South Africa will look to build on their superlative performance against the defending champions when they take on a struggling Bangladesh in their World Cup game at the Wankhede on Tuesday, knowing well that taking the foot off the pedal at this stage could spell trouble.

South Africa were off to a flier when they thrashed Sri Lanka and Australia by 100-plus margins, but a shocking defeat against the Netherlands pegged them back before they demolished England by 229 runs to put their campaign back on track.

Bangladesh might not look too threatening in this World Cup. But their record against the Proteas, especially in World Cups, gives them more than a chance in the contest.

Three of South Africa’s six defeats to Bangladesh in ODIs have come in the last four years, including the 2019 World Cup game where they had lost by 21 runs.

Regular captain Temba Bavuma missed the game against England due to illness and if he is back in contention, Reeza Hendricks will make way for the skipper in the playing XI.

For Bangladesh, captain Shakib-Al Hasan remains a concern as he did not not bowl in their practice session here on Sunday. The all-rounder suffered a quad injury against New Zealand in Chennai and has not been in the playing XI ever since with Najmul Hossain Shanto leading the side.