ICC U19 World Cup 2020: Plate Semi-Final 1 Sri Lanka Under-19s vs Scotland Under-19s: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details

The Plate Semi-Final 1 of the 2020 ICC Under-19 World Cup will be played between Sri Lanka Under-19s and Scotland Under-19s at the North-West University No1 Ground in Potchefstroom.

The match starts at 10:00 AM local time (1:30 PM IST) (8:00 AM GMT). There is no live telecast of this match. You can follow live updates on ICC’s official website (icc-cricket.com).

Preview for Dream11 Fantasy

Scotland Under-19s played their best game of the ongoing World Cup in South Africa against the UAE. They chased down 250 very easily thanks to half-centuries from Syed (Uzzair) Shah, Tomas Mackintosh even as Daniel Cairns starred with the ball. Scotland finally clicked with the bat after struggling against top teams in the group stage.

Sri Lanka colts, on the other hand, thrashed Nigeria in the first Plate Quarter Final. They first posted a mammoth total of 306/7 courtesy of a century from Ravindu Rasantha (102*) and then Dilshan Madhushanka ran through the Nigerian line-up with a five-wicket haul. Chamindu Wijesinghe and Kavindu Nadeeshan also picked two and three wickets respectively to skittle the opposition for just 73 in 17.3 overs.

Weather Report/Condition

The forecast in Potchefstroom is clear on Thursday with no chances of rain whatsoever. Though there is a prediction of a few dark clouds hovering over the stadium that won’t bother the teams. The temperature is expected to stay in the early 30s according to Accuweather.

Pitch Report

A total of three matches of the ongoing World Cup have been played at the venue so far with the other being washed out. Only two matches were completed properly without the rain interruption which turned out to be one-sided as well. The pitch seems to be a decent one for the batsmen and the team winning the toss should bat first.

Note: We are not providing first innings score for the venue as one-sided matches have taken place with Scotland getting bowled out for just 75 against Pakistan. Afghanistan, against UAE, scored 265 batting first in the other completed game.

Injury & Availability News

(Will be shared when there’s an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Sri Lanka Under-19s

Mohammed Shamaaz, Navod Paranavithana, Ravindu Rasantha, Nipun Dananjaya (C), Ahan Wickramasinghe (WK), Sonal Dinusha, Chamindu Wijesinghe, Kavindu Nadeeshan, Ashian Daniel, Dilshan Madhushanka, Matheesha Pathirana.

Bench – Kamil Mishara, Sudeera Thilakaratne, Abhishek Kahaduwaarachchi, Amshi de Silva

Scotland Under-19s

Syed (Uzzair) Shah, Ben Davidson, Tomas Mackintosh (WK), Jasper Davidson, Angus Guy (C), Callum Grant, Kess Sajjad, Rory Hanley, Liam Naylor, Jamie Cairns, Daniel Cairns.

Bench – Charlie Peet, Sean Fischer-Keogh, Euan McBeth, Lyle Robertson

Top Picks

Ravindu Rasantha scored an unbeaten 102 in the previous game and if Sri Lanka bats first, he will be top pick yet again. Sonal Dinusha is scoring some important runs down the order for his team and can be picked as well. The likes of Wijesinghe, Nadeeshan, Daniel and Madhushanka have to be in your team at any cost.

For Scotland, Mackintosh and Uzzair Shah can make some crucial contribution. If Scotland is bowling first, then only it would be wise to pick their bowlers. These players should be picked in your Dream11 Fantasy teams.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection

Captain – Dilshan Madhushanka, Ravindu Rasantha, Navod Paranavithana

Vice-Captain – Kavindu Nadeeshan, Chamindu Wijesinghe, Uzzair Shah

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Tomas Mackintosh

Batters – Nipun Dananjaya, Ravindu Rasantha, Mohammed Shamaaz, Uzzair Shah

All-Rounders- Chamindu Wijesinghe, Kavindu Nadeeshan (VC), Daniel Cairns

Bowlers- Dilshan Madhushanka (C), Matheesha Pathirana, Kess Sajjad.

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Tomas Mackintosh

Batters – Nipun Dananjaya, Ravindu Rasantha (C), Mohammed Shamaaz, Jasper Davidson

All-Rounders- Sonal Dinusha, Daniel Cairns

Bowlers- Ashian Daniel, Dilshan Madhushanka (VC), Matheesha Pathirana

Expert Advice

Do not finalise your Dream11 Fantasy teams before the toss. Sri Lanka and Scotland both might make changes to their playing XIs.

Also, if Sri Lanka are bowling first, it would be wise to pick only their top three batsmen.

Expert Advice

Sri Lanka Under-19s are expected to win this match.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.