Bangladesh tour of South Africa, 2026 · ODI (50 OVERS)
South Africa vs Bangladesh 1st ODI Prediction
SA vs BAN · who will win, pitch report & odds
South Africa
63% win probability
Projected first-innings total
290-336:259-307
Bangladesh
37% win probability
- Mon, 23 Nov 2026Series window, not a confirmed XI date
- 19:30 IST
- Buffalo Park, East London
- BALANCED / DRY
Quick answer
Quick answer
Our lean for South Africa vs Bangladesh is South Africa at 63%. Buffalo Park is rated balanced / dry, which favours neither side in particular, and the projected first-innings totals are 290-336 for South Africa and 259-307 for Bangladesh. Start time: Mon, 23 Nov 2026, 19:30 IST.
- Favourite
- South Africa (63%)
- Format
- ODI (50 OVERS)
- Pitch suits
- Balanced
- Venue
- Buffalo Park
Match prediction
SA vs BAN 1st ODI: who will win?
Powerplay247's model leans South Africa at 63% for this 1st ODI at Buffalo Park, East London. The toss and the balanced / dry conditions will still move the live price, so treat 63% as a lean rather than a certainty.
Predicted winner
South Africa
63% win probability
1st ODI · ODI (50 OVERS)
South Africa win
63%
Bangladesh win
37%
SA projected
290-336
BAN projected
259-307
Pitch and conditions
Buffalo Park pitch report for SA vs BAN
Buffalo Park is rated balanced / dry for this odi (50 overs). No extreme in either direction, so phase scoring should track close to the format average.
Venue
Buffalo Park
Surface
BALANCED / DRY
Best suited to
Balanced
First-innings total
290-336 / 259-307
Toss call: The toss is close to neutral. Weigh up the two batting line-ups rather than the coin.
Projected scoreline
South Africa vs Bangladesh projected score by phase
How the first-innings total is expected to build, phase by phase, on a balanced / dry surface.
| Phase | South Africa | Bangladesh |
|---|---|---|
| Powerplay (0-10) | 46-56 | 41-51 |
| Middle Overs (11-40) | 164-184 | 149-171 |
| Death Overs (41-50) | 80-96 | 69-85 |
| First-innings total | 290-336 | 259-307 |
Players to watch
Key players in South Africa vs Bangladesh
The names most likely to move the batter, bowler and player-runs markets in this odi (50 overs). Final XIs are confirmed at the toss.
South Africa
- MJ91Impact
Marco Jansen
Drives the middle overs
- DM94Impact
David Miller
Sets the powerplay tempo
Bangladesh
- SI94Impact
Shoriful Islam
Bowls at the death
- SA96Impact
Shakib Al Hasan
Drives the middle overs
Betting notes
How to bet on SA vs BAN 1st ODI
Four angles worth weighing before you place a bet on this fixture.
- 01
Buffalo Park plays balanced / dry. Price the first-innings total in phases instead of backing a single full-innings number before the toss.
- 02
50-over games are won in the middle. Most of the liquidity sits in overs 11-40 and the final ten, which is where South Africa (290-336) and Bangladesh (259-307) will either hit or miss their projections.
- 03
South Africa go in as clear 63% favourites. Backing them early is simple, but the better value often comes from laying them in-play if Bangladesh win the first hour.
- 04
The previous result is already in South Africa's price. If you think the market has overreacted, the exchange lets you take the other side at 37%.
Match card
South Africa vs Bangladesh match details
- Series
- Bangladesh tour of South Africa, 2026
- Match
- 1st ODI (3 of 8)
- Date
- Mon, 23 Nov 2026
- Start
- 19:30 IST
- Venue
- Buffalo Park, East London
- Format
- ODI (50 OVERS)
- Series window
- Sun, 15 Nov 2026 - Sun, 13 Dec 2026
- Series format
- 2 Tests | 3 ODIs | 3 T20Is
Match preview
South Africa meet Bangladesh in the 1st ODI of Bangladesh tour of South Africa, 2026 at Buffalo Park, East London. As match 3 of 8 in Bangladesh tour of South Africa, 2026, it follows on directly from the form of the last game. South Africa are at home, and home conditions are already built into the numbers. Our projection has South Africa scoring 290-336 and Bangladesh 259-307, with South Africa ahead at 63%. Treat that as a lean, not a lock: the toss and the first hour at Buffalo Park will move the live price on Powerplay247.
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SA vs BAN 1st ODI: who will win?
Powerplay247's model makes South Africa favourites at 63%, with Bangladesh on 37%. That is based on team strength, venue history and a balanced / dry pitch at Buffalo Park. It is a projection, not a guarantee, so check the live price before placing a bet.
What is the pitch report for Buffalo Park?
Buffalo Park, East London is rated balanced / dry for this ODI, which suits neither side in particular. That is why South Africa are projected at 290-336 and Bangladesh at 259-307. The pitch usually moves the totals and overs 11-40 markets more than the match-winner price.
When and where is South Africa vs Bangladesh?
The 1st ODI is scheduled for Mon, 23 Nov 2026, 19:30 IST at Buffalo Park, East London, as part of Bangladesh tour of South Africa, 2026. Dates follow the series calendar and can change, so confirm with the board's official schedule on match day.
Where does the 1st ODI fit in Bangladesh tour of South Africa, 2026?
It is match 3 of 8, so recent form is already in South Africa's 63% line. Any momentum swing from the last game is where value can appear.
What are the projected scores for SA vs BAN?
We project South Africa at 290-336 and Bangladesh at 259-307 for the first-innings total. The biggest phase is Middle Overs (11-40), where South Africa are expected to score 164-184 and Bangladesh 149-171.
Who should bat first at Buffalo Park if they win the toss?
The toss is close to neutral. Weigh up the two batting line-ups rather than the coin. On a balanced / dry surface, the toss will move the overs 11-40 and totals markets more than the headline odds.
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