This is Bangladesh’s fourth international tour of the nation. On their first three visits, they were unable to win a single game, and will be looking at this series as a golden opportunity to stun South Africa at home.

The Proteas, on the other hand, are a side in transition. They showed their mettle against India in the home series in December-January, and also managed to hold World Test Champions New Zealand 1-1 away from home. Given Bangladesh’s recent returns, including a historic Test win against New Zealand, the hosts will not be taking them lightly.

There were questions around the availability of Shakib Al Hasan, but the all-rounder is finally touring South Africa. There are also reports that state South Africa’s red-ball players might not be available for the Test leg of the tour due to the IPL.

South Africa v Bangladesh, 2022: Venues for ODI & Test series

The ODI leg will be played at Centurion and Johannesburg. The Tests will be played at Durban and Port Elizabeth. A total of three ODIs and two Tests will be played on the tour.

SA vs BAN 2022 schedule: Full match list and game timings

* All timings are as per local time

ODIs

March 18: South Africa v Bangladesh, SuperSport Park, Centurion. (1 pm)
March 20: South Africa v Bangladesh, Imperial Wanderers, Johannesburg. (10 am)
March 23: South Africa v Bangladesh, SuperSport Park, Centurion. (10 am)

Tests

First Test, March 31-April 4: South Africa v Bangladesh, Kingsmead Cricket Ground, Durban. (10 am)
Second Test, April 8-12: South Africa v Bangladesh, St. George’s Cricket Park, Port Elizabeth. (10 am)