SA vs SL Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Predicted Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 2nd Test

South Africa won the first test in Durban by 233 runs, a fourth victory in a row to keep it in contention for a place in the ICC Test World Championship final at Lord’s in June.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 04 Dec 2024, 11:08 IST

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Preview

The South African side is all set to turn their fortunes against Sri Lanka as the two sides are set to lock horns for the second Test and final match slated to commence from December 5 at St George's Oval, Gqeberha, in Port Elizabeth. The hosts have won the series opener and will be looking to win the second and final Test match to wrap the series against the Lanka Lions to hold the strong spot to make it to the 2025 World Test Championship Finals. On the other hand, Dhananjaya de Silva and his men must be keen to spoil the Proteas party to make it to the WTC final as well as to win this match to avoid a shambolic series defeat.

Coming to the series opener, Temba Bavuma and his men wrapped up a landslide 233-run win over the Islanders to take a 1-0 lead. The visitors were set an improbable 516-run target and started Day 4 in a deep hole at 103/5, making them bundled out for 282 runs. Left-arm quick Marco Jansen, who earlier crushed visitors for a record-low 42 runs, continued his form, claiming four wickets in the second innings to guide his side to a 1-0 lead at Kingsmead in Durban.

With the South African team now sitting at the second spot and just behind Team India in the WTC points table, it will put additional pressure on Team India's chances. The win in this Test match might topple Rohit Sharma and his men, who are currently leading the charts.

Match Information

South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test

Sri Lanka tour of South Africa, 5 Dec 2024, Thur, 1:30 PM IST ,St George's Park, Port Elizabeth

Broadcast

Sports 18 Channel

Live Stream

Jio Cinema

Weather Report

St George's Park, Port Elizabeth

Clear

17.9°C

94% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

South Africa

W
L
L
W
L

Sri Lanka

L
NR
W
W
L

Players Stats in current Series

1

Temba Bavuma

SA - bat

183 Runs

1 Match

138 Runs

1 Match

83 Runs

1 Match

66 Runs

1 Match

5

56 Runs

1 Match

6

48 Runs

1 Match

147.06

1 Match

2

Lahiru Kumara

SL - bowl

75.00

1 Match

70.97

1 Match

4

68.57

1 Match

5

Kagiso Rabada

SA - bowl

65.22

1 Match

6

Marco Jansen

SA - all

61.90

1 Match

1

Marco Jansen

SA - all

11 Wkts

1 Match

2

4 Wkts

1 Match

3

4 Wkts

1 Match

4 Wkts

1 Match

5

4 Wkts

1 Match

6

Kagiso Rabada

SA - bowl

3 Wkts

1 Match

1

2.79

1 Match

2

3.00

1 Match

3

Kagiso Rabada

SA - bowl

3.00

1 Match

4

Marco Jansen

SA - all

3.02

1 Match

5

3.03

1 Match

3.47

1 Match

Probable Playing XI

South Africa

K Verreynne (wk), KA Maharaj, T de Zorzi, DG Bedingham, T Bavuma (C), AK Markram, M Jansen, T Stubbs, K Rabada, MP Breetzke, Kwena Maphaka

Bench : RD Rickelton, D Paterson, S Muthusamy

Sri Lanka

D Chandimal, K Mendis (wk), PHKD Mendis, MVT Fernando, NGRP Jayasuriya, D Karunaratne, Pathum Nissanka, A Mathews, D de Silva (C), L Kumara, AM Fernando

Bench : S Samarawickrama, O Fernando, N Peiris, M Priyanath, L Embuldeniya, K Rajitha

Injury and availability news

South African fast bowler Gerald Coetzee will miss the second due to a groin injury. To address Coetzee’s absence, South Africa has called up pacer Kwena Maphaka. In addition, Wiaan Mulder was also ruled out after suffering a fracture to his right middle finger. Matthew Breetzke was named his replacement. On the other hand, Sri Lankan sets to play with their full strengthen squad.

Pitch Report

The Pitch at St. George Park is the balanced one with equal assistance for the batters and the bowlers. But the batters can make the game high-scoring if they gets settled down in the middle overs. However, pacers have been dominating here as compared to spin-department. Rain might play big role in this Test match.

70%

Pace Bowling

30%

Spin Bowling

55%

Batting Pitch

320

Average Score

45%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8
C

Temba Bavuma SA | BAT

South African skipper Temba Bavuma was magnificent in the series opening game. The stylish right-handed batter has made an incredible 70 and 113 runs in the first and second innings, respectively and played a huge role in guiding his side to win the first Test match. The Proteas star batter will be stepping up in this game to seal the series against Lanka Lions. One must go for him as a captaincy pick in your Dream 11 team due to his form with bat.

9
C

Marco Jansen SA | ALL

The left-arm pacer picked up seven wickets in the first innings of the opening Test match and crushed the visitors for just 42 runs. In addition, the star seamer picked up 4 wickets in the second innings of the game and played a huge role in dismantling the Sri Lanka batting unit. Jansen was Player of the Match in the series opener. The Proteas star all-rounder will be stepping up in this game as well to mark a whitewash against strong visitors. In addition, his performance with the bat as well can boost your fantasy points.

8.5
C

Dhananjaya de Silva SL | ALL

The Sri Lankan captain has made 7 and 59 runs in the first Test match which wasn't enough to guide his side to win against South African side. One can look to have him in your Dream 11 team in the second and final Test match as he will be looking to guide his side to win the match to avoid shambolic series defeat under his leadership as well as his performance with both bat and the ball might give you high returns.

8.5

Tristan Stubbs SA | BAT

He has made 16 and 122 runs in the series opening game and will be looking to continue his great form in this Test match to thwart the Islanders by 2-0. One can go for him as a top-pick considering his form with bat.

7

Dinesh Chandimal SL | WK

The Sri Lanka star batter has made 83 off 174 runs featuring 12 boundaries in the second innings of the first Test match. He will be again stepping up in this game to pose big threat to Proteas bowlers.

8.5

Pathum Nissanka SL | BAT

The Sri Lanka opening batter failed to give the great start to his side in the first Test match but will be stepping up in the second Test match to avoid the series defeat. One can go for him as a top-pick considering his form with bat.

9

Kagiso Rabada SA | BOWL

The right-arm pacer has picked up three wickets in the first Test match and will be looking to crush the Lanka Lions batting unit in this game to win series by 2-0.

9

Aiden Markram SA | BAT

The Proteas star batter has made 9 and 47 runs in the first Test match. However, Markram will be looking to step up in the second Test match to give the great start to his side.

9

Kusal Mendis SL | WK

Kusal Mendis failed to produce match-winning knock in the first Test match but will be stepping up in the second Test match to avoid series defeat. In addition, his work behind the stumps can also give you many fantasy points.

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7

Dane Paterson

SA | BOWL

8

Prabath Jayasuriya

SL | BOWL

Teams will be updated after Toss

Last Updated On - Dec 4 2024 11:08 AM

Players
11/11

Team 1

SA

6 : 5

SL

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Head To Head
Dinesh Chandimal

7

Kusal Mendis

9

Aiden Markram

9

Temba Bavuma
C

8

Tristan Stubbs

8.5

Pathum Nissanka

8.5

Marco Jansen

9

Dhananjaya de Silva
VC

8.5

Keshav Maharaj

8

Kagiso Rabada

9

Lahiru Kumara

7.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

SA

6 : 5

SL

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9/100

Grand League
Kyle Verreynne

7.5

Dinesh Chandimal

7

Kusal Mendis

9

Aiden Markram

9

Temba Bavuma

8

Tristan Stubbs
C

8.5

Pathum Nissanka

8.5

Marco Jansen

9

Dhananjaya de Silva
VC

8.5

Kagiso Rabada

9

Asitha Fernando

7

Players
11/11

Team 1

SA

5 : 6

SL

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6/100

Mega League
Dinesh Chandimal
VC

7

Kusal Mendis

9

Aiden Markram

9

Temba Bavuma

8

Tristan Stubbs

8.5

Pathum Nissanka

8.5

Marco Jansen
C

9

Kamindu Mendis

9

Angelo Mathews

8.5

Dhananjaya de Silva

8.5

Kagiso Rabada

9

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Players
11/11

Team 1

SA

5 : 6

SL

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6/100

CricTracker Special
Dinesh Chandimal
VC

7

Kusal Mendis

9

Aiden Markram

9

Temba Bavuma

8

Tristan Stubbs

8.5

Pathum Nissanka

8.5

Marco Jansen
C

9

Kamindu Mendis

9

Angelo Mathews

8.5

Dhananjaya de Silva

8.5

Kagiso Rabada

9

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