South Africa’s limited-overs tour to Sri Lanka is set to begin in September, and the two sides will compete in three ODIs and as many T20Is. Lets look at South Africa Tour Of Sri Lanka Schedule.
South Africa Tour Of Sri Lanka Schedule
The tour will take place from September 2 to 14, with all games taking place at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The ODIs will take place from September 2nd to 7th, then by the T20Is from September 10th to 14th.
“We are delighted to have another tour confirmed for the Proteas men’s team with the ICC T20 World Cup just around the corner,” said Pholetsi Moseki, CSA’s acting CEO.
We are grateful to Sri Lanka Cricket for accommodating us during this time: Pholetsi Moseki
“Playing against quality opposition in the sub-continent is the best way for our team to prepare for this event, and we are grateful to Sri Lanka Cricket for accommodating us during this time of the year where schedules are highly condensed”.
Pholetsi Moseki also said that it will be a great opportunity for every team to participate in the ICC white-ball world events every year.
JUST IN: SLC have confirmed that Sri Lanka will host South Africa for a white-ball series, starting 2 September.
The teams will play three ODIs and as many T20Is. pic.twitter.com/kWDtIjaotL
— ICC (@ICC) July 30, 2021
“With an ICC white-ball world event in each year of the next three, game time is golden for every team, and we are looking forward to watching our team play as they continue to add to the building blocks of their 2021 T20 World Cup preparation.”
South Africa last played Sri Lanka in a white-ball series in 2018, winning the five-match ODI series 3-2. The one-off Twenty20 International was won by Sri Lanka.
Schedule:
2nd September: 1st ODI
4th September: 2nd ODI
7th September: 3rd ODI
10th September: 1st T20I
12th September: 2nd T20I
14th September: 3rd T20I
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