South Africa will be up against the Sri Lanka in the 1st match of the Sri Lanka in South Africa, 2 Test Series, 2024 the match will be played at the Kingsmead, Durban on 27th November 2024 at 01:00 PM IST.
SA vs SL (South Africa vs Sri Lanka), 1st Test - Match Information
Match: South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test
Date: 27th November 2024
Time: 01:00 PM IST
Venue: Kingsmead, Durban
SA vs SL, Kingsmead, Durban Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Kingsmead, Durban will allow for good stroke play and the batters will find it easy to bat on the surface. It will not allow a lot of assistance to the bowlers and wicket taking is going to be difficult. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 282 runs. The pitch at the Kingsmead, Durban is a sporting one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for Kingsmead, Durban
Temperature will hover around 20.37 °C and humidity is expected to be around 84%. Winds at a speed of 10.04 m/s are expected. Cloud cover expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers. There is light rain expected which may affect playing conditions.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both Pacers and Spinners alike.
SA vs SL, Head to Head
In the 31 matches played between these 2 teams, South Africa Batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while Bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for Sri Lanka.
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SA vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Stubbs | 3 | 209 | 52.3 | 0 | - | 106, 23, 30, 26, 24 | - |
| Pathum Nissanka | 3 | 221 | 55.3 | 0 | - | 1, 27, 2, 64, 127 | - |
| Kyle Verreynne | 4 | 262 | 65.5 | 0 | - | 0, 0, 0, 114, 148 | - |
- Tristan Stubbs
Tristan Stubbs can be a high risk, high returns pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 109 match fantasy points in the last 5 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. This player is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 3 matches Tristan Stubbs has scored 209 runs averaging 52.3 per match.
- Pathum Nissanka Silva
Pathum Nissanka is a Batter and has an average of 95 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.2 and is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. He is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the last 3 matches this player has scored 1, 27, 2, 64, 127 runs at an average of 55.3 per match.
- Kyle Verreynne
Kyle Verreynne is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 100 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.2 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Kyle Verreynne is a Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 4 matches he has scored 262 runs averaging 65.5 per match.
SA vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nishan Peiris | 2 | 0 | - | 13 | 25.3 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 3, 6, 2, 0, 2 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 19.6 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 2, 5, 3, 0, 3 |
| Prabath Jayasuriya | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 13 | 24.4 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 6, 3, 5, 0, 4 |
- Kurukulasooriya Nishan Peiris
Nishan Peiris is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 145 match fantasy points in the last 1 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. Nishan Peiris is an off break Bowler and in the recent 2 matches he has taken 3, 6, 2, 0, 2 wickets at an average of 25.3.
- Keshav Athmanand Maharaj
Keshav Maharaj is a Bowler and has an average of 126 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a slow left-arm orthodox Bowler and in the recently played 2 matches Keshav Maharaj has taken 13 wickets at an average of 19.6. He has been very successful at this venue in the last 2 matches this player played here and has taken 12 wickets.
- Neketh Gedara Roshan Prabath Jayasuriya
Prabath Jayasuriya can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Prabath Jayasuriya has an average of 126 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. He is a slow left-arm orthodox Bowler and in the recently played 2 matches this player has taken 6, 3, 5, 0, 4 wickets at an average of 24.4.
SA vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamindu Mendis | 3 | 373 | 124.3 | 0 | - | 182, 114, 0, 13, 64 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Senuran Muthusamy | 2 | 80 | 26.7 | 1 | 99 | 0, 55, 0, 22, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Wiaan Mulder | 2 | 161 | 161 | 0 | - | 0, 56, 0, 105, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Pasqual Handi Kamindu Dilanka Mendis
Kamindu Mendis is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Kamindu Mendis has an average of 187 match fantasy points in the last 8 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a Left Handed Batter. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 373 runs at an average of 124.3 per match.
- Senuran Muthusamy
Senuran Muthusamy is an All Rounder and has an average of 133 match fantasy points in the last 4 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Senuran Muthusamy is a Left Handed Batter. In the recent 2 matches he has scored 80 runs averaging 26.7 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent matches has taken 1, 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets, averaging at 99 wickets per match. Senuran Muthusamy has had a good time at this venue in the last 2 matches he played here and has taken 11 wickets.
- Pieter Willem Adriaan Mulder
Wiaan Mulder is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 124 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. Wiaan Mulder is a Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 2 matches he has scored 161 runs averaging 161 per match. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 3, 0, 1, 3, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Wiaan Mulder has a good record at this venue in the last 2 matches he played here and has taken 0, 1, 0, 0, 2 wickets.
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SA vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamindu Mendis | 3 | 373 | 124.3 | 0 | - | 182, 114, 0, 13, 64 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Nishan Peiris | 2 | 0 | - | 13 | 25.3 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 3, 6, 2, 0, 2 |
| Senuran Muthusamy | 2 | 80 | 26.7 | 1 | 99 | 0, 55, 0, 22, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 19.6 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 2, 5, 3, 0, 3 |
| Tristan Stubbs | 3 | 209 | 52.3 | 0 | - | 106, 23, 30, 26, 24 | - |
- Pasqual Handi Kamindu Dilanka Mendis
Kamindu Mendis is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 187 match fantasy points in the last 8 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Kamindu Mendis is a batter, bats Left Handed. In the recent 3 matches he has scored 182, 114, 0, 13, 64 runs averaging 124.3 per match.
- Kurukulasooriya Nishan Peiris
Nishan Peiris is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 145 match fantasy points in the last 1 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. Nishan Peiris bowls off break and in the recent 2 matches he has taken 3, 6, 2, 0, 2 wickets at an average of 25.3.
- Senuran Muthusamy
Senuran Muthusamy is an All Rounder and has an average of 133 match fantasy points in the last 4 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a batter, bats Left Handed. In the recently played 2 matches Senuran Muthusamy has scored 0, 55, 0, 22, 0 runs at an average of 26.7 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent matches has taken 1 wickets, averaging at 99 wickets per match. This player has had a good time at this venue in the recent 2 matches Senuran Muthusamy played here and has taken 0, 3, 6, 2, 0 wickets.
- Keshav Athmanand Maharaj
Keshav Maharaj is a Bowler and has an average of 126 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a slow left-arm orthodox Bowler and in the recent 2 matches this player has taken 13 wickets at an average of 19.6. Keshav Maharaj has a good record at this venue in the recent 2 matches he played here and has taken 12 wickets.
- Tristan Stubbs
Tristan Stubbs is a Batter and has an average of 109 match fantasy points in the last 5 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 3 matches Tristan Stubbs has scored 209 runs averaging 52.3 per match.
SA vs SL Squad Information
South Africa (SA) Squad: Temba Bavuma, Dane Paterson, Keshav Maharaj, David Bedingham, Kagiso Rabada, Senuran Muthusamy, Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Kyle Verreynne, Tony de Zorzi, Wiaan Mulder, Gerald Coetzee, Marco Jansen and Tristan Stubbs
Sri Lanka (SL) Squad: Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Dimuth Karunaratne, Oshada Fernando, Dhananjaya de Silva, Kasun Rajitha, Vishwa Fernando, Prabath Jayasuriya, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Asitha Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Kamindu Mendis, Nishan Peiris, Lasith Embuldeniya, Pathum Nissanka and Milan Rathnayake
SA vs SL Possible Playing XI
South Africa (SA) Possible Playing XI: Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne, David Bedingham, Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Dane Paterson, Senuran Muthusamy, Wiaan Mulder and Aiden Markram
Sri Lanka (SL) Possible Playing XI: Pathum Nissanka, Dinesh Chandimal, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis, Nishan Peiris, Prabath Jayasuriya, Asitha Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Angelo Mathews and Milan Rathnayake
SA vs SL Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Kyle Verreynne
Batters: Tristan Stubbs and David Bedingham
All-Rounders: Kamindu Mendis, Senuran Muthusamy, Wiaan Mulder, Aiden Markram and Marco Jansen
Bowlers: Nishan Peiris, Keshav Maharaj and Prabath Jayasuriya
Captain: Senuran Muthusamy
Vice-Captain: Kyle Verreynne
SA vs SL (South Africa vs Sri Lanka), 1st Test Preview
In their last 5 games, Sri Lanka have won 3 games and lost 2. In their last 5 games, South Africa have won 3 games and lost 1.
Both teams last played against each other in the 2nd Test of the Sri Lanka in South Africa, 2 Test Series, 2020/21 where Dean Elgar scored the highest fantasy points for South Africa with 197 match fantasy points while Dimuth Karunaratne topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Sri Lanka with 136 match fantasy points.