South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Sri Lanka tour of South Africa, 2024

Sri Lanka tour of South Africa
Finished
, December 05, 2024
South Africa
SA
358/10 (103.4) & 317/10 (86)
Sri Lanka
SL
328/10 (99.2) & 238/10 (69.1)
SA won by 109 runs.
Completed
Match Prediction
SA v SL
SA to win
100%
SA
0%
SL
Mode: Completed Result: South Africa won by 109 runs. Final: SA 358/10 (103.4 ov) & 317/10 (86 ov) vs SL 328/10 (99.2 ov) & 238/10 (69.1 ov)
SA Completed
— 100%
SL
— 0%
Next 3 overs — (—)
Open —   Min —   Max —   Closed • Completed
Final: SA 358/10 (103.4 ov) & 317/10 (86 ov) vs SL 328/10 (99.2 ov) & 238/10 (69.1 ov)
Model-based estimates for information only. Not betting advice.

South Africa vs Sri Lanka Today Match Prediction: Get Live Match Prediction Update on Cricket83

The 2nd Test of the Sri Lanka tour of South Africa is set to feature a head-to-head clash between South Africa (SA) and Sri Lanka (SL). A competitive, high-intensity encounter between the two well-matched sides is expected.

The South Africa vs Sri Lanka match prediction for today is being looked forward to by many fans. The SA vs SL game has been scheduled for Thursday, December 5, 8:00 AM UTC at St George's Park, Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

MatchSouth Africa vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test
TournamentSri Lanka tour of South Africa
Date & TimeThursday, December 5, 8:00 AM UTC
VenueSt George's Park, Port Elizabeth, South Africa

South Africa vs Sri Lanka Live Prediction: Get Pitch Report & Weather Updates

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South Africa vs Sri Lanka Live Prediction: Both Teams Recent Form

South Africa Avg: 674

  • PAK vs SA (South Africa won by 8 wickets)
    South Africa tour of Pakistan | 20 Oct 2025 05:00 AM
    PAK 333/10 (113.4 ov) & 138/10 (49.3 ov) | SA 404/10 (119.3 ov) & 73/2 (12.3 ov)
    W
  • PAK vs SA (Pakistan won by 93 runs)
    South Africa tour of Pakistan | 12 Oct 2025 05:00 AM
    PAK 378/10 (110.4 ov) & 167/10 (46.1 ov) | SA 269/10 (84 ov) & 183/10 (60.5 ov)
    L
  • ZIM vs SA (South Africa won by an innings and 236 runs)
    South Africa tour of Zimbabwe | 06 Jul 2025 08:00 AM
    ZIM 170/10 (43 ov) & 220/10 (77.3 ov) | SA 626/5d (114 ov)
    W
  • ZIM vs SA (South Africa won by 328 runs)
    South Africa tour of Zimbabwe | 28 Jun 2025 08:00 AM
    ZIM 251/10 (67.4 ov) & 208/10 (66.2 ov) | SA 418/9d (90 ov) & 369/10 (82.5 ov)
    W
  • SA vs AUS (South Africa won by 5 wickets)
    ICC World Test Championship Final | 11 Jun 2025 09:30 AM
    SA 138/10 (57.1 ov) & 282/5 (83.4 ov) | AUS 212/10 (56.4 ov) & 207/10 (65 ov)
    W

Sri Lanka Avg: 590.3

  • SL vs BAN (Sri Lanka won by an innings and 78 runs)
    Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka | 25 Jun 2025 04:30 AM
    SL 458/10 (116.5 ov) | BAN 247/10 (79.3 ov) & 133/10 (44.2 ov)
    W
  • SL vs BAN (Match Drawn)
    Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka | 17 Jun 2025 04:30 AM
    SL 485/10 (131.2 ov) & 72/4 (32 ov) | BAN 495/10 (153.4 ov) & 285/6d (87 ov)
    L
  • SL vs AUS (Australia won by 9 wickets)
    Australia tour of Sri Lanka | 06 Feb 2025 04:30 AM
    SL 257/10 (97.4 ov) & 231/10 (68.1 ov) | AUS 414/10 (106.4 ov) & 75/1 (17.4 ov)
    L
  • SL vs AUS (Australia won by an inning and 242 runs.)
    Australia tour of Sri Lanka | 29 Jan 2025 04:30 AM
    SL 165/10 (52.2 ov) & 247/10 (54.3 ov) | AUS 654/6d (154 ov)
    L

South Africa cricket team recent form has been marked by 80% wins, with an average batting score of 674.0. If South Africa are sent in to bat first, a competitive par score is considered to be around 717, and anything beyond that is expected to make the chase difficult for Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka cricket team recent form has been defined by 25% wins, with an average score of 590.3. If Sri Lanka are to bat first, a target of 615 or more is regarded as necessary to gain an advantage against South Africa.

South Africa vs Sri Lanka — Key Players (Last 5 Matches)

South Africa — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Wiaan Mulder
    Form Score: 471
    375 runs (agg) · SR 28.3
  • Tony de Zorzi
    Form Score: 243.4
    181 runs (agg) · SR 30.3
  • Ryan Rickelton
    Form Score: 221.1
    146 runs (agg) · SR 44.7
Top Bowlers
  • Simon Harmer
    Form Score: 300.8
    12 wkts (agg) · Econ 2.79
  • Keshav Maharaj
    Form Score: 269.2
    12 wkts (agg) · Econ 1.95
  • Senuran Muthusamy
    Form Score: 252.3
    12 wkts (agg) · Econ 3.15

Sri Lanka — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Pathum Nissanka
    Form Score: 457.2
    351 runs (agg) · SR 60.1
  • Dinesh Chandimal
    Form Score: 334.6
    261 runs (agg) · SR 32.4
  • Kusal Mendis
    Form Score: 302.6
    213 runs (agg) · SR 49.6
Top Bowlers
  • Prabath Jayasuriya
    Form Score: 272.9
    12 wkts (agg) · Econ 2.67
  • Tharindu Ratnayake
    Form Score: 160.4
    8 wkts (agg) · Econ 3.54
  • Asitha Fernando
    Form Score: 158.6
    7 wkts (agg) · Econ 2.83
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Match Details
Date
2024-12-05 13:30 PM
Venue
St George's Park, Port Elizabeth
Toss
South Africa elected to bat
Umpires
  • Joel Wilson
  • Paul Reiffel
Tv Umpires
  • Sharfuddoula
Match Referee
  • Javagal Srinath