Witness the clash between Sri Lanka and South Africa in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Group D match happening on Monday, June 3, at 10:30am local time (14:30 GMT) at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in Long Island, New York.
South Africa faces the challenge of adapting quickly to the unfamiliar conditions in their T20 World Cup opener against Sri Lanka. Despite being ranked seventh in the ICC T20 team rankings, Captain Aiden Markram exudes confidence in his team’s ability to break their streak of misfortune in global events.
Markram expressed excitement about playing a World Cup game in New York, emphasizing the team’s readiness to tackle the conditions. The Group D, also known as the group of death, includes tough competitors like Bangladesh, the Netherlands, and Nepal.
While South Africa has a history of disappointments in World Cups, Markram believes that with the right form and performance, they can outshine any team in the competition. The team’s focus is on themselves and their goal is to lift the trophy.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka will rely on their strong bowling lineup to make an impact in the tournament. Despite their past underachievement in World Cups, the island nation is determined to showcase their prowess in the upcoming match.
For more details, check out the full preview of the Sri Lanka vs South Africa ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Group D match on www.aljazeera.com