SA vs BAN Toss Update | Shakib Al Hasan Back, Temba Bavuma Remains Unfit As SA Opt To Bat
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In the ICC World Cup 2023 match at Wankhede Stadium today, South Africa won the toss and chose to bat first. However, South Africa faced a blow as their skipper, Temba Bavuma, remained unfit for this crucial game.
On the brighter side for Bangladesh, Shakib Al Hasan made a remarkable comeback, adding depth to their squad. With South Africa aiming to set a formidable total, and Bangladesh looking to make an impact with Shakib's return, the match is poised for an intense battle. Fans are in for an exhilarating contest as both teams strive to secure a crucial win in the tournament.
SA vs BAN: Playing XIs
Bangladesh Playing XI : Litton Das, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah Riyad, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nasum Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Mustafizur Rahman, Mohammad Shoriful Islam
South Africa Playing XI : Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram (c), Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lizaad Williams
Team Changes-
South Africa: Lizaad Williams comes in place of Lungi Ngidi
Bangladesh: Shakib Al Hasan comes in place of Towhid Hridoy
SA vs BAN: Captains’ Thoughts
Aiden Markram:
"Yeah, we will bat first. Try and approach the very similar way as we did in the game against England. It is really hot. The heat did take a lot of toll on many of the players in the last game. It becomes slightly easier for the fielding in the evening. This World Cup has proved that on a given day, anyone can beat anyone. Any games are ain't easy. We have learnt the lessons from the Netherlands game. It is a new day today and we will try to replicate our performances. We have a change. Lungi Ngidi has some issues, and Lizaad Williams comes in. Temba is yet to recover."
Shakib Al Hasan:
"Yes. Fully fit. We have got one change. Towhid is not playing today and I come in place of him. Yes. We beat them in the 2019 World Cup and we will be confident. But having said that, it's another important game. It's a new day and a new venue. We have to play well to finish on the winning side. We would have batted first as well. But never mind. We have to bowl well to restrict them to a low total."
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