Bet on Sri Lanka vs SA Cricket ODI

January 20 - Today, the fourth one day international (ODI) between South Africa and Sri Lanka kicks off in Kimberley, and the visitors really need to win this one to save face as they have yet to beat the Proteas.

In the five ODI series currently underway between the two countries, South Africa has a 3-0 lead, which is why the Sri Lankans are desperate to show what they're really worth.

Despite their advantage in this cricket series, the South African team is missing a couple of key players in this fourth match. Hashim Amla, the best batsman in the world, had to suddenly pull out of the series due to family responsibilities.

In the third match of the series in Bloemfontein, skipper AB de Villiers demoted himself to sixth spot to make way for du Plessis, a brilliant decision considering how well du Plessis played.

Speaking about de Villiers' decision, du Plessis said: "I am very grateful to AB and Kirsten to have promoted me. The series win a very big achievement for us. I was suffering from cramps and it became a bit serious. The track was playing nice and with AB here, we were very confident. We really want to make it 5-0."

Sri Lanka Set to Overhaul National Cricket Squad

Amidst the drama of the five day international cricket series, it was reported in the media that Sri Lanka is to undertake a major overhaul of the players and coaching staff of its national cricket squad before the team goes on tour in Australia later in January.

The Daily Mirror reported that the Sri Lankan government ordered an investigation after the team failed to win any of its matches against South Africa in the one-day series.

The report said that that current captain Tillakaratne Dilshan will be replaced by former captain Mahela Jayewardena.  The Australian coach, Geoff Marsh, will reportedly be given his marching papers.

Cricket officials have responded that they are not aware of the investigation. But whether true or not, these type of reports only put more pressure on the Sri Lankan team to do well in today's match and win at least one out of the five in order to save face.

Odds on South Africa vs Sri Lanka ODI

Top sports betting sites such as Ladbrokes are offering odds on today's ODI match between South Africa and Sri Lanka, the fourth and most crucial ODI of the series.

South Africa vs Sri Lanka Betting odds at Ladbrokes

Matchbetting

South Africa 8/15

Sri Lanka 6/4

Man of the Match

AB de Villiers 10/1

L Malinga 10/1

L Tsotsobe 12/1

GC Smith 12/1

D Steyn 12/1

V Philander 12/1

M Morkel 12/1

F du Plessis 12/1

J Duminy 12/1

A Petersen 12/1

C Ingram 12/1

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