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Sri Lanka’s promising recent form continued with victory in the first ODI, fighting back from positions of distress to pick up important ODI Super League points. Avishka Fernando picked up his third ODI hundred, Charith Asalanka continued his promising start to international cricket and the spinners held their own to limit South Africa to 286/6.
Aiden Markram looked in superb touch, but the all-too-familiar middle order frailties came to the fore once again for the Proteas. They fell away at the crucial backend overs with both bat and ball, which puts the onus on their senior players to stand up, especially as skipper Temba Bavuma is out with a fractured thumb.
With the win in the first ODI, Sri Lanka have moved up to eighth in the ODI Super League table. South Africa are languishing in 11th with just two wins in six completed ODIs, and will need to get moving here to ensure they don’t fall too far behind. Crucial match.
Key Players to Watch/Key Stats
Sri Lanka:
- Avishka Fernando is in outstanding touch. His focus on fitness is paying off, with scores of 50 (71), 76 (98) and 118 (115) in his last three ODIs. Also, he really enjoys batting on this ground, with 372 runs in seven ODIs at an average of 53.14 and strike rate of 88.36.
- What a promising start to Charith Asalanka’s career. He has provided some important impetus in Sri Lanka’s middle order, with scores of 38, 65, 24 and 72 in his last four ODIs. Key player.
- Dhanajaya de Silva’s experience came to the fore in the first ODI. His 44 helped set up a platform, while his 0/35 in eight overs kept South Africa in check. He has the most runs vs SA out of any current SL squad member (341 in 14 ODIs, avg. 24.35).
- Akila Dananjaya was expensive in the first ODI, but his two wickets were crucial in the final result. He has taken 19 wickets in eight ODIs on this ground at an average of 18.78. Also, he took 14 wickets in five ODIs vs South Africa in 2018 (avg. 17.85).
- It wasn’t the most prolific match for Wanindu Hasaranga in the first ODI (3 and 1/52). However, no opponent can ignore the threat he provides, especially as the conditions will continue to aid spin. He won player of the T20I series against India recently.
- Dushmantha Chameera has taken 30 wickets in 21 white-ball internationals this year, and will be looking to improve on his 0/55 in the first ODI.
South Africa:
- Aiden Markram had a poor tour to Sri Lanka in 2018 (23 runs, avg. 7.66). However, he put that well behind him with a classy 90-ball 96 in the first ODI. He will be key again, not only with the bat but with the ball too on a pitch that is expected to provide more turn.
- Rassie van der Dussen averages 73.42 in 27 ODIs (1,028 runs), and is coming off a typically classy run-a-ball 59 in the first ODI. He will be key in the absence of Bavuma, Quinton de Kock and David Miller.
- Janneman Malan is averaging 101.20 in seven ODI innings. He recently scored 177* in Ireland, and was looking in decent form in the first ODI before falling plumb LBW to Hasaranga. He will be key in setting up a platform for the Proteas.
- Keshav Maharaj was the pick of the Proteas bowlers in the first ODI (2/30 in 10 overs). He enjoys bowling in Sri Lanka, as his Test exploits showed in 2018. He and Tabraiz Shamsi will be key in these conditions.
- Onus will be on Kagiso Rabada after an expensive outing in the first ODI (2/66 in nine overs). He has 25 wickets in 16 ODIs vs Sri Lanka (avg. 28.12), including six scalps in four matches in Sri Lanka in 2018 (avg. 28.33).
Stats and Facts
- Head-to-head: Matches 78, Sri Lanka 32, South Africa 44, 1 tie, 1 N/R.
- Sri Lanka have won their last two ODIs. This is the first time they have won consecutive ODIs after beating West Indies 3-0 in February/March 2020.
- Sri Lanka have not won an ODI series vs South Africa since 2013. This is the fifth ODI series between the two teams since then.
Possible Playing 11
Sri Lanka are likely to go into this match with the same winning combination.
Sri Lanka: 1. Avishka Fernando, 2. Minod Bhanuka (wk), 3. Bhanuka Rajapaksa, 4. Dhananjaya de Silva, 5. Charith Asalanka, 6. Dasun Shanaka (c), 7. Wanindu Hasaranga, 8. Chamika Karunaratne, 9. Akila Dananjaya, 10. Dushmantha Chameera, 11. Praveen Jayawickrama
Temba Bavuma is out with a fractured finger, with Keshav Maharaj to lead the team. Reeza Hendricks looks set to replace him. Also, the Proteas could look at playing George Linde in conditions that suit spin.
South Africa: 1. Janneman Malan, 2. Aiden Markram, 3. Reeza Hendricks, 4. Rassie van der Dussen, 5. Heinrich Klaasen (wk), 6. Kyle Verreynne, 7. George Linde/Andile Phehlukwayo, 8. Keshav Maharaj (c), 9. Kagiso Rabada, 10. Anrich Nortje, 11. Tabraiz Shamsi
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R Premadasa Stadium Colombo Pitch Report and Weather
The chasing team won all three ODIs in Sri Lanka’s recent series vs India. However, Sri Lanka bucked that trend with a solid score of 300 in the first ODI. Spin and slower balls will be on the menu again on what is set to be a slow surface.
There is a chance of rain and thunderstorms which can interrupt the match.
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Match Prediction
Another interesting game ahead. Expect a tight battle, with Sri Lanka’s home advantage to count for plenty once again.