South Africa Face Sri Lanka Today In T20 World Cup

The Group D opener is expected to be a thrilling game.

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The fixture will be played at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.

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The first international match at this venue was played between India and Bangladesh.

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The game will kick off at 8 pm IST.

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Sri Lanka will enter the tournament having won their last three T20I series.

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Their bowling attack comprises Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka, Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga.

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Well, South Africa too have some big-hitters in their squad.

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All eyes will be on Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markram and Heinrich Klaasen.

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Not to forget, the three frontline spinners at their disposal.

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Their pace attack features Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje and Ottniel Baartman.

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