Final result
South Africa Cricket won by 273 runs
Player of the match: T de Zorzi
Result · Test Cricket
South Africa Cricket vs Bangladesh Cricket
Result · Test Cricket
Venue par · 199Chase success · 49%POTM · T de Zorzi
Match preview & overview
South Africa cruise to 273-run win as Bangladesh fold twice in Chattogram
South Africa beat Bangladesh by 273 runs in the first Test of their series at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on 29 October 2024. South Africa Cricket won the toss, elected to bat, and posted 575/6 in their first innings. Bangladesh Cricket were then dismissed for 154 and 143 in consecutive innings. T de Zorzi was named Player of the Match. The result extends South Africa's head-to-head lead over Bangladesh to 31 wins from 39 meetings.
The margin tells most of the story. South Africa's first-innings total of 575/6 is nearly three times the ground's historical average first-innings score of 199 across 160 matches at this venue. Bangladesh never had the total to defend or a realistic target to chase. Their two innings produced a combined 297 runs, fewer than South Africa scored in their single trip to the crease.
This was South Africa's fifth consecutive win over Bangladesh, a run that now includes a 332-run victory at St Georges in 2022, a 149-run win at Wankhede in 2023, and two results in 2024 before this Test. Bangladesh's six victories in 39 meetings remain the full extent of what has been a difficult series record for the hosts.
Pitch report & venue insights
Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram — 160-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2005–2025. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
160
T20 matches hosted
199
Avg 1st-innings score
177
Avg 2nd-innings score
49%
Chase success rate
40
Avg powerplay runs
54%
Toss-field rate
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
South Africa post a massive 575/6 declared
South Africa's first innings of 575/6 dwarfed the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium's average first-innings score of 199. The total put the match beyond Bangladesh before they had faced a single delivery. T de Jorzi was named Player of the Match for his contributions to that imposing effort.
Angle 02
Bangladesh dismissed twice for 154 and 143
Angle 03
South Africa's head-to-head record stays dominant
Angle 04
Toss and conditions backed the batting side
Angle 05
Venue average shattered by South Africa's innings
Key players
Players who decided it
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top Bangladesh batter markets may offer more variance than outright result lines given the hosts' inconsistent top-order performances across both innings.
- On a surface where spin bowlers have historically dominated, player performance markets for slow bowlers could be worth monitoring in any future fixtures at this ground.
- South Africa's recent form across five consecutive wins over Bangladesh suggests outright markets in this series have reflected that weight of history in the lines.
- Innings total markets at Chattogram tend to sit below global averages given the venue's first-innings mean of 199 across 160 matches, though South Africa's 575 shows outliers are possible.
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Frequently asked
Questions about South Africa Cricket vs Bangladesh Cricket
Who won the South Africa vs Bangladesh Test in Chattogram in October 2024?
South Africa won by 273 runs. They posted 575/6 in their first innings before bowling Bangladesh out for 154 and 143 across two innings. The match was played at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram.
Who was Player of the Match in the Chattogram Test?
T de Zorzi was named Player of the Match for his contribution to South Africa's first innings of 575/6. South Africa won the toss and elected to bat.
Where can I watch South Africa vs Bangladesh Tests in the UK?
Test matches between South Africa and Bangladesh are typically broadcast on Sky Sports Cricket in the UK, with streaming available via Sky Go and NOW TV. BBC Radio's Test Match Special also provides live ball-by-ball commentary for select fixtures. Check the relevant broadcaster's schedule for confirmation of specific matches.
What is the head-to-head record between South Africa and Bangladesh?
South Africa lead the head-to-head record 31 wins to 6, with 2 no results from 39 meetings across all formats. South Africa have won all five of their most recent encounters against Bangladesh, including a 7-wicket win and a 4-run win in 2024.
What is the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium like for batting?
The ground in Chattogram has an average first-innings score of 199 and an average second-innings score of 177 across 160 matches, making it a relatively low-scoring Test venue by global standards. Chase success sits at 49 per cent, meaning toss and conditions can prove decisive. South Africa's 575/6 in this match was well above historical norms.
What is Bangladesh's recent form ahead of the next South Africa Test?
Bangladesh's last five results include four consecutive defeats to India ahead of this series, followed by this loss to South Africa. South Africa's form has been more mixed, with wins over Ireland and Bangladesh sandwiched around two losses to Ireland in 2024.
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