South Africa vs Sri Lanka 2019, 1st T20I: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Sri Lanka were able to beat South Africa black and blue in the two-match Test series. However, the Proteas, captained by Faf du Plessis, managed to hit back severely in the five-match One Day International series. The hosts won all the encounters without dropping much sweat and avenged their defeat in the longer format. The home team outplayed their opponents in all three departments.

The T20I series is now scheduled to get underway tomorrow at the Newlands in Cape Town. While the Lankans have named one squad, South Africa came up with two separate squads. As far as their past records against each other in the format is concerned, they are level on five victories. Nevertheless, the Proteas would undoubtedly be entering the series as the favourites bearing in mind their recent form.

Match Details:

The first game of the 3-match T20I series between South Africa and Sri Lanka will be hosted by Newlands in Cape Town.

The match starts at 6:00 PM local time (4:00 PM GMT) (9:30 PM IST). The game will be live on Sony SIX and Sony SIX HD in India. (Live streaming in Sony Liv).

Last five completed T20I matches:

South Africa: L, W, W, W, W.

Sri Lanka: L, L, W, L, L.

Pitch Condition/Report:

Average first innings score: 166 (Last seven T20I matches)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 3, Lost – 4

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update.)

Power Picks:

Quinton de Kock’s last five innings in Cape Town – 6, 83, 59, 93, 86*.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain options – Faf du Plessis, Thisara Perera, Quinton de Kock, Kusal Mendis, Aiden Markram

Vice-Captain options – Isuru Udana, Dhananjaya de Silva, JP Duminy, Lasith Malinga, Rassie van der Dussen

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Quinton de Kock (VC)

Batsmen – Aviskha Fernando, Angelo Perera, Faf du Plessis (C), Aiden Markram

All-Rounders – Dhananjaya de Silva, Thisara Perera, JP Duminy

Bowlers – Isuru Udana, Imran Tahir, Lungi Ngidi

Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Kusal Mendis

Batsmen – Avishka Fernando, Angelo Perera, Faf du Plessis (VC), Rassie van der Dussen

All-Rounders – Thisara Perera (C), JP Duminy, Andile Phehlukwayo

Bowlers – Isuru Udana, Imran Tahir, Kagiso Rabada

Expert Advice:

Quinton de Kock, Faf du Plessis, Kagiso Rabada and Imran Tahir are part of only first T20I of the series. So the four players are assured of playing the first game before leaving for the IPL.

Probable Winners:

South Africa are expected to win the encounter.

*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.

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