Preview:
Sri Lanka and South Africa will lock horns against each other for the second ODI on Saturday, September 4. In the first ODI, Sri Lanka posted a massive target of 301 for South Africa. Though the Proteas tried to reach the target with impressive performances from Aiden Markram and Rassie van der Dussen, they could only manage 286 runs.
Having taken the lead in the series, Sri Lanka will now aim to carry the momentum further and clinch the series. South Africa, on the other hand, will try to punch above their weights and keep the series alive. Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the ongoing series after he suffered a fracture in his right thumb. Keshav Maharaj will captain the side for the second and third fixtures in his absence.
Match Details:
Sri Lanka vs South Africa, 2nd ODI
Venue: R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium
Date & Time: September 4 at 2:30 PM 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 too will get assistance in the middle overs.
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Probable Playing XIs for SRI vs RSA:
Sri Lanka
Avishka Fernando, Minod Bhanuka (wk), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Akila Dananjaya, Dushmantha Chameera, Praveen Jayawickrama
South Africa
Janneman Malan, Aiden Markram, George Linde, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Kyle Verreynne, Keshav Maharaj(c), Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi
Top Picks for SRI vs RSA 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Avishka Fernando was exceptional for Sri Lanka in the first ODI. He played a belligerent knock of 118 runs to fashion the team’s victory. He can be a good pick for this match.
Charith Asalanka is another Sri Lankan player who put up an impressive performance in the first match. He scored 72 runs for the team.
Aiden Markram was the player who stood out for South Africa. The starts from him will be pivotal for the side. In the first ODI, he missed his century by just four runs.
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SRI vs RSA 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Minod Bhanuka, Aiden Markram (c), Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga, Andile Phehlukwayo, Rassie van der Dussen, Dasun Shanaka, Avishka Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera, Tabraiz Shamsi (vc), Anrich Nortje
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for SRI vs RSA 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Heinrich Klaasen, Rassie van der Dussen, Dasun Shanaka, Avishka Fernando (c), Charith Asalanka (vc), Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dushmantha Chameera, Tabraiz Shamsi, Kagiso Rabada
Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
Captain Options: Aiden Markram and Avishka Fernando
Vice-Captain Options: Tabraiz Shamsi and Charith Asalanka
