2nd Test of the Sri Lanka in South Africa, 2 Test Series, 2024 has South Africa taking on Sri Lanka. The match will be played at the St George's Park, Gqeberha on 5th December 2024 at 01:30 PM IST.
SA vs SL (South Africa vs Sri Lanka), 2nd Test - Match Information
Match: South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test
Date: 5th December 2024
Time: 01:30 PM IST
Venue: St George's Park, Gqeberha
SA vs SL, St George's Park, Gqeberha Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the St George's Park, Gqeberha will allow for good stroke play and the batters will find it easy to bat on the surface. The surface will not allow a lot of assistance to the bowlers and wicket taking is not going to be easy. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 277 runs. The team winning the toss should look to bat first as the majority of the games played on this ground have been won by the team batting first.
Weather Report for St George's Park, Gqeberha
Temperature will hover around 21.48 °C and humidity is expected to be around 71%. Winds at a speed of 7.03 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
Pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 75% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, Fantasy gully experts predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
SA vs SL, Head to Head
In the 32 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 | 297 | 74.3 | 0 | - | 16, 122, 106, 23, 30 | - |
| Kyle Verreynne | 4 | 123 | 24.6 | 0 | - | 9, 0, 0, 0, 114 | - |
| Pathum Nissanka | 3 | 56 | 11.2 | 0 | - | 3, 23, 1, 2, 27 | - |
- Tristan Stubbs
Tristan Stubbs can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 119 match fantasy points in the last 6 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. This player is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 3 matches Tristan Stubbs has scored 297 runs at an average of 74.3 per match.
- Kyle Verreynne
Kyle Verreynne is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 90 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.2. This player is a Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 4 matches Kyle Verreynne has scored 9, 0, 0, 0, 114 runs averaging 24.6 per match.
- Pathum Nissanka Silva
Pathum Nissanka is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 81 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 6.6. This player is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 3 matches Pathum Nissanka has scored 3, 23, 1, 2, 27 runs at an average of 11.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keshav Maharaj | 3 | 24 | 24 | 12 | 18.1 | 24, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 2, 5, 3 |
| Vishwa Fernando | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 24.8 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 1 | 2, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 2 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 16.1 | 15, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 2, 5, 0 |
- Keshav Athmanand Maharaj
Keshav Maharaj is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 123 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. This player bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the last 3 matches Keshav Maharaj has taken 12 wickets at an average of 18.1. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has had a good time at this venue in the recent 3 matches Keshav Maharaj played here and has taken 0, 2, 7, 2, 0 wickets.
- Muthuthanthrige Vishwa Thilina Fernando
Vishwa Fernando is a Bowler and has an average of 106 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a left-arm medium fast Bowler and in the recently played 2 matches this player has taken 4 wickets at an average of 24.8. Vishwa Fernando has been very successful against this team, taking 2, 0, 2, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
- Kagiso Rabada
Kagiso Rabada can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 113 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. This player is a right-arm fast Bowler and in the recent 2 matches Kagiso Rabada has taken 8 wickets at an average of 16.1. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 1, 2, 0, 4 wickets in the recent matches. This player has a good record at this venue in the recent 2 matches Kagiso Rabada played here and has taken 6 wickets.
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 | 319 | 106.3 | 0 | - | 13, 0, 10, 182, 114 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Marco Jansen | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 11 | 10.5 | 13, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 7, 4, 0, 0 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 2 | 110 | 36.7 | 0 | - | 0, 7, 0, 59, 44 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Pasqual Handi Kamindu Dilanka Mendis
Kamindu Mendis is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 179 match fantasy points in the last 9 games and a fantasy rating of 9. This player is a batter, bats Left Handed. In the recent 3 matches Kamindu Mendis has scored 319 runs averaging 106.3 per match.
- Marco Jansen
Marco Jansen is an All Rounder and has an average of 121 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a left-arm medium fast Bowler and in the recent 2 matches this player has taken 11 wickets at an average of 10.5. Marco Jansen has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 7, 4 wickets in the recent matches. He has had a good time at this venue in the last 2 matches this player played here and has taken 0, 3, 3, 0, 6 wickets.
- Dhananjaya Maduranga de Silva
Dhananjaya de Silva is an All Rounder and has an average of 130 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Dhananjaya de Silva is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 2 matches he has scored 110 runs averaging 36.7 per match. This player has been very successful at this venue in the recent 2 matches Dhananjaya de Silva played here and has taken 5 wickets.
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SA vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temba Bavuma | 3 | 273 | 54.6 | 0 | - | 70, 113, 0, 4, 86 | - |
| Tristan Stubbs | 3 | 297 | 74.3 | 0 | - | 16, 122, 106, 23, 30 | - |
| Dinesh Chandimal | 3 | 290 | 58 | 0 | - | 0, 83, 116, 30, 61 | - |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 2 | 110 | 36.7 | 0 | - | 0, 7, 0, 59, 44 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Lahiru Kumara | 2 | 17 | - | 3 | 37.7 | 0, 10, 0, 5, 2 | 3, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Aiden Markram | 2 | 89 | 29.7 | 0 | - | 9, 47, 33, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
The Top Point Getters for South Africa are Temba Bavuma with 219 match fantasy points. Tristan Stubbs with 198 match fantasy points and Aiden Markram with 76 match fantasy points.
The Top Point Getters for Sri Lanka are Dinesh Chandimal with 107 match fantasy points. Dhananjaya de Silva with 94 match fantasy points and Lahiru Kumara with 94 match fantasy points.
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 | 319 | 106.3 | 0 | - | 13, 0, 10, 182, 114 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Tristan Stubbs | 3 | 297 | 74.3 | 0 | - | 16, 122, 106, 23, 30 | - |
| Marco Jansen | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 11 | 10.5 | 13, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 7, 4, 0, 0 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 3 | 24 | 24 | 12 | 18.1 | 24, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 2, 5, 3 |
| Vishwa Fernando | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 24.8 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 1 | 2, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
- Pasqual Handi Kamindu Dilanka Mendis
Kamindu Mendis is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 179 match fantasy points in the last 9 games and a fantasy rating of 9. This player is a batter, bats Left Handed. In the recent 3 matches Kamindu Mendis has scored 13, 0, 10, 182, 114 runs at an average of 106.3 per match.
- Tristan Stubbs
Tristan Stubbs is a Batter and has an average of 119 match fantasy points in the last 6 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 3 matches this player has scored 16, 122, 106, 23, 30 runs averaging 74.3 per match.
- Marco Jansen
Marco Jansen is an All Rounder and has an average of 121 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Marco Jansen bowls left-arm medium fast and in the last 2 matches he has taken 11 wickets at an average of 10.5. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 7, 4 wickets in the recent matches. Marco Jansen has a good record at this venue in the recent 2 matches he played here and has taken 0, 3, 3, 0, 6 wickets.
- Keshav Athmanand Maharaj
Keshav Maharaj is a Bowler and has an average of 123 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a slow left-arm orthodox Bowler and in the recently played 3 matches Keshav Maharaj has taken 0, 2, 2, 5, 3 wickets at an average of 18.1. He has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has had a good time at this venue in the last 3 matches Keshav Maharaj played here and has taken 11 wickets.
- Muthuthanthrige Vishwa Thilina Fernando
Vishwa Fernando is a Bowler and has an average of 106 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He is a left-arm medium fast Bowler and in the recent 2 matches this player has taken 4 wickets at an average of 24.8. Vishwa Fernando has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2, 0, 2, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
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, Matthew Breetzke, Marco Jansen, Tristan Stubbs and Kwena Maphaka
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 Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Kyle Verreynne
Batters: Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham and Temba Bavuma
All-Rounders: Kamindu Mendis, Marco Jansen and Dhananjaya de Silva
Bowlers: Keshav Maharaj, Vishwa Fernando, Kagiso Rabada and Dane Paterson
Captain: David Bedingham
Vice-Captain: Marco Jansen
SA vs SL (South Africa vs Sri Lanka), 2nd Test Preview
South Africa and Sri Lanka have played 1 match in the series, with South Africa winning all the games played so far.
In the first game of this series Marco Jansen was the Man of the Match and Marco Jansen scored the highest fantasy points for South Africa with 255 match fantasy points while Dinesh Chandimal topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Sri Lanka with 107 match fantasy points.