South Africa chase seventh straight win over Bangladesh
South Africa meet Bangladesh at The Wanderers Stadium, Sunday 7:00pm (Bangladesh tour of South Africa 2026/27, 1st Test). South Africa have won the last six against Bangladesh.
Form
South Africa have won three of their last five and most recently beat Australia.
Bangladesh have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Zimbabwe.
Bangladesh have lost their last four.
Head to head
These sides have met 12 times on our records since 2008: South Africa 10, Bangladesh 0, 2 drawn.
Last time out (2024, Match 2), South Africa won 575–302 at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium.
South Africa have won the last six against Bangladesh.
Players to watch
For South Africa, watch Dewald Brevis (45.2 runs an innings, 1 wicket in 2026) and Lhuan-dre Pretorius (56.5 runs an innings in 2026).
For Bangladesh, watch Towhid Hridoy (37 runs an innings in 2026) and Tanzid Hasan (35.7 runs an innings in 2026).
What the numbers say
On form and history, South Africa go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
