Sri Lanka vs South Africa 3rd ODI Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between SL vs SA?

Preview

South Africa stormed back in the second ODI and hammered the Sri Lankan side by 67 runs to level the three-match ODI series 1-1. The catalysts of South Africa’s victory in the second ODI were Janneman Malan and Tabraiz Shamsi.

While Malan scored a sparkling century to allow his side to post a total of 283/6 on the board, Shamsi spun his web around the opposition, scalping a five-wicket haul.

So, the series is even stevens, and there is everything to play for in the decider at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Who will land the knockout punch?

Match Details

Match – Sri Lanka vs South Africa – 3rd ODI

Venue – R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Time – 02:30 PM IST, 09:00 AM GMT

Where to watch live – Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV

Pitch Report

The pitch will aid the batsmen if they spend some time out in the middle. The key will be to ‘see off’ the initial few overs. Spinners will also get purchase on this track as well.

Avg Score: 262 ( 40 ODIs played in Colombo since January 2010)

Record of Chasing teams: Won – 20, Lost – 18, N/R – 2

Playing Combination for SL vs SA

Sri Lanka

Predicted XI

Avishka Fernando, Minod Bhanuka (wk), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (C), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Akila Dananjaya, Praveen Jayawickrama

Bench: Ramesh Mendis, Lahiru Madushanka, Pulina Tharanga, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara, Binura Fernando, Kusal Perera, Pathum Nissanka, Nuwan Pradeep

South Africa

Predicted XI

Janneman Malan, Aiden Markram, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Andile Phehlukwayo, Wiann Mulder, George Linde, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj (C), Tabraiz Shamsi

Bench: Beuran Hendricks, Lizaad Williams, Lutho Sipamla, Kyle Verreynne, Anrich Nortje

SL vs SA Head-to-Head

Overall

Played – 79 | Sri Lanka – 32 |South Africa – 45 | N/R – 1| Tied – 1

In Sri Lanka

Played – 26 | Sri Lanka – 17 |South Africa – 8 | N/R – 0 | Tied- 1

Probable best batsman of the match

Janneman Malan – South Africa

Janneman Malan was at the peak of his powers in the second ODI against Sri Lanka. He scored a classy 135-ball 121 and helped his side to thrash their opposition by 67 runs. If Malan gets going, then Sri Lanka will be chasing a lot of leather in the 3rd ODI.

Probable best bowler of the match

Tabraiz Shamsi – South Africa

Tabraiz Shamsi delved into his bag of tricks to fox the Sri Lankan willow wielders in the second ODI. The left-arm spinner picked up 5 wickets in his 7.4 overs and helped South Africa bowl out the hosts for 197.

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.