The two-match Test series hosted by South Africa against Sri Lanka will begin on November 27, 2024, at the Kingsmead Cricket Stadium, Durban, while the second Test is scheduled to start on December 5, 2024, at the St George’s Park Cricket Ground, Gqeberha. The series will be streamed live on JioCinema and aired on Sports18 – 1 (HD & SD).
South Africa and Sri Lanka have faced each other 31 times in Test matches, with South Africa securing 16 wins while Sri Lanka has 9 wins, and 6 matches have ended in a draw. This two-match series will play a crucial role in determining the fate of the teams in action for the ICC World Test Championship 2023–25, as South Africa currently sits fifth in the standings, trailing third-placed Sri Lanka.
The last time these nations faced off in a Test series was in 2020-21 (Dec-Jan) in South Africa, where the hosts secured a 2-0 series victory.
Full Teams:
South Africa:
Temba Bavuma (C), David Bedingham, Gerald Coetzee, Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Dane Paterson, Kagiso Rabada, Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton, Kyle Verreynne.
Sri Lanka:
Dhananjaya de Silva (C), Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Oshada Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Prabath Jayasuriya, Nishan Peiris, Lasith Embuldeniya, Milan Rathnayake, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Kasun Rajitha.
Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming South Africa vs Sri Lanka – Test Series live coverage and broadcast:
What: South Africa vs Sri Lanka – Test Series
When: November 27 – December 1 (First Test); December 5 – December 9 (Second Test)
Where: Kingsmead Cricket Stadium, Durban (First Test); St George’s Park Cricket Ground, Gqeberha (Second Test)
Time: 1:00 PM (First Test); 1:30 PM (Second Test)
Live streaming on: JioCinema
TV broadcast on: Sports18 – 1 (HD & SD)
