ODI World Cup 2023, Match 4 between South Africa and Sri Lanka are all set to begin their journey at the famous Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Both teams have their own problems to deal with, especially lots of players being injured. As people all over the world get ready to watch this game, one big question is on everyone’s mind: Can the experienced players in both teams help them start the tournament with a win?
Match 4 : South Africa vs Sri Lanka
Date: Saturday, October 07, 2023
Time: 2:00 PM IST
Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
ODI World Cup 2023, Match 4 PREVIEW:
South Africa:
South Africa is feeling pretty good about themselves. They recently came back from a tough situation, where they were losing 0-2 to Australia in a five-match series. But guess what? They won it 3-2! This amazing comeback has given them confidence. A lot of players are in excellent form.
Captain Temba Bavuma has been leading the team really well. He has scored a whopping 637 runs in just 10 games this year. His batting average is an impressive 79.62, and he has a great strike rate of 104.08. Quinton de Kock and David Miller also know how to play in India, and that experience will help the team a lot. Aiden Markram and Heinrich Klaasen also scored big hundreds against Australia. They want to keep up their good form.
Sri Lanka :
Sri Lanka had some good moments and some tough ones. They reached the final of the Asia Cup 2023 by beating Pakistan and Bangladesh, but India defeated them in the final. Despite that loss, they showed they have potential.
Kusal Mendis is the star for Sri Lanka at the moment. He was their top run-scorer in the Asia Cup, making 270 runs in six matches. In a warm-up game against Afghanistan, he played an incredible innings, scoring 158 runs off just 87 balls. Sri Lanka will be counting on him to keep performing.
Head-to-Head:
These two cricketing nations have locked horns 80 times in ODIs, with South Africa holding the upper hand, having won 45 matches, while Sri Lanka has emerged victorious 33 times. Their head-to-head record indicates a closely contested battle, with one match ending in a tie and another being a no-result.
Team Challenges:
Both teams, however, face notable challenges in the form of injuries to key players. South Africa will be without the services of pacers Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala, placing additional responsibility on the experienced Kagiso Rabada and the promising 23-year-old Gerald Coetzee.
Sri Lanka, meanwhile, will sorely miss the dynamic leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga, who has been their standout white-ball bowler. The onus now falls on spin duo Maheesh Theekshana and the left-arm spinner Dunith Wellalage, with support from pacers Lahiru Kumara, Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana, and Kasun Rajith, to fill the void.
Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report:
The Arun Jaitley Stadium, known for its batter-friendly pitches and short boundaries, offers favorable conditions for run-scoring. As the match progresses, the dry nature of the pitch can assist spinners, making it a complete package for cricketing entertainment. Typically, teams winning the toss opt to bat first and aim to set a defendable total. The venue’s average first innings score in ODIs stands at 223.
ODI Records at Arun Jaitley Stadium:
- Total matches: 28
- Matches won batting first: 13
- Matches won bowling first: 14
- Average first innings scores: 223
- Average second innings scores: 203
- Highest total recorded: 330/8 (50 Ov) by West Indies vs. Netherlands
- Lowest total recorded: 99/10 (27.1 Ov) by South Africa vs. India
- Highest score chased: 281/4 (40.5 Ov) by India vs. Sri Lanka
Fantasy Team For Grand Leagues:
Note: Backup’s are T Bavuma, P Nissanka, T Shamsi, D Shanka
Fantasy Team For Small Leagues:
Note: backups are H Klaseen, R V dussen, C Aslanka , L Ngidi
Probable Playing XIs:
South Africa (SA):
- Temba Bavuma (C)
- Rassie van der Dussen
- Aiden Markram
- Marco Jansen
- Keshav Maharaj
- Kagiso Rabada
- Tabraiz Shamsi
- Lungi Ngidi
- Heinrich Klaasen
- David Miller
- Quinton de Kock (wk)
Sri Lanka (SL):
- Kusal Perera
- Pathum Nissanka
- Sadeera Samarawickrama
- Charith Asalanka
- Dunith Wellalage
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Dilshan Madushanka
- Matheesha Pathirana
- Dhananjaya de Silva
- Dasun Shanaka (C)
- Kusal Mendis (wk)
As South Africa and Sri Lanka prepare to square off in this high-stakes encounter, cricket enthusiasts around the world eagerly anticipate a thrilling contest that will set the tone for their respective World Cup campaigns. With experienced campaigners and emerging talents in their ranks, both teams aim to rise above adversity and make a resounding statement on the grand stage of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. The Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi awaits a spectacle that promises to be remembered for years to come.
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