The second match of the three-match T20I series between Sri Lanka and South Africa is set to take place on Sunday, September 12 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Preview
In the first encounter on Friday, September 10, the Proteas won by 28 runs to take an all-important 1-0 lead in the series.
Batting first, the visitors managed 163 for five on the back of useful knocks from the top-order batters. In the run-chase, Dinesh Chandimal fought hard with an unbeaten 54-ball 66, but his knock went in vain. Aiden Markram became the Player of the Match for scoring 48 runs at a strike rate of 145.45.
Pitch Report
The pitch in the previous game wasn’t an overly great one for batting, though it doesn’t take away the fact that South Africa bowled well.
Predicted XI
South Africa
Quinton de Kock (w), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Dwaine Pretorius, Keshav Maharaj (c), Kagiso Rabada, Bjorn Fortuin, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi
Sri Lanka
Avishka Fernando, Dinesh Chandimal (w), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Akila Dananjaya
Match Info: SL vs RSA, 2nd T20I
Date – 12th September 2021
Time – 07:00 AM IST
Venue – R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
DREAM 11 TEAM
SMALL LEAGUE
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the information mentioned, and make your own decision.