Faf du Plessis expects the conditions to be a lot quicker to those in Potchefstroom, encouraging signs for the pace arsenal.
"It doesn't necessarily mean we can't play well in tough conditions. We lost badly in the first Test because we made silly mistakes." - Mushfiqur Rahim
If Mushfiqur Rahim does not motivate his team to punch well above their weight, the march back to being underdogs will not be far away.
Bangladesh and South Africa are currently involved in a two-Test series.
South Africa and Bangladesh will play three ODIs and T20Is following the two-Test series.
Bangladesh trail the two-Test series 0-1 after losing the series opener by 333 runs versus South Africa.
Bangladesh will meet South Africa for the second and final Test starting from October 6.
Bangladesh lost the first Test versus South Africa by 333 runs.
Bangladeshi batsmen posed no threat in front of South Africa pacers at Senwes Park, Potchefstroom.
The live cricket streaming of the match will be available on Sony LIV, while the live telecast will be available on Sony Six HD.