Match Timing: 07 October 2023 14:00
Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Facing injury challenges, both South Africa and Sri Lanka are counting on their experienced players to deliver a victorious start in the World Cup clash on Saturday.
South Africa is missing pacers Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala, while Sri Lanka has lost key players like leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga, along with frontline pacers Dushmantha Chameera and Lahiru Madushanka. In Nortje's absence, South Africa will rely on Kagiso Rabada's experience and 23-year-old Gerald Coetzee's energy. Spinners Keshav Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi, who performed well against Australia, aim to improve their India track record. David Miller's powerful hitting and captain Temba Bavuma's form make them strong, especially with Bavuma partnering with Quinton de Kock at the top. Henrich Klaasen's aggressive approach could be South Africa's trump card in their quest for their first ICC trophy. Despite missing key bowlers, Sri Lanka will depend on spinners Maheesh Theekshana and left-arm spinner Dunith Wellalage for wickets. Lahiru Kumara, Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana, and Kasun Rajith will handle pace duties.
Sri Lanka's batting unit, featuring Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Perera, Pathum Nissanka, and Sadeera Samarawickrama, is solid. Kusal Mendis, known for his big hits, adds depth. However, concerns loom over opener Pathum Nissanka and captain Dasun Shanaka's form. Despite recent injury struggles, Shanaka expressed the team's determination to perform well in the tournament, emphasizing their collective effort to make a statement at the World Cup.
Predicted XIs
South Africa
Temba Bavuma(Captain)
Quinton de Kock(Wicket-Keeper)
Rassie van der Dussen
Aiden Markram
David Miller
Heinrich Klaasen
Marco Jansen
Kagiso Rabada
Keshav Maharaj
Lungi Ngidi
Tabraiz Shamsi
Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka
Kusal Perera
Kusal Mendis(Wicket-Keeper)
Sadeera Samarawickrama
Charith Asalanka
Dhananjaya de Silva
Dasun Shanaka(Captain)
Dunith Wellalage
Matheesha Pathirana
Maheesh Theekshana
Lahiru Kumara
Fantasy XI
Quinton de Kock(Captain)
Dunith Wellalage(Vice-Captain)
Temba Bavuma
Kusal Mendis
Heinrich Klaasen
Aiden Markram
Charith Asalanka
Kagiso Rabada
Lungi Ngidi
Matheesha Pathirana
Maheesh Theekshana
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