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SA vs SL 2024: A two-match Test series, between South Africa and Sri Lanka, is all set to start on Wednesday.
South Africa Vs Sri Lanka 2024: Check out the full schedule for SA vs SL Test series. (PTI Photo)
South Africa vs Sri Lanka 2024: Sri Lanka’s tour of South Africa is all set to get underway from Wednesday (November 27) with the Test series opener to be played in Durban. The second and final Test of the series is scheduled to start from December 5 at St George’s Park in Gqeberha.
South Africa will be led by Temba Bavuma, who recovered from an elbow injury to be fully fit for the Tests. South Africa’s 14-member Test squad for the series against Sri Lanka comprises some big names like Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram and Kagiso Rabada. While Maharaj will be South Africa’s lone spin-bowling option in the opening Test, the hosts pace attack will feature the likes of Kagiso Rabada, Jansen, Wiaan Mulder and Gerald Coetzee.
Meanwhile, Sri Lanka will play under the leadership of Dhananjaya de Silva.
A victory in the series against Sri Lanka is much needed for South Africa in a bid to stay alive in the hunt for a spot in next year’s World Test Championship (WTC) final. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, are in the third spot on the WTC points table. They currently have a win percentage of 55.56.
Here’s a look at all the key details
SA vs SL Full Schedule
The tour kicks off from November 27. The first Test will be played at the Kingsmead in Durban. The second Test will start on December 5 at the St George’s Park in Gqeberha.
SA vs SL Live Telecast And Live Streaming
Fans in India can watch Sri Lanka’s tour of South Africa on Sports18 Network. Viewers can also watch the live streaming of the tour on the JioCinema app and website.
SA vs SL Full Squads
South Africa: Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Gerald Coetzee, Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Dane Paterson, Kagiso Rabada, Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton, Kyle Verreynne
Sri Lanka: Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Oshada Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk), Prabath Jayasuriya, Nishan Peiris, Lasith Embuldeniya, Milan Rathnayake, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Kasun Rajitha.
