SL vs SA Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update for 1st T20I

Preview:

Sri Lanka are gearing up to take on South Africa in the first T20I of the three-match series. The encounter takes place at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday (September 10). Having clinched the ODI leg 2-1, the Lankan Lions would be high confidence and they’ll be determined to get another victory in their cabinet.

On the other hand, the Proteas side must work on their weak points to get a favourable result. Notably, the high-voltage T20 World Cup is just over a month away. Hence, both teams would view this series as an ideal preparation opportunity. Hence, both camps might try some permutations and combinations.

Match Details:

Sri Lanka vs South Africa, 1st T20I

Venue: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Date & Time: September 10th, at 8:00 PM IST and Local Time

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network

Pitch Report:

It’s a good competitive wicket with a consistent pace and bounce. Many batters stood out during the preceding ODI series while spinners also enjoyed bowling at this venue. Whoever wins the toss should bat first.

Probable Playing XIs for SL vs SA:

Sri Lanka

Kusal Perera, Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Praveen Jayawickrama, Maheesh Theekshana

South Africa

Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markram, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der dussen, David Miller, Dwaine Pretorius, George Linde, Kagiso Rabada, Bjorn Fortuin, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shams

Top Picks for SL vs SA Dream11 Match:

Top Picks – Batsmen

Charith Asalanka was in red-hot form during the recently-concluded ODI series. The southpaw scored 196 runs in three outings.

Aiden Markram has proven his mettle in the shortest international format. He also did well in the ODI leg, accumulating 119 runs.

Top Picks – All-Rounders

Wanindu Hasaranga has been on a roll lately and Sri Lanka would be counting on him. The leg-spinner scalped four wickets in the ODI series. He can contribute with the bat as well.

George Linde will definitely hold the key for South Africa. Besides taking wickets, the left-arm spinner can also play some big shots lower down the order.

Top Picks – Bowlers

Dushmantha Chameera has many weapons in his arsenal to dismantle the batters. The speedster took four wickets in the ODI leg.

Tabraiz Shamsi is the top-ranked T20I bowler at the moment and South Africa will want him to deliver. The spinner took as many as eight wickets in the ODI series.

Top Picks – Wicketkeepers

Quinton de Kock is one of the best wicketkeepers-batters going around. Although he didn’t feature in the ODI leg, he would be raring to shine in T20Is.

SL vs SA Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SL vs SA Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Quinton de Kock (C), Aiden Markram, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka, David Miller, Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga (VC), George Linde, Tabraiz Shamsi, Dushmantha Chameera, Kagiso Rabada

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for SL vs SA Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markram (VC), Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka, Kusal Parera, Rassie Van der-Dussen, Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga, George Linde, Tabraiz Shamsi (C), Dushmantha Chameera, Lungi Ngidi

SL vs SA Risky Captaincy Choices:

Kusal Perera is a proven star of this format and would be raring to shine in the opening T20I. You can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team skipper.

Rassie van der Dussen is a reliable batter for South Africa in the middle-overs. He can rotate the strike rate and keeps the scoreboard ticking. It’s worth a risk to pick him as your fantasy team skipper.

Player you should avoid:

Dasun Shanaka wasn’t exceptional during the ODI series. Hence, it’s better to avoid him while picking Dream11 teams.

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.