The 1st ODI of 3 match series between South Africa & Sri Lanka will be played at the R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on Thursday, September 2, 2021.
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South Africa will square off against Sri Lanka in the 1st ODI of the 3-Match series, starting from Thursday, September 2 at the R Premadasa Stadium.
Sri Lanka last played an ODI series against the second-string Indian side, which they lost by 2-1. They will be looking to kick off their ODI series against South Africa on a winning note. The participation of Kusal Perera is highly unlikely as he tested positive for Covid-19 a few days back and must be in quarantine.
South Africa, on the other hand, will be led by Temba Bavuma as Quinton de Kock will not be available for the match. David Miller and Lungi Ngidi will also miss the ODI series citing personal reasons. The series is a part of the Super League for the World Cup and 30 important points are up for grabs in the series. Having said that, both the teams will look to grab a victory in this match to take a lead in the series.
Here are the match details, pitch report, probable playing 11, squads, player records/stats and dream11 fantasy team predictions for the 1st ODI of the South Africa Tour of Sri Lanka, 2021.
Match Details
- Match: Sri Lanka vs South Africa, 1st ODI
- Date: Thursday, September 2, 2021
- Time: 3:00 PM (IST) / 3:00 PM (Local) / 3:30 AM (GMT)
- Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Pitch Report
It’s a slow and sluggish track and hence spinners are expected to receive a good amount of turn. The boundaries are quite big and batters need to run well between the wickets. A target of close to 150 is difficult to chase on this venue.
SL vs SA Probable Playing XI
Sri Lanka Probable Playing XI
Dasun Shanaka (C), Kusal Perera (WK), Akila Dananjaya, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dhananjaya de Silva, Nuwan Pradeep / Praveen Jayawickrama, Dushmantha Chameera, Chamika Karunaratne, Charith Asalanka, Avishka Fernando, Dinesh Chandimal.
South Africa Playing XI
Temba Bavuma (C), Andile Phehlukwayo / Keshav Maharaj, Kagisa Rabada, Heinrich Klaasen / Kyle Verreynne, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Reeza Hendricks, Tabraiz Shamsi, Dwaine Pretorius, Janneman Malan, Anrich Nortje.
Sri Lanka & South Africa Squads
Sri Lanka Squad
Dasun Shanaka (C), Minod Bhanuka (WK), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dushmantha Chameera, Charith Asalanka, Ramesh Mendis, Avishka Fernando, Akila Dananjaya, Binura Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Maheesh Theekshana, Praveen Jayawickrama, Kusal Perera, Pulina Tharanga, Lahiru Madushanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dhananjaya de Silva, Lahiru Kumara, Dinesh Chandimal, Nuwan Pradeep.
South Africa Squad
Temba Bavuma (C), Heinrich Klaasen (WK), Reeza Hendricks, Kyle Verreynne, Lizaad Williams, Beuran Hendricks, Dwaine Pretorius, Tabraiz Shamsi, George Linde, Wiaan Mulder, Lutho Sipamla, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Janneman Malan, Anrich Nortje, Keshav Maharaj, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada.
SL vs SA Last 5 Matches Stats
SL Form
SA Form
SL vs SA Head-to-head
| Matches Played | 77 |
| South Africa Won | 44 |
| Sri Lanka Won | 31 |
| No Result/Tied | 2 |
Average First Innings Score
259 Runs (Last 5 ODI matches played at this venue)
Record of Chasing Team
Stats based on the last 5 matches played at this venue.
- Matches Won: 4
- Matches Lost: 1
- No Result/Abandoned: 0
Top Picks For SL vs SA 1st ODI
Sri Lanka
- Dhananjaya de Silva: He has been one of the key players Sri Lanka has in limited overs cricket. Talking about his ODI career, he has scored 1112 runs at an average of 26.47 and also has 27 to his name.
- Wanindu Hasaranga: The Sri Lankan leg-spinner has been in an amazing form with the ball recently. He had a brilliant time playing against second string Indian side. Talking about his ODI career, the leg-spinner had 534 runs under his belt with 25 wickets to his name as well.
South Africa
- Janneman Malan: He played a brilliant knock of 177* in the final ODO of the Ireland series. It was also his career best score in One Day Internationals. Overall, he has played 7 ODIs and accumulated 483 runs at an average of 120.75, including 2 centuries and 2 half-centuries.
- Tabraiz Shamsi: He is currently World’s number 1 spinner in T20s. He has 32 wickets under his belt in One Day Internationals. With Sri Lankan pitch offering good amount of spin, he can be proven lethal.
SL vs SA Dream11 Expert Picks
| Player | Dream11 Points |
|---|---|
| Janneman Malan | N/A |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | N/A |
| Kusal Perera | N/A |
SL vs SA Player Record/Stats (Top 5 Picks)
| Player | Stats (ODI Carrer) |
|---|---|
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 1112 Runs & 27 Wickets |
| Janneman Malan | 483 Runs |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 534 Runs & 25 Wickets |
| Temba Bavuma | 461 Runs |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | 32 Wickets |
SL vs SA Captaincy Picks
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Rassie van der-Dussen
- Janneman Malan
SL vs SA Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction
Fantasy Team Suggestion 1
- Wicket-Keeper: Kusal Perera
- Batsmen: Dasun Shanaka, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der-Dussen, Avishka Fernando
- All-Rounders: Dhananjaya de Silva, Andile Phehlukwayo, Wanindu Hasaranga
- Bowlers: Dushmantha Chameera, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi
- Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
- Vice-Captain: Rassie van der-Dussen
Fantasy Team Suggestion 2
- Wicket-Keeper: Kusal Perera
- Batsmen: Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka, Janneman Malan
- All-Rounders: Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga
- Bowlers: Tabraiz Shamsi, Chamika Karunaratne, Anrich Nortje
- Captain: Janneman Malan
- Vice-Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
Probable Winner Of The Match
South Africa is expected to win this match.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team for the fantasy game please consider the points mentioned and make your own decision at the time of making your team.
