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DISCLAIMER: ODDS AND ARTICLE UPDATED 26/06/2019, 10:00.

Sri Lanka take on South Africa in their latest World Cup match on Friday looking to keep up the momentum from their win over England. The Proteas may have already been eliminated from the tournament, but they will still be hoping for a consolation win at Chester-le-Street to boost morale.

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Sri Lanka looked a little light on class heading into the World Cup and a 10-wicket mauling at the hands of New Zealand in their opener did little to dispel that theory. A couple of wash-outs have not helped matters but, with victory over Afghanistan and a superb triumph over the hosts, they are still alive.

The Three Lions' loss to Australia means the islanders are just two points behind Eoin Morgan's men and victory over Faf du Plessis's side would heap the pressure on England. It is open to debate as to how much the South African players will be up for the fight, but Sri Lanka have it in them to take the points regardless.

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Sri Lanka v South Africa Betting Tips

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The Asians will need their big players to fire and in fast bowler Malinga they have a match-winner. He was superb against England and it would be no surprise to see him take wickets early on in the contest. The veteran's pace may have dropped slightly, but he still possesses a deadly yorker and has all the experienced needed to take wickets late on as well.

South Africa have struggled to adapt to the conditions and bucked the trend of teams going out all guns blazing, rarely setting the pulses racing in the opening power play. It is likely to be a similar scenario this time around as the Durham pitch should provide lateral movement and so suit the Sri Lanka seamers.

Malinga will certainly benefit and a price of 6/4 for Sri Lanka to score more runs than the opposition in the first 15 overs seems inviting.

Sri Lanka v South Africa Prediction

The South Africa fans have been waiting of their stars to catch fire at the World Cup, but it just has not happened. Whatever occurs in their final two games, it will be considered a disaster for the proud cricketing nation. They take on a rampant Aussie side in their final encounter, so Friday's clash seems their best opportunity to get a second win on the board.

However, I cannot see it happening as Sri Lanka are building momentum and still have plenty to play for - even though it would take some favourable results elsewhere to see them make the semi-finals. It does not look the most entertaining of fixtures on paper although the Riverside crowd will doubtless lift the spirts for what should be a Sri Lanka victory.

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