SA vs BAN Dream11 prediction: 3 differentials you can pick in today's 2023 World Cup match - Oct 24, 2023
South Africa will play their fifth match of the 2023 World Cup against Bangladesh today in Mumbai. A flat track will likely be on offer at the Wankhede Stadium for this clash. Fans can expect a high-scoring game between South Africa and Bangladesh.
The two teams have had contrasting 2023 World Cup campaigns so far. While South Africa have recorded convincing wins over Australia, England and Sri Lanka, Bangladesh have only defeated Afghanistan.
However, Bangladesh will look to take inspiration from the Netherlands' win over South Africa and try to record their second victory in the 2023 World Cup. The Tigers did defeat South Africa in an away ODI series during the ICC ODI World Cup Super League, which would give them some much-needed confidence ahead of today's match.
Dream11 users will closely follow the South Africa vs Bangladesh game for the fantasy team contests. On that note, here's a look at three players who could prove to be differentials in this 2023 World Cup match.
#1 Mustafizur Rahman, Bangladesh
Mustafizur Rahman was not at his best in the previous 2023 World Cup match against India. The Bangladeshi left-arm fast bowler conceded 29 runs in five overs and failed to take a wicket.
Rahman remained wicketless against England as well, while in the other two matches, he managed a wicket each. It has been a forgettable campaign for the pacer so far.
However, he has a lot of experience playing in Indian conditions. He understands how the pitch at the Wankhede Stadium behaves, having played for the Mumbai Indians in the IPL. It would be wrong to write him off because of his recent failures. If Rahman hits the right areas, he could well end up taking three or more wickets against the Proteas.
#2 David Miller, South Africa
Unlike his teammates Quinton de Kock and Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller has not set the World Cup on fire just yet. The southpaw managed only five runs in the previous game against England at the Wankhede Stadium.
Quite a few Dream11 users would be skeptical about picking Miller in their fantasy teams. However, they should note that he has a fantastic record in ODIs against Bangladesh.
Miller has played five ODI innings against the Tigers and aggregated 186 runs at a strike rate of close to 90. If South Africa bat first, the middle-order batter could prove to be a difference-maker.
#3 Najmul Hossain Shanto, Bangladesh
Bangladesh's vice-captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has failed to impress in the 2023 World Cup since his half-century in the opening game against Afghanistan. However, Shanto was in brilliant touch during the 2023 Asia Cup in Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
The conditions in Mumbai will be great for batting, which is why Shanto has every chance of playing a big innings today. Although Bangladesh's deputy skipper has never played an ODI against South Africa before, his attacking style of batting could come in handy for his side.