South Africa vs Bangladesh Preview & Prediction | 1st Test

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South Africa’s thrilling Test summer continues with a two-game set against Bangladesh, beginning in Johannesburg.

Date/time: 15 November 2026 at 5:00 am

Venue: DP World Wanderers, Johannesburg, South Africa

Weather: Cloudy but dry with sunny spells and hot conditions across four of the scheduled five days of play, although Wednesday could see a chance of rain showers.

How to watch: UK – Sky Sports / USA – Willow TV

South Africa vs Bangladesh prediction

South Africa may still be riding the crest of a wave following their dramatic win over Australia in the third of three captivating Test matches, sealing the series by two games to one and cementing their status as the best red-ball team in world cricket. Simon Harmer was the hero for the Proteas, whose ability to put runs on the board is backed up by searing pace and difference-making spin bowling as matches progress.

Bangladesh have also been in red-ball action lately, losing a two-match home Test series to West Indies and the Tigers will arrive in Johannesburg as heavy underdogs. South Africa have a deeper batting line-up, a quicker bowling unit and spinners who should take no time at all to adjust to the surface at DP World Wanderers.

In Johannesburg though, it should be all about the pacers. They are notorious for creating havoc on this ground and Marco Jansen in particular could be one who profits. The left-armer offers a point of difference and racked up 13 wickets in the series against Australia. Therefore, back him to get right in amongst the wickets in what should be a routine Proteas victory.

South Africa vs Bangladesh tip: South Africa to win and Marco Jansen to take over 4.5 match wickets