Preview:
Sri Lanka and South Africa will lock horns against each other for the third ODI on Tuesday, September 7. Sri Lanka won the first ODI by 14 runs. On the other hand, the Proteas bounced back in the next match to secure victory in the second ODI. South Africa posted a total of 283 runs and then bundled up Sri Lanka at 197 in a rain-reduced game.
The three-match ODI series is now tied at 1-1. Heading into the final encounter, both the teams will aim to bring their ‘A’ game to the table and clinch the series. It will be an intriguing contest for the onlookers.
Match Details:
Sri Lanka vs South Africa, 3rd ODI
Venue: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Date and Time: September 7 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 will too 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), Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj(c), Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi
Top Picks for SRI vs RSA 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Charith Asalanka scored 77 runs in the second ODI. In the series so far, he has chipped in 149 runs. He can be a good player to bank on.
Tabraiz Shamsi has scalped 6 wickets in the series so far. He starred with the ball for the Proteas in the second ODI as he picked up 5 wickets. He can be a good pick for this match.
Janneman Malan scored a belligerent 121 in the last match. In the series so far, he has scored 14 runs. He can be the other good pick for this game.
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SRI vs RSA 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Minod Bhanuka, Aiden Markram, Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga, Andile Phehlukwayo, Rassie van der Dussen, Janneman Malan (c), Avishka Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera, Tabraiz Shamsi (vc), Keshav Maharaj
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for SRI vs RSA 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Heinrich Klaasen, Rassie van der Dussen, Dasun Shanaka, Avishka Fernando (vc), Charith Asalanka (c), Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Keshav Maharaj
Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
Captain Options: Janneman Malan and Charith Asalanka
Vice-Captain Options: Tabraiz Shamsi and Avishka Fernando
