Get the Dream11 prediction and ideal playing XI for the 2nd Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka in the 2024 series. Discover key players, team insights, and tips to create a winning fantasy lineup for this exciting clash.
SA vs SL 2nd Test 2024: Cricket Tips & Guide for Gqeberha Match
South Africa delivered a commanding performance in the first Test of the series against Sri Lanka in Durban, securing a comprehensive victory to take an unassailable 1-0 lead. The win not only gives them the series edge but also propels them to second place in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 standings, boosting their chances of qualification.
The focus now shifts to the second and final Test, set to begin on December 5 (Thursday) at St George’s Park, Gqeberha, with the match scheduled to start at 2 PM IST. For South Africa, a win in this match will further solidify their position in the WTC table and reinforce their dominance in home conditions.
Sri Lanka, on the other hand, find themselves in a must-win situation. The first Test loss dealt a major blow to their WTC campaign, and another defeat could severely dent their hopes of staying in the race. A strong comeback is essential for the visitors as they aim to challenge South Africa’s form and salvage pride in the series finale.
With high stakes for both teams, the match promises an intense contest as Sri Lanka fights for survival and South Africa seeks to seal the series in style.
SA vs SL: Match Details
- Match: South Africa (SA) vs Sri Lanka (SL), 2nd test, Sri Lanka tour of South Africa 2024
- Match Date: December 05 (Thursday) – December 9 (Monday)
- Time: 2:00 PM IST / 08:30 AM GMT / 10:30 AM LOCAL
- Venue: St George’s Park, Gqeberha
SA vs SL: Head-to-Head: SA (17) – SL (9)
The win in Durban was the 17th win for South Africa against Sri Lanka in tests. These two sides have played 32 games in total, and Sri Lanka have nine wins under their belt, while six tests have been drawn.
SA vs SL: Weather Report
The forecast for the next five days in Gqeberha is very good, with some cloud cover on the last two days. The temperature is likely to be between 24 and 25°C with humidity ranging between 60-70 percent with a moderate wind speed expected to be around 25-30 km/h.
SA vs SL: Pitch Report
St. George’s Park is a paradise for fast bowlers, offering plenty of assistance with its grassy surface, extra bounce, and pace. These conditions are expected to persist throughout the game, making life difficult for batters. Scoring runs here is a challenge, given the pitch’s nature, and it is not known for producing high totals.
SA vs SL: Predicted XIs:
- Wicket-keeper: Dinesh Chandimal
- Batters: Temba Bavuma, Tristan Stubbs
- All-rounders: Dhananjaya de Silva, Aiden Markram, Kamindu Mendis, Marco Jansen
- Bowlers: Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Asitha Fernando, Prabath Jayasuriya
- Captain Choice: Marco Jansen || Captain Second-Choice: Tristan Stubbs
- Vice -Choice: Kagiso Rabada || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Temba Bavuma