We have opted for a fantasy cricket team based on the recent performances, overall impact, and credit points.
Pitch Report
(Based on last 3 games)
1st innings average score: 77
2nd innings average score: 63
Type: The sluggish nature of the wicket has helped slower bowlers.
Teams
Probable XI for Pakistan: Muneeba Ali, Sidra Ameen, Bismah Maroof (c), Omaima Sohail, Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Naseem, Nida Dar, Sidra Nawaz (wk), Sadia Iqbal, Tuba Hassan, Aiman Anwer
Probable XI for Sri Lanka: Harshitha Madavi, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Hasini Perera, Nilakshi de Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Oshadi Ranasinghe, Malsha Shehani, Inoka Ranaweera, Sugandika Kumari, Achini Kulasuriya
Game Changers
On Tuesday, Omaima Sohail registered the best figures (5 for 13) for Pakistan against Sri Lanka. Although she is yet to make headlines with her bat, her bowling has been keeping fantasy players in the hunt. With 10 wickets at 7.4, she is the highest wicket-taker for her team.
In the list of wicketkeepers, Muneeba Ali has been one of the most successful in fantasy sports. For her consistent performances (120 runs, 2 catches, and 2 stumpings), her average selection percentage reads a whopping 87%.
Oshadi Ranasinghe has featured in the Ultimate Team in 4 of 5 games. She has 62 runs, 6 wickets, and a run out to her name.
Smart Picks
Inoka Ranaweera is yet to go wicketless, overall scalping two two-wicket hauls and a four-wicket haul. She has also generated bonus fantasy points for an economy of 4.5 RPO. Against Pakistan, she has picked 9 wickets in as many games including the best figures of 3 for 18.
Sidra Ameen has provided bonus points for a fifty and two thirties. Given the sluggish conditions, her careful approach has reaped benefits not only for her team but also for fantasy players.
Most of the credit for Sri Lanka’s batting goes to Nilakshi de Silva. It is because of her quick knocks in the middle order that she has been keeping Sri Lank in the game. Her 110 runs have come at an average of 28 and a strike rate of 104.
Tuba Hassan has taken three two-wicket hauls in six games. Above all, she has given vital points for maintaining an economy of 4.6 RPO.
Alia Riaz has not only scored runs when the team needed the most but has also pouched 4 catches. From 4% in the opening game, her selection percentage shot to 63% in the last game.
Power Players
With 161.5 points, Nida Dar is the top fantasy player for the game. She has scored 119 runs at a strike rate of 114 and picked 7 wickets at an average of 14. Against Sri Lanka, she has taken the most wickets (18) for Pakistan.
Harshitha Madavi has scored 161 runs at an impressive average of 28 – the most runs for Sri Lanka in this edition. The reason for her success has been her superior skill to play spin. Her crafty play will be of utmost importance in the semi-final.
Fantasy Tip of The Day
The all-rounders from both teams have produced more fantasy points In the bowling department, only spinners have been beneficial. Pacers have not been able to make any mark whatsoever.
