SL vs SA Match Preview

One of the most anticipated clashes in the first week of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has arrived, with Sri Lanka facing South Africa in Group D. Both teams are going to be tactically sound and execute their skills flawlessly on the field. Sri Lanka’s spin bowling will attempt to pin down the explosive South African batting line-up, while South Africa will hope to maintain their cool and composure when under pressure and execute their skills effectively to overcome this challenge. For some reason, South Africa frequently becomes weaker and loses its invincibility when an intense tournament like the World Cup arrives. But they’ll be determined to change the narrative in this year’s tournament.

SL vs SA Match Details

Sri Lanka vs South Africa – 4th Match, T20 World Cup 2024

Venue: Nassau County Cricket Stadium – New York

Date & Time: 03rd June 2024 at 08:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

SL vs SA Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	188
Avg 2nd inn score	176
Win% batting 1st	57
Win% batting 2nd	43

SL vs SA Pitch Report

The initial warm-up match between India and Bangladesh at the same location, two days before this match, will indicate the size of the first-innings total required to be competitive at this venue.

SL vs SA Weather Report

Rain is expected in New York on matchday. This could be useful if the team is chasing an adjusting target.

SL vs SA Last Five Matches

SA ( South Africa )	L L L L L
SL ( Sri Lanka )	W L W W L

SL vs SA Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	SL Won	SA Won	Tie	NR
Overall	17	5	12	0	0
Last 5	5	0	5	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, warm-up wrap: India vs Bangladesh

SL vs SA Probable Playing XIs:

South Africa Probable Playing XIs

Reeza Hendricks, Quinton de Kock (wk), Aiden Markram (c), Heinrich Klaasen, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Gerald Coetzee, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Tabraiz Shamsi, Kagiso Rabada

Sri Lanka Probable Playing XIs

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama Charith Asalanka, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Dilshan Madushanka, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Dushmantha Chameera

Topmost Picks for SL vs SA Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – South Africa

Top Picks – Sri Lanka

• Pathum Nissanka- He is an opening batter who has already scored 10 half-centuries in T20I cricket. He reads conditions quickly and well.would have to support his team to get this first win for his team.
• Wanindu Hasaranga- For a world-class leg-spinner and all-rounder, select the Sri Lanka captain. Anticipate a telling showing from this talisman.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for SL vs SA Dream11 Team:

Heinrich Klaasen(C), Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Reeza Hendricks, Tristan Stubbs, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Matheesha Pathirana(VC)

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for SL vs SA Dream11 Team:

Heinrich Klaasen, Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Reeza Hendricks, Quinton de Kock(VC), Angelo Mathews, Wanindu Hasaranga(C), Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Matheesha Pathirana

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Heinrich Klaasen, Wanindu Hasaranga

Vice-captain – Matheesha Pathirana, Quinton de Kock

Wicketkeeper – Heinrich Klaasen

SL vs SA Probable Winners:

South Africa appears to be in better shape to win this tournament than Sri Lanka. The Proteas’ striking resources are stronger. Their bowling department is likely to have more depth than Sri Lanka’s. South Africa is the more powerful team on paper, but if they believe they can compete like one, they will be unstoppable. South Africa possesses superior batting and bowling resources. But they will need strong performances from their key figures. The Proteas are better positioned to win this match than Sri Lanka. Considering the team combination, South Africa are expected to win this match.