ODI World Cup 2023, SA vs SL: Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report, Delhi Weather Forecast, ODI Stats & Records | South Africa vs Sri Lanka

 Match 4 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 is poised to feature an exhilarating clash between South Africa and Sri Lanka. The Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi will be the stage for this game scheduled for Saturday.

The South African team, under the leadership of Temba Bavuma, and Sri Lanka, captained by Dasun Shanaka, are geared up for their first challenge in the grand ICC event.

Both squads share a common aspiration—to commence their World Cup 2023 campaign with a resounding victory that can provide them with the essential momentum to advance further in this prestigious tournament.

ODI Stats and Records at Arun Jaitley Stadium:

Total matches: 28
Matches won batting first: 13
Matches won bowling first: 14
Average first Innings scores: 223
Average second Innings scores: 203
Highest total recorded: 330/8 (50 Ov) by West Indies vs Netherlands
The lowest total recorded: 99/10: (27.1 Ov) by South Africa vs India
Highest score chased: 281/4 (40.5 Ov) by India vs Sri Lanka
Lowest score defended: 174/7 (50 Ov) by New Zealand Women vs India Women

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Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report:

The Arun Jaitley Stadium boasts an ideal pitch for batters, where the dry conditions and short boundaries make it easy for them to clear the boundary. Additionally, as the match progresses, the dry nature of the pitch can provide valuable support to spinners. Given these conditions, it’s common for teams winning the toss to opt for batting first and aim to defend their total. The average first innings score on this venue in ODIs is 223.

Delhi Weather Forecast:

The weather forecast for Delhi on Saturday during the South Africa vs Sri Lanka match looks promising. There are no chances of rain, and it will be a sunny day with clear skies. Humidity levels are expected to be around 45%, providing comfortable playing conditions. The wind will be mild, blowing at a speed of 11 km/hr.

SA vs SL, probably playing XI

South Africa: Quinton de Kock, Temba Bavuma (c), Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lungi Ngidi

Sri Lanka: Kusal-Mendis, Kusal Perera, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (c), Chamika Karunaratne, Dunith Wellalage, Dhananjaya de Silva, Kasun Rajitha, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana

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