The South Africa vs Sri Lanka series is all set to get underway on December 26 with the first Test at the Supersport Park in Centurion. The build-up to the series has been contrasting for both sides. South Africa’s squad has undergone many changes as the coronavirus pandemic wreaks havoc in the Proteas camp. On the other hand, Sri Lanka are in the bubble and isolated as they quietly go about their preparations. South Africa have rarely lost at Centurion Park and this is considered their fortress. However, heading into the match, both teams will be rusty. Sri Lanka have not played Tests for close to a year and so have South Africa.
In the previous encounter between the two sides in 2019, Kusal Perera shared a final wicket stand of 76 with Vishwa Fernando in Durban as Sri Lanka won the match by one wicket chasing 304. In the next game at Port Elizabeth, Sri Lanka completed a fantastic win to become the first Asian side to win a Test series in South Africa. In the upcoming series which is also in the ICC World Test Championship cycle, both South Africa and Sri Lanka are potentially out of contention for a place in the playoffs and it will only be a series for pride.
Where and when the 1st Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka be played?
The 1st Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka will be played on December 26 and it will be held Supersport Park in Centurion. This Test is also called the Boxing Day Test.
Where to watch 1st Test live in India (TV channels)?
South Africa vs Sri Lanka 2020 1st Test will be telecast on the Star Sports Network.
How and where to watch 1st Test live streaming?
The live streaming of the South Africa vs Sri Lanka 2020 1st Test match will be available on Disney+ Hotstar.
What will be the timings of the match?
The 1st Test will begin from 1:30 PM IST onwards.
South Africa: Quinton de Kock (captain), Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram, Faf du Plessis, Dean Elgar, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Rassie van der Dussen, Anrich Nortje, Glenton Stuurman, Sarel Erwee, Wiaan Mulder, Kyle Verreynne, Migael Pretorius, Dwaine Pretorius, Lutho Sipamla, Raynard van Tonder
Sri Lanka: Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis, Oshada Fernando, Lahiru Thirimanne, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka, Dilruwan Perera, Kusal Perera, Dinesh Chandimal, Niroshan Dickwella, Minod Bhanuka, Minod Bhanuka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Lasith Embuldeniya, Suranga Lakmal, Lahiru Kumara, Vishwa Fernando, Kasun Rajitha, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka