The 1st Test match between South Africa and Sri Lanka is set for November 27, 2024, at Kingsmead, Durban. South Africa seeks crucial points in the ICC World Test Championship while fielding a strong eleven with Temba Bavuma returning. Sri Lanka aims to improve their standings as well.
The highly anticipated 1st Test match between South Africa and Sri Lanka will commence on November 27, 2024, at the Kingsmead Cricket Stadium in Durban. This two-match Test series holds significant importance for both teams in the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 rankings, with South Africa currently positioned fifth and Sri Lanka in third place. South Africa has announced its playing eleven, featuring the return of Temba Bavuma following an injury, while Sri Lanka’s probable lineup includes familiar players such as Dimuth Karunaratne and Dhananjaya de Silva, who is set to captain the side.
For the 1st Test, South Africa will field: Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne (wicketkeeper), Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, and Kagiso Rabada. Sri Lanka’s probable eleven consists of Dimuth Karunaratne, Pathum Nissanka, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva (captain), Kusal Mendis (wicketkeeper), Milan Rathnayake, Prabath Jayasuriya, Asitha Fernando, and Vishwa Fernando.
The ongoing rivalry between South Africa and Sri Lanka in Test cricket adds a compelling narrative to their upcoming encounters. Historically, these teams have met 31 times in Test matches, with South Africa taking a lead with 16 victories against Sri Lanka’s 9 wins, and 6 matches resulting in a draw. The last Test series in December 2020 to January 2021 saw South Africa triumph in a 2-0 clean sweep, indicating their strong home performance. The current Test series is crucial for both teams as they strive for valuable points in the ICC World Test Championship.
In summary, the upcoming 1st Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka promises to be a highly competitive match, reflecting both teams’ ambitions in the ICC World Test Championship. With Temba Bavuma’s return to the South African side and a solid Sri Lankan lineup, cricket enthusiasts can anticipate an exciting contest. The match will be broadcast live on Sports 18 networks, and the streaming will be accessible through the Jio Cinema app and website, allowing fans to follow the action closely.
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