CSK's Pathirana To Clean Up Klaasen; 3 Player Battles To Watch Out For In SL Vs SA T20 World Cup Match

Pathirana has been a sensational find by CSK (x.com)

South Africa will take on Sri Lanka on Monday (June 3) in Match 4 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York. There are lots of swashbuckling superstars on either side, making it an interesting contest for spectators.

Before the two exciting sides take on each other at the showpiece event, let's take a look at which matchups could make jaw-dropping contests among them.

Heinrich Klaasen Vs Matheesha Pathirana

This will be the most anticipated battle, as Klaasen and Pathirana have already met in IPL. There, Pathirana, who has been a sensation for CSK, has got the better of Klaasen, cleaning the South African up twice in nine balls while making just eight runs.

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Kusal Mendis Vs Keshav Maharaj

Mendis and Maharaj have not faced each other in T20Is. However, the duo met in ODIs, in which Maharaj has greatly dominated Mendis, as the numbers mentioned above suggest. Hence, don't be surprised if Aiden Markram introduces Maharaj as early as in the Powerplay.

Quinton de Kock Vs Maheesh Theekshana

Quinton de Kock and Theekshana have met many times in T20s, but not for once, the Sri Lankan could get the wicket of the opener. However, de Kock could only strike at 120 against the spinner, suggesting that the mini-battle is balanced, and could be interesting this time around.

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