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South Africa face Sri Lanka in the Match 4 of ICC Men’s World Cup 2023, at New Delhi on October 7. Here is the SA vs SL World Cup 2023 match live score and updates, including playing XIs and toss details.
South Africa v Sri Lanka, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Match 4
October 7, 2023
2pm local time
Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
South Africa vs Sri Lanka, World Cup 2023 Match 4: Toss
The toss will take place at 1:30 pm local time.
SA vs SL, World Cup 2023 Match 4: Live score
South Africa vs Sri Lanka, World Cup 2023 Match 4: Team news
South Africa have dominated Sri Lanka in World Cup matches, winning four out of six times, including a tie in the 2023 edition.
Skipper Temba Bavuma will return to the Proteas squad after missing the warm-up fixtures for family reasons. Quinton De Kock, who will retire from ODIs after the marquee show, will want to make the most of his last hurrah. He scored an unbeaten 84 off 89 in the second warm-up match against New Zealand. They have a steady No.3 batter in the form of Rassie van der Dussen. However, their batting strength lies in the middle-order comprising Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller. Star pacer Kagiso Rabada can make the opportunity count despite being under the radar coming into this tournament.
Sri Lanka are looking to redeem themselves after a humiliating Asia Cup 2023 final loss against India. Kusal Perera will likely get the nod over Dimuth Karunaratne as the preferred opener due to his attacking mindset. The ouster of spin-bowling all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga and pacer Dushmantha Chameera due to injuries are huge blows for the island nation. All eyes will be on a young Dunith Wellalage. The left-arm spinner shot to fame recently with a five-for against India in the continental event.
South Africa vs Sri Lanka predicted XIs
South Africa: Temba Bavuma (c), Qunton De Kock (wk), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Gerald Coetzee, Lungi Ngidi
Sri Lanka: Kusal Perera, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana
Match prediction – today’s South Africa- Sri Lanka live match
South Africa are expected to win if they manage to keep the spin-duo of Dunith Wellalage and Maheesh Theekshana quiet.
