BD-SA 1st Test begins today

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Sports Reporter :
Bangladesh will take on South Africa in the first Cricket Test at Senwes Park in Potchefstroom of South Africa today. The match begins at 2.00 pm (BDT). BTV, GTV and Maasranga TV will telecast the match live.
So far Bangladesh faced South Africa 10 times. South Africa recorded wins in eight matches, while the other two were drawn.
Captain of Bangladesh team Mushfiqur Rahim said, ” It will be tough task for us to face South Africa in the flat wicket. But we are prepared to take the challenge. The visiting team face problem in the pace-favoured wicket. We have to adapt with the bouncy wicket. We are ready to play our best and we want to show the cricket world that we can play well under this condition.”
He said, ” We know that our opponents have good bowlers and ace batsmen. But cricket is a game of glorious uncertain. Hoping that our youngsters and experienced players will show combined strength. If our spinners can take advantage we may win.”
Pacer of South Africa Kagiso Rabada said, ” We are eagerly waiting for victory. We are going to play without world-class pacers Dale Steyn and Vernon Philander. Yet we are confident that we can earn the victory. We suffered defeat against England. We want to return to victory. We know how to win.”
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