RSA vs SL Dream11 Prediction

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South Africa is going into this game with a good run of form in their recent games. They have won 3 out of their last 5 encounters in one-day internationals. The key players for SA in the competition such as Aiden Markram and Heinrich Klaasen are in terrific form with the bat. One of the significant bowlers for South Africa is Lungi Ngidi who usually leads the bowling attack for the Proteas. If you consider the overall head-to-head between the two countries you will find South Africa leading the stats 45-33. They also lead the record in the World Cup 4-1.

Make no mistake about the fact that the South African team led by Temba Bavuma is one of the title contenders in this competition. South Africans beat Australia in the recently concluded ODI series at home. That must have been a huge boost to the confidence level of their team. They have a great record against the Lankans in the last 5 years. The South African openers Quinton de Kock and Temba Bavuma will be keen to provide a quick start to their innings. The middle order will be in the hands of Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, and Rassie van der Dussen. Divid Miller as usual will be the finisher. The fast-bowling duties will be in the hands of Lungi Ngidi and Kagiso Rabada.

Sri Lankans have also played well in recent games and have recorded a rare win over South Africa as well. Some of the Sri Lankan batters such as Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka have been remarkably consistent for their team. The most potent bowler in this team is Maheesh Theeksana. He is expected to be their top wicket-taker. Although the Sri Lankans have a slightly poorer overall record against South Africa they cannot be ruled out from this match-up as they can easily turn things around in this game.

However, the Lankan side led by Dasun Shanaka is probably one of the weakest teams fielded by the island nation in the recent past in a major event. Sri Lankan cricket has struggled in the recent past and does not have sufficient match winners in their ranks as they once used to. Pathum Nissanka will have to prove himself on this bigger stage. Together with Dimuth Karunaratne, he will have to counter the threat posed by the South African fast bowlers. There is plenty of experience in the middle order in the form of Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, and Kusal Mendis The brunt of the bowling department will have to be handled by Dunith Wellalage and Kasun Rajitha.