Probable XI –
South Africa –
Reeza Hendricks, Quinton de Kock (wk), Rassie van der Dussen, Temba Bavuma (c), Aiden Markram, David Miller, Dwaine Pretorius, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi
Sri Lanka –
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera (wk), Charith Asalanka, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanaka (c), Chamika Karunaratne, Dusmantha Chameera, Lahiru Kumara, Maheesh Theekshana
Small League Combination 1 –
1. Quinton de Kock
2. Rassie Van Dussen
3. Aiden Markram
4. Avishka Fernando
5. Wanindu Hasaranga(C)
6. Keshav Maharaj
7. Tabraiz Shamsi
8. Anrich Nortje(VC)
9. Kagiso Rabada
10. Chamika Karunaratne
11. Maheesh Theekshana
– Going heavy on South Africa as they’re the favourites to win this encounter.
– Wanindu Hasaranga looks safest captain choice considering his middle order batting and full overs with the bowl.
– Nortje might be a decent VC choice considering his current good form and numbers at venue and H2H matches.
– Taking punt on Avishka Fernando who’s due knock of the tournament might come in this match.
– Going with frontline spinners of both the teams as they might get plenty of assistance from the surface.
– Chamika Karunaratne might be a decent punt as he can come handy with the bat and bowling 2-3 overs too.
Small League Combination 2 –
1. Quinton de Kock
2. Kusal Perera
3. Aiden Markram(C)
4. Temba Bavuma
5. Charith Asalanka
6. Wanindu Hasaranga
7. Anrich Nortje
8. Kagiso Rabada
9. Tabraiz Shamsi(VC)
10. Maheesh Theekshana
11. Chamika Karunaratne/Dushmantha Chameera
– Aiden Markram looks another good captain choice considering his current lethal form with the bat.
– Taking punt on Tabriz Shamsi as VC since he might get a couple of wickets at this slow surface.
– Temba Bavuma might be a decent pick especially if a couple of top order batters depart early.
– Can take Dasun Shanaka at the place of Perera since he’s batting at 4-5 down and bowling a couple of overs too.
– Take anyone from Asalanka or Bhanuka Rajapaksa as both have looked in good touch during last couple of innings.
– Can take Dushmantha Chameera at the place of Chamika Karunaratne if Sri Lanka bowls first.
Grand League Combination –
1. Quinton de Kock
2. Kusal Perera
3. Temba Bavuma
4. Charith Asalanka
5. Avishka Fernando
6. Dwaine Pretorius
7. Wanindu Hasaranga(VC)
8. Tabraiz Shamsi
9. Maheesh Theekshana (C)
10. Lahiru Kumara
11. Dushmantha Chameera
– Going heavy on Sri Lanka in GL as they might put up a good show against the opponent.
– Maheesh Theekshana looks an open captain choice in GL considering his ability to take wickets in bunches.
– Temba Bavuma will be the most crucial pick especially if top order batters doesn’t do well.
– Dwaine Pretorius can give decent fantasy points with the help of bat and ball.
– Expecting both Lahiru Kumara and Chameera to stay amongst the wickets especially while bowling first.
– Can take Bhanuka Rajapaksa at the place of Avishka Fernando or Dasun Shanaka at the place of Perera.
– Must try Quinton de Kock and Avishka Fernando as C/VC in a couple of grand league combinations.