Sri Lanka vs. South Africa 2nd Test Prediction

South Africa mesmerised the hosts Sri Lanka by winning the opening Test of the series comprehensively by a huge margin of 153 runs on the final day. The fast bowling duo of Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel were unplayable by the home batsmen especially in the second innings.  The visitors will anticipate winning the second game and the Islanders will try to square the two match series.

Players to watch

Angelo Mathews, Upul Tharanga and Kumar Sangakkara scored fifties in the match for Sri Lanka and Mahela Jayawardene along with are required to bat firmly. Dilruwan Perera was the most impressive bowler with eight wickets while Suranga Lakmal and Rangana Herath need more accuracy with positive results.

Dean Elgar and Jean-Paul Dumniy registered centuries in the first innings whereas Faf du Plessis, Quinton de Kock impressed with their batting and Hashim Amla has the ability to bounce back. Dale Steyn was the ‘Player of the match’ with his nine scalps, Morne Morkel held seven and Imran Tahir will be a dangerous spinner.

Time & Venue

Thursday, July 24 – Monday, July 28, 2014 @ 04: 30 GMT, 10:00 local at Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo.

Weather

A plenty of time will be lost by threatening weather which contains thunderstorm and rain with temperatures around 25- 29ᵒC

Toss

The winner will opt to field first under cloudy conditions

The Pitch

The home side will try to make a batting track but still the pace bowlers can get wickets with their deadly line and length.

Teams

Sri Lanka – Angelo Mathews (C), Upul Tharanga, Kaushal Silva, Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayawardene, Lahiru Thirimanne, Dinesh Chandimal, Dilruwan Perera, Rangana Herath, Suranga Lakmal, Kithuruwan Vithange, Chanaka Welegedara

South Africa – Hashim Amla (C), Alviro Petersen, Dean Elgar, Faf du Plessis, AB de Villiers, Quinton de Kock, Jean-Paul Dumoiny, Dale Steyn, Vernon Philander, Morne Morkel, Imran Tahir.

Prediction

South Africa is favourite to win subject to at least four days play