Sri Lanka and South Africa will be up against each other in the second ODI of the three-match series at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, on Saturday, 4 September. South Africa must win this game to keep the series alive after losing the first ODI by 14 runs.
South Africa will take the field without their regular captain, Temba Bavuma, who has been ruled out due to a thumb injury. Bavuma was batting on 38 when an erratic throw hit him in the gloves. He retired, South Africa lost momentum and fell 14 short of the target. Aiden Markram scored 96 and Rassie van der Dussen 59.
Sri Lanka, on the other hand, were lifted by a 115-ball 118 from Avishka Fernando and a 62-ball 72 from Charith Asalanka. But they will will expect a bit more discipline and consistency from their fast bowlers. Dushmantha Chameera conceded 55 in just seven overs, while Chamika Karunaratne bowled just three overs.
Betway Fantasy tips
- South Africa are finally reaping rich rewards for their persistence with Markram. He has been one of their most consistent run-scorers recent times.
- Wanindu Hasaranga is a good pick for your fantasy team. He is the main spinner for the side, and also put handy contributions with the bat.
- Heinrich Klassen should be your sole wicketkeeper.
Probable XIs
Sri Lanka: Avishka Fernando, Minod Bhanuka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Akila Dananjaya, Dushmantha Chameera, Praveen Jayawickrama
South Africa: Janneman Malan, Aiden Markram, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Kyle Verreynne, Heinrich Klaasen, George Linde, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi
Prediction:
It will take some effort from South Africa to beat Sri Lanka at home. Sri Lanka should make it 2-0.
Betway Fantasy XI
Heinrich Klassen, Avishka Fernando (c) Aiden Markram (vc), Rassie van der Dussein, Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga, Andile Phehlukwayo, Keshav Maharaj, Akila Dhanankaya, Tabraiz Shamsi, Anrich Nortje
