South Africa locked horns with Sri Lanka as Dasun Shanaka won the toss elected to bowl first in their ODI World Cup clash at the Arun Jaitley stadium in New Delhi on Saturday, October 7.
After losing the toss, South Africa skipper Bavuma said,"Probably would've wanted to bowl first too. Buildup has been good. Couldn't get all of the practice games in, but the games back home have put us in good stead. From a batting point of view is adjusting to the conditions. Same thing with the bowling. Four pace bowlers - Gerald, Marco, KG and Lungi, and one specialist spinner in Keshav."
Meanwhile, Sri Lankan captain Shanaka said,"Going to bowl first. Later on there will be dew, that's why wanted to bowl. Very good track, want to restrict as low as we can. Preparation has been good apart from few injuries. I'm fine. Three fast bowlers and three allrounders in our lineup."
HEAD-TO-HEAD
South Africa and Sri Lanka have faced off in 80 ODIs, with the Proteas coming out on top in 45 matches and Sri Lanka clinching 33. When it comes to ICC World Cups, South Africa boasts a more dominant track record, having secured victories in four of the six encounters between the two teams.
Sri Lanka's Playing XI: Kusal Perera, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka(c), Dunith Wellalage, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka, Kasun Rajitha.
South Africa's Playing XI: Quinton de Kock(w), Temba Bavuma(c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada.
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