Bangladesh wins toss and opts to bat against South Africa in first test

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Nazmal Hossain Shanto won the toss for Bangladesh and chose to bat first in the opening cricket test against South Africa on Sunday. South Africa, ranked first in test cricket following a recent series win over Australia, made two lineup changes for this match, bringing in Zubayr Humza and Dane Paterson. The match will take place at a venue that favors fast bowlers, presenting challenges for both teams’ batters.

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The Bangladesh cricket team won the toss and chose to bat first against the top-ranked South Africa team in the first test match of a two-match series on Sunday in Johannesburg. South Africa, which recently won a series against Australia, is currently second in the World Test Championship table, trailing New Zealand. South Africa made two lineup changes, bringing in Zubayr Humza and Dane Paterson. Bangladesh selected three seam bowlers—Hasan Mahmud, Ebadot Hossain, and Taskin Ahmed—and one spin all-rounder, Mehidy Hasan Miraz. The pitch at the Wanderers stadium is expected to favor fast bowlers, making batting difficult for both teams. The second test will take place in Centurion from November 23.

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JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) — Nazmal Hossian Shanto won the toss and Bangladesh opted to bat against top-ranked South Africa in the first cricket test of a two-match series on Sunday. asserted

Bangladesh → win → Sunday

South Africa took the No. 1 spot after its recent series win at home against Australia but sits second on the World Test Championship table, with New Zealand first. asserted

Zealand → take → table

The top two sides will contest the final in June 2027. asserted

sides → contest → June

South Africa has made two changes from the side that beat Australia in Cape Town with Zubayr Humza coming in for David Bedingham while Dane Paterson replaces Gerald Coetzee. asserted

Paterson → make → Coetzee

Both Humza and Paterson last played test cricket in 2024. asserted

Humza → play → 2024

Bangladesh has opted for three seamers in its eleven – Hasan Mahmud, Ebadot Hossain and Taskin Ahmed – with one spin all-rounder in Mehidy Hasan Miraz. asserted

Bangladesh → opt → Miraz

The Wanderers’ pitch should aid fast bowlers with ample pace and bounce, making it a tough examination for batters from both sides. asserted

it → aid → sides

Centurion will host the second test from Nov. 23. asserted

Centurion → host → Nov.

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