South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI, Match Prediction

It went from bad to worse for Sri Lanka as they lost the second consecutive ODI against South Africa. The next game of the series will be played at the Kingsmead, Durban on Sunday. It’s a chance for the hosts to wrap up the series while the Sri Lankans can’t afford another mishap. Keep reading to find out South Africa vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI Match Prediction.

The Centurion ODI now seems like complete domination by the Proteas as they won by 113 runs. But in reality, the visitors had a great chance to win. After South Africa got off to a great start with an opening stand of 91, they were on course for a big score. Even the middle-order set a great platform after Quinton de Kock’s 94 and Faf du Plessis’s 57.

But Sri Lanka fought back at the death and restricted the hosts to 251. However, they faltered while batting. There was no partnership of any substance as they lost wickets at constant intervals. The South African bowlers were all over the batsmen as they dismissed the opposition for 138.

Here is our South Africa vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI Match Prediction

Case1: If South Africa bats first

First Innings score prediction: 280-290

Result prediction: South Africa will win the match by more than 30 runs

Case2: If Sri Lanka bats first

First Innings score prediction: 240-250

Result prediction: South Africa will win the match by 6 wickets

 

Head to head in ODIs

Total ODIs: 76, South Africa won: 40, Sri Lanka won: 31, No Result/Abandoned/Canceled/Tied: 5

 

Predicted XIs

South Africa

Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Faf du Plessis (c), David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Imran Tahir

Sri Lanka

Avishka Fernando, Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Kusal Perera, Oshada Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Thisara Perera, Akila Dananjaya, Lasith Malinga (c), Vishwa Fernando, Kasun Rajitha

 

South Africa vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI Match Prediction: It seems as South Africa is proving to be to good for Sri Lanka in the 50-over format. Going by the previous 2 ODIs, it looks difficult for the visitors to find a way to win.

 

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