Bangladesh choose to bat against South Africa in 2nd ODI

Bangladesh won the toss and chose to bat first against South Africa in the second match of three-match ODI series at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Sunday.  

Emboldened by their first victory on South African soil, Bangladesh now are aiming to clinch the three-match ODI series.

If they can pull off another victory, it will be their first ever series victory on South African soil and of course against a top cricketing nation for the first time. 

Bangladesh earlier won the away series against West Indies and Zimbabwe but the series victory against South Africa, who are always a tougher opponent at their home soil regardless of their strength will be a major boost for Bangladesh cricket.  

The significance of the series victory would be also huge given that this South African side whitewashed mighty India in a three-match ODI series at home recently. If they can win the series, it will be Bangladesh's second series victory over South Africa, having beaten the Proteas by 2-1 margin at home soil in 2015.