Colombo will host Sri Lanka vs South Africa in the 1st T20I of a three-match series on the South Africa tour of Sri Lanka on September 10, 2021.
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Team Sri Lanka Report
Bhanuka, Fernando, D de Silva, Shanaka, Asalanka, Hasaranga, Chameera, Karunaratne, Jayawickrama, Dhananjay
Team South Africa Report
Aiden Markram, Malan, Van der Dussen, Reeza Hendricks, Henrik Klaasen, Mulder, Phehlukwayo, Linde, Maharaj, Rabada, Shamsi
Dream11 Fantasy Team for 1st T20I
Wicketkeepers
Both Bhanuka and Klaasen are in my team. Bhanuka showed glimpses of his ability in the ODI series that preceded this one. Klaasen also displayed good consistency in the first two matches, with scores of 36 and 43. Both these batsmen are flamboyant stroke makers playing at the top of the order, making them ideal T20I players.
Batsmen
Avishka Fernando and Asalanka have recovered their best form in the ODI series. Fernando scored a brilliant ton in the first match. With a couple of seventies, Asalanka was not far behind. Van der Dussen’s form in the first ODI must have been heartwarming sight for South Africa fans, ahead of the world cup. Another plus for SA was Markram who scored 96 in the first game.