Bangladesh opt to bat, SA unchanged in high-stakes game
Bangladesh brought in Taj Nehar for Dilara Akter at the top of the order
Cricinfo staff
Published: Jun 28, 2026, 9:35 AM
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Toss Bangladesh chose to bat vs South Africa
Bangladesh have won the toss and chosen to bat first in their final group match of the T20 World Cup, against South Africa at Lord’s.
South Africa need to win to keep their semi-finals hopes alive, with India also vying for a place in the knockouts and due to face Australia in the second match of the day.
Bangladesh have made one change at the top of the order, bringing in Taj Nehar for Dilara Akter. South Africa are unchanged from the side that beat Netherlands by 88 runs in Bristol on Thursday.
Sunday’s match was due to start in mild, bright conditions on the same pitch that yielded 334 runs as England defeated West Indies by 38 runs in their group game last Wednesday.
Bangladesh: 1 Taj Nehar, 2 Juairiya Ferdous, 3 Sharmin Akhter, 4 Nigar Sultana (capt & wk), 5 Sobhana Mostary, 6 Ritu Moni, 7 Shorna Akter, 8 Rabeya Khan, 9 Nahida Akter, 10 Marufa Akter, 11 Sanjida Akter Meghla.
South Africa: 1 Laura Wolvaardt (capt), 2 Tazmin Brits, 3 Annerie Dercksen, 4 Marizanne Kapp, 5 Nadine de Klerk, 6 Chloe Tryon, 7 Dane van Niekerk, 8 Sinalo Jafta (wk), 9 Shabnim Ismail, 10 Ayabonga Khaka, 11 Nonkululeko Mlaba.
