2017 ICC Champions Trophy: 3rd Match Sri Lanka vs South Africa Prediction
2017 Icc Champions Trophy is all set to take place in just a few days and there is a lot of bustle and excitement all around. One of the most important leagues in the ODI format, ICC Champions trophy is played after every 2 years. The 2017 ICC Champions Trophy is being hosted by England and Wales. Speaking of the 3rd match of the tournament, it will be played between Sri Lanka and South Africa, the teams of Group B. The match will be taking place on the 3rd of June, Saturday, at 09:30 GMT on the ground of Kennington Oval, London. It is indeed going to be very exciting to witness the cut-throat competition between the two strong teams. Which team will prove to be victorious? Let’s predict the winner right here!
Juxtaposing the Teams and Performances
This match is going to be worth watching as two of the world’s best teams will be competing against each other. When it comes to South Africa, the team is the current No.1 position holder on the ICC ODI Team Rankings with 5,488 points and an outstanding rating of 122. The team is currently on the England Tour of 2017. On the other hand, team Sri Lanka is placed on the 7th spot on the ICC ODI Team Rankings with a rating of 93 and a total of 4,273 points. Both the teams have won the Champions Trophy once; South Africa won the title in 1998, while Sri Lanka won in 2002. Let’s have a look at the playing XI of both the teams.
2017 ICC Champions Trophy: 3rd Match Sri Lanka vs South Africa Prediction
Sri Lanka Squad: The Playing XI
Angelo Mathews(c), Niroshan Dickwella, Kusal Perera, Upul Tharanga, Dinesh Chandimal, Chamara Kapugedera, Kusal Mendis, Lasith Malinga, Suranga Lakmal, Nuwan Kulasekara, Thisara Perera, Seekkuge Prasanna, Nuwan Pradeep, Lakshan Sandakan, Asela Gunaratne
South Africa Squad: The Playing XI
AB de Villiers(c), Quinton de Kock, Hashim Amla, Jean-Paul Duminy, Faf du Plessis, Chris Morris, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Farhaan Behardien, Morne Morkel, Wayne Parnell, Imran Tahir, Keshav Maharaj, Dwaine Pretorius,
Foreseeing the Winner of the Match
Speaking of the winner of the match, South Africa is definitely in a much stronger position. The team will be captained by AB de Villiers, who is placed on the first spot on the Men’s ODI Player Rankings. Looking over the past performances, South Africa seems to be very likely to win this specific match. However, team Sri Lanka will be giving a very tough time to the African team.
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