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Bangladesh tour of South Africa
One Day International Format
1st ODI
South Africa v Bangladesh
SuperSport Park
Centurion, South Africa
Friday, 18 March 2022
South Africa will be looking to maintain their perfect
ODI record in 2022 when they face Bangladesh at SuperSport Park on Friday, March 18.
The Proteas recorded a clean sweep against India in January, winning the series 3-0 as Quinton de Kock played a starring role for the home team.
De Kock was named player of the series thanks to his 229 runs, which included 78 in the second ODI and 124 in the third ODI.
The 29-year-old retired from Test cricket in December, but continues to make himself available for the white-ball format and has been included in the ODI squad for the tour of Bangladesh.
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However, Anrich Nortje misses out once more through injury, having not played competitively since the T20 World Cup in November.
"He is currently being investigated. He has been seen by three different orthopaedic surgeons," Dr Shuaib Manjra, CSA's chief medical officer, told ESPNcricinfo.
"He is struggling with loading and doing most of the other rehab work. He hasn't bowled for over three months. He is not ready for the Bangladesh series."
The Tigers have yet to get the better of the Proteas in South Africa, losing all nine ODI's as tourists.
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However, they are hopeful that a first-ever Test win in New Zealand will provide inspiration for their three-match series against the South Africans.
"We don't have a great record in South Africa but records can change," Bangladesh ODI skipper Tamim Iqbal said.
"A great example is our Test win in New Zealand. We turned things around there after many years. We couldn't win in 30-32 matches in New Zealand but the Test team changed that.
"I am hopeful this team will force the same change [in South Africa]. Belief makes a big difference."
Head-to-Head (ODI)
Matches - 21
South Africa - 17
India - 4
ODI Team Rankings
5 - South Africa
7 - Bangladesh
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