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Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusingha was confident that his side would give a tough challenge against South Africa in their upcoming World Cup match at the notorious 'Nassau County International Cricket Stadium'.

Bangladesh has never beaten the Proteas in the shortest format of cricket, but the coach reminded the team to take advantage of the unpredictable surface at New York's Stadium.

He also mentioned that the lack of runs at the venue gives both Bangladesh and South Africa an equal chance in the game.

"I mean the pitch has been difficult for batting. That's what we're seeing most of the games, like every game that we played here. It was not that easy for batters when we also played here. So that brings both teams equally into the game. We know South Africa has a decent bowling attack as well, but we're still confident that we can give a good fight for South Africa on that surface," Hathurusingha said in the press conference.

Chandika pondered that when entering a game, a team has an equal chance of winning the toss, and it's not something they can improve upon.

"It [toss] can be [a factor]. Next game, yes, because of the pitch. But then toss is 50-50," he added.

Bangladesh kicked off the tournament with an emphatic two-wicket win against their bitter rival Sri Lanka, they will face South Africa  on Monday.