South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I – Match Details, Live Streaming, Pitch Report, Weather Forecast, Probable Playing XIs, Head-to-Head, Dream 11 Prediction

South Africa vs Sri Lanka: South Africa will be taking on Sri Lanka in the third T20I of the three-match series at the Buffalo Park – East London, South Africa on Wednesday, April 03. Sri Lanka won the second game in Potchefstroom by seven wickets to level the series 1-1. Both teams will aim to win the final fixture of the series to seal the series.

After a resounding win in the first T20I, South Africa let the foot off the pedal and allowed the visitors to dominate them in the second match. Batting first, they managed to put just 137-8 on the board, and Sri Lanka polished off the target with seven balls to spare. The South Africans sorely missed their regular captain, Laura Wolvaardt, who was out due to illness. On the bowling front, Marizanne Kapp has contributed with both bat and ball and is expected to do the same here.

On the other hand, Sri Lanka made a comeback after the 79-run thumping they received in the first T20I. However, they played out of their skins to surprise the hosts and restrict them to a below-par score. Leading from the front, Sri Lanka’s skipper, Chamari Athapaththu set the tone with figures of 1 for 18 and maintained an economy of 4.50. Seam bowler Achini Kulasuriya further reinforced Sri Lanka’s dominance with an outstanding spell, securing 2 wickets for 26 runs. The team will expect the same performance to win the series.

South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I – Match Details

Date and Time: 02 April 2024, Wednesday, 09:30 AM IST

Venue: Buffalo Park – East London, South Africa

Live Streaming: FanCode App and Website

South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I – Pitch Report

The surface at this venue generally assists fast bowlers. Batters might find it difficult at this venue because of the bounce of this wicket. The swing bowlers will get more benefit at this ground. The toss-winning captain is likely to opt to bowl first at this surface to take full advantage of the conditions. 

South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I – Weather Report

The weather forecast in East London will be partly cloudy in the morning and bright and warm in the afternoon. The temperature is likely to be around 22°C with 76% humidity. 

South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I – Probable Playing XIs

South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Marizanne Kapp, Anneke Bosch, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Sinalo Jafta(wk), Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune, Masabata Klaas

Sri Lanka: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Vishmi Gunaratne, Hasini Perera, Nilakshi de Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Anushka Sanjeewani(wk), Inoka Ranaweera, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Achini Kulasuriya, Udeshika Prabodhani

South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I – Head-to-Head Records

Prediction: Sri Lanka to win the match.

South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I – Key Players

South Africa

1. Marizanne Kapp – She could be the best batter in the upcoming game against Sri Lanka. She scored 44 off 36 deliveries in the second T20I. She showcased her batting prowess in the opening T20I as well, forging a stunning 116-run with Laura Wolvaardt. She is expected to carry forward her form and help her side win the series.
2. Anneke Bosch – She scored a fine 50 off 32 balls in the last encounter. Bosch will be one of the key batters for South Africa in this crucial match. Her contribution will be vital for the hosts to put on a good total and is expected to repeat the same in the final T20I.

Sri Lanka

1. Chamari Athapaththu – Athapaththu’s role will be of the utmost importance as an all-rounder for Sri Lanka. She can be backed to perform well as she is Sri Lanka’s best player. In the bowling department also, Athapaththu could be very important for the visitors. She bowled brilliantly with perfect line and length in the last game.
2. Kavisha Dilhari – She starred for Sri Lanka with the bat and ball in the second T20I. She finished with figures of 1/22 and scored an unbeaten 45 to help her side win the game and eventually named Player of the Match for her significant contribution. Dilhari is expected to showcase her bowling prowess in the series decider.

South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I – Dream 11 Prediction

Wicket-Keeper: Anushka Sanjeewani

Batters: Anneke Bosch, Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama

All-rounders: Chamari Athapaththu (VC), Chloe Tryon, Marizanne Kapp (C), Kavisha Dilhari

Bowlers: Achini Kulasuriya, Tumi Sekhukhune 

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