We have opted for a fantasy cricket team based on the recent performances, overall impact, and credit points.
Probable XIs
Sydney: Josh Philippe (wk), Kurtis Patterson, James Vince, Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Daniel Christian, Hayden Kerr, Sean Abbott, Jackson Bird, Steve O’Keefe, Izharulhaq Naveed
Melbourne: Sam Harper (wk), Martin Guptill, Nic Maddinson (c), Shaun Marsh, Aaron Finch, Jonathan Wells, Akeal Hosein, Will Sutherland, Tom Rogers, David Moody, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Pitch Report
Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
(Based on the last 2 games)
1st innings average score: 144
2nd innings average score: 141
Wickets per innings: 5
Type: Good for batting. Some turn for spinners.
Weather: Slightly cloudy but rain is not forecasted to play spoilsport.
Wins
Batting 1st: 50%
Batting 2nd: 50%
Fantasy Tips of the Day
Given the conditions, a spinner opened the bowling in 3 of 4 innings. Akeal Hosain, who has been bowling with the new ball, has already managed 10 wickets in a mere 4 games. He will be itching to bowl at the SCG.
Of the 21 wickets that fell in the first two games, 9 belonged to the spinners.