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South Africa will face Sri Lanka in Match 4 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Saturday.
As they enter the World Cup, South Africa carry the momentum from a convincing victory over Australia in the ODI series. The Proteas are anchored by a formidable lineup featuring the likes of Quinton de Kock, David Miller, and Marco Jansen, all of whom possess the potential to turn the game on it’s head.
Sri Lanka’s journey to the World Cup has been marked by impressive performances. They finished as runners-up in the Asia Cup and fought fiercely in the Qualifiers to earn their place in this prestigious multi-nation event. The Islanders showcase promising talents such as Matheesha Pathirana and Maheesh Theekshana, who have the potential to pose a daunting challenge to their opponents.
ODI World Cup 2023, SA vs SL:
- Date and time: October 7, 2023, 08:30 am GMT/02:00 pm IST
- Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.
Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report:
The Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch is known for its batter-friendly conditions, featuring dry surfaces and short boundaries that encourage aggressive stroke play. As the match progresses, spinners can gain an advantage due to increasing dryness. Winning the toss and choosing to bat first is the usual strategy here, as teams aim to set a challenging total in what promises to be a high-scoring contest. The average first-innings score in ODIs at this venue is 223, underlining its reputation for producing exciting matches.
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SA vs SL Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Quinton de Kock, Kusal Mendis
- Batters: Temba Bavuma, Pathum Nissanka, David Miller
- All-rounders: Marco Jansen, Aiden Markram, Dhananjaya de Silva
- Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana
SA vs SL Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Quinton de Kock (c), Kusal Mendis (vc)
Choice 2: Aiden Markram (c), Maheesh Theekshana (vc)
SA vs SL Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Heinrich Klaasen, Charith Asalanka, Dunith Wellalage, Tabraiz Shamsi
SA vs SL Dream11 Team for today’s match (October 7, 08:30 am GMT):
Squads:
South Africa: Temba Bavuma (c), Gerald Coetzee, Quinton De kock, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Henrich Klaasen, Andile Phehlukwayo, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen, Lizaad Williams
Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka (c), Kusal Mendis (vc), Kusal Perera, Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dushan Hemantha, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana, Lahiru Kumara, Dilshan Madushanka.