We have opted for a fantasy cricket team based on the recent performances, overall impact, and credit points.
Probable XIs
Probable XI for England: Jos Buttler (c & wk), Alex Hales, Dawid Malan, Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
Probable XI for Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Pramod Madushan, Lahiru Kumara, Kasun Rajitha
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Pitch Report
Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground
(Based on the last 3 games)
1st innings average score: 184
2nd innings average score: 109
Wickets per innings: 7
Type: Good batting wicket.
Weather: Partially cloudy. Light showers forecast.
Wins
Batting 1st: 100%
Batting 2nd: –
Fantasy Tips of The Day
England’s premier spinners have had no impact whatsoever in this World Cup. Not a single wicket has been picked between Adil Rashid and Moeen Ali.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka have been extremely reliant on Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana. They have collectively bagged 22 wickets.
Smart Picks
Mark Wood has not gone wicketless in his last 6 T20Is. In the period, he has taken 15 wickets, generating bonus points for a three-wicket haul in 4 games.
Sam Curran’s wicket-taking spree has been a major boon in fantasy leagues, picking 20 wickets in 10 T20Is and not going wicketless even once. Above all, not once in this tournament has he missed being a part of the Ultimate Team.
Ben Stokes might have managed only 16 runs with the bat, but he has made amends by generating 48 points through his bowling and catching. Matter of time before the runs start to flow.
Not only has Jos Buttler provided handy points for his pyrotechnics with the bat (65* 18, 0, and 73) but also for his glovework (10 dismissals), keping fantasy players elated.
When Wanindu Hasaranga last played a T20 World Cup game against England in 2021, he finished with a three-fer. Moreover, he also added 31 crucial runs with the bat in the tournament.
Dhananjaya de Silva’s dual abilities have made a significant contribution to fantasy leagues. He was the captain of the Ultimate Team against Afghanistan at Brisbane. Overall, he has added 170.5 points in this World Cup.
Statistically, Kusal Mendis has been the best batter for Sri Lanka, since the Asia Cup. For the tournament, he has collected 205 runs at 34, including the highest score of 68. Only through boundary-hitting, he has garnered 17 points.
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