South Africa vs Sri Lanka Test 2024: Schedule and Live Streaming Details in India

The South Africa vs Sri Lanka Test series 2024 will begin on November 27, featuring two matches. South Africa, ranked third in Test cricket, has a mixed record in the WTC 2023-25, while sixth-ranked Sri Lanka enters the series with confidence after recent wins. The series will be streamed live on JioCinema, with no television broadcast available.

The South Africa vs Sri Lanka Test series 2024 is set to commence on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Kingsmead Cricket Ground in Durban. This two-match Test series is integral to the ongoing ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25. The second Test will take place at St George’s Park in Gqeberha beginning on December 5, 2024.

South Africa, currently ranked third in the ICC men’s Test team standings, has participated in eight matches during the WTC cycle, achieving four victories, one draw, and three losses, thus sitting fifth in the rankings with a points percentage of 54.17. The Proteas’ captain, Temba Bavuma, who is back from injury, will lead a 14-man squad that also includes notable returns of Marco Jansen and Gerald Coetzee.

Conversely, the Sri Lanka cricket team, ranked sixth in Test cricket, enters the series with high morale after recent series victories against prominent teams such as India and New Zealand. They currently hold the third position in the WTC 2023-25 standings with five wins out of nine matches. Dhananjaya de Silva will captain the Sri Lankan side, which sees the return of players like Lasith Embuldeniya.

Historically, South Africa holds an advantage in the Test matchups, winning 16 out of 31 encounters against Sri Lanka, with the latter winning nine and six matches resulting in draws. The last encounter between the teams saw South Africa claim victory with a 2-0 series win in January 2021.

Live streaming of the South Africa vs Sri Lanka Test series will be available on the JioCinema app and website in India, although no television broadcast will occur. Match schedules have been confirmed, with the first Test commencing at 1:00 PM IST on November 27 and the second Test commencing at 2:00 PM IST on December 5.

The South Africa vs Sri Lanka Test series is a significant event within the framework of the ICC World Test Championship. The series not only serves as a platform for both teams to solidify their standings within the championship but also contributes to their respective international reputations. South Africa’s historical edge in head-to-head results juxtaposes with Sri Lanka’s recent successes, setting a compelling narrative for the upcoming contests.

The 2024 Test series between South Africa and Sri Lanka promises excitement on the cricketing stage, with both teams eager to enhance their standings in the ICC World Test Championship. With the leadership of Temba Bavuma for South Africa and Dhananjaya de Silva for Sri Lanka, fans can anticipate competitive match-play amidst a backdrop of both teams’ recent performances and historical rivalries. Viewers in India can enjoy this series live via the exclusive streaming on JioCinema.

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