BAN vs SA: Head-to-head records in test cricket

The BAN vs SA two-match test series will start on October 21 in Dhaka.

The Bangladesh cricket team are all set to host South Africa for a two-match test series at home. This test series is part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle.

The opening test will be played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka from October 21. The second test will be hosted at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram from October 29.

Bangladesh will be aiming to bounce back in the upcoming home test series against South Africa after being thrashed 2-0 by India.

BAN vs SA head-to-head record in test cricket: Bangladesh (0) – South Africa (12)

South Africa and Bangladesh have faced each other in 14 tests so far. Out of these, the Proteas won 12 and Bangladesh are yet to secure a victory. Two matches between these two teams ended in a draw.

Most runs for Bangladesh in BAN vs SA tests:

Veteran wicket-keeper batsman Mushfiqur Rahim is the leading run-getter for Bangladesh against South Africa in test cricket. Rahim has made 390 runs in 10 outings at an average of 21.66. The list also includes Habibul Bashar, Tamim Iqbal, Liton Das and Mahmudullah.

Most runs by Bangladesh batsmen against South Africa in test cricket:

1. Mushfiqur Rahim – 390 runs

2. Habibul Bashar – 301 runs

3. Tamim Iqbal – 265 runs

4. Liton Das – 251 runs

5. Mahmudullah – 224 runs

Most runs for South Africa in BAN vs SA tests:

Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith is his nation’s highest run-scorer against Bangladesh in test cricket. The left-handed batter notched up 743 runs in eight tests at an astounding average of 82.55. Smith slammed three centuries and one half-century against Bangladesh.

Most runs by South African batsmen against Bangladesh in test cricket:

1. Graeme Smith – 743 runs

2. Dean Elgar – 632 runs

3. Hashim Amla – 602 runs

4. Temba Bavuma – 357 runs

5. Jacques Kallis – 317 runs

Most wickets for Bangladesh in BAN vs SA tests:

For Bangladesh, Shahadat Hossain is the highest wicket-taker against South Africa in test cricket. The speedster took 15 wickets in four matches at a decent average of 27.86.

Legendary all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is placed second with 13 wickets in six tests against the Proteas.

Most wickets by Bangladesh bowlers against South Africa in test cricket:

1. Shahadat Hossain – 15 wickets

2. Shakib Al Hasan – 13 wickets

3. Mohammad Rafique – 12 wickets

4. Taijul Islam – 10 wickets

5. Mehidy Hasan Miraz – 9 wickets

Most wickets for South Africa in BAN vs SA tests:

Former speedster Makhaya Ntini has scalped the most wickets for his nation against Bangladesh in test cricket. The great pacer bagged 35 wickets in just eight matches at a terrific average of 16.37. Ntini is followed by Dale Steyn, Keshav Maharaj, Morne Morkel, and Jacques Kallis on this list.

Most wickets by South Africa bowlers against Bangladesh in test cricket:

1. Makhaya Ntini – 35 wickets

2. Dale Steyn – 28 wickets

3. Keshav Maharaj – 24 wickets

4. Morne Morkel – 19 wickets

5. Jacques Kallis – 17 wickets

(All stats are updated till October 20 2024.)

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