South Africa vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Cricket: Toss Details and Conditions

South Africa vs Sri Lanka: Key Match Insights

Toss results: Sri Lanka chose to bowl first against South Africa. Under the heavy clouds of Durban, Dhananjaya de Silva, Sri Lanka's captain, made the expected choice. The conditions promise swing, capitalizing on the atmospheric influence. This decision echoes previous successes at Kingsmead, where Sri Lanka has triumphed batting second.

Pitch and Team Composition

Although the pitch historically offers turn as the match progresses, both teams have fielded a solitary specialist spinner. South Africa will rely on Kagiso Rabada and Gerald Coetzee for pace, while Sri Lanka's bowling contingent includes Lahiru Kumara and Asitha Fernando. Key batting positions feature Dinesh Chandimal and Kusal Mendis, with Mendis also donning the wicketkeeper's gloves.

Both teams are eager for victory with rain on the horizon for Wednesday, adding an additional layer of excitement to the unfolding contest.

• South Africa's Team: Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma (capt), David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Marco Jansen, Wiaan Mulder, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada
• Sri Lanka's Team: Dimuth Karunaratne, Pathum Nissanka, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva (capt), Kusal Mendis (wk), Prabath Jayasuriya, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando