The 1st Test of Sri Lanka in South Africa, 2 Test Series, 2024, will see South Africa take on Sri Lanka at the Kingsmead, Durban, on November 27 at 01:00 PM IST.
SA vs SL (South Africa vs Sri Lanka), 1st Test - Match Information
Match: South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test
Date: November 27, 2024
Time: 01:00 PM IST
Venue: Kingsmead, Durban
SA vs SL (South Africa vs Sri Lanka), 1st Test Preview
Both teams last played against each other in the 2nd Test of the Sri Lanka in South Africa, 2 Test Series, 2020/21. Dean Elgar scored the highest fantasy points for South Africa with 197 match fantasy points while Dimuth Karunaratne topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Sri Lanka with 136 match fantasy points.
SA vs SL, Kingsmead, Durban, Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Kingsmead will allow for good stroke play and the batters will find it easy to bat on the surface. It will not allow a lot of assistance to the bowlers and wicket-taking is going to be difficult. The average 1st innings score at the venue in the last 20 matches is 282 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 50% of its matches.
Weather Report for Kingsmead, Durban
The temperature is expected to be around 20°C and humidity is expected to be around 84%. Winds are expected at 10.04 m/s. Cloudy weather is expected during the match, this may help pacers with movement. There is light rain expected which may affect playing conditions.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.
SA vs SL, Head-to-Head
In the 31 matches played between these 2 teams, South Africa's batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for Sri Lanka.
SA vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Stubbs | 3 | 209 | 52.3 | 0 | - | 106, 23, 30, 26, 24 | - |
| Pathum Nissanka | 3 | 221 | 55.3 | 0 | - | 1, 27, 2, 64, 127 | - |
| Kyle Verreynne | 4 | 262 | 65.5 | 0 | - | 0, 0, 0, 114, 148 | - |
- Tristan Stubbs
Tristan Stubbs is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 109 match fantasy points in the last 5 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. This player is a top-order, right-handedbatter. In the recent 3 matches Tristan Stubbs has scored 209 runs.
- Pathum Nissanka Silva
Pathum Nissanka is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 95 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.2. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent few matches, Pathum Nissanka has scored 1, 27, 2, 64 and 127 runs.
- Kyle Verreynne
Kyle Verreynne can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 100 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.2. This player is a right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 4 matches, Kyle Verreynne has scored 262 runs.
SA vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nishan Peiris | 2 | 0 | - | 13 | 25.3 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 3, 6, 2, 0, 2 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 19.6 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 2, 5, 3, 0, 3 |
| Prabath Jayasuriya | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 13 | 24.4 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 6, 3, 5, 0, 4 |
- Kurukulasooriya Nishan Peiris
Nishan Peiris is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 145 match fantasy points in the last 1 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. This player bowls off-break and in the last 2 matches, Nishan Peiris has taken 13 wickets at an average of 25.3.
- Keshav Athmanand Maharaj
Keshav Maharaj is a bowler with an average of 126 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the recent 2 matches, this player has taken 13 wickets at an average of 19.6.
- Neketh Gedara Roshan Prabath Jayasuriya
Prabath Jayasuriya is a bowler with an average of 126 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the recently played 2 matches, Prabath Jayasuriya has taken 13 wickets at an average of 24.4.
SA vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamindu Mendis | 3 | 373 | 124.3 | 0 | - | 182, 114, 0, 13, 64 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Senuran Muthusamy | 2 | 80 | 26.7 | 1 | 99 | 0, 55, 0, 22, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Wiaan Mulder | 2 | 161 | 161 | 0 | - | 0, 56, 0, 105, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Pasqual Handi Kamindu Dilanka Mendis
Kamindu Mendis is an all-rounder with an average of 187 match fantasy points in the last 8 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a left-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, this player has scored 373 runs.
- Senuran Muthusamy
Senuran Muthusamy can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Senuran Muthusamy has an average of 133 match fantasy points in the last 4 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. He is a left-handed batter. In the recent 2 matches, this player has scored 80 runs. Senuran Muthusamy also bowls decently, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches, he has taken 2 wickets at an average of 99 per match.
- Pieter Willem Adriaan Mulder
Wiaan Mulder is an all-rounder with an average of 124 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Wiaan Mulder is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 2 matches, he has scored 161 runs. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 7 wickets in recent matches.
SA vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamindu Mendis | 3 | 373 | 124.3 | 0 | - | 182, 114, 0, 13, 64 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Nishan Peiris | 2 | 0 | - | 13 | 25.3 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 3, 6, 2, 0, 2 |
| Senuran Muthusamy | 2 | 80 | 26.7 | 1 | 99 | 0, 55, 0, 22, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 19.6 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 2, 5, 3, 0, 3 |
| Tristan Stubbs | 3 | 209 | 52.3 | 0 | - | 106, 23, 30, 26, 24 | - |
- Pasqual Handi Kamindu Dilanka Mendis
Kamindu Mendis is an all-rounder with an average of 187 match fantasy points in the last 8 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a left-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, Kamindu Mendis has scored 373 runs.
- Kurukulasooriya Nishan Peiris
Nishan Peiris is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 145 match fantasy points in the last 1 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. This player bowls off break and in the recent 2 matches, Nishan Peiris has taken 13 wickets at an average of 25.3.
- Senuran Muthusamy
Senuran Muthusamy can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 133 match fantasy points in the last 4 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. This player is a left-handed batter. In the recently played 2 matches, Senuran Muthusamy has scored 77 runs. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches, he has taken 2 wickets.
- Keshav Athmanand Maharaj
Keshav Maharaj can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 126 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. This player is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the last 2 matches, Keshav Maharaj has taken 13 wickets at an average of 19.6.
- Tristan Stubbs
Tristan Stubbs is a batter with an average of 109 match fantasy points in the last 5 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. Tristan Stubbs is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played few matches, he has scored 106, 23, 30, 26 and 24 runs.
SA vs SL Squad Information
South Africa (SA) Squad: Temba Bavuma, Dane Paterson, Keshav Maharaj, David Bedingham, Kagiso Rabada, Senuran Muthusamy, Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Kyle Verreynne, Tony de Zorzi, Wiaan Mulder, Gerald Coetzee, Marco Jansen and Tristan Stubbs
Sri Lanka (SL) Squad: Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Dimuth Karunaratne, Oshada Fernando, Dhananjaya de Silva, Kasun Rajitha, Vishwa Fernando, Prabath Jayasuriya, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Asitha Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Kamindu Mendis, Nishan Peiris, Lasith Embuldeniya, Pathum Nissanka and Milan Rathnayake
SA vs SL Possible Playing XI
South Africa (SA) Possible Playing XI: Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne, David Bedingham, Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Dane Paterson, Senuran Muthusamy, Wiaan Mulder and Aiden Markram
Sri Lanka (SL) Possible Playing XI: Pathum Nissanka, Dinesh Chandimal, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis, Nishan Peiris, Prabath Jayasuriya, Asitha Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Angelo Mathews and Milan Rathnayake
SA vs SL Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Kyle Verreynne
Batters: Tristan Stubbs and David Bedingham
All-Rounders: Kamindu Mendis, Senuran Muthusamy, Wiaan Mulder, Aiden Markram and Marco Jansen
Bowlers: Nishan Peiris, Keshav Maharaj and Prabath Jayasuriya
Captain: Senuran Muthusamy
Vice-Captain: Kyle Verreynne
Photo credit: Imago
