South Africa vs Bangladesh - Pitch Report & Venue Stats · WTC 2026
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Top scorer Dean Elgar 233
Top bowler Kagiso Rabada 13 wkts
South Africa vs Bangladesh at The Wanderers Stadium: pitch and ground record
South Africa play Bangladesh at The Wanderers Stadium on Sunday 15 November in WTC 2026. South Africa lead the head-to-head 4-0 from 4 meetings. Confirmed XIs land around the toss; until then this page shows each side's likely team and full squad.
Frequently asked questions
When and where is South Africa vs Bangladesh being played?
South Africa vs Bangladesh is being played at The Wanderers Stadium on Sunday 15 November 2026, starting at 08:00 UK time (08:00 UTC, 13:30 IST).
What is the pitch like at The Wanderers Stadium?
Over the last 7 completed matches at The Wanderers Stadium since Jan 2018 (rain-affected games excluded), the average match total is 927 runs, the first innings averages 263 and teams batting first have won 71%. 92% of wickets fall to pace and 7% to spin.
What is South Africa's record at The Wanderers Stadium?
South Africa have won 4 and lost 3 of their 7 matches at The Wanderers Stadium. Across all sides, teams batting first have won 71% of matches there. The ground's average scores and toss record are on the venue tab.
Who is playing in South Africa vs Bangladesh?
Confirmed XIs are announced around the toss, about 30 minutes before the start. Based on their last matches, South Africa are likely to field Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma and 7 more, and Bangladesh Shadman Islam, Tanzid Hasan, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto and 7 more. The full predicted XIs and squads are on this page.
Who captains South Africa and Bangladesh?
Temba Bavuma captains South Africa, with Kyle Verreynne keeping wicket. Confirmed XIs land at the toss, about 30 minutes before the start, and both full squads are on this page.
Who leads the South Africa vs Bangladesh head-to-head record?
South Africa lead 4-0 from 4 matches. They last met at Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium on 29 Oct 2024: South Africa won by an innings and 273 runs.
What is South Africa's current form in 2025/2027?
South Africa have won 3 and lost 1 of their 4 matches in 2025/2027, averaging 330.3 runs per match and conceding 275.3. Each side's last five results are on this page, beside the head-to-head record.
What is Bangladesh's current form in 2025/2027?
Bangladesh have won 3 and lost 2 of their 6 matches in 2025/2027, averaging 317.8 runs per match and conceding 326.3. Each side's last five results are on this page, beside the head-to-head record.
Who are the top run-scorers in South Africa vs Bangladesh head-to-head matches?
Across the 4 meetings Statz has on record, the top run-scorers in South Africa vs Bangladesh meetings are Tony de Zorzi (South Africa, 207 runs), Wiaan Mulder (South Africa, 192 runs) and Mahmudul Hasan Joy (Bangladesh, 177 runs). The head-to-head card on this page has each of those matches, with the scores and the result.
Who are the top wicket-takers in South Africa vs Bangladesh head-to-head matches?
Across the 4 meetings Statz has on record, the top wicket-takers in South Africa vs Bangladesh meetings are Taijul Islam (Bangladesh, 16 wickets), Kagiso Rabada (South Africa, 8 wickets) and Wiaan Mulder (South Africa, 7 wickets). The head-to-head card on this page has each of those matches, with the scores and the result.
Who are the in-form batters for South Africa and Bangladesh?
Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading run-scorers are Ryan Rickelton (South Africa, 527 runs in 8 innings), Najmul Hossain Shanto (Bangladesh, 520 runs in 10 innings) and Mushfiqur Rahim (Bangladesh, 511 runs in 10 innings). Ryan Rickelton's latest innings: 14, 23 and 35.
Who are the in-form bowlers for South Africa and Bangladesh?
Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading wicket-takers are Taijul Islam (Bangladesh, 31 wickets in 10 innings), Keshav Maharaj (South Africa, 17 wickets in 7 innings) and Marco Jansen (South Africa, 16 wickets in 7 innings). Each bowler's figures from those matches are in the form cards on this page.
Where are South Africa and Bangladesh in the standings?
South Africa are 6th with 36 points from 4 matches, and Bangladesh are 5th with 40 points from 6 matches. The full table, with every side's points, is on the standings page.