SA vs SRI Prediction, 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report and Injury Update – Sri Lanka tour of South Africa, 2nd Test

Match Details

The second Test match of the two-match series will see South Africa taking on Sri Lanka at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.

This match is scheduled to start at 1:30 PM IST (10 AM local time). It will be telecasted live on Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 HD and can be streamed live on the Disney + Hotstar app.

Preview

South Africa and Sri Lanka will lock horns on Sunday in the second and final Test of the two-match series. The hosts won the first match comfortably by an innings thanks to a brilliant batting effort largely by Faf du Plessis who slammed 199.

Sri Lanka, on the other hand, has been caught in a spate of injuries to as many as seven of their players. Thankfully they traveled with 21 players and have 14 of them to chose from while a call on Wanindu Hasaranga’s fitness will be taken on the match day.

Weather Report for 2nd Test

There is a fair amount of chance that the rain will make its presence felt on each of five days.

Pitch Report

The surface at The Wanderers is known for its bounce and it generally helps the pacers. Once again team winning the toss will look to bat first.

Average first innings score

318 (36 Test matches played at the venue)

Injury & Availability Updates

Anrich Nortje is nursing a bruised foot and if unfit, he could be replaced by Kagiso Rabada.

Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva, Lahiru Kumara, Oshada Fernando and Kasun Rajitha have been ruled out of the second Test.

Wanindu Hasaranga and Suranga Lakmal are still doubtful for the second Test and a call on them will be taken before the toss.

Probable Playing XIs:

South Africa

Dean Elgar, Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, Faf du Plessis, Quinton de Kock (C & WK), Temba Bavuma, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Anrich Nortje/Kagiso Rabada, Lutho Sipamla, Lungi Ngidi

Bench

Dwaine Pretorius, Glenton Stuurman, Kyle Verreynne, Sarel Erwee, Migael Pretorius, Anrich Nortje/Kagiso Rabada.

Sri Lanka

Dimuth Karunaratne (C), Kusal Perera, Lahiru Thirimanne, Kusal Mendis, Minod Bhanuka, Niroshan Dickwella (WK), Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga/Lasith Embuldeniya/Dilruwan Perera, Asitha Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera/Suranga Lakmal, Vishwa Fernando.

Bench

Dilruwan Perera/Lasith Embuldeniya/Wanindu Hasaranga, Suranga Lakmal/Dushmantha Chameera, Santhush Gunathilake, Dilshan Madushanka

Top Picks for today’s 11Wickets Match:

Faf du Plessis is in great form and will clearly be keen on making a big score again.

Dasun Shanaka scored 72 runs and picked two wickets in the previous game.

Dean Elgar slammed 95 runs in the first innings and the onus will be once again to give South Africa a very good start.

Quinton de Kock is too good a player to miss out twice and will be definitely amongst runs in this encounter.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection

Captain Options: Faf du Plessis, Dean Elgar, Wanindu Hasaranga (if he plays)

Vice-Captain Options: Dimuth Karunaratne, Quinton de Kock, Lungi Ngidi

Suggested Playing XI No.1 of SA vs SRI for 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Quinton de Kock, Kusal Perera

Batsmen – Faf du Plessis (C), Dean Elgar, Dimuth Karunaratne

All-Rounders – Wiaan Mulder, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanaka

Bowlers – Anrich Nortje, Lutho Sipamla, Lungi Ngidi (VC) 

12th Man – Dinesh Chandimal

Suggested Playing XI No.2 of SA vs SRI for 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Quinton de Kock (VC), Niroshan Dickwella

Batsmen – Dean Elgar (C), Aiden Markram, Kusal Mendis, Faf du Plessis

All-Rounders – Wiaan Mulder, Dasun Shanaka

Bowlers – Lungi Ngidi, Keshav Maharaj, Vishwa Fernando

12th Man – Lutho Sipamla

Expert Advice

Kagiso Rabada, if he is included in the playing XI, has to be picked in your 11Wickets Fantasy team and can be made captain as well given the assistance to the pacers at the venue.

SA vs SRI Probable Winners

South Africa is expected to win this match.

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.