Last Updated on 7 years by Charbel Coorey

This is how the South Africa v Bangladesh storyline has gone so far:

Before the tour began, there was great hope:

1. Can Bangladesh prove to the world they can compete in Tests away from home?

After that went poorly:

2. Can Bangladesh find respite in the ODIs?

Never mind. Then:

3. What about the T20Is?

Could you ever remember a TOUR so one-sided? It’s been thoroughly disappointing, especially as an ardent Bangladesh fan.

In the ongoing Pakistan v Sri Lanka series, Pakistan thoroughly outplayed Sri Lanka in the ODIs 5-0, but that was after Sri Lanka swept the Test series. Australia were punished in the ODIs in India 4-1, but at least won a game, and drew the T20 series.

Can’t say the same about Bangladesh’s very disappointing tour of South Africa. South Africa, though, have been very good, and more importantly, ruthless. They have just been too strong.

The attention now turns to the T20I series, where Bangladesh will be hoping for some sort of respite, after being thrashed in all matches so far, across the Tests and ODIs. South Africa will be looking to show no mercy again.

Shakib Al Hasan now leads Bangladesh, and is coming off a solid 63 in the 3rd ODI. South Africa are resting a few key players, and that might give Bangladesh hope. However, while an opportunity presents itself for Bangladesh, South Africa’s fringe players, as they showed in the 3rd ODI, will be hungry to impress.

Key to a South Africa win:

Key to a Bangladesh win:

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