zubayr Hamza and Dane Paterson. David Bedingham and Gerald Coetzee miss out, while Simon Harmer retains his place after a 10-wicket haul against Australia.

SA vs BAN, 1st Test: South Africa announces Playing XI; Hamza, Paterson replace Bedingham, Coetzee

South Africa, the reigning champion, is currently placed second in the World Test Championship 2025-27 points table while Bangladesh is fifth.

South Africa unveil playing XI for Bangladesh opener; Hamza, Paterson replace Bedingham, Coetzee

South Africa have announced their Playing XI for the opening Test against Bangladesh, bringing back Zubayr Hamza and Dane Paterson as they look to build

South Africa pack eleven with four pacers for opening Bangladesh Test

South Africa pack eleven with four pacers for opening Bangladesh Test