5 reasons why Bangladesh can compete better in the T20I series against South Africa

A relatively weak Proteas bowling attack

Morne Morkel (C) will be rested for the series

Keeping in mind their upcoming commitments, South Africa have rested their key bowlers - Morne Morkel, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj and Imran Tahir for the T20I series against Bangladesh.

This gives the likes of Aaron Phangiso, Dane Paterson, Andile Phehluwkayo and Shamsi an opportunity to lead the bowling attack in the T20 series. But compared to what Bangladesh faced in the tests and ODIs, this attack is relatively easier for them to handle.

On conditions which would likely suit the batsmen, this lack of experience should be made use of by the Bangladesh batsmen. They have a good opportunity to put this relatively weaker, inexperienced South African bowling attack under pressure.

The Bangladesh batting lineup comprises players who can make use of this weakness in the Proteas team. It’s all a question of application and determination which if the batsmen can display in decent measure, then they can go and score big runs against South Africa.