Teams return for final leg

After an exciting couple of weeks in Chittagong, both the Bangladesh and South Africa contingents returned to Dhaka for the final leg of the tour, which will end with a Test match at Mirpur.

Incessant rainfall in Chittagong washed out the last two days of the first Test and, by doing so, prevented an exciting finish to a game that was open for both sides.

The second and final Test is scheduled to begin on Thursday. However, the Test may witness a similar finish to that of the one in the port city, as the weather forecast predicts heavy showers during the period when the Test will be played.

Regardless, if a Test does take place, it will be an opportunity for the two teams -- who have battled neck-and-neck so far in this tour -- to renew their rivalry.

The hosts, who defied the numbers and bundled the visitors out for just 248 in the first innings of the first Test and also managed to post their highest ever lead while batting second, will enter the second Test with plenty of confidence.

While Mushfiqur Rahim's men will be happy with their bowling effort, they will look to better their performance with the bat. There were three 50-plus scores in the first innings, but none of the scorers managed to continue and score a big knock.

Similarly, the visitors will hope that their middle order, which was taken aback by a Mustafizur Rahman special, joins the party. It will also be an opportunity for Dale Steyn to break the 400-wicket barrier, as he needs just one more wicket to reach that landmark.

The wicket in Mirpur may not be considerably different when compared to the track at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong, however bowlers tend to extract a lot more bounce in Mirpur and the South African pacers will hope that they can get more help in Dhaka.

The Test in Mirpur will be the tenth time that the two teams meet.