Sri Lanka and South Africa will be up against each other in the second ODI of the three-match series. While the home side look to take an unassailable lead in the series after they clinched a 14-run win in the first ODI in Colombo, the Proteas on the other side would be seeking a revival.
Riding on some piece of batting from Avishka Fernando, the hosts posted 300/9 in 50 overs and then defended the target to go 1-0 up in the series. Apart from Fernando, Dhananjaya de Silva and Asalanka also chipped in with some valuable runs. While De Silva scored 44, Asalanka notched up a half-century during the course.
On the other side, Aiden Markram and captain Temba Bavuma also looked in some good touch before Bavuma was retired hurt. Markram though continued with his form and scored a well-compiled 96.
Rassie van der Dussen who came in at number four was also among some runs as he too struck a half-century but their efforts went in vain as the visiting side fell short of the target eventually.
To add to the misery, Bavuma has now been ruled out of the series. Keshav Maharaj will now lead the side. "The timelines for return to play will be defined subsequent to that," the CSA official release said about Bavuma’s return. The right-handed batsman has been sent back to South Africa.
The batsman got injured while completing a run in the first ODI after he was hit on the hand from a throw.
Match Details
Sri Lanka vs South Africa, 2nd ODI
Venue: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Date & Time: September 4th, at 2:30 PM IST and Local Time
Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network
Pitch Report
The track did have something on offer for the batsmen in the previous game. It has some pace and bounce and seems to be a good batting wicket. So, if you win the toss, elect to bat first.
Probable XI
Sri Lanka: Avishka Fernando, Minod Bhanuka (wk), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Akila Dananjaya, Praveen Jayawickrama
South Africa: Janneman Malan, Aiden Markram, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen, Kyle Verreynne, Andile Phehlukwayo, Keshav Maharaj, Kagisa Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi
Fantasy XI
Heinrich Klaasen, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram (c), Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka (vc), Janneman Malan, Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga, Akila Dananjaya, Keshav Maharaj, Kagisa Rabada