South Africa opt to bat first in Chattogram Test vs Bangladesh

The toss before the start of the Chattogram Test on Tuesday. UNB

Dhaka, Oct 29 — South Africa won the toss and decided to bat first in the Chattogram Test against Bangladesh on Tuesday.

Bangladesh made three changes to their playing XI, keeping Litton Das, Jaker Ali Anik, and Nayeem Hasan out to pave the way for Zakir Hasan, debutant Mahidul Islam Ankon, and Nahid Rana.

Litton was out due to a fever, while Jaker has been suffering from a concussion.

Bangladesh played one pacer in the Dhaka Test, which they lost by seven wickets. But in Chattogram, Bangladesh opted for two pacers.

South Africa made two changes, including Senuran Muthusamy and Dane Paterson in the places of Matthew Breetzke and Dane Piedt.

As South Africa won the first match, a win or draw in Chattogram will ensure the series for them.

This series is part of the ongoing cycle of the ICC World Test Championship. South Africa are currently in fifth place in the points table, while Bangladesh are in eighth.

Bangladesh playing XI: Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Zakir Hasan, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana.

South Africa playing XI: Aiden Markram (c), Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Ryan Rickelton, Senuran Muthusamy, Kyle Verreynne, Wiaan Mulder, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Dane Paterson. - UNB