South Africa vs Sri Lanka, T20 World Cup – Cricket Match Prediction, Fantasy XI Tips & Probable XI

In the 25th match of the T20 World Cup, South Africa will take on Sri Lanka in Sharjah on Saturday. South Africa have dominated Sri Lanka in T20Is. 

SA v SL: Match Details

• Date – Saturday, October 30, 2021
• Time – 3:30 PM IST
• Venue – Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

SA v SL Match Preview:

South Africa will welcome back Quinton de Kock at the top order in this game. Aiden Markram will be crucial in the middle order along with Rassie Van der Dussen. Watch out for David Miller, he could change the game in the final overs. 

South Africa's bowling is the key. Anrich Nortje and Tabraize Shamsi are crucial. Keshav Maharaj provides economical overs and makes breakthroughs. 

Sri Lanka's batting is in decent touch. Charith Asalanka and Bhanuka Rajapaksa have been consistently getting runs. Kusul Perera provides good starts and can play long innings. 

Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga are the key bowlers. Chamika Karunaratne can provide breakthroughs and contribute with the bat as well. 

SA v SL Cricket Match Prediction:

South Africa has won two games out of two while Sri Lanka lost their last game. SA is looking favorites going into the match, purely due to their bowling. 

SA v SL Head-to-Head:

• Total – 16
• South Africa – 11
• Sri Lanka – 5

SA v SL Team News: 

Quinton de Kock is likely to take the field in this game. 

SA v SL Probable Playing XI:

• South Africa - Temba Bavuma (c), Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen/ Quinton de Kock (wk), David Miller, Dwaine Pretorius, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi
• Sri Lanka - Kusal Perera (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Avishka Fernando, Wanindu Hasaranga, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Lahiru Kumara, Maheesh Theekshana

SA v SL Fantasy XI:

• Wicket-keepers - Quinton De Kock
• Batters - Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Avishka Fernando, Rassie Van Der-Dussen
• All-rounders - Wanindu Hasaranga, Aiden Markram
• Bowlers - Maheesh Theekshana, Chamika Karunaratne, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi