South Africa will face Sri Lanka in the second and final Test of their two-match series on home turf from December 5 to 9. The Proteas, led by Temba Bavuma, enter the contest brimming with confidence after a commanding 233-run victory in the series opener.
Sri Lanka, however, will look to bounce back and avoid a clean sweep. The visitors will rely heavily on key players like Pathum Nissanka and Angelo Mathews to step up and deliver crucial performances.
For South Africa, maintaining their momentum and sealing the series with another dominant display will be the ultimate goal. The Proteas are determined to build on their strong form and assert their dominance, while Sri Lanka aims to regain pride with an improved showing in the upcoming game.
Sri Lanka tour of South Africa 2024, 2nd Test:
- Start Date and Time: December 5; 10:30 am local/ 08:30 am GMT/ 2:00 pm IST
- Venue: St George’s Park, Gqeberha
St George’s Park Pitch Report
The St George’s Park pitch in Gqeberha is known for its pace and bounce, making it a challenging venue for batsmen. The pitch is expected to offer significant lateral movement for fast bowlers, especially with the new ball. As the match progresses, the pitch may deteriorate further, providing additional assistance to bowlers.
SA vs SL Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Dinesh Chandimal
- Batters: Temba Bavuma, Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs
- All-rounders: Dhananjaya de Silva, Aiden Markram, Kamindu Mendis, Marco Jansen
- Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Lahiru Kumara, Kwena Maphaka
SA vs SL vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Marco Jansen (c), Kagiso Rabada (vc)
- Choice 2: Kusal Mendis (c), Tony de Zorzi (vc)
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SA vs SL Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Pathum Nissanka, Keshav Maharaj, Kusal Mendis, David Bedingham
SA vs SL Dream11 Team for today’s match (December 5, 08:30 am GMT):
Squads:
South Africa: Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Kagiso Rabada, Dane Paterson, Senuran Muthusamy, Ryan Rickelton
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Kusal Mendis (wk), Prabath Jayasuriya, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kasun Rajitha, Oshada Fernando, Lasith Embuldeniya, Nishan Peiris, Milan Priyanath Rathnayake
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