Sri Lanka begin their crucial tour of South Africa with the first Test in Durban. Both teams are in contention for the final of the ICC World Test Championship, with Sri Lanka currently third in the rankings (55.56% winning percentage) and South Africa hot on their heels with 54.17%.

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Sri Lanka have a strong record at Kingsmead and have never lost a Test at the venue. Their two previous victories in Durban include Rangana Herath’s heroics in 2011 and Kusal Perera’s incredible match-winning strike in 2019.

This time, the team comes with an impressive bowling line-up and the momentum of six Test wins this year. South Africa, despite recent successes in the West Indies and Bangladesh, have struggled at Kingsmead, winning just two Tests at the ground since 2010.

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Their captain, Temba Bavuma, has hinted not to rely on overly pace-friendly pitches, which could make conditions more favorable for Sri Lanka’s batsmen. Both teams face tough decisions on their playing XIs, with South Africa considering their all-rounders and Sri Lanka weighing their pace options.

The match could start under cloudy skies, with some rain forecast for the opening days. Now that the competition is approaching, The sports news looks at how to watch the action between the two sides in India.

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When does the first test between South Africa and Sri Lanka start?

The first Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka starts from Wednesday, November 27.

Where will the first test match between South Africa and Sri Lanka be played?

The first Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka will be played at Kingsmead, Durban.

Which TV channels will broadcast the first test match between South Africa and Sri Lanka?

Sports 18 Network have acquired the rights to broadcast the first Test match between South Africa and Sri Lanka in India.

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How to live stream the first test match between South Africa and Sri Lanka on mobile and desktop?

The live stream for the first Test match between South Africa and Sri Lanka will be available on the JioCinema app/website.