Preview
South Africa and Sri Lanka are all set to take part in a three-match ODI series, starting Thursday, September 2 at the R Premadasa Stadium. The Proteas will be led by Temba Bavuma, but won’t be having the services of Quinton de Kock, who will make his comeback in the subsequent T20I series.
The Lankans, recently, beat India in a T20I series and would be high on confidence. Last month, Kusal Perera tested positive for COVID-19 and his participation in the game seems unlikely. The series is a part of the Super League for the World Cup and 30 important points are up for grabs in the series.
Match Details
Match – Sri Lanka vs South Africa – 1st ODI
Venue – R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Time – 03:00 PM IST, 09:30 AM GMT
Where to watch live – Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV
Pitch Report
The pitch in Colombo has been a fairly sporting one, especially over the last 10 years. However, in the recent ODI series between India and Sri Lanka, the spinners came into the picture. Chasing should be the way forward on the surface.
Avg score: 263 (38 ODIs in Colombo since January 2010)
Record of chasing teams: Won – 20, Lost – 16, N/R – 2
Playing combination for BAN vs NZ
Sri Lanka
Predicted XI
Avishka Fernando, Minod Bhanuka (wk), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Nuwan Pradeep, Akila Dananjaya, Dushmantha Chameera, Praveen Jayawickrama
Bench: Ramesh Mendis, Lahiru Madushanka, Pulina Tharanga, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara, Binura Fernando, Chamika Karunaratne, Kusal Perera, Pathum Nissanka,
South Africa
Predicted XI
Janneman Malan, Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Dwaine Pretorius, George Linde, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi
Bench: Reeza Hendricks, Wiaan Mulder, Kyle Verreynne, Beuran Hendricks, Lizaad Williams, Lutho Sipamla
SL vs SA Head-to-Head
Overall
Played – 77 | Sri Lanka – 31 |South Africa – 44 | N/R – 1 | Tied- 1
In Sri Lanka
Played – 24 | Sri Lanka – 16 |South Africa – 7 | N/R – 0 | Tied- 1
Probable best batsman of the match
Temba Bavuma– South Africa
Temba Bavuma has decent numbers in ODI cricket. The right-hander has notched 461 runs from 12 games at an average of 46.10 and a strike rate of 89.51. He has two half-centuries and one century to show for his efforts. In the upcoming series, the batter is expected to play a crucial role and get some useful scores under his belt.
Probable best bowler of the match
Tabraiz Shamsi- South Africa
Tabraiz Shamsi has been outstanding for whichever team he has played for over the last few months. The left-arm wrist spinner has churned out quite a few decent spells for his team. On the back of his spells, he has also become ICC’s No.1 ranked T20I bowler. Shamsi will again be expected to deliver in the upcoming encounter.
Today’s match prediction: South Africa to win the match.
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.
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