South Africa vs Sri Lanka – October 7 – ICC Cricket World Cup

South Africa is likely to be victorious in this match against Sri Lanka.

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Match Details 

The forth match of ICC Cricket World Cup is between South Africa and Sri Lanka , here are the details

Series: This match is part of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

Date & Time: October 7, 2023, at 02:00 PM local time

Probable Playing XIs

South Africa

Reeza Hendricks, Quinton de Kock (wk), Rassie van der Dussen, Temba Bavuma (c), Aiden Markram, David Miller, Dwaine Pretorius, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi

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Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Matheesha Pathirana, Pramod Madushan

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Probable Top Performers

Probable Best Batter of the Match

South Africa and Sri Lanka will play their first World Cup match on October 7 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. South Africa has several great bowlers, including Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, and Lungi Ngidi. However, South Africa will be without fast bowler Anrich Nortje. Sri Lanka’s Dasun Shanaka is one of the best all-rounders on the team. He has helped make the team a formidable unit.

Probable Best Bowler of the Match

The probable best bowler of the match between South Africa and Sri Lanka on October 7, 2023, could be Anrich Nortje from South Africa. He has been bowling with a lot of venom and hasn’t allowed the batters to dictate terms. In two matches, Nortje has picked up three wickets. Moreover, he has bowled at an economy rate of 4.37, the best among the South Africa bowlers.

Teams Head to Head: Recent Matches 

Teams Recent Performance 

DateMatchResult
Sep 12, 20212nd T20I at R.Premadasa Stadium, ColomboSouth Africa beat Sri Lanka by 9 wickets
Sep 7, 20213rd ODI at R.Premadasa Stadium, ColomboSouth Africa beat Sri Lanka by 67 runs (DLS method)
June 19 – 22, 20232nd unofficial Test at Colombo (PSS)The match was drawn
June 12 – 14, 20231st unofficial Test at PallekeleSri Lanka A won by 160 runs
June 7, 20233rd unofficial ODI at PallekeleSouth Africa A won by 5 wickets (with 85 balls remaining)

Last 5 Games of South Africa

DateMatchResult
September 17, 20235th ODI, South Africa vs AustraliaSouth Africa won by 122 runs
September 15, 20234th ODI, South Africa vs AustraliaSouth Africa won by 164 runs
September 12, 20233rd ODI, South Africa vs AustraliaSouth Africa won by 111 runs
September 09, 20232nd ODI, South Africa vs AustraliaAustralia won by 123 runs
September 07, 20231st ODI, South Africa vs AustraliaAustralia won by 3 wickets (with 58 balls remaining)

Last 5 Games of Sri Lanka

DateMatchResult
September 17, 2023Final, Sri Lanka vs IndiaIndia won by 10 wickets (with 263 balls remaining)
September 14, 202311th Match, Super Four, Sri Lanka vs PakistanSri Lanka won by 2 wickets (with 0 balls remaining) (DLS method)
September 12, 202310th Match, Super Four, Sri Lanka vs IndiaIndia won by 41 runs
September 09, 20238th Match, Super Four, Sri Lanka vs BangladeshSri Lanka won by 21 runs
September 05, 20236th Match, Group B, Sri Lanka vs AfghanistanSri Lanka won by 2 runs

Prediction Based on Performance

Based on the recent form and head to head record, South Africa is likely to be victorious in this match against Sri Lanka. The Proteas have been playing with a lot of confidence and composure as they are unbeaten in their last five matches. On the other hand, Sri Lanka failed to win even one match out of their last five games. Moreover, their batting lineup has been very inconsistent in the tournament. Thus, it is expected that South Africa will come out on top in this match and register their fourth consecutive win.

Information About Injuries in Teams 

Sri Lanka

Dushmantha Chameera is injured.

South Africa

Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala are out of the World Cup after failing a fitness test. Nortje has a suspected stress fracture in his back. Magala has a left knee injury.

Bavuma has a right adductor strain. Aiden Markram will lead South Africa in the fourth ODI in Bavuma’s absence.

South Africa vs Sri Lanka: Winning Chance

Bookmakers have South Africa as the favorite to win the cricket match against Sri Lanka on October 7, 2023. South Africa is favored at 1.48.

South Africa will open their campaign against Sri Lanka.

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Report About Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

The Arun Jaitley Stadium is a cricket stadium located on Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi. Here’s a brief history and background of the stadium:

  • Establishment: The stadium was established in 1883 and was initially used as a ground for playing polo. It was only in 1948 that it was converted into a cricket ground.
  • Former Name: It was originally named the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium, after the nearby Kotla fort.
  • Ownership and Operation: The stadium is owned and operated by the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA).
  • Capacity: The stadium has a seating capacity of 41,842.
  • Notable Features: The home team’s dressing room was named after Raman Lamba and the away dressing room after Prakash Bhandari. One of the stands of the stadium was named after former Indian captain Virat Kohli.

About ICC Cricket World Cup

The ICC Cricket World Cup stands as the premier international championship for One Day International (ODI) cricket. Organized by the sport’s governing body, the International Cricket Council (ICC), the tournament takes place every four years. It is celebrated as one of the most-watched sporting events globally and is regarded by the ICC as the flagship event of the international cricket calendar.

The current format involves a qualification phase spanning the preceding three years, determining the teams that earn the right to compete in the tournament phase. In this phase, 10 teams, including the host nation, compete for the coveted title, with matches taking place at venues within the host nation over the course of about a month.

Australia boasts the most World Cup victories, having clinched the title five times. India and West Indies have each triumphed twice, while Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and England have secured the championship once each. The reigning champions are England, who claimed the title in the 2019 World Cup edition.

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