Preview:
Sri Lanka and South Africa will lock horns for the first ODI on Thursday, September 2. A couple of key names Quinton de Kock, Lungi Ngidi, and David Miller aren’t available for the ODI series. However, they will join the side for the T20I series. South Africa tied their last ODI series against Ireland.
Sri Lanka, on the other hand, recently lost the ODI series against India. They, however, secured a win in the T2oI series against a depleted Indian side. Both the teams will be keen to get an early lead in the series. It would be an interesting encounter for the cricket onlookers.
Match Details:
Sri Lanka vs South Africa, 1st ODI
Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Date & Time: September 2 at 3:00PM IST
Live Streaming: Fancode
Pitch Report:
The surface is expected to be inclined towards the batters. Initially, pacers might get some help, but as the game progresses spinners will too get assistance in the middle overs.
Probable Playing XIs for SRI vs RSA 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Sri Lanka
Avishka Fernando, Minod Bhanuka (wk), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Nuwan Pradeep, Akila Dananjaya, Dushmantha Chameera, Praveen Jayawickrama
South Africa
Janneman Malan, Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Dwaine Pretorius, George Linde, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi
Top Picks for SRI vs RSA 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Tabraiz Shamsi has been instrumental for South Africa. The contribution of the spinner will be pivotal for the team. He can be a good pick for the match.
Dasun Shanaka had a splendid time in the recently concluded SLC T20 league. He was the top run-getter of the tournament. He chipped in with 258 runs in the tournament. He would be keen to take the momentum further for his team.
Dhananjaya de Silva comes in handy with his all-rounder abilities. In the 53 ODIs he has played, he has chipped in 1112 runs and also picked up 27 wickets.
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SRI vs RSA 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Minod Bhanuka, Heinrich Klaasen, Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga(vc), Andile Phehlukwayo, Rassie van der Dussen, Dasun Shanaka(vc), Avishka Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera, Tabraiz Shamsi(c), Anrich Nortje
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for SRI vs RSA 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Heinrich Klaasen, Rassie van der Dussen, Dasun Shanaka, Avishka Fernando, Temba Bavuma, Dhananjaya de Silva(c), Wanindu Hasaranga(vc), Andile Phehlukwayo, Dushmantha Chameera, Tabraiz Shamsi(c), Anrich Nortje
Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
Captain Options: Tabraiz Shamsi and Dhananjaya de Silva
Vice-Captain Options: Dasun Shanaka and Wanindu Hasaranga
