South Africa vs Sri Lanka 2019, 3rd ODI: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Sri Lanka got South Africa on their knees in the two-match Test series as the former soared above the expectations to beat the hosts, comprehensively. However, the five-match ODI series has been a different ballgame altogether and Lasith Malinga’s men are currently trailing by a margin of 2-0 with the next encounter being a must-win one for the visiting team.

The third game of the series is scheduled to be played tomorrow at the Kingsmead in Durban. The Proteas, on the contrary, have been able to outclass their opponents in all three departments owing to which they are in a commanding position. The Faf du Plessis-captained team would be keen to wrap up the series in the next game itself and avenge their defeat in the Test series.

Match Details:

The 3rd game of the 5-match ODI series between South Africa and Sri Lanka will be hosted by SuperSport Park in Centurion.

The match starts at 1:00 PM local time (11:00 AM GMT) (4:30 PM IST). The game will be live on Sony ESPN and Sony ESPN HD in India. (Live streaming in Sony Liv).

Last five ODI matches:

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

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

Pitch Condition/Report:

Average first innings score: 234 (3 List A matches in 2019)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 4, Lost – 0

Probable XI

South Africa:

Quinton de Kock (WK), Reeza Hendricks, Faf du Plessis (C), Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Imran Tahir.

Bench – Tabraiz Shamsi, Dale Steyn, Dwaine Pretorius.

Sri Lanka:

Niroshan Dickwella, Avishka Fernando, Oshada Fernando, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Thisara Perera, Akila Dananjaya, Lasith Malinga (C), Kasun Rajitha, Vishwa Fernando.

Bench – Upul Tharanga, Kamindu Mendis, Isuru Udana, Lakshan Sandakan, Priyamal Perera, Angelo Perera.

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Power Picks:

Quinton de Kock’s last 3 ODI innings – 94, 81, 83.

He hasn’t scored a century in his previous 17 ODI innings.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

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

Vice-Captain options – Rassie van der Dussen, Oshada Fernando, Kusal Perera, Niroshan Dickwella

Alternatives – Wiaan Mulder, Kagiso Rabada, Reeza Hendricks, Andile Phehlukwayo

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Quinton de Kock (C)

Batsmen – Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis, Oshada Fernando, Faf du Plessis (VC)

All-Rounders – Dhananjaya de Silva, Thisara Perera, Andile Phehlukwayo

Bowlers – Lasith Malinga, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi

Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Niroshan Dickwella (VC)

Batsmen – Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Faf du Plessis (C), Rassie van der Dussen

All-Rounders – Dhananjaya de Silva, Thisara Perera, Wiaan Mulder

Bowlers – Lasith Malinga, Imran Tahir, Lungi Ngidi

Expert Advice:

Choices from Sri Lanka

Best: Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis, Lasith Malinga, Thisara Perera, Oshada Fernando.

Safe: Niroshan Dickwella, Dhananjaya de Silva, Akila Dananjaya

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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