Preview:
Sri Lanka will take on South Africa in the three-match ODI series which starts from 2nd September. Sri Lanka last played an ODI against the 2nd string Indian side and lost the series 2-1 despite giving their best. They are still under the transition phase and under coach Mickey Arthur they are doing well at the moment.
South Africa, on the other hand, last featured in an ODI back in July when they toured Ireland and drawn the series 1-1. Dwaine Pretorius, Junior Dala has been named in the ODI whereas main players Quinton de Kock, Lungi Ngidi and David Miller will miss the ODI series due to different reasons.
Match Details:
Sri Lanka vs South Africa, 1st ODI
Venue: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Date & Time: September 2nd, at 3:00 PM IST and Local Time
Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network
Pitch Report:
The surface is slightly on the slower side and slow bowlers will get maximum assistance out of it. It might get slower as the game progresses and hence batting first is a preferable option. Anything over 260 is a competitive score on this track.
Probable Playing XIs SL vs SA:
Sri Lanka
Avishka Fernando, Kusal Perera (wk), Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Akila Dananjaya, Nuwan Pradeep / Praveen Jayawickrama
South Africa
Janneman Malan, Reeza Hendricks, Temba Bavuma (c), Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen / Kyle Verreynne, Dwaine Pretorius, Andile Phehlukwayo / Keshav Maharaj, Kagisa Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi
SL vs SA Top Picks for SL vs SA Dream11 Match:
Top Picks – Batsmen
Janneman Malan registered his career-best score of 177* runs in the final ODI of the series against Ireland. He has played 7 ODIs matches and accumulated 483 runs at an average of 120.75 which includes 2 centuries and 2 half-centuries.
Charith Asalanka showed a lot of promise in the ODI series against India where he scored 127 runs in 3 matches at an average of 42.33.
Top Picks – All-Rounders
Dhananjaya de Silva is an elegant batter who rotates the strike well and useful off-break bowler as well. In his ODI career, he has scored 1112 runs at an average of 26.47 and picked up 27 wickets.
Dwaine Pretorius is back into the ODI squad after a long gap. He brings more balance into the side. He has picked up 29 wickets and scored 135 runs in his ODI career.
Top Picks – Bowlers
Dushmantha Chameera is tall and hits the deck hard and can generate pace on the slow Sri Lankan surfaces as well.
Tabraiz Shamsi is having a good year with the ball. He had picked wickets for South Africa in West Indies and Ireland tours. He has 32 wickets to his name in his ODI career. Spin-friendly conditions in Sri Lanka will help him further.
Top Picks – Wicketkeepers
Kusal Perera who missed out on the India series is back into the Lankan squad again. 31 year old wicketkeeper batter has 3071 runs to his name in the ODIs at an average of 31.65.
SL vs SA Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
| Player | Career ODI Stats |
| Janneman Malan | 483 runs |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 1112 runs and 27 wickets |
| Temba Bavuma | 461 runs |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | 32 wickets |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 534 runs and 25 wickets |
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SL vs SA Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Kusal Perera, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka, Janneman Malan (c), Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga (vc), Tabraiz Shamsi, Chamika Karunaratne, Anrich Nortje
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for SL vs SA Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Kusal Perera (vc), Temba Bavuma (c), Aiden Markram, Charith Asalanka, Janneman Malan, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dwaine Pretorius, Dushmantha Chameera, Akila Dananjaya, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi
SL vs SA Risky Captaincy Choices:
Aiden Markram is a stylish batter who times the ball well and can give quick overs in the middle if needed. He has scored 724 runs and picked up 5 wickets in his ODI career. You can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team’s skipper.
Akila Dananjaya is a deceptive bowler and will be really difficult for the South African batters to pick him. He has picked up 54 wickets in his ODI career with the best figures of 6 for 29.
Player you should avoid:
Dasun Shanaka has scored 55 runs and picked up 2 wickets in the ODI series against India, it’s better not to include him in your fantasy teams though it’s a tough call.
