SA vs SL Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI For 2nd Test Match
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South Africa and Sri Lanka will play their second Test on December 5th, 2024, at St George's Park in Gqeberha. Marco Jansen took 11 wickets in the first Test, which South Africa won by 233 runs. This victory increased South Africa's chances of achieving the World Test Championship (WTC) final. This match will also be the decider for the spot in WTC finals, as still 4 teams (India, Australia, South Africa, Sri Lanka) are fighting for the finals ticket.
SA vs SL Match Details
South Africa vs Sri Lanka – 2nd Match, Test Match
Venue: St George's Park, Gqeberha
Date & Time: 05th December 2024 at 02:00 PM IST
Live Streaming: FanCode
SA vs SL Venue Stats
Avg 1st inn score | 257 |
Avg 2nd inn score | 244 |
Win% batting 1st | 57 |
Win% batting 2nd | 43 |
SA vs SL Pitch Report
The pitch flattens out over time and becomes easier to bat to serve as the match progresses, allowing teams batting second to fully capitalize and post a massive total.
SA vs SL Weather Report
The weather forecast calls for sunny skies for the first three days, with rain increasing over the last two.
SA vs SL Last Five Matches
SL ( Sri Lanka ) | L W W L W |
SA ( South Africa ) | W L L W L |
SA vs SL Head-to-Head Stats
Matches Played | SA Won | SL Won | Tie | NR | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 35 | 21 | 10 | 0 | 4 |
Last 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Injury News
No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.
SA vs SL Probable Playing XIs:
Sri Lanka Probable Playing XIs
Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis(w), Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva(c), Kamindu Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando
South Africa Probable Playing XIs
Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma(c), David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne(w), Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Kwena Maphaka, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada
Topmost Picks for SA vs SL Dream11 Prediction:
Top Picks – South Africa
- Temba Bavuma – His leadership and batting skills will be vital in the second Test against Sri Lanka. His stability at the top order sets up a strong team platform.
- Marco Jansen – Left-arm seamer who can trouble batsmen with his pace and swing. He has done well in recent months and looks forward to doing well.
Top Picks – Sri Lanka
- Kamindu Mendis – Talented top-order batsman who can provide a solid start to the team’s innings.
- Asitha Fernando – Asitha Fernando managed 5 wickets in the South African 1st Test after a long, hard toil.
Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for SA vs SL Dream11 Team:
Kusal Mendis, Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma, Dhananjaya de Silva(VC), Kamindu Mendis, Marco Jansen(C), Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando
Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for SA vs SL Dream11 Team:
Dinesh Chandimal, Pathum Nissanka, Tristan Stubbs(C), Temba Bavuma(VC), Dhananjaya de Silva, Kamindu Mendis, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando
Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
Captain – Marco Jansen, Tristan Stubbs
Vice-captain – Temba Bavuma, Dhananjaya de Silva
Wicketkeeper – Kusal Mendis
SA vs SL Probable Winners:
South Africa is likely to maintain their dominant form, after taking the first Test convincingly. Nevertheless, Sri Lanka will attempt to level the series. The opponent will need to deal with their batting issues and devise a strategy to counter South Africa's potent pace attack. If they can do so, they might be able to push the opponents and make the game competitive. On the other hand, if South Africa maintains their intensity and discipline, they are likely to lead the series 2-0. Considering the team combination, South Africa is expected to win this match.
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