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SL vs SA | 1st ODI | Preview: With CWC Super League on their mind, two teams at the bottom of the table collide

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Sri Lanka is going through a pandemic, but even amidst that, South Africa has committed itself to the limited-overs tour of the country which begins with the all-important three-match Cricket World Cup Super League ODI series. The series holds a special value for both the countries which are lying in the bottom half of the 13 team table. 

What's at stake?

While South Africa has managed to win two of their six games and still have time to recuperate, it is Sri Lanka with only two wins out of its 12 games that are reeling behind and might see itself out of the race of the top seven teams which will qualify directly with hosts India for the ICC 2023 ODI World Cup. For the Lankan Lions to make a case for themselves before the November 2022 deadline, they would have to put in their best efforts starting this series itself.

What can be expected of Sri Lanka?

To do that, they have selected veteran Dinesh Chadnimal in the batting lineup while the bowling has been strengthened by the availability of fast bowler Nuwan Pradeep. With Kusal Perera back, skipper Dasun Shanaka in good touch as seen during the SLC T20 League and Wanindu Hasaranga and Dushmantha Chameera feeling confident having bagged IPL contracts, the islanders would be feeling confident going into this series. 

How are South Africa shaping up?

On the other hand, South Africa who tested great success in Ireland and West Indies in recent times under new skipper Temba Bavuma would be looking to convert that confidence into results here in Sri Lanka too. Quinton de Kock, the most dynamic batter for the Proteas would not be available for the series, but that does not make the team one-bit second rate as it has got all the ingredients of a team as deadly as the vipers in South African jungles. 

Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje and Wiaan Mulder are as dangerous as fire with the new ball while Tabraiz Shamsi is the world number one T20I spinner and Keshav Maharaj needs no introduction either. In the batting lineup too, the Proteas boast of youngsters Janneman Malan and Rassie van der Dussen while the experience of Aden Markram and Bavuma is as valuable as ever. 

Sri Lanka vs South Africa: Details

Match Number- 01

Date and Time: September 02, 2021, 02:30 pm IST and Local, 09:00 am GMT

Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Broadcast and Livestream: Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV

Pitch Report

Of the 124 ODIs played at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, the teams batting first might have won 70 matches, but in the last three games against India, the teams chasing were able to win all three games. Also, the pitch has relatively improved over the years and with dew coming in later on, it would be wise to bat second. 

Weather Forecast

The match might be under the threat of a washout as heavy showers with thunderstorms are predicted from 03 pm throughout the evening. 

Probable XI

Sri Lanka

Kusal Perera (wk), Avishka Fernando, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Kamindu Mendis, Dushmantha Chameera, Praveen Jayawickrama, Nuwan Pradeep

South Africa

Temba Bavuma (c), Janneman Malan, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, Kyle Verreynne, Dwaine Pretorius, George Linde, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi

Dream XI Team

Wicketkeepers Kusal Perera, Dinesh Chandimal

Batters Dasun Shanaka, Janneman Malan, Rassie van der Dussen

All-rounders Wanindu Hasaranga, Dhananjaya de Silva

Bowlers Dushmantha Chameera, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi

Vice-Captain Rassie van der Dussen

Captain Wanindu Hasaranga

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