South Africa vs Bangladesh, 1st Test, Day 1, Live Score Updates: Bangladesh Aim To Carry Momentum In Test Series

South Africa vs Bangladesh, 1st Test, Day 1, Live Score Updates: After winning the ODI series 2-1, the Bangladesh cricket team will aim to carry the momentum in the two-match Test series beginning March 31 at the Kingsmead in Durban. Considered as underdogs, the visiting Bangladesh team will aim for another upset as they strategies to conquer the hosts in their own den under the leadership of Mominul Haque. South Africa, on the other hand, will aim to start well under the inspiring captaincy of Dean Elgar and put aside the disappointment of the ODI series. (LIVE SCORECARD)

South Africa (Playing XI):Dean Elgar(c), Sarel Erwee, Keegan Petersen, Temba Bavuma, Ryan Rickelton, Kyle Verreynne(w), Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Simon Harmer, Lizaad Williams, Duanne Olivier

Bangladesh (Playing XI): Shadman Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mominul Haque(c), Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim, Liton Das(w), Yasir Ali, Mehidy Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Khaled Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain

Dean Elgar, the skipper of South Africa, says we are used to seeing grass on the deck at Kingsmead. Adds that they are not too displeased with the grass and they were any way looking to bat first. Tells that they are playing two spinners and hopes that they can make the most of it as the game progresses. Adds, there are a few debutants in the side. States that Ryan Rickelton, the debutant, will bat at number 5.

Mominul Haque, the skipper of Bangladesh, says there is some grass on the deck with some moisture as well. Adds, they will try to apply some pressure. Mentions, it is a good moment for the young players to step up with opportunity in place.

South Africa (Playing XI) - Dean Elgar (C), Sarel Erwee, Keegan Petersen, Temba Bavuma, Ryan Rickelton (On Debut),