SA vs SL 1st Test 2024 Prediction

South Africa will take on Sri Lanka in the first Test of the 2-Test series at the Kingsmead Stadium, Durban, from Wednesday (November 27) morning.

 

South Africa's last Test series was a 2-0 win in Bangladesh. Captain Bavuma is fit and back to lead the team in this all-important home series. Jansen and Coetzee also makes a return to the Test team. 

 

Sri Lanka are also coming off a 2-0 win at home against New Zealand. Sri Lanka have won their last 3 Tests, including the last test in England. The visitors have a full-strength squad for this series.

SA vs SL 1st Test 2024 Match Details

  • Venue: Kingsmead Stadium, Durban
  • Date & Time: Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at 1 PM IST
  • Live Streaming: Jio Cinema App

Playing 11 for South Africa vs Sri Lanka 1st Test 2024

 

Playing 11 for South Africa

A. Markram, T. de Zorzi, T. Stubbs, T. Bavuma (C), D. Bedingham, K. Verreynne (WK), M. Jansen, W. Mulder, K. Rabada, K. Maharaj, G. Coetzee

 

Playing 11 for Sri Lanka

D. Karunaratne, P. Nissanka, D. Chandimal, A. Matthews, K. Mendis, D. de Silva (C), K. Mendis (WK), L. Kumara, P. Jayasuriya, A. Fernando, V. Fernando

 

South Africa vs Sri Lanka Head-to-head Test Record

South Africa and Sri Lanka have played 31 times in Tests, out of which South Africa have won 16 times and Sri Lanka have won 9 times. 6 Tests have ended in a draw. Sri Lanka have won 3 Test matches in South Africa.

 

South Africa Won

Sri Lanka Won

Draw

Overall

16

9

6

In South Africa

13

3

1

Last 5 Tests

2

3

0

 

Durban Stadium Stats

Weather - 24°C, Mostly clear

Pitch - Balanced (good for pacers)

Avg. 1st Innings Score - 318 runs (Last 5 Tests played)

Avg. 2nd Innings Score - 273 runs (Last 5 Tests played)

Toss - Team batting first won 3 times (Last 5 Tests played)

Top Fantasy Players for South Africa vs Sri Lanka 1st Test 2024

South Africa Team

PlayerTest Career Stats
T. de Zorzi (BAT)556 runs
A. Markram (AR)2569 runs
M. Jansen (AR)401 runs & 49 wickets
K. Rabada (BOWL)313 wickets


Sri Lanka Team

PlayerTest Career Stats
K. Mendis (WK)4368 runs & 100 dismissals
D. de Silva (AR)3881 runs & 40 wickets
K. Mendis (AR)1004 runs & 3 wickets
A. Fernando (BOWL)64 wickets

South Africa vs Sri Lanka 1st Test 2024 Fantasy Team

  • Wicketkeeper: K. Mendis
  • Batters: T. de Zorzi, T. Bavuma
  • All-rounders: M. Jansen, A. Markram, D. de Silva, K. Mendis
  • Bowlers: G. Coetzee, K. Rabada, K. Maharaj, A. Fernando

 

  • Captain: M. Jansen/K. Mendis
  • Vice Captain: K. Rabada/D. de Silva

 

HOWZAT Fantasy Team for South Africa vs Sri Lanka 1st Test 2024

 

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