South Africa won their last game against Nederland in a stumbling manner. They are going to play against Bangladesh today at the T20 World Cup.
A win in today’s game will take South Africa to the next round. Whereas Bangladesh will look to keep their winning rhythm forward. They had beaten Sri Lanka by 2 wickets in their last game at the T20 World Cup.
Timing of the match
- IST 8 pm
- PST 7:30 pm
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Overview of both sides
With the uneven field at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, both teams will have their work cut out for them.
Bangladesh is relatively accustomed to the circumstances having played India in their warm-up match at this stadium, but South Africa may have a minor advantage having played their previous two games here.
The South African batsmen didn’t appear at ease during their win over Sri Lanka, either, as they chased 77 and 103 runs, respectively, and struggled to triumph against the Netherlands on Saturday.
With a victory, South Africa will be well-positioned to qualify for the Super Eight.
South Africa also has history on their side because they have won the last two World Cups and have never lost to Bangladesh in Twenty20 Internationals.
Bangladesh’s victory over rival Sri Lanka at the start of the tournament will lift their spirits.
However, Bangladesh’s hitters will also need to improve, just like the Proteas. They have performed poorly in both the warm-up matches against Sri Lanka and India.
Although Liton Das has performed admirably, the others especially under challenging conditions, need to assume greater responsibility because the top order is prone to collapse.
Bangladesh is worried since all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan isn’t producing when he bats. Let’s see what he brings to the table today at the T20 World Cup.
Squad of Both Sides at the T20 World Cup
South Africa
Aiden Markram (c), Ottniel Baartman, Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, David Miller, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, and Tristan Stubbs.
Bangladesh
Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Taskin Ahmed, Litton Das, Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Shakib Al Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mahmud Ullah Riyad, Jaker Ali Anik, Tanvir Islam, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, and Tanzim Hasan Sakib.
Our Prediction
Seeing the India vs Pakistan match at the Nassau County International Stadium in New York, one can easily say the team that bats well will win. It’s an even encounter with Bangladesh winning the last game and South African Batters out of form but with all that, South Africa is still a favorite for today at the T20 World Cup.
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