SA vs SL Dream11 Prediction 1st Test: Match Preview, Playing 11, Fantasy Cricket Tips

1st Test SA vs SL Dream11 Prediction for first Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka to begin on 27 November 2024 at Durban’s iconic Kingsmead Stadium.

• Date & Time: November 27, 1:00 PM IST
• Venue: Kingsmead, Durban
• Live Streaming: Sports18 and JioCinema app/website

SA vs SL Dream11 Prediction 1st Test

WK: Kusal Mendis, Kyle Verreynne

BAT: Pathum Nissanka, Temba Bavuma, Tony de Zorzi

ALL: Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjay de Silva, Marco Jansen, Wian Mulder

BOWL: Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj

SA vs SL Dream11 Team Top Fantasy Picks

• Kagiso Rabada: A devastating bowler with 35 wickets in 7 matches against Sri Lanka at an incredible average of 21.51.
• Kamindu Mendis: Scorching through 2024 with 943 runs at an average of 94.30, including five centuries.

1. Aiden Markram
2. Tony de Zorzi
3. Tristan Stubbs
4. Temba Bavuma (c)
5. David Bedingham
6. Kyle Verreynne (wk)
7. Marco Jansen
8. Wiaan Mulder
9. Gerald Coetzee
10. Keshav Maharaj
11. Kagiso Rabada

Captain Temba Bavuma returns after a prolonged injury layoff, bolstering South Africa’s batting lineup. Despite the absence of key players Lungi Ngidi and Nandre Burger, the Proteas are brimming with confidence after a stunning clean sweep against Bangladesh. The squad also welcomes back pace stars Marco Jansen and Gerald Coetzee, ensuring firepower with both bat and ball.

Sri Lanka XI

1. Dimuth Karunaratne
2. Pathum Nissanka
3. Dinesh Chandimal
4. Angelo Mathews
5. Kamindu Mendis
6. Dhananjaya de Silva (c)
7. Kusal Mendis (wk)
8. Milan Rathnayake
9. Prabath Jayasuriya
10. Asitha Fernando
11. Vishwa Fernando

For Sri Lanka, this series is pivotal in their quest for the World Test Championship Final. With experienced hands like Angelo Mathews and emerging talents such as Kamindu Mendis, the Lankans aim to overturn their fortunes in South Africa. Spinner Prabath Jayasuriya and the returning Lasith Embuldeniya promise a formidable spin attack.

Kingsmead Durban Pitch Report

The Kingsmead pitch promises pace, bounce, and swing early on, favoring fast bowlers. As the match progresses, the surface is expected to slow down, aiding batters. Overcast skies and intermittent rain could inject unpredictability, ensuring a thrilling battle for bat and ball. Winning the toss and batting first could be crucial to avoiding a tricky fourth-innings chase.

South Africa vs Sri Lanka Head to Head

South Africa’s home advantage has historically been daunting for Sri Lanka. Yet, the Lankans’ balanced squad offers hope for an upset.

Who will win SA vs SL 1st Test Match?

South Africa’s formidable pace attack and the return of key players give them an edge on their home turf. Expect a closely fought contest, but the Proteas are likely to emerge victorious in the series opener.