South Africa is set to face Bangladesh in today’s 2023 World Cup match in Mumbai. After a notable victory over England at the Wankhede Stadium, South Africa is geared up to maintain their momentum. Bangladesh, on the other hand, is looking to bounce back after a loss to India. Although they previously beat South Africa in a series, it’s uncertain if they can repeat that feat today.
In their last games, both sides missed their regular captains. South Africa’s Bavuma was unwell, and Bangladesh’s Shakib had a minor injury.
Here are some key details for the South Africa vs Bangladesh game:
Details
- When & Time: October 24, 2023, 2:00 pm IST
- Where: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Pitch Report
The Wankhede Stadium is known for supporting batsmen, making high scores common. South Africa previously scored a whopping 399 runs against England here. The pitch for today’s game will likely favor the batsmen again.
Weather Update
Mumbai’s weather might be a bit humid. Temperatures might stay around 33°C with some clouds. Batting first could be the preferred choice for the toss winner.
Probable Teams
- South Africa:
Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, and Lungi Ngidi. - Bangladesh:
Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Towhid Hridoy, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahum, Mahmudullah, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, and Hasan Mahmud.
Who Might Win?
South Africa has been strong in this World Cup, aside from a loss to the Netherlands. Given their recent win over England, they seem favorites for today. Bangladesh will have to give their best to challenge South Africa.
Prediction:
South Africa seems likely to triumph over Bangladesh in this game.
How to Watch?
Catch the match on TV channels like Star Sports 1 and its variants. For online streaming, you can tune into Disney+Hotstar.
