ICC World Cup 2023, SA vs SL | Top Player Battles To Watch Out For
Quinton de Kock | Source: X,com
The 4th match of the ICC World Cup 2023 will be played between South Africa and Sri Lanka on Saturday, October 7 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.
Sri Lanka lost both of their warm-up matches against Bangladesh and Afghanistan while South Africa's first practice game was washed out due to rain. In the second match, they lost to New Zealand by seven runs (via DLS method).
The Proteas have looked in a great touch lately and they are coming into this prestigious event on the back of an ODI series victory over Australia. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, also did well in the Asia Cup 2023.
All in all, with two star-studded teams taking the field against each other, a cracking 50-over contest beckons at Delhi. However, before that, let’s take a look at the top five players battle.
Quinton de Kock vs Kasun Rajitha
Quinton de Kock | Source: X.com
Quinton de Kock is no stranger to aggressive cricket, and his track record speaks volumes. He has taken on Kasun Rajitha in ODIs, notching up 73 runs from 49 balls while keeping Rajitha on his toes. However, the Sri Lanka pacer has had his moments, dismissing de Kock twice in this format.
| Runs | Balls | Outs |
|---|---|---|
| 73 | 49 | 2 |
Heinrich Klaasen vs Dunith Wellalage
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Dunith Wellalage | Source: X.com
It is going to be Heinrich Klaasen's first dance with Sri Lanka's spin sensation Dunith Wellalage in ODIs. The South Africa batting giant has got some serious spin-hitting skills, and Wellalage is no slouch either. All in all, Delhi is about to witness a thrilling showdown between the two star players, who are currently in the top form.
Dhananjaya de Silva vs Kagiso Rabada
Kagiso Rabada | Source: X.com
It's been a rough ride for Sri Lanka's Dhananjaya de Silva when he's had to deal with South Africa's pace powerhouse, Kagiso Rabada, in ODIs. De Silva has only mustered 26 runs from 55 balls against Rabada and has fallen victim to him twice in this format.
| Runs | Balls | Outs |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | 55 | 2 |
Charith Asalanka vs Tabraiz Shamsi
Tabraiz Shamsi | Source: X.com
It's been a seesawing contest between Charith Asalanka and South Africa's spinner Tabraiz Shamsi. Both have had their share of success. Asalanka has managed to score 33 runs from 37 deliveries by Shamsi, while Shamsi has dismissed him on two occasions in ODIs.
| Runs | Balls | Outs |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | 37 | 2 |
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