South Africa will take on Sri Lanka in Match 4 of the ODI World Cup 2023 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, on Saturday (7 October) afternoon.

South Africa are coming into this tournament with a come-from-behind 3-2 series against Australia at home. The Proteas lost the rain-affected warm-up match against New Zealand by 7 runs. All the team members are available for selection in this match.

On the other hand, Sri Lanka qualified for the 2023 World Cup by winning the World Cup Qualifier in July. Sri Lanka lost the final of the Asia Cup 2023 against India in a very disappointing manner. The team also lost both its warm-up matches against Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. 

SA vs SL ODI World Cup 2023 Details

• Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
• Date & Time: October 7, 2023, at 2 PM IST
• Live Streaming: Star Sports Channel and Disney+Hotstar App

Playing 11 for Today’s South Africa vs Sri Lanka 2023 ODI World Cup

Playing 11 for South Africa Team

Q. de Kock (WK), Temba Bavuma (C), R. van der Dussen, A. Markram, H. Klaasen, D. Miller, M. Jansen, K. Maharaj, L. Ngidi, K. Rabada, T. Shamsi

Playing 11 for Sri Lanka Team

P. Nissanka, K. Perera, K. Mendis (WK), S. Samarawickrama, C. Asalanka, D. de Silva, D. Shanaka (C), D. Wellalage, M. Pathirana, M. Theekshana, K. Rajitha

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

South Africa and Sri Lanka have faced each other in 80 matches in One Day Internationals out of which South Africa have won 45 while Sri Lanka have won 33 times. At the World Cup, South Africa have won 4 of the 6 matches played against Sri Lanka.

Arun Jaitley Stadium Stats

Weather - 35°C, Mostly sunny

Pitch - Balanced (Good for spinners)

Avg. 1st Innings Score - 209 runs (Last 5 ODIs played)

Toss - Team batting first won 4 times (Last 5 ODIs played)

Top Fantasy Players for Sri Lanka vs South Africa ODI World Cup 2023

Sri Lanka Team

South Africa Team

South Africa vs Sri Lanka ODI World Cup 2023 Fantasy Team

• Wicketkeepers: H. Klaasen, Q. de Kock, K. Mendis
• Batters: D. Miller, P. Nissanka
• All-rounders: A. Markram, D. de Silva, M. Jansen
• Bowlers: K. Rabada, L. Ngidi, M. Pathirana

• Captain: H. Klaasen/A. Markram
• Vice Captain: M. Pathirana/K. Mendis

HOWZAT Fantasy Team for South Africa vs Sri Lanka ODI World Cup 2023

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FAQs

How many times has South Africa beaten Sri Lanka?

South Africa have beaten Sri Lanka 45 times in ODIs. The two teams have met 6 times during the ODI World Cup, out of which Sri Lanka have won only 1 match.

Where is the venue for SA vs SL ODI world cup 2023?

South Africa vs Sri Lanka ODI World Cup 2023 match will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi from 2 PM.