Wed Nov 27 10:27:24 UTC 2024: ## Sri Lanka and South Africa Vie for World Test Championship Final Spot
**Johannesburg, South Africa** – Sri Lanka and South Africa will battle it out in a crucial two-match Test series starting November 27th, with a coveted spot in the World Test Championship final at stake. Both teams currently occupy the third and fourth positions respectively in the WTC standings and stand a chance to qualify for the final if they win their remaining matches.
The first Test will commence on November 27th at Kingsmead in Durban, followed by the second Test in Port Elizabeth from December 5th. Sri Lanka, riding high on a recent 2-0 Test series victory over New Zealand, will be aiming to continue their winning streak. South Africa, having recently clean-swept Bangladesh 2-0, will be looking to leverage their home advantage.
Both teams announced their squads on Tuesday, November 19th. Temba Bavuma will captain South Africa, with the return of key players Marco Jansen and Gerald Coetzee from injury boosting their lineup. Sri Lanka will be led by Dhananjaya de Silva, with experienced players Angelo Mathews, Dimuth Karunaratne, and Dinesh Chandimal featuring in the 17-member squad. The return of spinner Embuldeniya after a two-year absence is also a significant boost for the Sri Lankan team.
The series promises a thrilling contest as both nations fight for a place in the World Test Championship final.
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