The ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 is all set for Match 23 between South Africa and Bangladesh, which will take place on Tuesday, October 24 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. South Africa is led by Temba Bavuma, while Bangladesh is captained by Shakib Al Hasan.
As of now, 24 ODI matches have been played between South Africa and Bangladesh, in which South Africa has won 18 matches while Bangladesh has won 6 matches. The South African team is currently ranked third, while the Bangladeshi team is ranked eighth in the ICC ODI rankings.
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Here are top five players to watch out during South Africa vs Bangladesh, 23rd Match ICC ODI World Cup 2023:
1) Najmul Hossain Shanto
While Najmul Hossain Shanto has been a consistent performer for Bangladesh, he’s faced struggles in the current competition, except for his unbeaten 59 against Afghanistan. South African pacers will test his skills, but given the batsman-friendly pitch, Shanto will aim to contribute substantially in the middle order.
2) Quinton de Kock
Quinton de Kock, the leading run-scorer for South Africa in the tournament, kicked off with back-to-back centuries but faced early dismissals in the subsequent games. Anticipated to play another significant innings, de Kock has amassed 233 runs at an average and strike rate of 58.25 and 108.87.
3) Mushfiqur Rahim
The linchpin of Bangladesh’s middle order, Mushfiqur Rahim, is known for his batting prowess in challenging conditions. With his experience, Rahim can anchor the innings and accelerate when needed. His early dismissal would be pivotal for South Africa, as it could make a substantial difference in Bangladesh’s total. Rahim has scored 157 runs at an average of 52.33 so far.
4) Aiden Markram
South African batter Aiden Markram has been in spectacular form during the World Cup, notably with the fastest century in the tournament’s history. He continued his impressive run with scores of 56 and 42 and is expected to maintain his excellent batting form, especially on a batsman-friendly venue.
5) Litton Das
Leading the run-scoring charts for Bangladesh in this competition, Litton Das has notched two half-centuries in four innings. With 155 runs at an average of 38.75, he has proven himself as a significant player, with those fifties coming against England and India. On a favorable Mumbai wicket, Das will aim to take on the South African pacers and play another impactful innings.