Sri Lanka vs South Africa preview

Match Preview – 3rd June – 1030- venue - The Oval, London.

South Africa will be hoping to start positively against Sri Lanka after a disappointing series loss to England in preparation for this event. The South Africans are the number one ranked one-day side in the world, but were thoroughly out-played for two out of the three matches against hosts England. They ended the series with a big win to grab some momentum heading into their tournament opener. Sri Lanka are ranked a lowly seventh in the world and have struggled in recent times. They will be hoping they can string some performances together in English conditions and be the surprise package in the competition.

Sri Lanka recent matches

• 1st April 2017 – Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, SSC Stadium – Sri Lanka won by 70 runs.
• 25th March 2017 – Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, Rangri Dambulla Stadium – Bangladesh won by 90 runs.
• 10th Feb 2017 – South Africa vs Sri Lanka, Supersport Park – South Africa won by 88 runs.
• 7th Feb 2017- South Africa vs Sri Lanka, Newlands Stadium – South Africa won by 40 runs.
• 4th Feb 2017 – South Africa vs Sri Lanka, Wanderers Stadium – South Africa won by seven wickets.

South Africa recent matches

• 29th May 2017 - England vs South Africa, Lord’s – South Africa won by seven wickets.
• 27th May 2017 – England vs South Africa, Ageas Bowl – England won by two runs.
• 24th May 2017 – England vs South Africa, Headingley – England won by 72 runs.
• 4th March 2017 –New Zealand vs South Africa, Eden Park – South Africa won by six wickets.
• 1st March 2017 – New Zealand vs South Africa, Seddon Park – New Zealand won by seven wickets.

Sri Lanka vs South Africa outright odds

• Sri Lanka to win 3.50
• South Africa to win 1.30

Odds available at Bet365

Sri Lanka vs South Africa prediction

Both sides fall into the category of bridesmaids when it comes to major international tournaments with Sri Lanka and South Africa either dominating early stages before losing in the knockout stages or just falling short all together. This South African side has plenty about it though with AB DeVilliers, Quentin DeKock and Hashim Amla among the best run-scorers in the world, while all-rounders Chris Morris and David Milleras well as number one ranked ODI bowler Imran Tahir provide the threat with the ball. Sri Lanka always seem like a side in transition and will all need to get behind captain Angelo Mathews with the talismanic all-rounder key to Sri Lanka’s chances.

• Angelo Mathews to be Sri Lanka’s top batsman – 5.50
• David Miller to be South Africa’s top batsman – 7.00

Odds available at Bet365.