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In Match 23 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, South Africa are set to take on Bangladesh at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday, October 24.
The Proteas will enter the contest confidently following their remarkable 229-run victory against the defending champions England in their most recent match.
On the other hand, the Bangla Tigers are coming off from a seven-wicket loss against India in their previous outing.
ODI Stats and Records at Wankhede Stadium:
- Total matches: 30
- Matches won batting first: 15
- Matches won bowling first: 15
- Average first innings scores: 239
- Average second innings scores: 200
- Highest total recorded: 438/4 (50 Overs) by South Africa vs India
- Lowest total recorded: 79/10 (27.1 Overs) by India Women vs Australia Women
- Highest score chased: 284/4 (49 Overs) by New Zealand vs India
- Lowest score defended: 192/9 (50 Overs) by West Indies vs India
Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report:
The Wankhede Stadium pitch offers favourable conditions for both fast bowlers and spinners, with a particular emphasis on swing bowlers during the early phases of the match. As the game progresses, spinners find opportunities for success. On the other hand, batters can amass substantial runs by displaying patience and executing well-timed shots on this ground. Considering these dynamics, the team winning the toss might decide to field first to harness the prevailing conditions.
Mumbai Weather Forecast:
The weather forecast for Tuesday in Mumbai, where the South Africa vs Bangladesh cricket match is scheduled to take place, indicates mostly cloudy conditions with no expected rainfall. The humidity levels are projected to be around 51 percent, and the wind is anticipated to blow at 14 km/hr.
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SA vs BAN, probable playing XI
South Africa: Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram (c), Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi
Bangladesh: Litton Das, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mehidy Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Nasum Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman
