Sri Lanka Legends vs South Africa Legends, Road Safety World Series 2021, Semi-final 2, Match Prediction- Who will win today’s match?
The pitch in Raipur has been a belter for batting in recent times, though the spinners have also extracted quite a bit of assistance from the surface.
After a riveting semi-final between India Legends and West Indies, it’s now time for the second semi-final between Sri Lanka Legends and South Africa Legends. The game is set to be played on Friday, March 19 at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Stadium in Raipur. The two teams will battle it out to meet India in the final on March 21. It goes without saying, an exciting game seems to be on the cards.
The Lankans have had an outstanding campaign thus far, winning five out of six matches. Their skipper, TM Dilshan, has been exceptional, to say the least. The Proteas, on the other hand, ended third in the points table. The fact that they defeated the Bangladesh Legends by 10 wickets in their previous game should keep them in good stead. In the league stage, they lost to Lanka by nine wickets.
Pitch and Conditions
The pitch in Raipur has been a belter for batting in recent times, though the spinners have also extracted quite a bit of assistance from the surface. Batting first should be the way forward since it’s a must-win game. The temperature will be around 32 degrees Celsius with no chance of a downpour.
Probable Playing XI
Sri Lanka Legends
Tillakaratne Dilshan (C), Sanath Jayasuriya, Upul Tharanga (WK), Chamara Silva, Farveez Maharoof, Dulanjana Wijesinghe, Russel Arnold, Nuwan Kulasekara, Dhammika Prasad, Thilan Thushara, Malinda Warnapura
Bench: Kaushalya Weeraratne, Chinthaka Jayasinghe, Chamara Kapugedera, Ajantha Mendis
South Africa Legends
Andrew Puttick, Morne van Wyk (wk), Alviro Peterson, Jonty Rhodes (C), Zander de Bruyn, Loots Bosman, Roger Telemachus, Makhaya Ntini, Garnett Kruger
Bench: Nicky Boje, Herschelle Gibbs, Jacques Rudolph, Andrew Hall, Albie Morkel, Johan van der Wath, Paul Harris, Ryan McLaren, Justin Kemp, Lance Klusener, Nantie Hayward, Martin van Jaarsveld, Lloyd Norris Jones
Probable top performers for SLL vs SAL
TM Dilshan– Sri Lanka Legends
TM Dilshan has been in jaw-dropping form in the ongoing tournament. In six matches, the right-hander has notched 232 runs at an average and strike-rate of 58 and 142.33 respectively. He has been a major reason behind Sri Lanka’s success. Not to forget that he has also picked up 12 wickets.
Andrew Puttick– South Africa Legends
Andrew Puttick has opened the batting pretty efficiently. In four games, he has scored 185 runs at an average and strike-rate of 61.66 and 117.83 respectively. With a top score of an unbeaten 82, the Lankans can’t afford to undermine him. He will be looking to play another knock of substance in the semis.
Broadcast Details for ENGL vs WIL
Match Timings: 07:00 PM IST
TV and Live Streaming: Colors Cineplex, Rishtey Cineplex, Colours Kannada Cinema, and also on Voot.
Today’s match prediction: Sri Lanka Legends will win the match.
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.
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