The schedule of Bangladesh's tour of South Africa has been finalized as Cricket South Africa revealed the dates and venues of the two-match Test series and three-ODI series.
The series will start with the ODI series with the first match taking place on March 18 at SuperSport Park in Centurion.
The second ODI will be held on March 20 at Imperial Wanderers in Johannesburg and the third and final match will be played in Centurion on March 23.
The first Test will start from March 31 at Kingsmead in Durban.
The second and final Test will be underway from April 8 at St. George’s Park Cricket Ground in Gqeberha.
The tour is of great significance for the visitors and hosts, as both series count for vital points in the World Cup Super League and the World Test Championship.
Bangladesh currently sit in second position of the World Cup Super League points table with 80 points from 12 matches (eight wins).
England are leading the chart with 95 points from 15 matches.
South Africa are in 10th position with 39 points from 10 matches (three wins).
In the WTC points table Bangladesh are sitting in seventh position with 12 points after their historic win against current champions New Zealand in January.
Bangladesh will play three ODI and two T20Is against Afghanistan at home before departing for the away series in South Africa.
Bangladesh tour of South Africa
1st ODI: March 18 in Centurion
2nd ODI: March 21 in Johannesburg
3rd ODI: March 23 in Centurion
1st Test: March 31 in Durban
2nd Test: April 8 in Gqeberha
