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Super 12, Match 25, SA vs SL: Preview, Match Details, Pitch Report, Probable XIs, Match Prediction and Fantasy Picks 

Preview

England and Australia are in a very good position in the points table thus this game happens to be very crucial for these two teams. Both the teams have won one in their two fixtures and a win will put them in the contention for the Semis. The loser may just now bow out but will be far behind from the rest of the competitors in the group.

Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh in their first fixture but Australia showed them there are a lot of areas that they still need to address. Specially in the bowling department. Their inability to take wickets in crunch situations have helped the opposition gain momentum and eventually Sri Lanka is lagging behind. They have some good pacers in their ranks but the lions are misfiring. The batters did some good work against the Bangla Tigers but against a strong Australian batting line-up, they could manage only 153. At least 20-25 runs short of an ideal score at Dubai. At Sharjah against South Africa, Wanindu Hasanranga will be key. Not just bowling, the all-rounder needs to contribute with the bat as well. A lot depends on his form.

By the looks of it, South Africa is finally out of controversies. Quinton De Kock has issued a statement regarding his take on Black Lives Matter movement and why he didn't take a knee. Hopefully everything is solved and De Kock will be back on the pitch as he is a very important player for the Proteas. A good start from him and Temba is needed. Else, there’s a lot of pressure on the middle order and thus the finish result isn’t good enough. It will be interesting to see how Captain uses his resources at Sharjah. Rabada and Nortje are two very quick bowlers and their impact in the slow pitches of Sharjah will be key. Needless to say that Shamsi will be very important for the team.

Match Details

Match: SA vs SL, T20 World Series, 2021.

Date: Saturday, October 30, 2021

Time: 3:30 PM

Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah.

Pitch Report

The bowlers will get a lot of help if the pitch that’s there in the centre is used. Otherwise, the batters are expected to dominate. Spinners will get help from either of the pitches and bowling first will be ideal.

SA vs SL Squads

SA: Temba Bavuma (c), Reeza Hendricks, Quinton De Kock, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Dwaine Pretorius, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi,Lungi Ngidi, Bjorn Fortuin, Wiaan Mulder

SL:  Kusal Perera (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Maheesh Theekshana, Akila Dananjaya, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dinesh Chandimal

SA vs SL Probable XI

SA: Temba Bavuma (c), Reeza Hendricks / Quinton De Kock, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Dwaine Pretorius, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi

SL: Kusal Perera (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Lahiru Kumara

Match Prediction

It will be an interesting match as both the teams need these two points and will go all out to get it. South Africa might just have the edge because of the kind of bowlers they have. However, it will be foolish to rule Sri Lanka out. They are definitely a very decent side.

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