South Africa will face Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup 2021’s Group 1 match. After losing to Australia in a nail-biter, the Proteas defeated the defending champions West Indies in their second encounter, winning by 8 wickets. With two points, they are currently in the third position in Group 1 standings. Aiden Markram is on his top form, which is a good indication for them.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka did well to score 153 runs against Australia on Thursday. On the given day, however, they were outplayed by the superior team by 7 wickets. For them to stay in the competition, they need to win this game. They are currently in fourth place in the standings with two points after one win and one loss.
Weather
The weather was sunny the entire time, with a consistent temperature of 32 degrees.
Pitch
Batters will have a difficult time scoring more than 8 runs per over in these spin-friendly conditions. On this normal Sharjah surface, chasing more than 150 runs is difficult. Batting first is a fantastic strategy.
Probable Playing XIs
South Africa:
Temba Bavuma (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Anrich Nortje, Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram, Keshav Maharaj, David Miller, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Rassie van der Dussen, Tabraiz Shamsi
Sri Lanka:
Dasun Shanaka (c), Kusal Perera (wk), Lahiru Kumara, Pathum Nissanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Chamika Karunaratne, Charith Asalanka, Dusmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana
South Africa vs Sri Lanka – Match 25, Dream 11:
Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Charith Asalanka, Rassie van der Dussen, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dwaine Pretorius, Anrich Nortje, Maheesh Theekshana, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lahiru Kumara
Prediction
Match winner
- South Africa
Winning the toss
- South Africa
Top Batsman
- South Africa – Aiden Markram
- Sri Lanka – Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Top Bowler
- South Africa – Anrich Nortje
- Sri Lanka – Wanindu Hasaranga
Most Sixes
- South Africa – Quinton de Kock
- Sri Lanka – Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Player of the Match
- South Africa – Quinton de Kock
Team Scores Batting First
- South Africa – 170+
- Sri Lanka – 150+
Let’s join Baji to enjoy the excitement of the T20 Men’s World Cup! Both teams have won and lost in the Super 12 stage so far, and they know that a win is essential to keep their prospects of making the semi-finals alive. We expect a thrilling match, with South Africa emerging victorious.