South Africa defends No. 1 Test ranking against Bangladesh
South Africa plays its first Test as the ICC's world No. 1-ranked side after beating Australia 2-1.
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ShareWhy it matters
South Africa's first chance to prove itself as the world's top Test team; fans of both sides will watch the ranking holder defend its crown.
In Australia. Australian cricket fans watch two teams they know well battle for World Test Championship momentum after Australia's recent series against South Africa.
Key facts
- 10
- Years since last No. 1 ranking
- 2-1
- Series win over Australia
- 24
- WTC points available
- The Wanderers
- Venue
- South Africa takes the field as world cricket's top Test team for the first time in a decade, fresh off a thrilling series win over Australia.
- South Africa fields heavy-duty pace attacks with Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen and Anrich Nortje.
- Bangladesh counters with Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam.
- The two-match series is played on the Highveld, where fast bowlers thrive.
- South Africa is already favoured to reach the World Test Championship final and will hunt 24 points from this series.
- Bangladesh showed bite against Australia at Darwin and arrive with batting depth, including Towhid Hridoy in outstanding form.
- The first Test starts at The Wanderers.
