South Africa chase eighth straight win over Bangladesh
South Africa meet Bangladesh at Buffalo Park, Tuesday 10:30pm (Bangladesh tour of South Africa 2026/27, 1st ODI (D/N)). South Africa have won the last seven 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 39 times on our records since 2003: South Africa 31, Bangladesh 6, 2 drawn.
Last time out (2024, Match 2), South Africa won 575–302 at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium.
South Africa have won the last seven against Bangladesh.
Players to watch
For South Africa, watch Temba Bavuma (91.5 runs a game in 2026) and Marco Jansen (73 runs a game, 10 wickets in 2026).
For Bangladesh, watch Towhid Hridoy (37 runs a game in 2026) and Tanzid Hasan (35.7 runs a game 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.
