South Africa vs England 1st T20I: Jhonny Bairstow?s fine knock guided visitors to Victory. England defeated South Africa by 5 wickets. South Africa vs England 1st T20I: Jhonny Bairstow?s fine knock guided visitors to Victory.



Englishmen Jhonny Bairstow?s fine knock of 86 from 48 guided the visitors to a clinical victory in the first T20I against South Africa. With 5 wickets win England took up the lead of 1-0 in the three-match Twenty20 series.



Earlier, at the toss, England opted to bowl first against the Proteas.



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<h2>South Africa's inning:</h2>



The hosts did not have a good start as Temba Bavuma departed in the first over itself. Skipper, Quinton de Kock, and experienced Faf du Plessis didn?t let the English bowlers took control of the innings. Both the batsmen sewed a good 80 runs stand before the second wicket.&nbsp;



De Kock (30 from 23) went to the hut off Chris Jordan However, du Plessis remained in the middle to set a good total.



Sam Curran got du Plessis out when the protea just crossed his fifty.



In the quota of full 20 overs, South Africa managed a good total on the board, 179-6 (20 overs). Faf du Plessis (58 from 40), Quinton de Kock (30 from 23), van der Dussen (37 off 28) and Klaasen (20 off 12) contributed to the 179 runs total.



Sam Curran picked 3 scalps while Jofra Archer, Tom Curran, and Chris Joran got one each.



<h2>England's Inning:</h2>



England skipper, Eoin Morgan made a drastic change by promoting Jos Buttler to the opening slot while Jhonny Bairstow came at 4.



The chase was not going to be easy for the Englishmen, their openers departed inside 5 overs putting the lineup on the back foot.



The T20I sensation Dawid Malan could not stay in the crease for a long as he went to the hut after scoring 19 runs. Johnny Bairstow from one end took complete charge, getting close to the target.



The turning point in the chase came when Beuran Hendricks came to bowl the 17th overs. Skipper Eoin Morgan and Jhonny Bairstow smashed the protea bowler to 28 runs all over the park, including 3 wides.



The chase was now completely under England?s control. Johnny Bairstow finished the innings with back to back boundaries with a four and a maximum. With these boundaries, England wins the game by 5 wickets and with four balls to spare.



Bairstow was awarded Man of the Match for his clinical innings of 86 from 48 balls.



<h2>South Africa vs England: Playing 11</h2>



<h3>England:</h3>



Jos Buttler (wk), Jason Roy, Dawid Malan, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes, Eoin Morgan (c), Sam Curran, Tom Curran, Jofra Archer, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid.



<h3>South Africa:?</h3>



Temba Bavuma, Quinton de Kock (c &amp; wk), Faf du Plessis, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen, Pite van Biljon, George Linde, Beuran Hendricks, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi.



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South Africa vs England 1st T20I: Jhonny Bairstow?s fine knock guided visitors to Victory

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South Africa vs England 2nd T20I: With South Africa taking on England in the second T20I of the three-match series, the hosts will come harder roaring against the visitors. The 17th over of Beuran Hendricks costs them the match by 5 wickets. England took up the 1-0 lead in the first T20I after Jhonny Bairstow?s crucial unbeaten knock of 86 from 48.



Skipper Quinton de Kock will have to bring a masterplan for the Englishmen in the 2nd Twenty20 game, who looked unstoppable.



<h2>South Africa vs England 2nd T20I Match Preview, Prediction, Playing 11:</h2>



Match: South Africa vs England 2nd T20I



Day/Date: Sunday, 29th November



Time: 6 PM IST



Venue: Boland Park, Paarl



<h2>Pitch Report of Boland Park, Paarl (SA vs Eng):</h2>



The pitch in Boland Park, Paarl will be much better than the Newlands surface. It will be much easier for the batsmen here. It will have an impact of the weather. While it is expected to be a Sunny hot day here on Sunday.



<h2>South Africa vs England 2nd T20I Broadcasting and Telecast:</h2>



Live Stream: Disney + Hotstar



TV: Sony Six, Sony ESPN (Indian Subcontinent)



<h2>South Africa vs England Playing 11:</h2>



<h3>South Africa:&nbsp;</h3>



Quinton de Kock (C&amp;WK), Temba Bavuma, Faf du Plessis, van der Dussen, David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, George Linde, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada and Tabraiz Shamsi.



<h3>Full Squad:</h3>



Quinton de Kock (c), Temba Bavuma, Junior Dala, Faf du Plessis, Bjorn Fortuin, Beuran Hendricks, Reeza Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen, George Linde, Keshav Maharaj, Janneman Malan, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lutho Sipamla , Jon-Jon Smuts, Glenton Stuurman, Pite van Biljon, Rassie van der Dussen, Kyle Verreynne.



<h3>England:&nbsp;</h3>



Jos Buttler (wk), Jason Roy, Dawid Malan, Jonny Bairstow, Eoin Morgan (C), Ben Stokes, Sam Curran, Tom Curran, Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid.



<h3>Full Squad:&nbsp;</h3>



<h5>Eoin Morgan (c), Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler, Moeen Ali, Jofra Archer, Sam Billings, Sam Curran, Tom Curran, Chris Jordan, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Ben Stokes, Reece Topley, Mark Wood.</h5>



<h2>South Africa vs England Fantasy Tips:</h2>



Quinton de Kock, Jason Roy, Faf du Plessis, Jonny Bairstow, van der Dussen, Ben Stokes, Sam Curran, George Linde, Kagiso Rabada, Jofra Archer, Anrich Nortje.



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South Africa vs England 2nd T20I: Match Preview, Prediction, Playing 11, Fantasy Tips SA vs Eng 2nd T20I

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South Africa vs England 3rd T20I: The visitors have already bagged the series with the undefeatable 2-0 lead in the second encounter itself. However, England will be hoping to clean swipe the South Africans on their soil with the victory in the third outing.



<h2>South Africa vs England 3rd T20I Match Preview, Prediction:</h2>



Match: South Africa vs England 3rd T20I



Day/Date: Tuesday, 01st December



Time: 9:30 PM (04:00 PM GMT / 06:00 PM LOCAL)



Venue: Newlands, Cape Town



<h2>SA vs Eng 3rd T20I Pitch Report:</h2>



The Newlands pitch is known for its moving ball. Seamers here get good movement and spinner too can be benefitted from it. It will be a surface where a toss to loose will be a better option.



<h2>South Africa vs England Broadcasting and Telecast:</h2>



Live Stream: Disney + Hotstar



TV: Sony Six, Sony ESPN (Indian Subcontinent).



<h2>South Africa vs England Playing 11:</h2>



<h3>South Africa:?</h3>



Quinton de Kock (C&amp;WK), Reeza Hendricks, Faf du Plessis, Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Andile Phehlukwayo, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada and Tabraiz Shamsi.



<h3>Full Squad:</h3>



Quinton de Kock (c), Temba Bavuma, Junior Dala, Faf du Plessis, Bjorn Fortuin, Beuran Hendricks, Reeza Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen, George Linde, Keshav Maharaj, Janneman Malan, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lutho Sipamla , Jon-Jon Smuts, Glenton Stuurman, Pite van Biljon, Rassie van der Dussen, Kyle Verreynne.



<h3>England:?</h3>



Jos Buttler (wk), Jason Roy, Dawid Malan, Jonny Bairstow, Eoin Morgan (C), Ben Stokes, Sam Curran, Tom Curran, Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid.



<h3>Full Squad:?</h3>



<h5>Eoin Morgan (c), Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler, Moeen Ali, Jofra Archer, Sam Billings, Sam Curran, Tom Curran, Chris Jordan, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Ben Stokes, Reece Topley, Mark Wood.</h5>



<h2>SA vs Eng 3rd T20I Fantasy Tips:</h2>



Quinton de Kock, Jos Buttler, Faf du Plessis, Eoin Morgan, van der Dussen, Ben Stokes, Sam Curran, Adil Rashid, Kagiso Rabada, Jofra Archer, Anrich Nortje.



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South Africa vs England 3rd T20I: Match Preview, Prediction, Playing 11, Fantasy Tips SA vs Eng 3rd T20I

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South Africa vs England 1st ODI: South Africa will take on England for the first match of the three-game series on Friday. De Kock led South Africa will try to end their losing streak. England whitewashed the home side in the three games the T20I series ended on Tuesday.



Morgan led English side will be roaring high in the confidence after a good welcome to the tour. However, the dynamics are changed in the formats, South Africa will leave no stone unmarked for their comeback in the home series.



<h2>South Africa vs England ODI Preview, Dream11 Match Prediction, Playing 11:</h2>



Match: South Africa vs England 1st ODI



Day/Date: Friday, 04th December 2020



Time: 4:30 PM (11:00 AM GMT / 01:00 PM LOCAL)



Venue: Newlands, Cape Town



<h2>Pitch Report from Newlands, Cape Town for the 1st ODI:</h2>



Temperature hovering around 25 degrees celsius, the pitch in Newlands will favor the batters ad we have seen in previous encounters. While there will be a bit of assistance for the seamers and spinners all throughout.



<h2>South Africa vs England Broadcasting and Telecast:</h2>



Live Stream: Disney + Hotstar



TV: Sony Six, Sony ESPN (Indian Subcontinent).



<h2>South Africa vs England Playing 11:</h2>



<h2>South Africa:</h2>



Quinton de Kock, Janneman Malan, Jon-Jon Smuts, Rassie van der Dussen, Kyle Verreynne, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, George Linde, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi.



<h2>Full Squad:</h2>



Quinton de Kock(w/c), Janneman Malan, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Keshav Maharaj, Tabraiz Shamsi, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi, JJ Smuts, Junior Dala, George Linde, Lutho Sipamla, Kyle Verreynne, Glenton Stuurman, Beuran Hendricks.



<h2>England:</h2>



Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, Eoin Morgan, Jos Buttler, Sam Billings, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Tom Curran, Mark Wood, Adil Rashid.



<h2>Full Squad:</h2>



Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, Eoin Morgan(c), Jos Buttler(w), Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Tom Curran, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Reece Topley, Lewis Gregory, Sam Billings, Olly Stone, Liam Livingstone.



<h2>South Africa vs England Dream11 Fantasy Tips:</h2>



Jonny Bairstow, Quinton de Kock, Joe Root, Eoin Morgan, Rassie van der Dussen, Tom Curran, Andile Phehlukwayo, Anrich Nortje, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid.



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South Africa vs England ODI: Match Preview, Dream11 Prediction, Playing 11, Fantasy Tips SA vs Eng 1st ODI

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South Africa vs England 1st ODI: The postponed 1 ODI between South Africa and England will be played on 06th December. After both, the sides confirmed the news of the postponement of the game due to the covid case. One player from proteas tested positive after the last round test and the match was called off.?



Cricket South Africa confirmed the news by tweeting:



CONFIRMED: Cricket South Africa and @ECB_cricket confirm the postponement of the first #BetwayODI of the three-match series to Sunday, 06 December 2020.



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<h2>South Africa vs England 1st ODI Match Preview, Playing 11, Dream11 Fantasy:</h2>



Match: South Africa vs England 1st ODI



Day/Date: Sunday, 06th December



Time: 1:30 PM (08:00 AM GMT / 10:00 AM LOCAL)



Venue: Boland Park, Paarl



<h2>Pitch Report from Boland Park for 1st ODI SA vs Eng:</h2>



Talking with reference to the last T20I played here a week ago, it was not a batting paradise. However, this time the track will be different and it will revert back to normal Boland type pitch. A good run chase is expected here.



<h2>South Africa vs England Where to watch the Match:</h2>



Live Stream: Disney + Hotstar



TV: Sony Six, Sony ESPN (Indian Subcontinent).



<h2>South Africa vs England Probable Playing 11:</h2>



<h2>South Africa:</h2>



Quinton de Kock, Jon-Jon Smuts, Rassie van der Dussen, Janneman Malan, Kyle Verreynne, David Miller, George Linde, Andile Phehlukwayo, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi, Anrich Nortje.



<h2>Full Squad:</h2>



Quinton de Kock(w/c), Janneman Malan, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Keshav Maharaj, Tabraiz Shamsi, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi, JJ Smuts, Junior Dala, George Linde, Lutho Sipamla, Kyle Verreynne, Glenton Stuurman, Beuran Hendricks.



<h2>England:</h2>



Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, Eoin Morgan, Sam Billings,&nbsp; Jos Buttler, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Tom Curran,&nbsp; Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.



<h2>Full Squad:</h2>



Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, Eoin Morgan(c), Jos Buttler(w), Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Tom Curran, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Reece Topley, Lewis Gregory, Sam Billings, Olly Stone, Liam Livingstone.



<h2>South Africa vs England Dream11 Fantasy Tips:</h2>



Jonny Bairstow, Quinton de Kock, Joe Root, Eoin Morgan, Rassie van der Dussen, Tom Curran, Andile Phehlukwayo, Anrich Nortje, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid.



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South Africa vs England 1st ODI: Match Preview, Prediction, Playing 11, Dream11 Fantasy Tips SA Vs Eng 1st ODI

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South Africa vs England 1st ODI called off due to Covid Threat.



South Africa vs England 1st ODI: The first ODI between SOouth Africa and England was called off due to the increasing Covid-19 threat. Reportedly two of the staff members from the visitor?s hotel tested positive after the PCR tests held on Saturday.



A decision is yet to be confirmed whether two remaining ODIs will be played or not on Monday and Wednesday.



1st ODI fixture between South Africa and England was initially scheduled for Friday however due to covid threat in South Africa?s camp, it was rescheduled for Sunday. But it looks like nothing is going their way.



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<h2>Managing Director ECB:</h2>



?The English players have undergone an additional round of PCR tests on Saturday evening, after two staff members from visitors hotel staff tested positive for the Covid-19 infection,? ECB statement.



?In the meantime, ECB awaits for the rectification of those tests results, the decision has been taken to delay the start of today?s One Day International match,? said ECB official.



?This is a regretful situation for both sides. But for us, the main concern is our player?s and staff members? safety. We are in close dialogue with Cricket South Africa on how to deal with the situation. And surely will come forward with better options to carry our further goals,? Managing Director, ECB.



With the two unconfirmed cases of a novel coronavirus, the number goes up to seven in the six-match white ball series. Two of those happening in the host?s camp before the start of the series while five in the bio-secure environment.



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<h2>General Manager Vineyard Hotel:</h2>



?At this stage, it is a really disappointing thing to take place. We are still searching how covid infected staff members, as none of them have left the bio-secure environment from 16th November,? Roy Davies, General Manager Vineyard Hotel where the teams are staying.



?Our Covid-19 response team is going after all the facts and contact tracing is underway.?



It will be a huge blow for Cricket South Africa if the series get canceled following Covid tensions. South Africa?s future trips might get affected if this happens.



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South Africa vs England 1st ODI called off due to Covid Threat

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South Africa vs England ODI series cancelled due to Covid Threat. Three games ODI series was called off due to ranging threat. South Africa vs England ODI series cancelled due to Covid Threat.



England?s tour of South Africa for the ODI series got cancelled due to the Covid outbreak in the hotel in Cape Town after players tested positive for the virus. Both the parties have had members coming positive after the test.



On Monday, both the side confirmed the news to cancel the ODI series with mutual understanding. However, they added, to carry these games again in the near future if possible.



The opening game of the three games ODI series was scheduled for Friday which got postponed to Sunday after one unnamed member from the home team tested positive for the virus on the morning of the matchday.



The rescheduled game on Sunday was completely called-off after two members of the hotel staff tested positive where both teams were staying. Meanwhile, England players were taken for the new round of tests.



Two members of the visitors tested positive, ECB wanted to confirm the issue with the private medical team before taking any decision for the remaining games.



The head of both the parties was in constant touch to resolve the issue. They hoped to carry out the remaining two games but it doesn?t look possible after new positive cases.



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<h2>Players safety is paramount, ECB CEO:</h2>



?ECB have always maintained that the welfare of our members and management is our first priority in any case,? England Cricket Board CEO Tom Harrison.



?We were concerned about the potential impact that recent developments might have on the wellbeing of the touring party, and so after consultation with Cricket South Africa, we have jointly made the decision to postpone the remaining matches in this series in the best interest of the players? welfare.?



"We were worried about the impacts of the recent cases of the virus on the wellbeing of the visitors. After the long talks and consultation with Cricket South Africa (CSA), we have jointly come to the decision to cancel the remaining games of the ODI series in the best interest of the players of both sides.?



It will be an embarrassing development for the host nation as they failed to maintain the ?bio-secure? environment in the luxurious hotel in Cape Town. Three members from South Africa contracted the virus in mid-November.



South Africa and England successfully carried out three games Twenty20 series before the unfortunate series of events. England whitewashed the South Africans in the T20I series.



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South Africa vs England ODI series cancelled due to Covid Threat

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Sri Lanka announced Test Squad for South Africa and England tour 2020.



Sri Lanka Test Squad: A 22-men Strong contingent is announced by the Sri Lanka Cricket Board for the upcoming Test series against South Africa and England.



Injured would miss the South Africa Test series while he hopes to join the squad against England.



This time the 22 men squad consists of several uncapped players like Minod Bhanuka, Asitha Fernando, Santhush Gunathilake, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Dilshan Madushanka.



Gunathilake and Dilshan Madushanka are the ones from the Sri Lanka squad who have never played a single senior international game.



Dimuth Karunaratne will be leading the inexperienced side against South Africa and England.



Sri Lanka and South Africa are scheduled to kick off their campaign on 26th December at Centurian and will move to Johannesburg for the second and final Test game.



The series against South Africa will mark the return of Test Cricket as Sri Lanka will be playing its first test series since January.



The England tour of Sri Lanka will begin early in 2021. Both sides will begin the series on 14th January at Galle Cricket Stadium.



<h2>Sri Lanka 22 men strong squad for South Africa and England:</h2>



Dimuth Karunaratne (c), Kusal Janith Perera, Dinesh Chandimal, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Oshada Fernando, Dhananjaya De Silva, Niroshan Dickwella, Minod Bhanuka, Lahiru Thirimanne, Lasith Embuldeniya, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dilruwan Perera, Suranga Lakmal, Lahiru Kumara, Vishwa Fernando, Kasun Rajitha, Dushmantha Chameera, Dasun Shanaka, Santhush Gunathilake, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka.



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Sri Lanka announced Test Squad for South Africa and England tour 2020

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South Africa to make a meaningful gesture for anti-racism in the match against Sri Lanka.



South Africa vs Sri Lanka Test Series: South Africa will make a meaningful gesture on anti-racism before the start of the Boxing Day Test on Centurain against Sri Lanka after failing to do so in the T20I series against England.



The first test encounter will begin on Saturday and the South African coach Mark Boucher said his boys and management will express their smart gesture towards anti-racism as they got criticized for not doing so in the T20I series against England.



"The management and the players have a lot of discussion on the topic since we have come into the bubble, especially after the Board's statement and the guys have come up with the meaningful gesture to extend their support,? Boucher said during a virtual press conference on Friday.



?That?s something the players will share with everyone before match day,? he added.



<h2>Cricket South Africa criticized the team's response:</h2>



Cricket South Africa (CSA) Board had criticized the team and the management after not expressing the team?s response to the Black Lives Matter last week. The Board made sure that they do not force the players to follow any sentiments and Broucher was appreciative of that.



?We appreciate the board isn?t looking to compel the team into doing anything one way or the other, and that they are happy to allow the team to go through their process and come up with something meaningful to them."



?We are happy to engage further with them and what they would like to discuss at a more appropriate time,? the former national team wicketkeeper-batsman said.



Black Lives Matter has picked the pace after the death of African-American George Floyd earlier this year. After the horrifying incident, several cricketers have shown their support to the movement and can be seen bowing down on the knee.



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South Africa to make a meaningful gesture for anti-racism in the match against Sri Lanka

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South Africa vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Match: After the cancellation of the series against England due to the Covid-19 threat, South Africa is back to the international games against Sri Lanka. All the positive players and staff from South Africa returned Negative in the fresh round of testings.



South Africa will be with its new skipper, Quinton de Kock. It will be important for both sides to open well in order to gain the lead in the series. The two-game test series will undergo from Saturday 26th December at Centurian,



<h2>South Africa vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Match Preview, Playing 11, Fantasy Tips:</h2>



Match: South Africa vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Match.



Day/Date: Saturday/ 26th December - Wednesday/ 30th December



Time: 1:30 PM (08:00 AM GMT / 10:00 AM LOCAL)



Venue: SuperSport Park, Centurion



<h2>Pitch Report form Centurian for the 1st Test game:</h2>



The surface of SuperSport Park provides a good bounce and Swing to the pacers on the first day. The wicket seems to go flat after getting tired. Unfair competition for the bowlers after the second day.



<h2>South Africa vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Match Probable Playing 11:</h2>



<h2>South Africa Playing11:</h2>



Dean Elgar, Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, Faf du Plessis, Quinton de Kock, Temba Bavuma, Dwaine Pretorius, Anrich Nortje , Keshav Maharaj, Glenton Stuurman, Lungi Ngidi.



<h2>Full Squad South Africa:</h2>



Dean Elgar, Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, Faf du Plessis, Quinton de Kock(w/c), Temba Bavuma, Dwaine Pretorius, Keshav Maharaj, Anrich Nortje, Glenton Stuurman, Lungi Ngidi, Wiaan Mulder, Lutho Sipamla, Kyle Verreynne, Sarel Erwee, Migael Pretorius, Raynard van Tonder



<h2>Sri Lanka Playing 11:</h2>



Dimuth Karunaratne, Lahiru Thirimanne, Kusal Mendis, Minod Bhanuka, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya De Silva, Dilruwan Perera, Niroshan Dickwella, Lasith Embuldeniya, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara.



<h2>Full Squad Sri Lanka:</h2>



Dimuth Karunaratne(c), Lahiru Thirimanne, Kusal Mendis, Minod Bhanuka, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva, Niroshan Dickwella(w), Dilruwan Perera, Lasith Embuldeniya, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Suranga Lakmal, Kusal Perera, Dushmantha Chameera, Dasun Shanaka, Kasun Rajitha, Wanindu Hasaranga, Asitha Fernando, Oshada Fernando, Santhush Gunathilake, Dilshan Madushanka



<h2>South Africa vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Dream11 Fantasy Tips:</h2>



Dean Elgar, Dimuth Karunaratne, Faf du Plessis, Rassie van der Dussen, Quinton de Kock(w/c), Kusal Mendis, Anrich Nortje , Keshav Maharaj, Niroshan Dickwella,? Lungi Ngidi, Lahiru Kumara.



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South Africa vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Match Preview, Playing 11, Dream11 Fantasy Tips, Prediction SA vs SL 1st Test

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Delhi Capitals wrapped up their IPL season with a dominant win over Punjab Kings, driven by Sameer Rizvi’s explosive knock, spoiling PBKS's bid for a top-two playoff spot.

DC vs PBKS: DC Sign Off in Style with Commanding Win Over PBKS in Match 65

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Mohammed Shami, who made a comeback to the Indian team after a long injury in the England series, has been struggling with his fitness since then

Revealed- Why Mohammed Shami wasn't selected in the India team for England Tests

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Young batter Shubman Gill has been named as the permanent captain of the team in the longest format of the game. 

BCCI officially announces India squad for England series, Shubman Gill named permanent Test captain

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The Punjab Kings have advanced to the playoffs after a gap of 11 years in the history of the IPL This is just the second time in the history of the IPL that the Punjab Kings have advanced into the knockout stages, for the second time since 2014. Shreyas Iyer and Ricky Ponting will eye the top spot in the points table, and winning two games can lead them to the top position with 21 points.

IPL 2025 PBKS vs DC Match Prediction: Who will win today's match? Punjab Kings' chance to climb to the top spot in the points table

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Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated RCB by 42 runs in Lucknow, led by Ishan Kishan's 94*, causing a late RCB collapse and shaking up the IPL 2025 points table.

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