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CLAIM NOWSri Lanka vs South Africa, ICCWCT20, Today Match Prediction 03 June 2024
SL vs RSA Win Probability
Toss Winner - Sri Lanka won the toss and choose to bat first
South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets
Can South Africa overcome recent wobbles in ICC tournaments and step up their game on the grandest stage? Can dark horse Sri Lanka stun South Africa with an upset win?
- Heinrich Klaasen is in some serious touch in the last twelve months, especially against spinners. His duel against Hasaranga and Theekshana could be crucial in the context of the game.
- Sri Lankan openers have their work cut out against the SA tall fast bowlers who can extract nice pace and bounce from the surface here.
- South Africa lead the head to head 12-5 against Sri Lanka.
We are backing South Africa as winners of this contest.
| Tournament: | ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York, United States |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 26.0°C|Partly Cloudy |
SL vs RSA Live Prediction
SL vs RSA Match Prediction & Analysis
One of the most anticipated clashes on the opening week of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup is here, with Sri Lanka taking on South Africa in a Group D encounter.
Historically, the African nation has dictated against the Asian nation, with a commanding lead in head-to-head T20 encounters 12 wins to Sri Lanka's 5. But a high-stakes tournament such as the World Cup can often throw a curveball. Playing at a neutral venue is a different challenge, and the result could often throw some surprises. Hungry to rewrite the lopsided head to head tally, Sri Lanka will be hoping to prove that on their day, any team can topple a giant.
Both teams will want to be tactically shrewd and execute their skills to perfection on the field. Sri Lanka will look to pin down the explosive South African batting line up with their spin bowling, while South Africa will be hoping to keep their calm and composure under pressure and execute their skills well to overcome this challenge.
For some reason, South Africa often become weaker and lose their invincibility when a high-pressure tournament like the World Cup comes around. But they’ll be determined to shift that narrative in this year’s tournament.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
SL
W W L W L
SL
RSA
L L L L W
RSA
165/2 in 13.5 11.93
WI vs SA 2024
West Indies beat South Africa by 8 wickets163/7 in 20.0 8.15
175/8 in 20.0 8.75
WI vs SA 2024
West Indies beat South Africa by 28 runs 🏆147/10 in 19.5 7.41
154/5 in 13.5 11.14
180/7 in 19.3 9.23
HEAD TO HEAD
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Sri Lanka Preview
Sri Lanka come into the ICC Men's T20 World Cup with a record that reflects a team in transition. Their 2024 campaign has yielded six victories in nine matches, a respectable showing marred by unexpected losses at home to Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, and an away loss to Bangladesh. These setbacks highlight the need for immediate improvement, particularly in batting.
A recent warm-up fixture against the Netherlands exposed the batting slump of the top order in challenging conditions. Chasing 180+ for victory against an associate nation like Netherlands, they succumbed to a narrow 20-run defeat. Warm-ups are not a great yardstick for how well a team can do in the competition, but the batting vulnerabilities raises concerns about their ability to set imposing totals against stronger opponents like South Africa.
The onus now falls squarely on the middle order to provide stability and steer the team to a competitive total. However, Sri Lanka boasts a bowling attack capable of stifling even the most potent batting line-ups. Captain Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana make a proven two-pronged spin attack that can keep things nice and tidy in the middle overs.
The pace attack, featuring Dilshan Madushanka, Dushmantha Chameera, and the exciting prospect Matheesha Pathirana, appears ready to fire. Additionally, the presence of experienced all-rounders like Angelo Mathews and Dasun Shanaka offers flexibility. Sri Lanka's T20 World Cup success hinges on their ability to address their batting issues while leveraging their bowling strength.
Sri Lanka Predicted Playing XI:
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama Charith Asalanka, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Dilshan Madushanka, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Dushmantha Chameera.
Sri Lanka Actual Playing XI:
Angelo Mathews, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanidu Hasaranga, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara
South Africa Preview
South Africa enter the ICC Men's T20 World Cup with a reputation as a team perpetually on the cusp of greatness. Their squad boasts an array of established stars: Quinton de Kock's explosive batting at the top along with the consistent Reeza Hendricks, the experience and leadership of Aiden Markram, the power-hitting ability of David Miller and Heinrich Klaasen. This formidable line-up possesses the firepower to dismantle any bowling attack on their day, and the depth on their bench is equally impressive, with players like Tristan Stubbs and Ryan Rickleton waiting for their chance to shine.
The pace attack, spearheaded by the red-hot Kagiso Rabada, is bolstered by the express pace of Anrich Nortje and Marco Jansen, while the young gun Gerald Coetzee offers valuable flexibility. Spin duties are ably handled by the seasoned Keshav Maharaj and the wily Tabraiz Shamsi, with Markram's part-time off-spin providing something extra. However, a crucial question lingers for this talented squad: can they finally convert their undeniable potential into trophies? Despite reaching the finals of major tournaments on multiple occasions, South Africa's trophy cabinet remains empty.
A recent 0-3 series defeat to the West Indies, with several key players absent due to IPL commitments, only served to amplify these concerns. Yet, they have regrouped and are determined to rewrite their script. The key will be their ability to overcome their recent struggles under pressure in ICC tournaments. Can they shed their label as perennial underachievers and deliver when it matters most?
South Africa Predicted Playing XI:
Reeza Hendricks, Quinton de Kock (wk), Aiden Markram (c), Heinrich Klaasen, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Gerald Coetzee, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Tabraiz Shamsi, Kagiso Rabada..
South Africa Actual Playing XI:
David Miller, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Marco Jansen, Tristan Stubbs, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Anrich Nortje, Ottneil Baartman
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The drop-in wickets used here have been specially made and imported from Adelaide, Australia, so expect to see some extra pace and bounce that you’d get Down Under. The forecast for this day game is mostly clear, but there’ll be some cloud cover and with it some assistance for the tall and fast bowlers to get the ball shaping.
SL vs RSA Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
Batting Conditions
Pace Bowling
Spin Bowling
This contest between South Africa and Sri Lanka will be the first match happening in the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in East Meadow, New York. The stadium was built up with this marquee tournament in mind, as ICC seeks to get a foothold in the USA and promote cricket in America.
Toss: To Bat
It is always a safe choice to win toss and bat first on an unknown pitch. And both teams will be interested in batting first on this untried New York wicket. Besides, chasing a huge total adds to the pressure of the world cup game, so expect the team winning the toss to bat first unless there’s any distinct advantage with chasing.
SL vs RSA
Winning Prediction
South Africa appears to be the stronger team on paper, and if they believe they can play like one, there’s no stopping them.
We are backing South Africa as winners of this contest.
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