South Africa (SA) will lock horns with Sri Lanka (SL) in the 4th game of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi on October 7 at 2:00 PM IST.
SA vs SL (South Africa vs Sri Lanka), Match 4 - Match Information
Match: South Africa vs Sri Lanka, Match 4
Date: October 7, 2023
Time: 2:00 PM IST
Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
SA vs SL (South Africa vs Sri Lanka), Match 4 Preview
Sri Lanka are playing their first game of this season. In their last 5 games, Sri Lanka have won 3 games and lost 2. South Africa are also playing their first game of this season. In their last 5 games, South Africa have won 3 games and lost 2.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Points Table
The points table of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZ | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +2.149 |
| AFG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| AUS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| BAN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| IND | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| NED | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PAK | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| SA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| SL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| ENG | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -2.149 |
Both teams last played against each other in the 3rd ODI of South Africa in Sri Lanka, 3 ODI Series, 2021 where Keshav Maharaj scored the highest fantasy points for South Africa with 106 match fantasy points while Maheesh Theekshana topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Sri Lanka with 128 match fantasy points.
SA vs SL, Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 249 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 50% of its matches, so the toss does not make much of a difference here. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Temperature is expected to be around 38°C with 23% humidity. 3.69 m/s winds are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both Pacers and Spinners alike.
SA vs SL, head-to-head
In the 80 matches played between these 2 teams, South Africa's bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while all-rounders 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton de Kock | 5 | 283 | 56.6 | 0 | 0 | 84, 27, 45, 82, 45 | - |
| Temba Bavuma | 5 | 223 | 44.6 | 0 | 0 | 0, 57, 46, 114, 6 | - |
| Pathum Nissanka | 5 | 135 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 30, 68, 2, 29, 6 | - |
- Quinton de Kock
Quinton de Kock is a wicket-keeper and has an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order batter who bats left-handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 283 runs at an average of 56.6 per match.
- Temba Bavuma
Temba Bavuma can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Temba Bavuma has an average of 85 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 0, 57, 46, 114 and 6 runs averaging 44.6 per match.
- Pathum Nissanka Silva
Pathum Nissanka is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Pathum Nissanka has an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 30, 68, 2, 29 and 6 runs averaging 27 per match.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maheesh Theekshana | 5 | 32 | 6.4 | 8 | 1.6 | 0, 2, 2, 28, 0 | 1, 1, 3, 1, 2 |
| Dilshan Madushanka | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1.4 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 3, 1, 3 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 5 | 18 | 3.6 | 7 | 1.4 | 0, 0, 17, 1, 0 | 0, 3, 2, 2, 0 |
- Morawakage Maheesh Theekshana
Maheesh Theekshana is a bowler and has an average of 91 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Maheesh Theekshana bowls off-break and in the last 5 matches, he has taken 1, 1, 3, 1 and 2 wickets at an average of 1.6. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 4 wickets in the recent matches.
- Lokumarakkalage Dilshan Madushanka
Dilshan Madushanka is a bowler and has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 6 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Dilshan Madushanka is a left-arm fast-medium bowler and in the recent 5 matches, he has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4.
- Kagiso Rabada
Kagiso Rabada is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. Kagiso Rabada is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recently played 5 matches, he has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunith Wellalage | 5 | 60 | 12 | 7 | 1.4 | 0, 10, 8, 0, 42 | 0, 1, 0, 1, 5 |
| Aiden Markram | 5 | 219 | 43.8 | 0 | 0 | 13, 93, 8, 102, 3 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Andile Phehlukwayo | 5 | 69 | 13.8 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 25, 38, 1, 5 | 0, 1, 1, 1, 0 |
- Dunith Nethmika Wellalage
Dunith Wellalage is an all-rounder and has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent 5 matches, Dunith Wellalage has taken 0, 1, 0, 1 and 5 wickets at an average of 1.4.
- Aiden Kyle Markram
Aiden Markram is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 86 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.7. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the last 5 matches, Aiden Markram has scored 13, 93, 8, 102 and 3 runs at an average of 43.8 per match.
- Andile Lucky Phehlukwayo
Andile Phehlukwayo can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. This player bowls right-arm fast-medium and in the recently played 5 matches, Andile Phehlukwayo has taken 3 wickets at an average of 0.6.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maheesh Theekshana | 5 | 32 | 6.4 | 8 | 1.6 | 0, 2, 2, 28, 0 | 1, 1, 3, 1, 2 |
| Dilshan Madushanka | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1.4 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 3, 1, 3 |
| Quinton de Kock | 5 | 283 | 56.6 | 0 | 0 | 84, 27, 45, 82, 45 | - |
| Kagiso Rabada | 5 | 18 | 3.6 | 7 | 1.4 | 0, 0, 17, 1, 0 | 0, 3, 2, 2, 0 |
| Dunith Wellalage | 5 | 60 | 12 | 7 | 1.4 | 0, 10, 8, 0, 42 | 0, 1, 0, 1, 5 |
- Morawakage Maheesh Theekshana
Maheesh Theekshana is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 91 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. This player is an off-break bowler and in the last 5 matches, Maheesh Theekshana has taken 8 wickets at an average of 1.6. He has been successful against this team, taking 4 wickets in the recent matches.
- Lokumarakkalage Dilshan Madushanka
Dilshan Madushanka is a bowler and has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 6 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a left-arm fast-medium bowler and in the recently played 5 matches, Dilshan Madushanka has taken 0, 0, 3, 1 and 3 wickets at an average of 1.4.
- Quinton de Kock
Quinton de Kock is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. This player is a top-order, left-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, Quinton de Kock has scored 84, 27, 45, 82 and 45 runs averaging 56.6 per match.
- Kagiso Rabada
Kagiso Rabada is a bowler and has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recent 5 matches, this player has taken 0, 3, 2, 2 and 0 wickets at an average of 1.4.
- Dunith Nethmika Wellalage
Dunith Wellalage is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Dunith Wellalage has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. He bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the last 5 matches, this player has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4.
SA vs SL Squad Information
South Africa (SA) Squad: Reeza Hendricks, David Miller, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, Quinton de Kock, Tabraiz Shamsi, Keshav Maharaj, Lizaad Williams, Heinrich Klaasen, Kagiso Rabada, Aiden Markram, Andile Phehlukwayo, Lungi Ngidi, Gerald Coetzee and Marco Jansen.
Sri Lanka (SL) Squad: Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Perera, Dhananjaya de Silva, Kasun Rajitha, Dasun Shanaka, Kusal Mendis, Chamika Karunaratne, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dushan Hemantha, Lahiru Kumara, Charith Asalanka, Pathum Nissanka, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Dilshan Madushanka and Matheesha Pathirana.
SA vs SL Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Quinton de Kock
Batters: Dasun Shanaka, Pathum Nissanka and Temba Bavuma
All-Rounders: Andile Phehlukwayo, Dhananjaya de Silva and Dunith Wellalage
Bowlers: Dilshan Madushanka, Kagiso Rabada, Lizaad Williams and Maheesh Theekshana
Captain: Dhananjaya de Silva
Vice-Captain: Dilshan Madushanka
Photo credit: Alamy
