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- South Africa vs Sri Lanka 1st Test 2024 Fantasy Tips, Match Prediction, Pitch Report & Playing 11
South Africa will take on Sri Lanka in the first Test of the 2-Test series at the Kingsmead Stadium, Durban, from Wednesday (November 27) morning.
South Africa's last Test series was a 2-0 win in Bangladesh. Captain Bavuma is fit and back to lead the team in this all-important home series. Jansen and Coetzee also makes a return to the Test team.
Sri Lanka are also coming off a 2-0 win at home against New Zealand. Sri Lanka have won their last 3 Tests, including the last test in England. The visitors have a full-strength squad for this series.
SA vs SL 1st Test 2024 Match Details
- Venue: Kingsmead Stadium, Durban
- Date & Time: Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at 2 PM IST
- Live Streaming: Jio Cinema App
Playing 11 for South Africa vs Sri Lanka 1st Test 2024
Playing 11 for South Africa
A. Markram, T. de Zorzi, T. Stubbs, T. Bavuma (C), D. Bedingham, K. Verreynne (WK), M. Jansen, W. Mulder, K. Rabada, K. Maharaj, G. Coetzee
Playing 11 for Sri Lanka
D. Karunaratne, P. Nissanka, D. Chandimal, A. Matthews, K. Mendis, D. de Silva (C), K. Mendis (WK), L. Kumara, P. Jayasuriya, A. Fernando, V. Fernando
South Africa vs Sri Lanka Head-to-head Test Record
South Africa and Sri Lanka have played 31 times in Tests, out of which South Africa have won 16 times and Sri Lanka have won 9 times. 6 Tests have ended in a draw. Sri Lanka have won 3 Test matches in South Africa.
Durban Stadium Stats
Weather - 24°C, Mostly clear
Pitch - Balanced (good for pacers)
Avg. 1st Innings Score - 318 runs (Last 5 Tests played)
Avg. 2nd Innings Score - 273 runs (Last 5 Tests played)
Toss - Team batting first won 3 times (Last 5 Tests played)
Top Fantasy Players for South Africa vs Sri Lanka 1st Test 2024
South Africa Team
| Player | Test Career Stats |
| T. de Zorzi (BAT) | 556 runs |
| A. Markram (AR) | 2569 runs |
| M. Jansen (AR) | 401 runs & 49 wickets |
| K. Rabada (BOWL) | 313 wickets |
Sri Lanka Team
| Player | Test Career Stats |
| K. Mendis (WK) | 4368 runs & 100 dismissals |
| D. de Silva (AR) | 3881 runs & 40 wickets |
| K. Mendis (AR) | 1004 runs & 3 wickets |
| A. Fernando (BOWL) | 64 wickets |
South Africa vs Sri Lanka 1st Test 2024 Fantasy Team
- Wicketkeeper: K. Mendis
- Batters: T. de Zorzi, T. Bavuma
- All-rounders: M. Jansen, A. Markram, D. de Silva, K. Mendis
- Bowlers: G. Coetzee, K. Rabada, K. Maharaj, A. Fernando
- Captain: M. Jansen/K. Mendis
- Vice Captain: K. Rabada/D. de Silva
HOWZAT Fantasy Team for South Africa vs Sri Lanka 1st Test 2024
NOTE: The Howzat team above is just a suggestion. Also, don’t forget to make changes to your team once the playing 11 is declared before the start of the match. Make your fantasy team on the Howzat fantasy cricket app now!
