In the fourth match of the T20 World Cup 2024 between Sri Lanks and South Africa, the Lankan Lions won the toss and decided to bat first against the South African team at the newly built New York Cricket Stadium in New York. Wanindu Hasaranga has returned to the Sri Lankan team after his injury and for the first match, he is seen leading the Sri Lankan squad for the opening match of the World Cup against Aiden Markeram, who has returned to the South African team after missing 3-match T20Is series against West Indies.

Sri Lanka's star bowler Matheesha Pathirana has been added to the playing 11 after missing out on the final games for the Chennai Super Kings in the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League. Whereas Mystery spinner Theekshana has been added to the playing 11 for the match against South Africa.

SL Vs SA: Playing XI

South Africa Playing XI : Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (c), Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Ottniel Baartman

Sri Lanka Playing XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka (vc), Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara

SL Vs SA: Captain's Quotes

Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka Captain): "We are going to bat first. Its a good wicket so we just wanted to get a good score. We have a strong bowling attack. I am ready to go, fit from a month. Some players came after IPL but we played 2 practice games and prepared really well."

Aiden Markram (South Africa Captain): "We actually would have bowled first Ravi. Not too sure how it is going to play. But the history of the wicket is a bit of Adelaide.