ICC CWC 2023: SA vs SL 4th Match Head-to-Head Stats, Top Players, Match Preview, Fantasy Team and Betting Tips
It’s Super Saturday with an exciting double-header cricket clash. The second match features South Africa and Sri Lanka, promising another closely contested battle between two formidable sides known for their strong bowling prowess. South Africa holds high hopes of advancing to the semi-final round, given their exceptional form this year. They recently showcased their prowess by defeating Australia 3-2 in a thrilling 5-match ODI series. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka has made it to the Asia Cup final in two consecutive years, indicating their own formidable abilities.
Looking back to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019, South Africa dominated Sri Lanka with a resounding 9-wicket victory. This upcoming match presents a test of Sri Lanka’s resilience as they seek to put up a strong fight. In that memorable match, former South African skipper Faf du Plessis and star batsman Hashim Amla played crucial innings of 96* and 80* respectively to secure victory for their team. Anticipation is high for yet another thrilling encounter.
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ICC CWC 2023 SA vs SL Match Details
The 4th match of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 is scheduled for October 7th at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The live action is set to commence at 2 PM IST.
Pitch Conditions
The pitch offers favorable conditions for batting, with shorter boundaries allowing for easy runs. As the pitch dries out, it is expected to provide more assistance to spinners than pacers. In general, spinners tend to have a lower economy rate compared to pacers on this surface.
Ground Records
Head-to-Head Stats
| Total Matches | SA won | SL won | Tie / Draw | No Result |
| 80 | 45 | 33 | 1 | 1 |
Clearly, South Africa has been a dominating side between the two though the margin is not quite high.
ICC Men’s CWC 2023 SA vs SL Match Preview
Team South Africa
They are widely regarded as one of the most respected nations in the world of cricket, beloved by fans worldwide. Despite their stellar performances, they have yet to clinch a trophy in any ICC events. Their closest brush with glory came in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2015 when they reached the semi-finals against New Zealand. However, they faltered under pressure, and the Kiwis emerged with a stunning victory. Nevertheless, their journey in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 included notable moments, especially their performance against Sri Lanka.
As they prepare for the upcoming World Cup, they have announced their 15-member squad, with Temba Bavuma leading the team. Unfortunately, their key bowler, Anrich Nortje, has been ruled out of the tournament due to injury. In his place, the young pacer Gerald Coetzee has earned a spot. Quinton de Kock, who has already declared his retirement from ODIs after this World Cup, is aiming for a strong finish. Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, and David Miller will be crucial in managing the middle-order responsibilities.
Their recent performances have been promising. After losing the T20I series 3-0 to Australia, they made an impressive comeback to win the 5-match ODI series 2-0. This comeback victory has given them a significant morale boost ahead of the mega event. Earlier in the year, they secured a 2-1 ODI series win against England and achieved a comprehensive 2-0 ODI series victory against the Netherlands. Overall, the players are in fine form, and it appears that they are ticking all the right boxes.
Team Sri Lanka
Following their loss in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 final against India on Indian soil, the team’s fortunes took a downturn in both the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 and 2019 editions. Disappointingly, they were eliminated in the group stages on both occasions, with their performances against South Africa being particularly lackluster. South Africa dominated them in both ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 and 2019, winning by a significant margin of 9 wickets in each encounter. This one-sided trend has become a major concern for them, and breaking this losing streak against South Africa is a top priority.
However, in recent years, they have shown significant improvement. Reaching the finals of the last two consecutive Asia Cups is a noteworthy achievement, with the added bonus of winning the tournament last year against Pakistan. The team’s new captain, Dasun Shanaka, has been leading them effectively. Some emerging talents like Charith Asalanka, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, and Sadeera Samarawickrama have contributed positively to the team’s performance.
Despite their progress, they have faced a setback with the injury-induced absence of their premier spinner and exceptional all-rounder, Wanindu Hasaranga, from the World Cup squad. Additionally, an experienced bowler, Dushmantha Chameera, is also unavailable. This is a significant blow to Sri Lanka, as they will miss the services of their key bowlers. Lahiru Kumara has made a comeback to the squad, and Dilshan Madushanka has been added as well. The team is hoping for strong performances, as they have demonstrated in the Asia Cup by defeating Pakistan in 2023. Sri Lanka is determined to put up a spirited fight and challenge their African counterparts.
Top Players to Watch
For South Africa, we are taking the stats of the ODI series against Australia while for Sri Lanka, we will take the stats of the Asia Cup 2023.
Team South Africa
| Player | Matches | Runs | Batting Average | Wickets | BowlingAverage |
| T Bavuma | 4 | 217 | 72.3 | ||
| A Markram | 5 | 225 | 56.2 | ||
| H Klaasen | 5 | 243 | 48.6 | ||
| D Miller | 5 | 202 | 50.5 | ||
| T Shamsi | 2 | 6 | 15 | ||
| K Maharaj | 4 | 8 | 16.8 |
Team Sri Lanka
| Player | Matches | Runs | Batting Average | Wickets | BowlingAverage |
| K Mendis | 6 | 270 | 45 | ||
| S Samarawickrama | 6 | 215 | 35.8 | ||
| D Wellalage | 6 | 86 | 28.6 | 10 | 17.9 |
| M Pathirana | 6 | 11 | 24.5 | ||
| M Theekshana | 5 | 8 | 29.1 |
Team Squads
Team South Africa
Temba Bavuma (c), Reeza Hendricks, Quinton de Cock, Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Andile Phehlukwayo, Marco Jensen, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Gerald Coetzee, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lizaad Williams
Team Sri Lanka
Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kusal Mendis, Dhananjaya de Sliva, Dunith Wellalage, Kasun Rajitha, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushan Hemantha, Matheesha Pathirana, Lahiru Kumara, Dilshan Madushanka
Probable Playing XI
Team South Africa
Quinton de Cock, Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Marco Jensen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi
Team Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dhananjaya de Sliva, Dunith Wellalage, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara, Matheesha Pathirana
ICC Men’s CWC 2023 SA vs SL Match Predictions
Team South Africa
Team Sri Lanka
ICC CWC 2023 SA vs SL Betting Tips
Considering the past performance records in ICC events and their head-to-head matchups, South Africa appears to be the favored team to win the match. Nevertheless, they should exercise caution when dealing with Sri Lanka’s spin department, which has the potential to pose a significant challenge.
Fantasy Team
Based on the stats above, this could be the winning fantasy team.
Conclusion
South Africa appears to have a stronger team on paper, with most of its players currently in excellent form. However, they have a history of underperforming in ICC tournaments. In contrast, Sri Lanka has struggled with consistency, as evidenced by their performance in the Asia Cup 2023. The question remains whether Sri Lanka can overcome their recent losses to South Africa in the last two World Cups or if South Africa will continue their dominance. You can catch all the live action on October 7th and register with 24betting today to start betting on the ICC Men’s CWC 2023 matches for a chance to win fantastic cash prizes and exclusive offers.
