Mon Oct 21 14:58:10 UTC 2024: **Summary of Bangladesh vs South Africa 1st Test Match**
– **Match Details**: Bangladesh will face South Africa in the first Test match of a two-match series, starting on October 21, 2024, at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. The match begins at 9:30 AM IST, with the toss at 9 AM IST.
– **Context**: This series is the first international cricket event in Bangladesh following significant protests that led to the toppling of the Sheikh Hasina-led government. The match is also crucial for the World Test Championship standings, with South Africa in sixth place and Bangladesh in seventh.
– **Team News**: Shakib Al Hasan expressed a desire to participate but withdrew due to security concerns.
– **Bangladesh XI**: Shadman Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Najmul Hossain Shanto(c), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das(w), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Jaker Ali, Nayeem Hasan, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud.
– **South Africa XI**: Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram(c), Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Ryan Rickelton, Matthew Breetzke, Kyle Verreynne(w), Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Dane Piedt.
– **Broadcast Information**: The match will not be live telecast on any TV channel. However, it can be streamed live on the FanCode app and website in India.
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