South Africa Vs Sri Lanka Test Series: Complete Schedule, Squads, Venues And Where To Watch Live

South Africa and Sri Lanka are gearing up for a two-match Test series, scheduled for November and December this year. The first Test will commence on Wednesday, November 27. This series is significant for both teams as it impacts their standings in the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25. Currently, South Africa is fifth, trailing behind third-placed Sri Lanka.

The last encounter between these teams in a Test series occurred during the 2020-21 season in South Africa, where the hosts emerged victorious with a 2-0 win. This upcoming series will be crucial for both sides as they aim to improve their positions in the championship standings.

The first Test of this series will take place at Kingsmead Cricket Stadium in Durban from November 27 to December 1, 2024. The second Test is set to begin on December 5 at St George's Park Cricket Ground in Gqeberha, concluding on December 9.

Date: November 27 - December 1 (First Test); December 5 - December 9 (Second Test)

Venue: Kingsmead Cricket Stadium, Durban (First Test); St George's Park Cricket Ground, Gqeberha (Second Test)

Time: 1:00 PM (First Test); 1:30 PM (Second Test)

Cricket fans can catch the live action of this series through the JioCinema app and website. In India, the matches will be broadcast live on Sports18 - 1 channels in both HD and SD formats.

SA vs SL Test Series Squads

South Africa: Temba Bavuma (C), David Bedingham, Gerald Coetzee, Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Dane Paterson, Kagiso Rabada, Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton, Kyle Verreynne.

Sri Lanka: Dhananjaya de Silva (C), Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Oshada Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Prabath Jayasuriya, Nishan Peiris, Lasith Embuldeniya, Milan Rathnayake, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Kasun Rajitha.

South Africa vs Sri Lanka Test H2H Record

The head-to-head record between South Africa and Sri Lanka in Tests shows that they have clashed 31 times. South Africa has won 16 matches while Sri Lanka has claimed victory in nine encounters. Six matches have ended without a result.

This series promises intense competition as both teams aim to strengthen their positions in the ICC World Test Championship standings. With South Africa hosting the matches and having a strong track record against Sri Lanka at home, they will look to capitalize on their home advantage.