On September 7, 2021, it will be Sri Lanka vs South Africa, in the 3rd ODI at Colombo, on the South Africa tour of Sri Lanka. After SL won the first game, SA won the 2nd game to level the series. We preview the third and deciding match and make our Sri Lanka vs South Africa Prediction.
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Match Predictions and Betting Odds
Last Meeting
In the second match of the series Sri Lanka pate South Africa batted first. The match was reduced to 47 overs a side because of rain. Malan top-scored with 121 to help South Africa to 283/6 in their 47 overs. For Sri Lanka, Karunaratne took two for 24 to emerge the most successful bowler.
When Sri Lanka replied they began badly losing three wickets only 19 runs. Another rain intervention reduced the match to 41 overs in which Sri Lanka had to reach a target of 265 as per the D/L method. In the event, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 187 in the 37th over. For the hosts, Asalanka top scored with 77. For South Africa Shamsi top five 449 to immerse the most successful bowler
<Head-to-Head
Likely XIs
SL: Fernando, Bhanuka, Rajapaksa, D de Silva, Asalanka, Shanaka, Hasaranga, Karunaratne, Chameera, Dhananjay Jayawickrama
SA: Malan, Aiden Markram, Reeza Hendricks, Hussain Henrik Klaasen, Phehlukwayo, Mulder, Linde, Rabada, Maharaj, Shamsi
<Match Prediction
In our SL vs SA Match Prediction, we believe that SA will beat SL in the 3rd ODI on 7 September.
<Betting Odds
Betting odds favour SA to prevail over SL in the 3rd ODI on 7 September.
<Summary
SA have emerged as favourites to win the ODI series after their brilliant win in the second match.