{"id":3176,"date":"2024-10-21T11:16:37","date_gmt":"2024-10-21T05:46:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hoverstud.io\/?p=3176"},"modified":"2024-10-21T11:17:20","modified_gmt":"2024-10-21T05:47:20","slug":"bangladesh-vs-south-africa-debutants-shine-as-rabada-eyes-a-2-0-sweep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hoverstud.io\/bangladesh-vs-south-africa-debutants-shine-as-rabada-eyes-a-2-0-sweep\/","title":{"rendered":"Bangladesh vs South Africa: Debutants Shine as Rabada Eyes a 2-0 Sweep"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The highly anticipated Test series between Bangladesh and South Africa<\/strong><\/a> kicked off under hazy skies in Dhaka, with both teams looking to make a strong start. Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and chose to bat, hoping to set a solid foundation in their quest for redemption after a 2-0 defeat against India. South Africa, fresh off a 1-0 series win against the West Indies, aimed to continue their winning momentum and break a decade-long jinx in the subcontinent.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Bangladesh\u2019s Bold Move: Batting First<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bangladesh, playing on home soil at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, made a bold decision by opting to bat first. However, they had a significant void to fill with all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan unavailable for the match. Jaker Ali, making his Test debut, was tasked with stepping up in Shakib’s absence. With three spinners in their lineup, including Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nayeem Hasan, and Taijul Islam, Bangladesh hoped to take advantage of their familiarity with slow, turning pitches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jaker Ali has received his maiden Test cap from Mushfiqur Rahim \ud83d\udc4f

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