Bangladesh's hunt for maiden win against South Africa
| Date | June 10, 2024 |
| Time | 8:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York |
| Format | T20i |
| Series | ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
- Heinrich Klaasen has odds of 3.60 to be South Africa's best batsman.
- Litton Das has odds of 4.25 to be Bangladesh's best batsman.
- Kagiso Rabada has odds of 3.20 to be South Africa's best bowler
- Mustafizur Rahman has odds of 3.65 to be Bangladesh's best bowler
MATCH PREVIEW
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 competition has heated up. We have seen close games, and teams are fighting hard to improve their position on the points table. Group D table-toppers South Africa will take on Bangladesh in the 21st game and aim to seal a berth for themselves in the next round. They defeated the Netherlands in the last game and have higher odds due to their excellent record against the Bangladeshis. Bangladesh won its first game against Sri Lanka, but this challenge will be tougher. They have never defeated South Africa in T20 cricket, and it will be interesting to see if they can end this jinx and move up on the points table.
South Africa Preview
Aiden Markram's team will feel confident after their second consecutive win. They defeated the Netherlands by 4 wickets in the last game and sit comfortably at the top of the points table in Group D. A win here will secure them a place in the next round. Cricket betting apps have South Africans as favorites in this game. Markram would expect a clinical show from his players and extend their undefeated record against Bangladesh.
Quinton de Kock and Reeza Hendricks have struggled in both games, and the team expects a strong show from them at the top. The middle order is strong, and they will expect runs from Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, and Heinrich Klaasen. The South Africans have the punch in their batting lineup with big hitters like David Miller and Marco Jansen in the lower middle order.
Kagiso Rabada is in excellent form with the new ball and will look to strike early in the game along with Marco Jansen. Ottneil Baartman and Keshav Maharaj will look to keep the scoring rate of the Bangladeshi batters as they are good hitters. Anrich Nortje and Markram add depth to the bowling attack.
Expected Starting XI for South Africa
Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Ottneil Baartman
Bangladesh Preview
Najmul Hossain Shanto's team has started its campaign with a 2-wicket win against Sri Lanka. This win has brought much relief for the team after their series loss against the United States. It wasn't the most confident win for the side as their batsmen struggled in a small run chase. They are down on the odds chart on cricket betting sites owing to their poor record against the South Africans. It will be a massive challenge for the team, and Shanto would like to see a positive approach from his players.
Soumya Sarkar and Tanzid Hasan went out cheaply in the last game, and they must resist the South African new ball attack and put up a big stand. The side will also expect a good show from the middle-order trio of Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, and Towhid Hridoy. Shakib al Hasan and Mahmudullah can score quick runs, and the team needs them to execute their skills well.
The South African batsmen are in good form, and the team will need a good show with the new ball from Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Shakib al Hasan. Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman are in good form and must do well in the middle overs. Mahmudullah and Rishad Hossain must do well in the supporting role for the side to win this contest.
Expected Starting XI for Bangladesh
Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Towhid Hridoy, Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib
TOSS: To Bowl First
The wicket hasn't been easy to bat on in most games. The ball has stopped on the batsmen, and the bounce has surprised on many occasions. Chasing scores is always easy on such tracks. We expect the side winning the toss to opt for bowling first.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
We expect clear skies over New York. It will be a slow wicket with uneven bounce, and batsmen must spend time at the crease to do well. Both fast bowlers and spinners will enjoy bowling on this track. The side batting first shall aim to have 170 runs on the board.
OUR PREDICTION
Bangladesh has never won a T20 game against South Africa, and it will be on their minds. The side has struggled with the bat in the last few games, and they need a powerful performance from their top order to defeat their stronger opponents. The South Africans have all bases covered with a good pace attack and firepower with the bat. According to our cricket betting tips, the South Africans are favorites to win this game.
Our prediction is for South Africa to win
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