Delhi: The first match of the two-match Test series between South Africa and Sri Lanka will be played in Durban from Wednesday, 27 November, while the second and final Test will be held at St. George’s Park in Gekeberha from 5 December.
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South Africa, ranked third in the ICC Men’s Test Team Rankings, have played eight Test matches in the current World Test Championship cycle, where they finished with four wins, one draw and three losses, with a points percentage of 54.17 in the WTC 2023-25 standings. Is in fifth place. He has to play four more Tests in the current WTC cycle.
South Africa has announced its 14-member team under the leadership of Temba Bavuma. Captain Bavuma has recovered from his elbow injury and will captain the Proteas team in this important series. Apart from this, the return of Marco Jansen and Gerald Coetzee has strengthened the host team. At the same time, players like Lungi Ngidi and Nandre Berger were not available for selection due to injuries.
South Africa last played a two-match Test series against Bangladesh in October, which they won 2-0.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka cricket team will enter the series with full confidence, as it has recently registered series wins over India, New Zealand and West Indies. Sri Lanka, currently ranked sixth in the ICC Men’s Test Team Rankings, are placed third in the WTC 2023-25 table with five wins and four losses.
Apart from the upcoming two-match Test series in South Africa, Sri Lanka are scheduled to play two more Test matches against Australia at home in the ongoing World Test Championship cycle. Sri Lanka has also announced its 17-member squad for the upcoming Test series, which will be led by Dhananjay de Silva. Left arm spinner Lasith Embuldeniya and fast bowler Kasun Rajitha have returned to the Sri Lankan Test team.
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So far 31 Test matches have been played between South Africa and Sri Lanka, out of which South Africa has won 16, while Sri Lanka has won 9 matches so far. There have been six test draws during this period.
Where to watch live telecast of South Africa vs Sri Lanka Test series in India?
Live streaming of the South Africa vs Sri Lanka Test series will be available in India on JioCinema app and website.
There will be no live telecast of South Africa vs Sri Lanka Test 2024 series on any TV channel in India.
South Africa vs Sri Lanka Test 2024 Team
South Africa Test Team: Temba Bavuma (captain), David Bedingham (wk), Gerald Coetzee, Tony De Zorzi, Marco Jensen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Dane Patterson, Kagiso Rabada, Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Kyle Verin (wicketkeeper).
Sri Lanka Test Team: Dhananjay de Silva (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Oshada Fernando, Sadira Samarawickrama (wk), Prabhat Jayasuriya, Nishan Peiris, Lasith Embuldeniya, Milan Rathnayake, Asitha. Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Kasun Rajitha.