SA vs SL Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Predicted Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 1st Test

Both teams are in the race for the ICC World Test Championship final, with Sri Lanka currently third on the table (55.56% win rate) and South Africa close behind at 54.17%.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 27 Nov 2024, 12:58 IST

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Preview

The South African (SA) side is all set to turn their fortunes against Sri Lanka (SL) in the first Test of a two-match series, slated to kick off on November 27 at Kingsmead in Durban. The two teams are in contention for the final of the World Test Championship, with Sri Lanka currently in third and the Proteas close behind it. Both sides aim to register resounding victories to topple India and Australia, currently leading the charts.

The Lanka Lions have a strong record at Kingsmead in Durban, having never lost any Test match. This time, the visitors come with an impressive bowling lineup and momentum of magnificent six wins this year. On the other hand, the Proteas, despite their series win over West Indies and Bangladesh, have struggled in Durban, winning only two Test matches since 2010.

Coming to the team dynamics, the South African side has marked the return of skipper Temba Bavuma, who has recovered from elbow injuries and is set to lead the side. However, Lungi Ngidi and Nandre Burger have been ruled out due to injuries. Fresh from their thumping 2-0 Test series win against Bangladesh, the Proteas will start as favorites against the Islanders. On the other hand, Dhananjaya de Silva and his men head to this series after toppling 2021 WTC winners New Zealand on home turf 2-0, and they have named a strong squad for the upcoming tour.

Match Information

South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test

Sri Lanka tour of South Africa, 27 Nov 2024, Wed, 1:00 PM IST ,Kingsmead, Durban

Broadcast

Sports18 Network

Live Stream

JioCinema

Weather Report

Kingsmead, Durban

Clouds

22.5°C

66% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

South Africa

L
L
W
L
W

Sri Lanka

NR
W
W
L
W

Probable Playing XI

South Africa

K Verreynne (wk), KA Maharaj, T de Zorzi, DG Bedingham, T Bavuma (C), AK Markram, M Jansen, G Coetzee, T Stubbs, Wiaan Mulder, K Rabada

Bench : RD Rickelton, D Paterson, S Muthusamy

Sri Lanka

D Chandimal, S Samarawickrama, K Mendis (wk), PHKD Mendis, NGRP Jayasuriya, D Karunaratne, Pathum Nissanka, A Mathews, D de Silva (C), L Kumara, K Rajitha

Bench : O Fernando, MVT Fernando, N Peiris, AM Fernando, M Priyanath, L Embuldeniya

Injury and availability news

For the hosts, Temba Bavuma has recovered from his elbow injury and will lead the Proteas but pacers Lungi Ngidi and Nandre Burger are out due to injuries. On the other hand, tourist have named full-strengthen squad.

Pitch Report

The pitch at Kingsmead Stadium will have enough bounce, pace and grass initially, with overcast conditions helping fast bowlers immensely. Once the sun is out, the pitch will get slow and easier to bat. However, weather predicts showers in between, meaning the moisture will be retained. Hence, not many big scores are expected, but it will indeed be an eventful game.

60%

Pace Bowling

40%

Spin Bowling

55%

Batting Pitch

320

Average Score

45%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8
C

Temba Bavuma SA | BAT

The South African skipper has marked his return to the team after missing the Test series against Bangladesh due to injuries. The stylish right-handed batter will be looking to boost the top and middle order of the game to help his sides takes the lead in this game. In addition, the star batter will be looking to continue his great form in the next game.

8.5
C

Dhananjaya de Silva SL | ALL

The Sri Lankan skipper has been in the great form especially in the red-ball game. The star cricketer can give you a plethora of the fantasy points considering his form with both bat and the ball. In addition, the middle-order batter boasts a vast experience in this format which can pose big threat to the home team in Durban.

8.5
C

Pathum Nissanka SL | BAT

The Sri Lankan opening has been in the tremendous form in this format and his ability to amass runs under pressure alongside batting in the challenging South African pitches makes his one of the standout performer to watch out from the tourist camp. The stylish right-handed batter will likely to open the innings for his side and his great start can bolster your fantasy points.

9

Aiden Markram SA | BAT

The South African star cricketer has not been in the great form recently but his contributions with both bat and the ball can give you many fantasy points.

8.5

Tristan Stubbs SA | BAT

The star batter posses a vast experience in Durban and his aggressive style of playing on their home turf can pose big threat to Lanka Lions.

9

Dimuth Karunaratne SL | BAT

With over 6500 runs in the Test cricket, the Sri Lankan star cricketer sets to bring stability at the top order from the visiting sides.

9

Kagiso Rabada SA | BOWL

The right-arm seamer sets to lead the pace attack of the home team. He is the match winner in the plethora of the occasions and posses the ability to thwart the opponents.

9

Kusal Mendis SL | WK

The star cricketer has been in the top-notch form in the all-three formats and his ability to boost the top and middle orders can give you many fantasy points.

9

Marco Jansen SA | ALL

The South African all-rounder will be looking to crush the Sri Lankan batting line up alongside boosting his side's inning in the lower-middle orders of the game.

Avoid Having These Players In Your Fantasy Sports Team

8

Milan Rathnayake

SL | BAT

8.5

Lasith Embuldeniya

SL | BOWL

Last Updated On - Nov 27 2024 12:58 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

SA

5 : 6

SL

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6.5/100

Head To Head
Dinesh Chandimal

7

Sadeera Samarawickrama

8

Kusal Mendis
C

9

Aiden Markram
VC

9

Temba Bavuma

8

Tristan Stubbs

8.5

Dimuth Karunaratne

9

Pathum Nissanka

8.5

Marco Jansen

9

Dhananjaya de Silva

8.5

Kagiso Rabada

9

Players
11/11

Team 1

SA

7 : 4

SL

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6.5/100

Grand League
Kusal Mendis

9

Tony de Zorzi

6.5

Aiden Markram

9

David Bedingham

8.5

Temba Bavuma
C

8

Tristan Stubbs
VC

8.5

Dimuth Karunaratne

9

Pathum Nissanka

8.5

Marco Jansen

9

Dhananjaya de Silva

8.5

Kagiso Rabada

9

Players
11/11

Team 1

SA

6 : 5

SL

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5.5/100

Mega League
Kusal Mendis

9

Aiden Markram

9

Temba Bavuma

8

Tristan Stubbs

8.5

Dimuth Karunaratne
C

9

Pathum Nissanka
VC

8.5

Marco Jansen

9

Wiaan Mulder

7

Kamindu Mendis

9

Dhananjaya de Silva

8.5

Kagiso Rabada

9

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Players
11/11

Team 1

SA

6 : 5

SL

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5.5/100

CricTracker Special
Kusal Mendis

9

Aiden Markram

9

Temba Bavuma

8

Tristan Stubbs

8.5

Dimuth Karunaratne
C

9

Pathum Nissanka
VC

8.5

Marco Jansen

9

Wiaan Mulder

7

Kamindu Mendis

9

Dhananjaya de Silva

8.5

Kagiso Rabada

9

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