Sri Lanka (SL) will be against South Africa (SA) in the 4th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Both teams are in Group D, which is potentially the Group of Death for the league stages as apart from both Sri Lanka and South Africa, Netherlands and Bangladesh are also there alongside Nepal.

All the sides are capable of defeating any team in the group on their day. Thus, each side must be at their best and they can’t afford to take anything for granted. This game has a lot of promise as both sides have plenty of quality players and it’s going to be a mouth-watering contest for us cricket fans.

Match Details

• 4th Match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 between Sri Lanka & South Africa.
• Time: 10:30 AM (Local) & 8:00 PM (IST).
• Venue: Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York, USA.

2024 T20 World Cup 4th Match: SL vs SA Possible Playing XIs

Sri Lanka: 1. Pathum Nissanka, 2. Kusal Mendis (wk), 3. Dhananjaya de Silva, 4. Charith Asalanka, 5. Wanindu Hasaranga (c), 6. Angelo Mathews, 7. Dasun Shanaka, 8. Dunith Wellalage/Nuwan Thushara, 9. Maheesh Theekshana, 10. Dilshan Madushanka, 11. Matheesha Pathirana

South Africa: 1. Quinton de Kock (wk), 2. Reeza Hendricks, 3. Aiden Markam (c), 4. David Miller, 5. Heinrich Klaasen, 6. Tristan Stubbs, 7. Marco Jansen, 8. Keshav Maharaj/Bjorn Fortuin, 9. Gerald Coetzee, 10. Kagiso Rabada, 11. Tabraiz Shamsi

Fantasy Cricket Tips for the 4th Match of the T20 World Cup: Top Dream11 Picks for SL vs SA

Top Batter Picks:

• Reeza Hendricks: Reeza Hendricks will be the best pick in your fantasy teams from the batters section. He is a good player of spin bowling and has been in exceptional form lately. His last five T20 scores are: 6, 34, 87, 73*, 2.
• Hendricks has 322 runs in nine innings against Sri Lanka at an average of 46 and has struck at 124.30 including three fifties to his name.
• Heinrich Klaasen: Heinrich Klaasen will be the a key batter for his team as he’s arguably the best spin hitter in the world at the moment. Sri Lanka’s bowling attack will depend quite a lot on their spinners.
• His match-up against the likes of Hasaranga, Theekshana & Wellalage (if plays) can decide the course of this game.
• Kusal Mendis: Kusal Mendis averages a mere 2.4 in six T20Is against the Proteas but he will be a key player for his team at the top and is a top pick for this game.
• Mendis scored an exceptional century in the 2023 ODI World Cup against South Africa and will look to take inspiration from that innings and win this game for his side.

Top All-Rounder Picks:

• Aiden Markam: Aiden Markam will bat at 3 for his team and may bowl an over or two if the situation demands. He has an average record against Sri Lanka in T20Is – 106 runs in five innings at an average of 26.5 @119.10 and has picked up four wickets as well.
• Wanindu Hasaranga: Wanindu Hasaranga is a very popular pick for this game. His batting value has increased since he has started leading the team and we all know how capable he is with the ball in hand. Hasaranga will be a must-have in your fantasy teams.
• Marco Jansen: The only warm-up game played in New York saw plenty of bounce for the bowlers and there was some movement on offer as well. Marco Jansen with his height and style of bowling perfectly suits the conditions. He will be an excellent pick as well.

Top Bowler Picks:

• Kagiso Rabada: Kagiso Rabada will be the lead pacer for the Proteas and he can pick up 2-3 wickets on his day without breaking a sweat. He has five wickets in six T20Is against Sri Lanka but the conditions are expected to suit him and he’ll be a top pick.
• Matheesha Pathirana: Matheesha Pathirana has grown immensely as a bowler compared to his initial days. He bowls 150 km/h consistently and has gained more control over his action and bowling.
• Pathirana can pick wickets in clusters when on song and will be a must-pick, especially, if Sri Lanka bowls first. He can take wickets at the death.
• Gerald Coetzee: Another hit the deck bowler who will love the conditions at New York. Gerald Coetzee does go for runs but he has that knack for picking up wickets which makes him an excellent pick in fantasy cricket. He can pick 2-3 wickets and help you win big in this game.

Other Players to consider in your Fantasy Cricket Teams

• Angelo Mathews: Angelo Mathews will bowl 2 overs with the new ball and will bat in the lower middle order. You can try him in GLs/Mini GLs if Sri Lanka bats first.
• Dilshan Madushanka: Dilshan Madushanka will be a key bowler for his team as he will bowl in the powerplay and then towards the end of the innings. He can swing the new ball and will be a great match-up against Quinton de Kock.
• Tabraiz Shamsi: Tabraiz Shamsi will be another good pick for this game. He is a genuine wicket-taker and can pick up a few wickets explpoiting the big dimensions of the venue.

Nassau County International Cricket Stadium New York Pitch Report & Weather

From what we saw in the warm-up game between India and Bangladesh, it won’t be a high scoring venue. The sand-based outfield here is a little slow and the big dimensions makes it a bit difficult for the batters to clear the ropes.

The pitch was a bit two-paced with extra bounce on offer for the pacers. There will be some help with the new ball and the spinners also get something off the deck. All-rounders and death bowlers will be important from fantasy perspective.

It’s expected to be a pleasant day for a game of cricket with no chance of rain and no real heat or humidity. The temperature is expected to be around 22-27 degrees Celsius.

2024 T20 World Cup 4th Match: SL vs SA Dream11 Prediction Today

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams

Top Captaincy & VC Picks for SL vs SA:

• Wanindu Hasaranga: Value with both bat and ball & the most popular C/VC option in small leagues.
• Heinrich Klaasen: Excellent player of spin bowling and a key batter for his team. 

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The stats in this article are courtesy of the below sources:

• ESPNcricinfo records
• Cricmetric.com