The South Africa vs Sri Lanka Test series will start on November 27, 2024, in Durban, as part of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25. South Africa, ranked third, hopes to improve its standings against a confident Sri Lankan side ranked sixth. The matches will only be streamed live on the JioCinema app in India, with no television coverage available.
The Test series between South Africa and Sri Lanka is set to commence on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, in Durban as part of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle. The initial match will unfold at the renowned Kingsmead Cricket Ground, followed by the second Test at St George’s Park in Gqeberha starting December 5. Currently, the Proteas, ranked third in ICC men’s Test rankings, have participated in eight Tests during this WTC cycle, securing four victories, one draw, and three losses, placing them fifth in the standings with a points percentage of 54.17.
Captain Temba Bavuma will lead the South African team, having recovered from an elbow injury. The squad sees the welcome returns of Marco Jansen and Gerald Coetzee, while Lungi Ngidi and Nandre Burger are sidelined due to injuries. South Africa recently triumphed in a two-match Test series against Bangladesh, winning 2-0. In contrast, the Sri Lankan team, under the captaincy of Dhananjaya de Silva, boasts a successful record, having won series against India, New Zealand, and the West Indies. Ranked sixth in Test cricket, they stand third in the WTC standings with five victories and four losses.
Historically, the head-to-head record between South Africa and Sri Lanka in Test matches favors the former, with South Africa winning 16 out of 31 encounters. The last meeting saw South Africa achieving a 2-0 series victory at home in January 2021. For viewers in India, live streaming of the series will be exclusively available through the JioCinema app and website, as there will be no television broadcast of the matches.
The forthcoming Test series between South Africa and Sri Lanka is a significant event in the cricket calendar, forming part of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25. This two-match series not only highlights the competitive cricketing relationship between the two nations, but also presents an opportunity for both teams to improve their standings in the WTC. South Africa, with its high rank and recent performances, aims to consolidate its position, while Sri Lanka enters the series with renewed confidence after their recent successes.
In summary, the South Africa vs Sri Lanka Test series commencing on November 27, 2024, encapsulates a crucial phase in the ongoing WTC 2023-25. With South Africa aiming to secure their position in the standings and Sri Lanka seeking to build on their recent form, the clash promises to be highly competitive. Fans in India can follow the matches live through JioCinema, despite the absence of television coverage.
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