Preview

South Africa vs Sri Lanka T20 World Cup 2021 In this world Cup match, Sri Lanka will lock their horns with South Africa to gain points in the table both of the teams recorded one win and suffered one defeat until now. South Africa is sitting on the 3rd spot in the ICC T20WC Group 1 points table from their 2 matches of the Super 12 stage. The Southe has 2 points. Where the Sri Lankan team is placed next to them on the 4th spot.

Match Details

Match – Sri Lanka vs South Africa – 3rd T20I

Venue – Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah.

Time – 07:00 PM IST,

date – 30th October 2021

Pitch Report

The pitch of Sharjah has proven to be not good for batting, As bowlers get ample amount of favour from the crease. Scoring runs is going to be a stone of mile for batters. But Bowlers, especially spinners it provides great support to go for the wicket thus, chasing will be preferable by both teams.

Average first innings score: 144 (4 T20Is in Sharjah in T20 World Cup 2021)

Record of Chasing teams: Won – 3, Lost – 1, Tied – 0

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Weather Report

The Weather of Sharjah city will be in its youth, the Temperature will be ranging from 25 to 32 degrees Celcius and there is no forecast for rain. Although, there will be some clouds on the cards so just look for them.

South Africa vs Sri Lanka Playing 11

South Africa Predicted Playing 11

Keshav Maharaj (c), Quinton de Kock (w), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen; David Miller, Dwaine, Kagiso Rabada, Bjorn Fortuin, Anrich, Tabraiz Shamsi

Sri Lanka Predicted Playing 11

Dasun Shanaka (c), Avishka Fernando, Dinesh Chandimal (w), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Akila Dananjaya

Head-to-head

Overall

Matches- 16, Sri Lanka– 5, South Africa– 10, Tied- 1

In T20 World Cups

Matches- 3, Sri Lanka– 1, South Africa– 2, Tied- 0

Key players

Quinton de Kock

Quinton de Kock has lots of experience and he has arguably been the most outstanding batter of the series. In two matches, the left-handed batter has indented 94 runs with an average of 94 and at a strike rate of 117.50. In the premature game, the southpaw tallied a thriving 58 and, the knock should deposit him in good stead. He will resemble to execute another knock of material.

Wanindu Hasaranga

Wanindu Hasaranga is known for his tricky bowling and he had a solid game against Australia, where he accumulated the crucial wicket of well-set Aaron Finch, and later discharged threatening Glenn Maxwell. Overall in this World Cup, he has totalled 81 runs and has also secured 8 wickets.

Bjorn Fortuin

Bjorn Fortuin has been hardened not to decipher for Sri Lanka in the continuing T20I series. The left-arm spinner has only dented up three wickets, but it’s his economy rate that has snatched the limelight. The tweaker has performed runs at 4.50, the best amongst any bowler in the series.

Team News

• After publishing an apology on his statement for his teammates and fans on Thursday daylight, one can expect to see wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock rear in the side for this game. Reeza Hendricks played well at the head of the order so, it may well be Heinrich Klaasen who drops out of the side.
• Spin bowler Mahesh Theekshana reverted to the side against Australia. He had avoided the game against Sri Lanka with a side strain but is now back to full fitness. you can expect to see him once again on the cricket ground.

South Africa vs Sri Lanka Match Tips

Sri Lanka seems to be in high confidence after winning their last match. And same goes for South Africa they also won their prior match against defending Champion West Indies. Although today South Africa will be the favourite to win the match.

Today’s match prediction South Africa to win the match.