Published Jun 2, 2024, 2:54 am IST
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.
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
Avg 1st inn score | 188 |
Avg 2nd inn score | 176 |
Win% batting 1st | 57 |
Win% batting 2nd | 43 |
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.
Rain is expected in New York on matchday. This could be useful if the team is chasing an adjusting target.
SA ( South Africa ) | L L L L L |
SL ( Sri Lanka ) | W L W W L |
Matches Played | SL Won | SA Won | Tie | NR | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 17 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Last 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
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
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
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama Charith Asalanka, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Dilshan Madushanka, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Dushmantha Chameera
Heinrich Klaasen(C), Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Reeza Hendricks, Tristan Stubbs, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Matheesha Pathirana(VC)
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 – Heinrich Klaasen, Wanindu Hasaranga
Vice-captain – Matheesha Pathirana, Quinton de Kock
Wicketkeeper – Heinrich Klaasen
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.
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