South Africa will be locking horns against Sri Lanka in the first Test match at the Sophia Kingsmead, Durban on 27th November at 1:00 PM IST.
Get the best SA vs SL Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 1st Test match of the Sri Lanka Tour of South Africa 2024. Expert analysis and more.
SA vs SL Match Preview:
South Africa will host Sri Lanka for the first Test of their series, starting on the 27th of November 2024. Temba Bavuma will lead the South African side, while Dhananjaya de Silva will captain the Sri Lankan team.
Key players for South Africa include Aiden Markram, Kagiso Rabada, and Marco Jansen, who bring a blend of experience and match-winning abilities. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka will rely on Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis, and Angelo Mathews to perform in challenging conditions.
These two teams have faced each other in 31 Test matches, with South Africa winning 16 and Sri Lanka securing 9 victories. A competitive contest is expected as both sides look to start the series on a strong note.
SA vs SL Head-to-Head Record:
Teams |
Matches Won |
South Africa |
16 |
Sri Lanka |
9 |
SA vs SL Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature |
24°C |
Weather Forecast |
Light Rain |
Pitch Behaviour |
Balanced |
Best Suited To |
Pace |
Average 1st innings score |
304 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records |
Neutral |
Winning % |
50% |
SA vs SL Playing 11s (Predicted):
South Africa Playing 11: Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Kyle Verreynne, Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma (captain), Keshav Maharaj, Gerald Coetzee, Tristan Stubbs, Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen
Sri Lanka Playing 11: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva (captain), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Angelo Mathews, Kasun Rajitha, Vishwa Fernando, Lasith Embuldeniya, Asitha Fernando
Hot Picks for SA vs SL Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Marco Jansen – He is a right-handed batsman and left-arm medium fast bowler from Sri Lanka. |
Kagiso Rabada – He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm fast bowler from South Africa. |
Top Picks:
Kusal Mendis – He is a right-handed batsman from Sri Lanka will open the innings for them. |
Kamindu Mendis – He is a left-handed batsman and left-arm orthodox spinner from Sri Lanka. |
Budget Picks:
Wiaan Mulder – He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium pacer from South Africa. |
Prabath Jayasuriya – He is a right-handed batsman and left-arm orthodox spinner from Sri Lanka. |
SA vs SL Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain |
Marco Jansen & Kagiso Rabada |
Vice-Captain |
Kamindu Mendis & Kusal Mendis |
SA vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Kusal Mendis, Kyle Verreynne
- Batsmen – Pathum Nissanka, Tristan Stubbs, Angelo Mathews
- All-rounders – Kamindu Mendis (vc), Dananjaya de Silva, Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen (c)
- Bowlers – Kagiso Rabada, Asitha Fernando
SA vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Kusal Mendis (vc)
- Batsmen – Pathum Nissanka, Tristan Stubbs, Angelo Mathews
- All-rounders – Kamindu Mendis, Dananjaya de Silva, Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen
- Bowlers – Kagiso Rabada (c), Gerald Coatzee, Asitha Fernando
SA vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st Test Sri Lanka Tour of South Africa 2024 Players to Avoid:
Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
David Bedingham |
7.0 credits |
NA |
Oshada Fernando |
6.0 credits |
NA |
SA vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st Test Sri Lanka Tour of South Africa 2024 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice |
Marco Jansen |
GL Captaincy Choice |
Kagiso Rabada |
Punt Picks |
Asitha Fernando and Kyle Verreynne |
Dream11 Combination |
1-3-3-4 |
SA vs SL Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the current performance and head-to-head records, South Africa is expected to win this match.