Final result
South Africa Cricket won by 7 wickets
Player of the match: K Verreynne
Result · Test Cricket
Bangladesh Cricket vs South Africa Cricket
Result · Test Cricket
Venue par · 209Chase success · 58%POTM · K Verreynne
Match preview & overview
South Africa cruise to 7-wicket win after Bangladesh collapse for 106
South Africa beat Bangladesh by 7 wickets at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on 21 October 2024. Bangladesh, who won the toss and chose to bat, were dismissed for 106 in their first innings, a total 73 runs below the ground's average first-innings score of 179. South Africa replied with 308, establishing a lead of 202 runs. Bangladesh batted considerably better second time around, posting 307 to set a final target of 106, but South Africa knocked those off for the loss of 3 wickets. Kyle Verreynne was named player of the match.
The first innings collapse set the tone for everything that followed. A team bowled out for 106 when they elected to bat hands the opposition a psychological and tactical advantage that is almost impossible to reverse in Test cricket. South Africa seized it, and their innings totals across the match tell the story clearly: 308, then 106 for 3.
Pitch report & venue insights
National Stadium — 74-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2004–2023. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
74
T20 matches hosted
209
Avg 1st-innings score
181
Avg 2nd-innings score
58%
Chase success rate
45
Avg powerplay runs
58%
Toss-field rate
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
Bangladesh undone for 106 in the first innings
Choosing to bat after winning the toss, Bangladesh were dismissed for just 106 runs. That total sat well below the Shere Bangla National Stadium's average first-innings score of 179, and South Africa were given a platform to dominate the match from the outset.
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South Africa's 308 built a match-winning lead
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Bangladesh's second innings showed more resolve
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Kyle Verreynne named player of the match
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South Africa's head-to-head dominance continues
Key players
Players who decided it
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top Bangladesh batter markets could attract interest given the gap between their first-innings 106 and second-innings 307, suggesting individual performers rather than the team total may be the more predictable line.
- South Africa's consistent first-innings lead in this series across 31 wins suggests first-innings lead markets may reflect the historical pattern more reliably than outright result lines.
- Spin bowling performance markets are worth considering given the Shere Bangla track record of rewarding off-spin and left-arm spin, particularly in later innings.
- The toss decision market has some context here: 59% of teams at this venue opt to field after winning the toss, yet Bangladesh chose to bat and were dismissed for 106.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Bangladesh Cricket vs South Africa Cricket
Who won the Bangladesh vs South Africa Test in Dhaka in October 2024?
South Africa won the match by 7 wickets at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on 21 October 2024. Bangladesh were bowled out for 106 in the first innings and 307 in the third, setting South Africa a final target of 106, which they reached for the loss of 3 wickets.
Who was the player of the match in the Dhaka Test between Bangladesh and South Africa?
Kyle Verreynne of South Africa was named player of the match. His batting contribution helped South Africa post 308 in their first innings, a lead of 202 that proved decisive in the result.
What is the head-to-head record between Bangladesh and South Africa in Test cricket?
Across 39 meetings in all formats, South Africa lead 31 wins to Bangladesh's 6, with 2 matches producing no result. South Africa have won the last five encounters between the two sides, including victories by margins of 273 runs, 4 runs, 149 runs, 104 runs, and 332 runs.
Where can I watch Bangladesh vs South Africa Test cricket in the UK?
Test cricket between Bangladesh and South Africa is typically broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket, with streaming available via Sky Go and NOW TV. BBC Radio's Test Match Special also provides ball-by-ball commentary on many international Tests involving these sides. Check broadcaster schedules for specific fixture coverage.
What is the pitch like at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka?
The Shere Bangla National Stadium has hosted 469 matches, with an average first-innings score of 179. The surface has historically offered turn for spinners, particularly later in a Test, and teams winning the toss have chosen to field 59% of the time. Chasing sides have won 54% of the time at the ground.
What was Bangladesh's form going into the Dhaka Test against South Africa?
Bangladesh had lost their previous five matches in 2024, all against India. South Africa arrived with a more mixed recent record, winning three of their last five matches, all against Ireland, and losing two.
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- Shakib Al Hasan — photo by Nurunnaby Chowdhury (Hasive), CC BY-SA 4.0 · source