Published: Jun 03, 2017, 01:19 PM (IST)
Edited: Jun 03, 2017, 01:19 PM (IST)
Match No.3 of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 will see Sri Lanka clash against World No.1 South Africa in the first match from Group B. This match will be played The Oval, London. The live cricket streaming of the match will be available in India on Hotstar, whole the live telecast of the match will be available on Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 HD, along with Hindi commentary on Star Sports 1 Hindi and Star Sports 1 HD Hindi, while Star Sports 1 Tamil would telecast with Tamil commentary. Sri Lanka were adjudged joint-winner in the 2002 edition along with India, while South Africa won the inaugural ICC Knockouts Trophy in 1998. FULL CRICKET SCORECARD, Sri Lanka vs South Africa – Match 3
Leading the ODI charts, South Africa are coming off narrow 2-1 series loss to England just days before Champions Trophy. Even though they lost the series, their show in the third and final ODI was enough for them to be touted as one of the top contenders for the titsle. The AB de Villiers-led side will be aiming for their second Champions Trophy title. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, were handed a 5-0 series drubbing earlier this year by the hands of the same opponents and will look to start afresh.
For live streaming and telecast of the match in other nations, the details have been given below:
UK: TV — Sky Sports 2. Live Streaming — Sky Go and Watch Sky Sports.
Bangladesh: TV — GTV and Star Sports.
USA: TV — Willow TV. Live Streaming — Willow TV Live Online.
Australia: TV — Fox Sports. Live Streaming — Foxtel.
New Zealand: TV — Sky Sport 1. Live Streaming — Sky Go NZ.
South Africa: TV — SuperSport 2. Live Streaming — SuperSport Live Video.
Middle East: TV — OSN Sports Cricket. Live Streaming — OSN Play.
Singapore: TV — Star Cricket.
More recently Sri Lanka are coming off a series draw with Bangladesh at home. They have more pressing issues with regular captain Angelo Mathews still unsure about his availability. In his absence, Upul Tharanga will lead against the Proteas.
