Preview:
Looks like the good days are back for Sri Lanka, given the way they played in the 1st ODI. The standard of cricket has definitely risen, as compared to the last two series against England and India. With some collective all-round performances, the hosts took an early lead of 1-0 by beating South Africa by 14 runs in the 1st ODI.
South Africa, on the other hand, was in the match till the end in the first ODI. Eventually, they were short of 14 runs. Temba Bavuma got hurt in the middle when he was batting, which affected the visitors badly. To make things worse, Bavuma has now been ruled out of the series. They must win the second ODI to stay alive in the series.
Match Details:
Sri Lanka vs South Africa, 2nd ODI
Venue: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Date & Time: September 4th, at 2:30 PM IST and Local Time
Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network
Pitch Report:
It’s a good competitive wicket with a consistent pace and bounce. The track here at Premadasa it’s more of a batting-friendly wicket. Having said that, spinners will play a massive role as well. Whoever wins the toss should bat first.
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Probable Playing XIs for SL vs SA:
Sri Lanka
Avishka Fernando, Minod Bhanuka (wk), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Akila Dananjaya, Praveen Jayawickrama
South Africa
Janneman Malan, Aiden Markram, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen, Kyle Verreynne, Andile Phehlukwayo, Keshav Maharaj, Kagisa Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi
SL vs SA Top Picks for SL vs SA Dream11 Match:
Top Picks – Batsmen
Avishka Fernando was pleasing to the eyes in the first ODI. He timed the ball really well on scored his third ODI century. He ended his innings after scoring 118 runs from 115 deliveries, which includes 10 fours and 2 sixes.
Aiden Markram will be gutted to miss out on the opportunity to score his maiden ODI century in the first ODI, as he was dismissed by a stunning catch from Wanindu Hasaranga on 96. He is a handy bowler in spin-friendly conditions as well.
Top Picks – All-Rounders
Dhananjaya de Silva built the innings well in the first ODI alongside Avishka Fernando, after the Lankans two quick wickets. He scored 44 runs from 62 deliveries, which included 5 boundaries.
Wanindu Hasaranga is a live wire on the field and is also deceptive with his spin bowling. He was short of runs in the first ODI as he was dismissed for just 3 runs, but he made up for that with his brilliance with the ball, as he picked up one wicket at an economy of 5.2.
Top Picks – Bowlers
Keshav Maharaj was the most successful bowler for South Africa in the first ODI. He conceded just 30 runs in his 10 overs, and more importantly, picked up 2 wickets.
Akila Dananjaya was the pick of the bowlers from Sri Lanka in the first ODI. He scalped 2 wickets in 10 overs at an economy of 6.5.
Top Picks – Wicketkeepers
Heinrich Klaasen gave his one hundred per cent in the first ODI to win the game for South Africa. He scored 36 runs from 31 deliveries. He sweeps the ball well and is a good pick for your fantasy teams.
SL vs IND Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
| Player | Statistics (Last Match) | Dream11 Points |
| Avishka Fernando | 118 runs | 146 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 44 runs | 55 |
| Charith Asalanka | 72 runs | 90 |
| Aiden Markram | 96 runs and one wicket | 152 |
| Janneman Malan | 23 runs | 30 |
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SL vs SA Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Heinrich Klaasen, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram (c), Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka (vc), Janneman Malan, Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga, Akila Dananjaya, Keshav Maharaj, Kagisa Rabada
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for SL vs SA Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Minod Bhanuka, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Avishka Fernando, Janneman Malan (c), Dhananjaya de Silva (vc), Wanindu Hasaranga, Keshav Maharaj, Tabraiz Shamsi, Chamika Karunaratne, Anrich Nortje
SL vs SA Risky Captaincy Choices:
Minod Bhanuka looks organized at the crease and played reasonably well for his 27 runs in the first ODI. You can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team skipper.
Rassie van der Dussen is a good player of spin and he scored valuable 59 runs in the run-chase in the first ODI. It’s worth a risk and you can pick him as your fantasy team skipper.
Player you should avoid:
Considering there is plenty of competition in the batsmen’s slot, it’s hard to include Dasun Shanaka in the final eleven.
