South Africa will play Sri Lanka in the first Test of a two-match series in Durban starting tomorrow (November 27). Here's Wisden's pick of the betting odds for the opening game.

SA v SL first Test: Who will win?

The series is crucial for both sides in terms of their chances of playing the World Test Championship final. Sri Lanka are ranked third on the table with a points percentage (PCT) of 55.56, while South are fifth with a PCT of 54.17. Despite their position, the hosts are better placed to make it to the summit clash due to their 2-0 series white-wash against Bangladesh earlier this year.

On home turf, South Africa are clear favourites to win the opening Test according to the odds. Batery is offering a 1.30 return on every pound bet on South Africa's win, with a 3.65 return on a Sri Lanka victory.

SA v SL first Test: Which side's batters are most likely to score 100?

Tony de Zorzi and Tristan Stubbs brought up their maiden Test ton in Bangladesh in a record 201-run partnership during the Chattorgram match. Earlier in the Dhaka Test, Kyle Verreynne became the first South Africa wicketkeeper to score a hundred in Bangladesh to rescue his team from a challenging position. The return of captain Temba Bavuma from an injury also bolsters their batting.

For Sri Lanka, Kamindu Mendis, who has enjoyed a rapid start to his Test career, is expected to continue with his good form, with able support from veterans Angelo Mathews and Dimuth Karunaratne, among others.

South Africa's inform batters, priced at 1.16 on Batery, are most likely to reach the three-figure mark compared to Sri Lanka's, who are priced at 4.60 for every pound spent on Batery.

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