2nd T20I: After Newlands thriller, South Africa eye series win
After the first Twnety20 international of the series ended with a Super Over thriller at Newlands, South Africa and Sri Lanka will now move to the SuperSport Park in Centurion on Friday for the second game of the three-match T20I series.
While South Africa outplayed Sri Lanka in the five-match ODI series, the Proteas, who won the first T20I in a Super Over, will be keen to win the second T20I and bag the series with a game to spare.
What: South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I
When: March 22 (Friday)
Where: SuperSport Park, Centurion
Time: 9:30 pm (IST)
Weather: There is a possibility of a thunderstorm and the maximum temperature will be around 23 degree Celsius.
On TV: Sony Network (India)
You can also follow LIVE coverage of the match on CricketCountry (FOLLOW: South Africa Vs Sri Lanka Live Cricket Score – 2nd T20I match – Summary)
Teams
South Africa
Faf du Plessis and Quinton de Kock will not be a part of the squad after being rested for the final two games of the series. JP Duminy, meanwhile, will take over the captaincy duties as Sinethemba Qeshile will be in contention to make it to the playing XI. While the former has played ODIs and Tests, Qeshile may make his international debut.
Probable XI: 1. Aiden Markram, 2. Reeza Hendricks, 3. Sinethemba Qeshile 4. JP Duminy (Captain), 5. David Miller, 6. Chris Morris , 7. Andile Phehlukwayo, 8. Imran Tahir, 9. Lutho Sipamla, 10. Kagiso Rabada , 11. Dale Steyn
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, meanwhile, will be aiming to secure their maiden win in the limited-overs format on the South African soil on this tour. The Lasith Malinga-led unit came close to break that five-match losing streak in the first T20I but South Africa denied them a win.
Probable XI: 1. Niroshan Dickwella (wkt), 2. Avishka Fernando, 3. Kusal Mendis 4. Dhananjaya de Silva, 5. Angelo Perera, 6. Thisara Perera, 7. Kamindu Mendis, 8. Isuru Udana, 9. Akila Dananjaya, 10. Jeffrey Vandersay, 11. Lasith Malinga (captain).