South Africa Reveals Squad for Upcoming Test Against Bangladesh

South Africa has officially announced its Playing XI for the first Test match against Bangladesh, set to begin this Sunday in Johannesburg. After a recent victory over Australia, the team has made two changes, including the return of Zubayr Hamza to the No. 3 batting position. Dane Paterson joins the pace attack, while Simon Harmer remains the only specialist spinner. The match is part of the ICC World Test Championship series, with the first Test running from November 15 to 19. Read on for the complete lineup and more details.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 14, 2026, 23:48 IST

South Africa's Lineup for the First Test Match

Johannesburg [South Africa], November 14: The South African cricket team has unveiled their Playing XI for the inaugural ICC World Test Championship match against Bangladesh, set to commence this Sunday in Johannesburg.

Following a recent triumph in their third Test against Australia, the Proteas have made two adjustments to their squad for this two-match series. The first Test is scheduled to take place in Johannesburg from November 15 to 19, with the second Test following in Centurion from November 23 to 27, as per ICC announcements.

Zubayr Hamza makes his return to the Test squad for the first time since February 2024, taking on the pivotal No. 3 batting role. Additionally, Dane Paterson joins the pace attack, complementing Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen, and Wiaan Mulder.

Gerald Coetzee has been left out of the squad, while Anrich Nortje remains unavailable due to a groin injury.

Simon Harmer, the off-spinner, retains his position as the team's sole specialist spinner after an impressive ten-wicket haul in the Cape Town Test against Australia.

South Africa's Playing XI for the first Test includes: Aiden Markram, Marques Ackerman, Zubayr Hamza, Temba Bavuma (c), Matthew Breetzke, Ryan Rickelton (w), Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Simon Harmer, Kagiso Rabada, and Dane Paterson.