Sri Lanka vs South Africa 2nd T20I Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between SL vs SA?

Preview 

The second match of the three-match T20I series between Sri Lanka and South Africa is set to take place on Sunday, September 12 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. In the first encounter on Friday, September 10, the Proteas won by 28 runs to take an all-important 1-0 lead in the series.

Batting first, the visitors managed 163 for five on the back of useful knocks from the top-order batters. In the run-chase, Dinesh Chandimal fought hard with an unbeaten 54-ball 66, but his knock went in vain. Aiden Markram became the Player of the Match for scoring 48 runs at a strike rate of 145.45.

Match Details

Match – Sri Lanka vs South Africa – 2nd T20I

Venue – R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Time – 07:00 PM IST, 01:30 PM GMT

Where to watch live – Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV

Pitch Report

The pitch in the previous game wasn’t an overly great one for batting, though it doesn’t take away the fact that South Africa bowled well. Batting second should still remain the way forward. The spinners are likely to come into play.

Avg score: 153 (40 T20Is in Colombo)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 20, Lost – 19, N/R – 1

Playing combination for SL vs SA

South Africa

Predicted XI

Quinton de Kock (w), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Dwaine Pretorius, Keshav Maharaj (c), Kagiso Rabada, Bjorn Fortuin, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi

Bench: Rassie van der Dussen, Andile Phehlukwayo, Lizaad Williams, Beuran Hendricks, Sisanda Magala, George Linde, Wiaan Mulder

Sri Lanka

Predicted XI

Avishka Fernando, Dinesh Chandimal (w), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Akila Dananjaya

Bench: Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Praveen Jayawickrama, Nuwan Pradeep, Lahiru Madushanka, Pulina Tharanga, Minod Bhanuka, Binura Fernando, Ramesh Mendis, Lahiru Kumara, Pathum Nissanka

SL vs SA Head-to-Head

Overall

Played – 14 | Sri Lanka – 5 | South Africa – 8 | N/R – 0 | Tied- 1

In Sri Lanka

Played – 6 | Sri Lanka – 2 | South Africa – 4 | N/R – 0 | Tied- 0

Probable best batsman of the match

Quinton de Kock– South Africa

Quinton de Kock has been a stalwart for South Africa at the top of the batting order. He has opened the batting numerous times and hasn’t let his team down by any means. In the first match, De Kock got his team off to a flying start as he notched 36 off 32 with the help of three fours and one six. It was leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga, who dismissed him in the 10th over.

Probable best bowler of the match

Tabraiz Shamsi- South Africa

Tabraiz Shamsi has been a consistent performer for South Africa over the years in the limited-overs formats. He is also the ICC’s No.1 ranked bowler in T20Is. The left-arm wrist spinner didn’t have a great day with the ball last time. In the two overs he bowled, he went for 20 runs. However, he got the prized wicket of Charith Asalanka, who can hit the ball a fair distance.

Today’s match prediction: South Africa to 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.