October 29, 2024
South Africa Makes Two Changes and Elects to Bat First Against Bangladesh in Second Test
South Africa made two adjustments to their lineup and chose to bat first in the second Test against Bangladesh in Chattogram. Captain Aiden Markram's decision follows their strong performance in the first Test. Fast bowler Dane Paterson and allrounder Senuran Muthusamy join the team, replacing spinner Dane Piedt and debutant Matthew Breetze, who struggled in his initial outing.
Muthusamy's inclusion provides South Africa with a second allrounder alongside Wiaan Mulder, who impressed in the first Test. Adding Paterson brings South Africa's seamers to three, signaling a strategy shift towards pace due to the likely seamer-friendly conditions in Chattogram.
For Bangladesh, Jaker Ali is out following a concussion in training, with Zakir Hasan stepping in. They also replaced spinner Nayeeh Hasan with pacer Nahid Rana, suggesting both teams anticipate limited support for spin on this pitch.
Teams:
Bangladesh: Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahidul Islam (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nahid Rana, Zakir Hasan, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud.
South Africa: Aiden Markram (captain), Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Ryan Rickelton, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Dane Paterson.
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