Sri Lanka vs South Africa – 2nd T20 International Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Sri Lanka vs South Africa taking place? Sunday, September 12th, 2021 – 14:30 (UK)
Where is Sri Lanka vs South Africa taking place? R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
What is the expected weather for Sri Lanka vs South Africa? 28c with a chance of showers and light winds
What channel is Sri Lanka vs South Africa on? The match will be televised live on Foodxp (Sky channel 712)
Where can I stream Sri Lanka vs South Africa? The match can be streamed live using the SkyGo app.
LAST MEETING
South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 28 runs.
THE TEAM NEWS
SRI LANKA
- Sri Lanka find themselves 0-1 down in the series after never looking likely to chase down a target of 164 to win the first T20i, with regular wickets and the inability to form a big partnership crucial.
- Opener Dinesh Chandimal hit an unbeaten 66 as he attempted to anchor the chase, but none of his partners were able to stay at the crease to support him for an extended period of time.
- Whilst changes may be made to the batting line-up, the bowling unit of Sri Lanka is likely to be retained with the attack based about the leg-spin of Wanindu Hasaranga, who took two wickets in the first T20i.
SOUTH AFRICA
- South Africa’s top order starred as the Proteas accrued a total of 163/5, before a collective effort from the entire bowling unit restricted the hosts to just 135/6, handing them victory.
- Openers Quinton de Kock and Reeza Hendricks scored 36 and 38 respectively, before Aiden Markram hit 48 batting at number three, whilst five of the six bowlers utilised by South Africa each picked up a wicket.
- Following victory, South Africa may look to stick with the same team for this second T20i with no injuries reported.
THE PREDICTION
South Africa are quietly building up a serious head of steam ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup and that continued in the first match of this series as they recorded their fifth consecutive win in this format of the game. Sri Lanka meanwhile, once again find themselves struggling with the bat and when taking into account the quality of South Africa’s bowlers in comparison, a similar story to that of the first T20i between these two sides is likely to play out here, with the Proteas once again expected to come out on top.
