Preview:

Sri Lanka are gearing up to take on South Africa in the first T20I of the three-match series. The encounter takes place at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday (September 10). Having clinched the ODI leg 2-1, the Lankan Lions would be high confidence and they’ll be determined to get another victory in their cabinet.

On the other hand, the Proteas side must work on their weak points to get a favourable result. Notably, the high-voltage T20 World Cup is just over a month away. Hence, both teams would view this series as an ideal preparation opportunity. Hence, both camps might try some permutations and combinations.

Match Details:

Sri Lanka vs South Africa, 1st T20I

Venue: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Date & Time: September 10th, at 8:00 PM IST and Local Time

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network

Pitch Report:

It’s a good competitive wicket with a consistent pace and bounce. Many batters stood out during the preceding ODI series while spinners also enjoyed bowling at this venue. Whoever wins the toss should bat first.

Probable Playing XIs for SL vs SA:

Sri Lanka

Kusal Perera, Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Praveen Jayawickrama, Maheesh Theekshana

South Africa

Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markram, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der dussen, David Miller, Dwaine Pretorius, George Linde, Kagiso Rabada, Bjorn Fortuin, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shams

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