SL vs SA T20 World Cup 2024 Match Preview: Probable Playing 11s, Pitch & Weather Report, Head-To-Head Record & More

SL vs SA T20 World Cup 2024 Match Preview: Here’s all the crucial details you need to know about today's T20 World Cup 2024 match between Sri Lanka and South Africa.

SL vs SA T20 World Cup 2024 Match Preview

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SL vs SA T20 World Cup 2024 Match Preview: Sri Lanka (SL) will square off against South Africa (SA) in the fourth match of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 which will be the first match of tournament’s Group D. Wanindu Hasaranga-led Sri Lanka would aim for a strong start in their pursuit of a second T20 World Cup title, while Aiden Markram’s South Africa will also seek a good start in their quest for an elusive ICC championship.

As the SL vs SA T20 World Cup 2024 match approaches, here’s all the crucial details you need to know:

SL vs SA T20 World Cup 2024 Match Preview: 

SL vs SA T20 World Cup 2024 Match Date, Time & Venue: Date- June 3 (Monday), Time- 8:00 PM IST, Venue- Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York

Where to watch the SL vs SA T20 World Cup 2024 Match: Live Streaming- Disney+ Hotstar app and website. Live Telecast- Star Sports Network.

Sri Lanka vs South Africa Head-To-Head Record In T20Is

In their 17 head-to-head encounters in T20Is, South Africa have been the dominant team, securing 12 victories, including one via a super over eliminator against Sri Lanka. The Sri Lankans have managed to defeat the Proteas only five times so far.

Matches played: 17
SA won: 12
SL won: 7

Sri Lanka vs South Africa Head-To-Head Record T20 World Cup History

Matches played: 4
SA won: 3
SL won: 1

Pitch Report For SL vs SA T20 World Cup 2024 Match

The pitch at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York will most likely dish out balanced conditions for both, batters and bowlers. In the last T20 match held here, a warm-up game between India and Bangladesh, a total of 304 runs were scored with the loss of 14 wickets. India’s score of 182/5 the first innings proved to be above par, as they restricted Bangladesh to a meagre 122/9. The pitch played slower than anticipated, with some deliveries staying low and causing difficulties for the batters.

Weather Report For SL vs SA T20 World Cup 2024 Match

According to AccuWeather, there is a 40% chance of rainfall on the match day. Temperatures are expected to hover around 28 degrees Celsius. with humidity levels set to exceed 50%.

SL vs SA T20 World Cup 2024 Match Probable Playing 11s

Sri Lanka Probable Playing 11: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya De Silva, Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga (C), Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka

South Africa Probable Playing 11: Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram (C), David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Tristan Stubbs, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi