The Bangladesh Tour of South Africa 2026 runs from 15 November to 13 December, opening with the first Test at the Wanderers in Johannesburg and closing with a T20I at Centurion. The tour has two Tests, three ODIs and three T20Is.
South Africa have named a 15-man Test squad under Temba Bavuma, with Tony de Zorzi and Anrich Nortje returning from injury. Bangladesh have not yet announced their squad for the tour. Here is everything a fan needs to know about both squads so far.
South Africa Squad for the Bangladesh Tests
Cricket South Africa announced the 15-player squad for Bangladesh Tour of South Africa 2026. The group assembles in Johannesburg on 11 November.
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Captain | Temba Bavuma |
| Openers and top order | Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Matthew Breetzke |
| Middle order | Marques Ackerman, Zubayr Hamza |
| Wicketkeeper | Ryan Rickelton |
| Fast bowlers | Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Dane Paterson |
| Seam all-rounders | Marco Jansen, Wiaan Mulder, Corbin Bosch |
| Spinners | Simon Harmer, Keshav Maharaj |
The squad has seven batters, six seam options and two spinners. That pace-heavy balance is deliberate, since both Tests are on the Highveld.
Returning players
- Tony de Zorzi: He missed the Australia series with a hamstring injury and is back in the 15.
- Anrich Nortje: He has recovered from a groin injury picked up during the Australia series.
- Zubayr Hamza: The 31-year-old has eight Tests to his name and last played for South Africa in February 2024. He earns a recall on the back of strong domestic and South Africa A form.
Players left out
- David Bedingham: He makes way for De Zorzi.
- Kyle Verreynne: He was benched during the Australia series, and Rickelton keeps wicket.
- Lungi Ngidi: He was not considered while he continues his rehabilitation.
Coach’s view
Head coach Shukri Conrad said Highveld surfaces favour pace and bounce, so the focus is on seam options. He described Hamza’s inclusion as extra depth in the top order.
Bangladesh Squad for the South Africa Tour: Not Yet Announced
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has not announced the squad for this tour. Bangladesh are still playing the West Indies in a two-Test series, with the second Test starting in Sylhet on 5 November. The touring squad is expected only after that match.
Until then, the list below is not an official squad. It is the group that played the West Indies series, which makes it the most likely base for the South Africa party.
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Captain | Najmul Hossain Shanto |
| Vice-captain | Mehidy Hasan Miraz |
| Batters | Shadman Islam, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Amite Hasan |
| Wicketkeepers | Litton Das, Jaker Ali Anik |
| Spinners | Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan |
| Fast bowlers | Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Ebadot Hossain |
Selection questions
- Mominul Haque: He was ruled out of the Sylhet Test with concussion and replaced by Amite Hasan, so his availability is uncertain.
- Nahid Rana: The fast bowler missed the first West Indies Test through injury. His fitness matters for Highveld pace.
- Spin or pace: Bangladesh usually lean on spin, but they may pick extra quicks for South Africa.
Leadership and support staff
Shanto captains the Test side, and Litton Das leads in the ODIs and T20Is. Phil Simmons is head coach, supported by Mohammad Salahuddin (assistant), Mushtaq Ahmed (spin-bowling coach) and James Pamment (fielding coach).
ODI and T20I Squads: Not Yet Announced
Neither South Africa nor Bangladesh has announced limited-overs squads. This page will be updated once Cricket South Africa and the BCB confirm them.
Conclusion
South Africa have a settled Test squad that mixes proven batters, a deep pace attack and two quality spinners, with three important players back from injury or the sidelines. Bangladesh have not announced their squad yet, so fitness updates on Mominul Haque and Nahid Rana will shape the final selection.
Bookmark this page, because the confirmed Bangladesh squad and the ODI and T20I squads will be added as soon as they are announced.
FAQs
Temba Bavuma leads South Africa and Najmul Hossain Shanto leads Bangladesh.
Tony de Zorzi, Anrich Nortje and Zubayr Hamza.
David Bedingham and Kyle Verreynne. Lungi Ngidi was not considered because of injury.
No. The BCB is expected to name it after the second West Indies Test.
