New Delhi: South Africa and Sri Lanka kickstart their two-match Test series with the first encounter on Wednesday at the Kingsmead stadium in Durban. The Proteas would be looking to make a mark in the home Test series especially after a downfall on the field for them since the loss to India at the T20World Cup final 2024.
In the recently-concluded T20I series as well, the Proteas suffered a huge loss to the Men in Blue, which further dented their confidence. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka would be looking to earn valuable points in the World Test Championship (WTC) so as to earn a place in the WTC Finals. For the Lankans, India’s performance in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy would also matter for them as far as the qualification scenario is concerned.
Sri Lanka have huge chance to qualify
If the Sri Lanka team manages to clean sweep the South Africans at home, they will have a solid chance to qualify for the WTC Finals and their dependence on the other teams performance lessens. The side remains the only team in Asia to win a series against the Proteas on their home soil and they would aim to boost their record further by doing it another time.
Live streaming details for the South Africa vs Sri Lanka 1st Test
When will the first Test match between South Africa and Sri Lanka be played?
The first Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka will be played November 27, Wednesday.
Where will the the first Test match between South Africa and Sri Lanka be played?
The first Test match between South Africa and Sri Lanka will be held at the Kingsmead stadium in Durban from 1 PM IST.
Where to watch SA vs SL 1st test match?
The South Africa vs Sri Lanka first Test will be telecast on Sports18 on TV, and will be streamed Live on JioCinema website and application.
Squads
South Africa: Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma(c), Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton, Kyle Verreynne(w), Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Senuran Muthusamy, Gerald Coetzee, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Dane Paterson, David Bedingham.
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Angelo Mathews, Kusal Mendis(w), Dinesh Chandimal, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dhananjaya de Silva(c), Kamindu Mendis, Milan Priyanath Rathnayake, Prabath Jayasuriya, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando, Kasun Rajitha, Oshada Fernando, Lasith Embuldeniya, Nishan Peiris.
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