Here is the Proteas head-to-head record against Sri Lanka ahead of their Cricket World Cup opener at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday.
South Africa are looking to get away from being known as chokers and take a winning momentum into their World Cup opener against Sri Lanka.
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South African cricketer David Miller holds the record for playing the most international cricket matches without featuring in a Test match.
Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala have been ruled out of the 2023 ODI World Cup with injuries and replaced in the Proteas’ 15-man squad.
Marco Jansen played a starring role to help South Africa secure a series-winning victory by 122 runs in the fifth and final one-day international at the Wanderers Stadium on Sunday.
Australia won the toss and opted to bowl against South Africa in the series-deciding fifth and final one-day international at the Wanderers Stadium on Sunday.
Heinrich Klaasen bludgeoned the ball to all corners in a blistering innings of 174 to ensure a comprehensive 164-run victory for South Africa over Australia in their One Day International at Centurion on Friday, levelling the five-match series at 2-2.
Aiden Markram scored 102 not out as South Africa beat Australia by 111 runs in the third One Day International at the JB Marks Oval on Tuesday.
South Africa are looking to balance giving returning players a chance to find their form with trying to gain some team momentum as they begin a five-match One Day International series at home against Australia on Thursday.