Both teams are in the race for the ICC World Test Championship final, with Sri Lanka currently third on the table (55.56% win rate) and South Africa close behind at 54.17%.
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In this prediction, get the SA vs SL Fantasy 11 Prediction, Cricket Tips, Predicted Playing XI, & Injury Updates For 1st Test, Sri Lanka tour of South Africa. The South African side is all set to turn their fortunes against Sri Lanka in the first Test of a two-match series, slated to kick off on November 27 at Kingsmead in Durban. The two teams are in contention for the final of the World Test Championship, with Sri Lanka currently in third and the Proteas close behind it. Both sides aim to register resounding victories to topple India and Australia, currently leading the charts.
The Lanka Lions have a strong record at Kingsmead in Durban, having never lost any Test match. This time, the visitors come with an impressive bowling lineup and momentum of magnificent six wins this year. On the other hand, the Proteas, despite their series win over West Indies and Bangladesh, have struggled in Durban, winning only two Test matches since 2010.
Coming to the team dynamics, the South African side has marked the return of skipper Temba Bavuma, who has recovered from elbow injuries and is set to lead the side. However, Lungi Ngidi and Nandre Burger have been ruled out due to injuries. Fresh from their thumping 2-0 Test series win against Bangladesh, the Proteas will start as favorites against the Islanders. On the other hand, Dhananjaya de Silva and his men head to this series after toppling 2021 WTC winners New Zealand on home turf 2-0, and they have named a strong squad for the upcoming tour.
Match Information- SA vs SL Fantasy 11 Prediction
South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test
Sri Lanka tour of South Africa, 27 Nov 2024, Wed, 1:00 PM IST ,Durban
Probable PlayingXI
South Africa
T de Zorzi, DG Bedingham, T Bavuma(C), AK Markram, T Stubbs, M Jansen, Wiaan Mulder, K Verreynne, KA Maharaj, G Coetzee, K Rabada
Bench: RD Rickelton, D Paterson, S Muthusamy
Sri Lanka
D Karunaratne, Pathum Nissanka, PHKD Mendis, A Mathews, D de Silva(C), D Chandimal, S Samarawickrama, K Mendis, NGRP Jayasuriya, L Kumara, K Rajitha
Bench: O Fernando, MVT Fernando, N Peiris, AM Fernando, M Priyanath, L Embuldeniya
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Weather Report- Overcast Conditions
Win Prediction- South Africa
Pitch Condition- Balanced
Avg 1st Inning Score- 320
Pitch Report
Captains- 8
Temba Bavuma SA | bat
The South African skipper has marked his return to the team after missing the Test series against Bangladesh due to injuries. The stylish right-handed batter will be looking to boost the top and middle order of the game to help his sides takes the lead in this game. In addition, the star batter will be looking to continue his great form in the next game.
Dhananjaya de Silva SL | all
The Sri Lankan skipper has been in the great form especially in the red-ball game. The star cricketer can give you a plethora of the fantasy points considering his form with both bat and the ball. In addition, the middle-order batter boasts a vast experience in this format which can pose big threat to the home team in Durban.
Pathum Nissanka SL | bat
The Sri Lankan opening has been in the tremendous form in this format and his ability to amass runs under pressure alongside batting in the challenging South African pitches makes his one of the standout performer to watch out from the tourist camp. The stylish right-handed batter will likely to open the innings for his side and his great start can bolster your fantasy points.
Avoid Player Message- 8
Milan Rathnayake- SL | BAT- 8.5
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