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CPL 2021 Match 16: GUY vs BAR Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

Yash Mittal
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CPL 2021 Match 16: GUY vs BAR Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

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Guyana Amazon Warriors will be looking to shrug off the scars of the 51-run shellacking that they received at the hands of St Lucia Kings in their previous fixture when they square off against Barbados Royals on Saturday.

Chasing 150, the Amazon Warriors were knocked over for a mere 98 with none of the batsmen barring skipper Nicholas Pooran (41 off 26 balls) and Odean Smith (31* off 18 balls) notching up double figures.

They will now lock horns with a struggling Barbados Royals unit which is currently languishing at the bottom of the points table. The Royals have managed a solitary win in their first five outings and they will come into this game on the back of a two-wicket defeat at the hands of St Kitts & Nevis Patriots where they failed to defend 8-160 in remarkable fashion.

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Guyana Amazon Warriors

  • Nicholas Pooran: Pooran has been the most impactful batsman for the Warriors in CPL 2021 but the issue is that the southpaw is batting too low down the order. Even in the last game, Pooran scored a 26-ball 41 but he was left with too much to do in the end.
  • Pooran enjoys batting against the Barbados Royals. In 6 outings he has scored 115 runs at an average of 57.80 and a strike rate of 118.56.
  • Brandon King: He may have struggled for runs in CPL 2021 thus far (37 runs in 5 innings at 9.25), but it is fair to say that King relishes batting against Barbados.
  • King, with 278 runs at an average of 92.67 and a strike rate of 144.04, is the third highest run-scorer of all time in Guyana-Barbados CPL encounters.
  • Shoaib Malik: He is yet to light up CPL 2021 but just like Brandon King, the veteran all-rounder loves batting against Barbados. He has 364 runs at 45.50, which is the 2nd highest in Guyana-Barbados encounters and the Amazon Warrior fans will hope he turns back the clock in the next game.
  • Shimron Hetmyer: He is the leading run-scorer for Guyana this season but his side will be hoping for more consistency. In 5 innings, Hetmyer has managed 146 runs at an average of 29.20 with two 50+ scores but his strike rate of 111.45 has been underwhelming.
  • His record against Barbados: 116 runs in 8 innings at 16.57.
  • Odean Smith: He had a brilliant outing in the last game as he claimed three wickets besides chipping in with an unbeaten 18-ball 31.
  • Romario Shepherd: He claimed three wickets in the last game to take his tally to nine scalps in just three innings- the most by a Guyana Amazon bowler this season.
  • Shepherd loves bowling against Barbados. In six innings he has claimed 12 wickets at an average of 11.58.

Barbados Royals:

  • Glenn Phillips: The Kiwi international is the second-highest run-scorer for Barbados this season. In five innings he has scored 127 runs at 31.75 with one 50-plus score. The Royals will hope for another match-winning contribution from him in the next game.
  • Azam Khan: He is the leading run-scorer for Barbados this season. In five innings, Khan has racked up 129 runs and it has come at a healthy strike rate of 146.59.
  • He could only manage a 4-ball 8 in the last game and Barbados will hope he chips in with a big score against Guyana on Saturday. 
  • Smit Patel: Patel announced himself in CPL 2021 with a half-century – a 48-ball 54 – in his maiden outing in the last game against St Kitts. He will, however, be looking to improve on his strike rate in the upcoming fixtures.
  • Johnson Charles: The opener scored two sixes and a couple of fours during his 26-ball 30 in the last game but he failed to kick on and convert it into a big score.
  • Charles’ record against Guyana is poor. In six games, he has managed a mere 94 runs at an average of 15.97 and a strike rate of 132.39.
  • Nyeem Young: The young right-arm seamer claimed three wickets in his last outing and the Barbadians will hope he carries his form in the next game. 
  • Raymon Reifer: The left arm pacer is the 2nd highest wicket-taker for Barbados this season – five wickets in three innings at 18.40.
  • He claimed two wickets in the last game against St Kitts. Reiffer loves bowling against Guyana. In nine innings, he has claimed 15 wickets at an economy rate of 7.12.

Stats and Facts

  • Both sides have met 17 times in CPL with Guyana leading the ledger 12-5.
  • However, Barbados Royals have won the sole encounter that these two sides have played at Warner Park.

Possible Playing 11

Guyana Amazon Warriors: 1. Chandrapaul Hemraj, 2. Mohammad Hafeez, 3. Shoaib Malik, 4. Shimron Hetmyer, 5. Brandon King, 6. Nicholas Pooran (c & wk), 7. Romario Shepherd, 8. Odean Smith, 9. Naveen-ul-Haq, 10. Gudakesh Motie, 11. Imran Tahir

Barbados Royals: 1. Johnson Charles, 2. Shai Hope (wk), 3. Smit Patel, 4. Glenn Phillips, 5. Azam Khan, 6. Jason Holder (c), 7. Raymon Reifer, 8. Nyeem Young, 9. Ashley Nurse, 10. Jake Lintott, 11. Oshane Thomas

Warner Park Basseterre St Kitts pitch report and weather conditions

The pitch has proved helpful for pacers but it has also provided ample scoring opportunities to the batsmen.

The average 1st innings score in the six games played on the fresh strip is 153.66. 

As far as the weather is concerned,  it is expected to be bright and sunny with temperatures fluctuating between 25-31 degree Celsius. Humidity is set to hover around 70%. 

Dream11 & Fan2Play Prediction

Also read: Fan2Play vs Dream11 – What’s the difference?

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CPL 2021 Match 16: GUY vs BAR Fan2Play

Match Prediction

Both sides have struggled in CPL 2021 thus far. Having said that, Guyana Amazon Warriors have a better balance to their side as compared to the Royals. They will start as favorites. 

CPL 2021 Match 15: SLK vs SKN Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

Charbel Coorey
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CPL 2021 Match 15: SLK vs SKN Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

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It’s been a season of the houdini for St Kitts and Nevis Patriots. They are five wins from five in CPL 2021, but they have been in difficult positions on numerous occasions.

None more so than their last encounter against the Royals. 106/6 after 16 overs chasing 161, the game looked all but over until Dominic Drakes and player of the match Sheldon Cottrell pulled off some stunning late hitting, including a six off the final ball to seal victory. This is after Sherfane Rutherford produced the goods in the three of the previous four matches, leaving last season’s wooden spooners sitting very pretty atop the CPL 2021 table.

Today, they meet last year’s finalists St Lucia Kings in an important match for Faf du Plessis’ men. Roston Chase led the way as the Kings got their season on track with a big 51-run win over Guyana, courtesy also of effective bowling. They will arguably have to be even more effective against the seemingly endless batting SKN lineup, which makes for an exciting contest.

This will be the first meeting between these two sides in CPL 2021.

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

St Lucia Kings:

  • Roston Chase has struck scores of 30* and 85 in his last three matches. Also, Chase is yet to go wicketless in CPL 2021 (2/33, 1/17, 1/25, 1/16). Also, Chase has only been dismissed once in four games vs St Kitts, with 69 runs to his name along with three wickets.
  • Andre Fletcher has the most runs in SKN-SLK matches. He has hit 296 runs in 11 matches at an average/strike rate of 29.60/130.40. He scored 81* two games ago vs champions TKR.
  • Tim David has two low scores (0 and 15) since his superb knocks of 58 (29) and 44 (32) earlier in CPL 2021. He will be key in the finisher role for SLK.
  • Kesrick Williams has taken six wickets in his last two matches (4/24 and 2/7). He is a genuine wicket-taker in T20s, with 135 wickets in 103 matches. Also, he has 13 wickets in nine matches against St Kitts.
  • Obed McCoy is back and he will be looking to continue on from his wonderful series against Australia recently. He is coming off 2/19 against Guyana in his last match.

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots

  • Sherfane Rutherford had his off day two days ago, scoring just one. However, he remains the top run-scorer in CPL 2021, with 176 runs in five matches at an average/strike rate of 58.66/144.26. This includes three half-centuries.
  • Can Rutherford overcome a sub-par record vs St. Lucia? It reads: 4 inns, 56 runs, avg. 18.67, SR 114.29.
  • Evin Lewis has the most runs of any St Kitts player against St Lucia. His 293 runs come at an average of 29.30 and superb strike rate of 161.88. Also, Lewis has the third-most runs in CPL 2021 so far, with 156 at an average/strike rate of 31.20/138.05.
  • Chris Gayle has a magnificent record against St Lucia. In 12 matches, Gayle has struck 392 runs at an average of 56.00 and strike rate of 160.66. Can he rediscover this kind of form after spending some time at the crease two days ago? (42 off 39 balls)
  • Dwayne Bravo has 23 wickets to his name in 15 matches against St Lucia. Also, he has eight wickets in five matches in CPL 2021.
  • Sheldon Cottrell is coming off a superb batting performance, but can he influence the match with the ball? He has five wickets in five games for St Kitts vs St Lucia.
  • Dominic Drakes has the third-most wickets in CPL 2021, with seven wickets in five games.

Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 12, St Kitts 5, St Lucia 5, N/R 2.
  • St Lucia won both matches against St Kitts in 2020, but this is a very different St Kitts this season.
  • Faf du Plessis is yet to fire in CPL 2021. He has struck just 26 runs in four matches. Also, he has struggled in the past vs St Kitts, with 179 runs at an average/strike rate of 17.90/99.44. Can he turn these numbers around?

Possible Playing 11

St Lucia Kings: 1. Andre Fletcher (wk), 2. Faf du Plessis (c), 3. Mark Deyal, 4. Roston Chase, 5. Tim David, 6. Samit Patel, 7. Keron Cottoy, 8. Jeavor Royal, 9. Alzarri Joseph, 10. Obed McCoy, 11. Kesrick Williams

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots: 1. Evin Lewis, 2. Devon Thomas (wk), 3. Chris Gayle, 4. Ravi Bopara, 5. Sherfane Rutherford, 6. Fabian Allen, 7. Dwayne Bravo, 8. Dominic Drakes, 9. Sheldon Cottrell, 10. Naseem Shah, 11. Paul van Meekeren

Warner Park Basseterre St Kitts Pitch Report and Weather

A new pitch is expected after a day’s break in CPL 2021. The team batting first has won eight of 14 matches in CPL 2021, with an average first innings score of 160.43. A score in that region here is likely to be a competitive one.

The forecast is for clear and warm weather in St. Kitts.

Dream11 Prediction

Note: Teams below are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these teams in time after the final playing XIs have been announced.

Option 1:

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CPL 2021 Match 15: SLK vs SKN Dream11 Prediction

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CPL 2021 Match 15: SLK vs SKN Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Also read: Fan2Play vs Dream11 – What’s the difference?

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SLK vs SKN Fan2Play Prediction

Match Prediction

A potentially cracking match between two sides with a lot to offer. St. Kitts’ wonderful form and depth has them as favourites in this one, but this match could come down to putting a score of 160-170 batting first.

SL vs SA 2nd ODI Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

Charbel Coorey
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SL vs SA 2nd ODI Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

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Sri Lanka’s promising recent form continued with victory in the first ODI, fighting back from positions of distress to pick up important ODI Super League points. Avishka Fernando picked up his third ODI hundred, Charith Asalanka continued his promising start to international cricket and the spinners held their own to limit South Africa to 286/6.

Aiden Markram looked in superb touch, but the all-too-familiar middle order frailties came to the fore once again for the Proteas. They fell away at the crucial backend overs with both bat and ball, which puts the onus on their senior players to stand up, especially as skipper Temba Bavuma is out with a fractured thumb.

With the win in the first ODI, Sri Lanka have moved up to eighth in the ODI Super League table. South Africa are languishing in 11th with just two wins in six completed ODIs, and will need to get moving here to ensure they don’t fall too far behind. Crucial match.

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Sri Lanka:

  • Avishka Fernando is in outstanding touch. His focus on fitness is paying off, with scores of 50 (71), 76 (98) and 118 (115) in his last three ODIs. Also, he really enjoys batting on this ground, with 372 runs in seven ODIs at an average of 53.14 and strike rate of 88.36.
  • What a promising start to Charith Asalanka’s career. He has provided some important impetus in Sri Lanka’s middle order, with scores of 38, 65, 24 and 72 in his last four ODIs. Key player.
  • Dhanajaya de Silva’s experience came to the fore in the first ODI. His 44 helped set up a platform, while his 0/35 in eight overs kept South Africa in check. He has the most runs vs SA out of any current SL squad member (341 in 14 ODIs, avg. 24.35).
  • Akila Dananjaya was expensive in the first ODI, but his two wickets were crucial in the final result. He has taken 19 wickets in eight ODIs on this ground at an average of 18.78. Also, he took 14 wickets in five ODIs vs South Africa in 2018 (avg. 17.85).
  • It wasn’t the most prolific match for Wanindu Hasaranga in the first ODI (3 and 1/52). However, no opponent can ignore the threat he provides, especially as the conditions will continue to aid spin. He won player of the T20I series against India recently.
  • Dushmantha Chameera has taken 30 wickets in 21 white-ball internationals this year, and will be looking to improve on his 0/55 in the first ODI.

South Africa:

  • Aiden Markram had a poor tour to Sri Lanka in 2018 (23 runs, avg. 7.66). However, he put that well behind him with a classy 90-ball 96 in the first ODI. He will be key again, not only with the bat but with the ball too on a pitch that is expected to provide more turn.
  • Rassie van der Dussen averages 73.42 in 27 ODIs (1,028 runs), and is coming off a typically classy run-a-ball 59 in the first ODI. He will be key in the absence of Bavuma, Quinton de Kock and David Miller.
  • Janneman Malan is averaging 101.20 in seven ODI innings. He recently scored 177* in Ireland, and was looking in decent form in the first ODI before falling plumb LBW to Hasaranga. He will be key in setting up a platform for the Proteas.
  • Keshav Maharaj was the pick of the Proteas bowlers in the first ODI (2/30 in 10 overs). He enjoys bowling in Sri Lanka, as his Test exploits showed in 2018. He and Tabraiz Shamsi will be key in these conditions.
  • Onus will be on Kagiso Rabada after an expensive outing in the first ODI (2/66 in nine overs). He has 25 wickets in 16 ODIs vs Sri Lanka (avg. 28.12), including six scalps in four matches in Sri Lanka in 2018 (avg. 28.33).

Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 78, Sri Lanka 32, South Africa 44, 1 tie, 1 N/R.
  • Sri Lanka have won their last two ODIs. This is the first time they have won consecutive ODIs after beating West Indies 3-0 in February/March 2020.
  • Sri Lanka have not won an ODI series vs South Africa since 2013. This is the fifth ODI series between the two teams since then.

Possible Playing 11

Sri Lanka are likely to go into this match with the same winning combination.

Sri Lanka: 1. Avishka Fernando, 2. Minod Bhanuka (wk), 3. Bhanuka Rajapaksa, 4. Dhananjaya de Silva, 5. Charith Asalanka, 6. Dasun Shanaka (c), 7. Wanindu Hasaranga, 8. Chamika Karunaratne, 9. Akila Dananjaya, 10. Dushmantha Chameera, 11. Praveen Jayawickrama

Temba Bavuma is out with a fractured finger, with Keshav Maharaj to lead the team. Reeza Hendricks looks set to replace him. Also, the Proteas could look at playing George Linde in conditions that suit spin.

South Africa: 1. Janneman Malan, 2. Aiden Markram, 3. Reeza Hendricks, 4. Rassie van der Dussen, 5. Heinrich Klaasen (wk), 6. Kyle Verreynne, 7. George Linde/Andile Phehlukwayo, 8. Keshav Maharaj (c), 9. Kagiso Rabada, 10. Anrich Nortje, 11. Tabraiz Shamsi

R Premadasa Stadium Colombo Pitch Report and Weather

The chasing team won all three ODIs in Sri Lanka’s recent series vs India. However, Sri Lanka bucked that trend with a solid score of 300 in the first ODI. Spin and slower balls will be on the menu again on what is set to be a slow surface.

There is a chance of rain and thunderstorms which can interrupt the match.

Dream11 Prediction

Option 1:

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SL vs SA 2nd ODI Dream11 Prediction

Option 2:

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SL vs SA 2nd ODI Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Also read: Fan2Play vs Dream11 – What’s the difference?

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SL vs SA 2nd ODI Fan2Play Prediction

Match Prediction

Another interesting game ahead. Expect a tight battle, with Sri Lanka’s home advantage to count for plenty once again.

BAN vs NZ 2nd T20 Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

Charbel Coorey
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BAN vs NZ 2nd T20 Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

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For the second time in a matter of weeks, Bangladesh have created history. Not only did they beat Australia for the first time and reduce them to their lowest-ever T20I score, the Tigers then did the same to New Zealand.

Never before had Bangladesh beaten the Black Caps in a T20I. Only once before have New Zealand scored 60 all-out in their T20I history. The pitch makes for plenty of discussion, but better planning and execution is required on the part of the batsmen.

These aren’t conditions for strokeplay. Rather, it is a grind. Any score in the region of 110-120 will be a mighty difficult chase, given the fact that the Bangladeshis also struggled to get going. For Bangladesh, it is important for their batsmen to find some rhythm ahead of the T20 World Cup, while for New Zealand, it is a chance to improve on a very difficult outing two days ago.

In a boost, talented batsman Finn Allen has rejoined the bubble after testing negative to COVID-19. How he – a free-flowing strokeplayer – copes in such conditions will be interesting to see, should he be available.

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Bangladesh:

  • Shakib Al Hasan, player of the series vs Australia and player of the match two days ago, will be key as always. He has scored double-figures in each of his last six innings on difficult surfaces (36, 26, 26, 15, 11, 25), along with taking nine wickets.
  • Mustafizur Rahman’s wicket-taking form continues. His slower balls are mighty difficult to handle in such conditions, as he took 3/13 in his latest outing. He now has 91 wickets in 64 T20s on this ground.
  • Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah will be key in the middle order. Mushfiqur has scored 66 runs in two innings (avg. 66) vs NZ in home T20Is, while no player has more runs on this ground than Mahmudullah (582, avg. 41.57, SR 125.97).
  • Afif Hossain was impressive in the recent series against Australia. Afif had the highest strike rate of any player (122.47) who scored at least 50 runs, in what were difficult batting conditions. Key finisher.
  • Nasum Ahmed has taken 10 wickets in his last six T20Is. Accurate spinners like Nasum and Mehedi Hasan are difficult to counter in such conditions.

New Zealand:

  • Will the Black Caps open with Tom Latham or Henry Nicholls this time? These two were the only NZ players to reach double figures two days ago, and will be key today given their capabilities vs spin.
  • Will Young scored a half-century against Bangladesh earlier this year, but these are completely different conditions to home. He has adjusted well to international cricket so far, so he and NZ will be hoping for greater resistance today.
  • Finn Allen, if cleared to play, could prove to be a big asset for New Zealand. The hard-hitting right-hander has the ability to change the game; something similar to what Dan Christian did in the 4th T20I against Bangladesh recently (hitting 30 off one over).
  • The New Zealand spinners will undoubtedly be key. Ajaz Patel (1/7 in four overs), Cole McConchie (1/19 in four overs) and Rachin Ravindra (1/21 in four overs) took all the three Bangladeshi wickets to fall.
  • Do New Zealand look to play Scott Kuggeleijn? He has experience and success bowling on slow surfaces (top wicket-taker in CPL 2020 with 17 in 11 matches).

Stats and Facts

  • Bangladesh’s spinners took a combined 5/30 in 10 overs. Mohammad Saifuddin and Mustafizur Rahman took the other five wickets.
  • New Zealand’s spinners took a combined 3/37 in 12 overs. Spin to win again.
  • Bangladesh’s win in the first T20I was the first ever against New Zealand.

BAN vs NZ 2nd T20 Possible Playing 11

Bangladesh should look to stick with the same team, with attention on the openers.

Bangladesh: 1. Mohammad Naim, 2. Liton Das, 3. Shakib Al Hasan, 4. Mushfiqur Rahim, 5 Mahmudullah (c), 6 Nurul Hasan (wk), 7 Afif Hossain, 8 Mahedi Hasan, 9 Mohammad Saifuddin, 10 Mustafizur Rahman, 11 Nasum Ahmed

New Zealand could look to play Finn Allen, if he’s ready. Also, the likes of Scott Kuggeleijn and Hamish Bennett are available for selection.

New Zealand: 1. Rachin Ravindra, 2. Tom Blundell/Finn Allen, 3. Will Young, 4. Colin de Grandhomme, 5. Tom Latham (c & wk), 6 Henry Nicholls, 7. Cole McConchie, 8. Doug Bracewell/Scott Kuggeleijn, 9. Ajaz Patel, 10. Blair Tickner, 11. Jacob Duffy

Shere Bangla National Stadium Mirpur Dhaka Pitch Report and Weather

Expect more of the same that we’ve seen in the last six T20Is on this ground. Conditions will be slow, low and suit the spinners once again. There will rarely be a full-pace delivery from the seamers. Also, the team batting first has won six of the last nine T20s here, and any score in the region of 110-120 will be huge.

There is a chance of thunderstorms during the game, which can interrupt proceedings.

BAN vs NZ 2nd T20 Dream11 Prediction

Note: Teams below are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these teams in time after the final playing XIs have been announced.

Option 1:

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BAN vs NZ 2nd T20 Dream11 Prediction

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BAN vs NZ 2nd T20 Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Also read: Fan2Play vs Dream11 – What’s the difference?

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BAN vs NZ 2nd T20 Fan2Play

Match Prediction

Signs point to another strong Bangladesh performance in such conditions. Weather permitting, Bangladesh should win again.

CPL 2021 Match 14: SKN vs BAR Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

Yash Mittal
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CPL 2021 Match 14: SKN vs BAR Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

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St Kitts & Nevis Patriots can do no wrong at the moment. The Dwayne Bravo-led unit is yet to drop a game in CPL 2021, having won four on the bounce. They come in to this game on the back of a six-wicket-win over Jamaica Tallawahs where they successfully chased down 167 thanks to a yet another unbeaten half-century by Sherfane Rutherford (50* off 26 balls) and a whirlwind cameo by Fabian Allen (30* off 12 balls).

They will lock horns with Barbados Royals, who are in the midst of a forgettable campaign, having lost three of their first four fixtures. The Royals will come in this game after having suffered a six-wicket defeat against Jamaica in their previous outing.

This will be the second meeting between these two sides in CPL 2021. The first clash was won by St Kitts thanks to a brilliant 115-run-stand between Sherfane Rutherford and DJ Bravo and a brilliant all-round performance by the bowlers, led by Dominic Drakes’ 2/13.

Will St Kitts continue their batting juggernaut or will Barbados Royals pull one back?

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots:

  • Evin Lewis: The swashbuckling opener looked in his elements in the last match as he smashed a brisk 27-ball 39 to give his side a good start.
  • Lewis missed out in the first encounter against Barbados as he managed a mere 6 off 8 balls. He will be looking to make amends this time around against an opposition he loves playing: 341 runs -the most by a player among both sides.
  • Sherfane Rutherford: Rutherford has been in sensational form in the ongoing season. The middle-order batsman has smashed three match-winning half-centuries in four matches thus far.
  • He kickstarted his brilliant run with a match-winning 43-ball 53 against Barbados Royals and the Patriots will hope he continues his imperious run in the upcoming fixture.
  • Devon Thomas: Thomas missed out in the last game as he managed a 17-ball 12. But he has chipped in with crucial scores in the season thus far and the Patriots will hope that he notches up another big score in the next game.
  • Fabian Allen: The all-rounder played a brilliant cameo in the last game against Jamaica as he smashed three sixes and a couple of fours during his 12-ball 30 to propel the Patriots to their 4th consecutive win.
  • DJ Bravo: The skipper scored a match-winning unbeaten 35-ball 47 in the last encounter against Barbados Royals. Bravo chipped in with a three-wicket-haul in the last game against Jamaica Tallawahs.
  • Dominic Drakes: The pacer claimed two wickets in his last outing against Barbados Royals. He also claimed two wickets in the last game against Jamaica and SKN will hope he continues his form in the next match.
  • Sheldon Cottrell: The left-armer is the leading wicket-taker (13) in SKN vs BAR encounters.

Barbados Royals:

  • Glenn Phillips: The New Zealand international has been a rare constant performer for the Royals this season. Phillips chipped in with a 29-ball 31 in the last game but the Royals will hope that he kicks on and get a big score in the next game against SKN.
  • He managed a mere 6-ball 5 in his last outing against SKN.
  • Azam Khan: The young Pakistan batsman smashed a brilliant 30-ball 50 in the last game against Jamaica and it was his knock that helped Barbados put up a defendable total. The Royals will hope he carries his form in the next game.
  • Oshane Thomas: The tall pacer had a sensational outing during his last encounter against SKN as he claimed figures of 3/22 in four overs.
  • Thomas had a poor outing in the last game as he went for 20 in 2 overs. He will hope to make a comeback against his favoured opposition. 
  • Joshua Bishop: The left-arm orthodox claimed 3/20 in the last game against Jamaica besides scoring an 8-ball 18*. He will be the one to watch out for in the upcoming fixture.

Stats and Facts

  • Both sides have met 13 times in CPL with St Kitts and Nevis Patriots leading the ledger 9-4.
  • St Kitts and Nevis Patriots have won four out of their six encounters against Barbados Royals at Warner Park.
  • Evin Lewis (341) and Sheldon Cottrell (13) are the leading scorer and wicket-taker respectively in SKN vs BAR encounters.

Possible Playing XI

St Kitts & Nevis Patriots: 1. Devon Thomas, 2. Evin Lewis, 3. Asif Ali, 4. Ravi Bopara, 5. Sherfane Rutherford, 6. DJ Bravo (c), 7. Fabian Allen, 8. Dominic Drakes, 9. Paul van Meekeren, 10. Sheldon Cottrell, 11. Fawad Ahmed

Barbados Royals: 1. Johnson Charles, 2. Shai Hope (wk), 3. Kyle Mayers, 4. Glenn Phillips, 5. Jason Holder (c), 6. Azam Khan, 7. Raymon Reifer, 8. Joshua Bishop, 9. Hayden Walsh, 10. Mohammad Amir, 11. Oshane Thomas

Warner Park St Kitts Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The fresh pitch has proved helpful for both pacers as well as spinners but it has also provided ample scoring opportunities to the batsmen.

The average 1st innings score in the four games played on the fresh strip is 153.25. Sides’ bowling first won a game thrice while the side batting first has won once.

With regards to the weather, it is expected to be clear with temperatures fluctuating between 26-31 degree Celsius. Humidity is set to hover around 66%. 

Dream11 & Fan2Play Prediction

Also read: Fan2Play vs Dream11 – What’s the difference?

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Match Prediction

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots have a better balance in both batting and bowling department and that has been reflected in the way they have played this season.

Backing them to make it five wins on the bounce in the next game.

Kevin Pietersen recalls memorable Ashes century at The Oval

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Kevin Pietersen was one of the most captivating cricketers in world cricket and easily one of England’s best batsmen ever. Though he had a career filled with controversy, Pietersen is the 3rd highest run-getter across formats for England with 13,779 runs in 275 games.

Pietersen has fond memories of the Iconic Oval Stadium in London for many reasons. The Betway ambassador goes down the memory to reminisce about some of them in a short video. KP, who has played county cricket for Surrey, The Oval happens to be his home ground.

Pietersen spoke about how he felt when he first played an Ashes game here at The Oval in the historic 2005 series. Calling the atmosphere at the venue surreal whenever he walked through the fans, KP remembered how he felt a little tense when he went into bat the first time in England colors.

Kevin Pietersen recalls classic 158 at The Oval in 2005, and other moments

He made 158 in the 2nd innings of the Test, which helped England secure a draw and reclaim the Ashes after 18 long years. England took out the series 2-1, and Pietersen was the leading run-getter in his debut series.

This was just one of the many centuries that he has made on this ground.

He then remembered the time when he took the wicket of the former Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni when India toured England in 2007. In the third Test, Dhoni was in great hitting form and sent a couple of maximums over the fence off Kevin Pietersen’s bowling. But the latter bowling his off-spinners got the better of the Indian batsman, and Dhoni became one of his 10 Test wickets.

Four years later, India under Dhoni toured England as the no.1 Test side in the world. England won the first three Tests quite comfortably and the series headed to its final Test at The Oval. Once again, England dominated the match with Kevin Pietersen scoring 175 runs at this venue and ending the 4-match series as the leading run-getter, scoring 533 runs. This helped England take the winning Test mace from India, and Pietersen recounted the celebrations after that.

Overall, he has made four centuries at The Oval in the eight Test matches he played throughout his career, and it accounted for 897 of his 8,181 career Test runs.

KP says all these feel unreal and added that it felt special to be back here, this time as a broadcaster for England’s Test series against India, which is evenly poised at 1-1.

CPL 2021 Match 13: SLK vs GUY Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

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After one of the dream all-round displays by Romario Shepherd, the stage is set for a vital encounter as we near the halfway point of CPL 2021.

Guyana Amazon Warriors completed the double over champions Trinbago Knight Riders in a thrilling Super Over. Shepherd was the star with bat and ball, papering over the cracks that remain in Guyana’s batting and delivering another three-wicket haul with the ball. The Warriors now sit in fourth, and can develop some important breathing space against today’s opponents.

It is hard to get an accurate gauge on St Lucia Kings. They won one match and lost the other against champions TKR after going the journey against Jamaica. Their horrendous net run rate of -2.367 puts the onus on them to get victories on the board, as they will want to avoid a situation at the backend of the season where places are decided by net run rate.

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

St Lucia Kings:

  • Andre Fletcher was terrific in his last outing (81* off 55 balls), but lacked any meaningful support from his teammates. Fletcher has the most runs in SLK-GUY matches out of players in the two current squads, with 287 runs at 20.50. He will be looking to improve on his underwhelming strike rate of 97.29.
  • It’s a big game for skipper Faf du Plessis. Still yet to fire after returning from concussion, du Plessis will be aiming to rediscover the form he displayed in the first half of IPL 2021.
  • Roston Chase scored 68 (51) and took 0/28 and 2/12 against Guyana in CPL 2020. The all-rounder will have a key role to play in providing quality support with bat and ball.
  • Tim David scored a golden duck in his previous game, but not before producing fine knocks of 56 (28) and 44 (32) in his previous two games. Key finisher.
  • Kesrick Williams will be key in the death overs. He is a proven wicket-taker in T20s (133 in 102 matches), and is coming off 4/24 vs TKR. He has 14 wickets to his name in 14 matches vs Guyana.
  • Alzarri Joseph has taken just one wicket in four matches vs Guyana. St Lucia will be hoping he can deliver here, along with Wahab Riaz who has been expensive in CPL 2021.

Guyana Amazon Warriors:

  • Nicholas Pooran was looking the goods vs TKR until a magnificent catch ended his 15-ball 27. Pooran made three starts vs St Lucia last year (68, 10, 11), and Guyana will be hoping this is the day the exciting left-hander goes big.
  • Shimron Hetmyer has scored two half-centuries in four matches in CPL 2021. However, can he improve on a sub-par record vs St Lucia? It reads: 8 inns, 111 runs, avg. 15.86, SR 114.43. He did score an unbeaten 56* against them last year.
  • Eyes will be on Mohammad Hafeez’s strike rate after a struggle yesterday (16 off 30 balls). He will be key with the bat, as well as the ball, after he took 3/18 vs TKR. Key player.
  • What a season Romario Shepherd is having so far. He has taken six wickets in two matches, and can offer runs down the order, too. Can he continue the momentum here?
  • Imran Tahir has taken six wickets in four matches in CPL 2021, and has nine wickets in six matches vs St. Lucia. He was superb once again yesterday, taking 1/14 vs TKR.

Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Played 16, Guyana 10, St Lucia 6.
  • St Lucia demolished Guyana in the Semi Final of CPL 2020, rolling them for 55. Mark Deyal was player of the match with 2/2 and 19*.
  • St Lucia have won two of their past three matches against Guyana.

Possible Playing 11

St Lucia Kings: 1. Rakheem Cornwall, 2. Andre Fletcher (wk), 3. Faf du Plessis (c), 4. Roston Chase, 5. Mark Deyal, 6. Tim David, 7. Samit Patel, 8. Keemo Paul, 9. Alzarri Joseph, 10. Wahab Riaz, 11. Kesrick Williams

Guyana Amazon Warriors: 1. Chandrapaul Hetmaj, 2. Mohammad Hafeez, 3. Shimron Hetmyer, 4. Shoaib Malik, 5. Nicholas Pooran (c & wk), 6. Brandon King, 7. Odean Smith, 8. Romario Shepherd, 9. Naveen-ul-Haq, 10. Imran Tahir, 11. Ashmead Nedd

Warner Park St Kitts Pitch Report and Weather

The chasing team won both games yesterday, which may prompt a decision to bat second. The new surface used over the past couple of days offers assistance to both batsmen and bowlers, so a score in the region of 150 is competitive on a track with spin and grip available.

The forecast is for more clear and warm weather.

Dream11 Prediction

Option 1:

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Fan2Play Prediction

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CPL 2021 Match 13: SLK vs GUY Fan2Play

Match Prediction

Interesting contest here; one that may depend on how the all-rounders perform. St. Lucia performed well against Guyana last season, and have a lot to prove. They could sneak away with a win in a close one.

Why India should pick Ashwin for 4th Test

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India’s loss at Headingley was more about the failure of the batting group in the first innings but it cannot hide the poor returns of the bowlers. The defeat at Leeds once again has ignited the debate of Ravichandran Ashwin’s need in the playing XI.

It came as a surprising move in Nottingham when captain Virat Kohli announced that India will be playing with four seam bowlers and Ravindra Jadeja as the lone spinner. Post the Nottingham Test, Virat went on to say that India will be going with the template of playing four seamers and one spinner. Ravindra Jadeja’s red hot form with the bat and his superiority as a batsman gave him an edge over Ashwin. India’s bowling group did well in the first two Tests but the result of the third Test may force the management to go with their tried and tested method of playing two spinners and three quicks.

Without a shadow of a doubt, the world’s number 2 Test bowler Ravichandran Ashwin is the best spinner in the red-ball format at the moment. He has been in form of his life in the previous two series; in Australia, where he dismissed Steve Smith thrice, and then at home against England, where he snapped 32 wickets and notched up a hundred on a difficult batting track in Chennai.

However, the management remains skeptical of his bowling in English conditions and against right-handed batters, while there is no doubt that Jadeja is a better batsman than Ashwin. Fair to say that Ashwin looked the most threatening Indian bowler in the WTC Final. He underlined his form again ahead of the five-Test series with a superb match-turning spell of 6/27 as Surrey bundled out Somerset for 69 in their second innings in an English County Championship game.

Ashwin’s recent success in Test cricket would get him in any playing XI.

Ashwin – too good a player to miss out

It’s quite evident that India’s not getting what they need from Jadeja, the bowler. To cover that up, Ashwin’s inclusion is a must in the playing XI. The offie will give Virat another attacking option who will challenge both edges of the English batsman. The Tamil Nadu spinner with his bag of tricks can prove to be a serious threat for the home side.

Traditionally The Oval wicket has been a flat one. With the pitch expected to offer less for the bowlers, Ashwin can be the sole difference between both sides. Another reason to play Ashwin in the fourth Test is the stellar record he has against England. Ravi Ashwin is a very clever operator and knows exactly how to plan out a batsman irrespective of the conditions. Against left-handers, he’s probably one the best bowlers ever to play the game and in case if The Oval wicket offers a bit of bounce then Ashwin can place a leg slip to challenge the right handers’ inside edge.

The argument in Jadeja’s favour is that he is a better batsman than Ashwin. If you are going in with six batsmen, with Pant at No. 6, then you need Jadeja at No. 7. But Ashwin is no mug with the bat. Ashwin is a fighter and he has shown time and time again that he can give useful runs with the bat. The argument for Ashwin in England on this tour is not necessarily that he should replace Jadeja; it could just as well be that he should play alongside him as Jadeja provides that extra batting cushion which the visiting team often needs in alien conditions. This would mean a bowling attack made up of two spinners and three seam bowlers.

Conclusion

For Kohli, the choice is between playing the world’s best red ball spinner and the fourth seam bowling option. So, one plausible case for Ashwin consists of showing that he is likely to be more valuable to the side than India’s fourth seamer. If the Indian team emphasises on the current form then there’s no reason why Ashwin shouldn’t be a part of the playing XI in the fourth Test at the Oval.

Written by Vaibhav Tripathi. Follow Vaibhav on Twitter today.

ENG vs IND 4th Test Dream11 & Fan2Play Prediction Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

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What a difference a week makes, right? Prior to last week, Team India were flying high, basking in the glory of their epic triumph at Lord’s. England, on the other hand, looked beleaguered.

It seemed that all the problems were in the English camp heading into the Headingley Test. A week on and a shellacking by an innings & 76 runs later, all the problems seems to have transferred to the Indian camp.

England were relentless at Headingley. Their skillful seamers made the most of the conditions on offer on the first morning as they skittled India out for 78.

Joe Root then proceeded to pile on the agony with his 3rd ton of the series as England buried India under a mountain of runs.

Rohit Sharma (59), Cheteshwar Pujara (91) and Virat Kohli (55) struck half-centuries in the 2nd innings to give India a glimmer of hope. However, an inspired spell by Ollie Robinson on the 4th morning spelled yet another doomsday for the tourists as their middle and lower order fell like a pack of cards to hand England a series-levelling win.

So, it’s all to play for at the Oval with both sides aiming to take a 2-1 lead to ensure that they can’t lose the series heading into the fifth and final Test in Manchester.

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

England:

  • Joe Root: The England captain has proved to be a thorn in India’s flesh in the series thus far. Root has smashed 507 runs in five innings at a ridiculous average of 126.75 with three tons and a half-century.
  • The last time Root batted against India at the Oval, he notched up an imperious 125. He loves batting at the Oval as is evident from his record at the venue- 592 runs in 13 innings at 49.33 with 3 50s and a couple of hundreds.
  • Rory Burns: The England opener scored his second half-century of the series in the last Test and he will be looking to go one step ahead and notch up a three-figure score on arguably the flattest wicket in England.
  • Burns has played just 1 Test at the Oval in which he managed 67 runs.
  • Haseeb Hameed: Back at his favored position, Haseeb Hameed racked up a half-century in Leeds. He scored a patient 195-ball 68 and England will hope he continues his form in the next Test.
  • Ollie Robinson: The lanky pacer has been sensational in the series thus far. His ability to bowl consistently in the corridor of uncertainty coupled with vicious nip-backers proved to be India’s undoing at Headingley.
  • Robinson claimed 7 wickets in the match including a five-wicket-haul in the 2nd innings. He will once again be the one to watch out for at the Oval.
  • James Anderson: The champion England seamer was at his sensational best in the first innings of the Leeds Test as he knocked over the cream of India’s batting- Rahul, Pujara and Kohli- to set-up an eventual 78 all-out.
  • Anderson’s record at the Oval, however, is middling by his standards. In 24 innings, he has managed 44 wickets at an average of 31.84 with zero five-wicket-hauls.

India:

  • Rohit Sharma: He may not have got daddy hundreds but it is fair to say that Rohit Sharma has comfortably been India’s best batsman in the ongoing series. He has consistently seen off the new ball but the issue with Rohit has been his inability to convert those starts into a big knock like he usually does in 50-over cricket.
  • With the pitch at the Oval expected to be flat, will the ‘Hitman’ finally score what would be a much-deserved maiden overseas Test ton?
  • KL Rahul: The stylish opener started the series with a bang as he scored 84 at Trent Bridge and an imperious ton at Lord’s. However, Rahul has since then registered three consecutive single-digit scores.
  • He will be back at the venue where he smashed a classy 149 back in 2018 and the Karnataka opener will be hoping to do an encore of the same.
  • Cheteshwar Pujara: The Indian No.3 looked at his fluent best after a long time during his 91 in the 2nd innings of the Leeds Test. Is it another false dawn or has Pujara finally found his touch? We’ll get the answer at the Oval.
  • Pujara’s record at the Oval is poor. In 4 innings, he has managed 52 runs at an average of 13.
  • Virat Kohli: Another Test and another round of expectations from skipper Kohli to shrug off his poor form.
  • Kohli scored a half-century in the 2nd innings at Leeds but once again his troubled on and around off-stump proved to be his undoing as he nicked off in the cordon. Like Pujara, Kohli’s record at the Oval is abysmal: 75 runs in 4 innings at 18.75. Can the Indian captain turn his fortunes around in the 4th Test?
  • Jasprit Bumrah: He may have taken just two wickets at Headingley but Bumrah was by far India’s best bowler on show. The Indians will, however, hope he has more wickets to show at the Oval.

Stats and Facts

  • India have an abysmal record at the Oval: 1 win and 5 defeats in 13 Tests.
  • The last time India won a Test at the Oval was during their maiden series triumph in England in 1971.
  • India have lost each of their last three Tests at The Oval.
  • England’s record at the Oval since the start of 2011: 5 wins in 9 Tests and 3 defeats.
  • Virat Kohli needs 1 more run to complete 23000 international runs. In 489 international innings, Kohli has scored 22999 runs at an average of 55.28 with 116 50s and 70 tons. He will be the third Indian to do so after Sachin Tendulkar (34357) and Rahul Dravid (24064) and 7th overall.
  • He will also become the fastest-ever in the history of the game to achieve the landmark.

Possible Playing XI

India

Will India finally play Ravichandran Ashwin at the Oval or will they stick to their template of four pacers and a lone spinner?

India have added Prasidh Krishna in their squad for the 4th Test. Ishant Sharma is likely to be benched and it will be interesting to see whether they replace him with another pacer or do they go with Ashwin.

Playing XI– Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli (c), Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin/Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

England:

With Jos Buttler unavailable, Jonny Bairstow will don the keeping gloves. One of Ollie Pope or Dan Lawrence is likely to replace Buttler in the playing XI.

With Chris Woakes back in the squad and back-to-back Tests looming, it will be interesting to see if England opt to rotate their pacers, especially James Anderson.

Playing XI– Rory Burns, Haseeb Hameed, Dawid Malan, Joe Root ©, Ollie Pope/Dan Lawrence, Jonny Bairstow (WK), Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Ollie Robinson, Craig Overton/Mark Wood, James Anderson

The Oval, London, pitch report and weather conditions

The wicket at the Oval has been one of the most batsman friendly in the past 2 decades. The pitch tends to be dry and as game wears on, the role of spinners can become really crucial.

As far as the weather is concerned, it is expected to be overcast throughout the Test match but chances of rain playing an overwhelming part in the game is unlikely. The temperatures will fluctuate between 13-21 degree Celsius. Humidity is set to hover around 73%. 

Dream11 & Fan2Play Prediction

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Match Prediction

Past record at the Oval is against India and given their current batting form, the tourists will be under enormous pressure to deliver. But, if there is one thing that can one say with certainty about this team under Virat Kohli is that they always find a way to make a comeback after a demoralizing defeat.

England, given the home advantage and the momentum after a dominating win at the Oval, will start as favorites but they will do well to not take the Indian team likely.

SL vs SA 1st ODI Dream11 & Fan2Play Prediction Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

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If a different time, an ODI series with a T20 World Cup just around the corner might not have gained too much attention. However, things are different with the ODI Super League, and this series is proof.

Both Sri Lanka and South Africa are in need of Super League points to enhance their prospects of direct qualification to the 2023 World Cup. Sri Lanka have struggled both on and off the field, culminating in just two wins out of 11 completed ODIs this year. Their opponents have also had to deal with off-field issues – most recently and notably revelations on coach Mark Boucher – so they too need to hit the ground running in this series.

South Africa won 3-2 in Sri Lanka in 2018. Both sides will be looking for a good performance upfront to set the series up; a three-match duel that provides an opportunity for a number of players to step up.

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Sri Lanka:

  • Avishka Fernando will be key at the top for Sri Lanka. The opener has a good record at the R Premadasa Stadium (6 inns, 254 runs, avg. 42.33, SR 83.00). Against South Africa, Fernando has scored 101 runs in five ODIs at an average of 20.20.
  • Charith Asalanka was one of the real positives of Sri Lanka’s recent series against India. The left-hander scored 127 in the three ODIs at an average of 42.33. Can he back it up with another solid display here?
  • Dhananjaya de Silva’s experience needs to come to the fore. The all-rounder has has 13 ODIs worth of experience against the Proteas, but averages just 22.84 with the bat (297 runs). However, he did score 84 in South Africa’s last tour of Sri Lanka, back in 2018 (total of 124 runs in three matches in that series at an average of 41.33).
  • Akila Dananjaya has enjoyed success vs South Africa. In the 2018 series, Akila took 14 wickets in the five matches at an average of just 17.85. Also, he enjoys bowling on this ground, with 17 wickets in seven ODIs at an average of 17.17.
  • Dushmantha Chameera and Wanindu Hasaranga have been shining lights for Sri Lanka in 2021. Chameera has taken 30 wickets in 20 white-ball internationals this year, while Hasaranga won player of the T20I series against India recently. Key bowlers.

South Africa:

  • Janneman Malan scored 177* in his last ODI, vs Ireland. He is averaging 120.75 in seven ODIs to date, with two centuries and two half-centuries. However, this will be his first ODI in Asia, so it will be interesting to see how he adjusts.
  • Aiden Markram had a poor series in Sri Lanka in 2018 (23 runs, avg. 7.66). He has improved since then, so he will be keen to produce the goods today.
  • Rassie van der Dussen averages 74.53 in 26 ODIs (959 runs). He has scored one half-century in his two ODIs vs Sri Lanka to date (total of 82 runs, avg. 41.00).
  • Kyle Verreynne has two half-centuries to his name in five ODI innings.
  • Can Kagiso Rabada lead the way with the ball for the Proteas? The pacer has 23 wickets in 15 ODIs vs Sri Lanka (avg. 27.69), including six scalps in four matches in Sri Lanka in 2018 (avg. 28.33).
  • Can Tabraiz Shamsi transfer his incredible T20I form to the ODIs? Shamsi took six wickets in three ODIs in Sri Lanka in 2018, including a haul of 4/33. He will be key in the middle overs.

Possible Playing 11

According to reports, Kusal Perera may not line up in this match as he works to build up fitness.

Sri Lanka: 1. Avishka Fernando, 2. Minod Bhanuka (wk), 3. Bhanuka Rajapaksa, 4. Dhananjaya de Silva, 5. Charith Asalanka, 6. Dasun Shanaka (c), 7. Wanindu Hasaranga, 8. Chamika Karunaratne, 9. Akila Dananjaya, 10. Dushmantha Chameera, 11. Praveen Jayawickrama

South Africa are without Quinton de Kock, David Miller and Lungi Ngidi for this ODI series. Temba Bavuma could open with Janneman Malan, with Markram coming in at three. There is a possibility however that Markram could open.

South Africa: 1. Janneman Malan, 2. Aiden Markram, 3. Temba Bavuma (c), 4. Rassie van der Dussen, 5. Heinrich Klaasen (wk), 6. Kyle Verreynne, 7. Dwaine Pretorius/Andile Phehlukwayo, 8. George Linde, 9. Kagiso Rabada, 10. Anrich Nortje, 11. Tabraiz Shamsi

R Premadasa Stadium Colombo Pitch Report and Weather

Don’t be surprised if this Colombo surface offers plenty of turn for the spinners, which was the case in Sri Lanka’s recent series against India. With South Africa in town, the home side will look to gain an advantage via their spin options.

Both the team batting first and second have won five games out of the last 10 here. In the recent India series, the chasing team won all three ODIs, with the average first innings score reading 254.

However, there is a strong chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon, which has been the case over recent weeks.

Dream11 Prediction

Option 1:

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Option 2:

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Fan2Play Prediction

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Match Prediction

An interesting match ahead between two capable but inconsistent teams. If the weather allows for a result, Sri Lanka’s home advantage might very well count for plenty in turning conditions.

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