ICC World Cup 2019: Match 27, England vs Sri Lanka: Captain and Vice-Captain for Dream11 Fantasy

Without a doubt, England has looked a dominant force in the ongoing World Cup. Albeit Eoin Morgan and Co lost versus Pakistan at the Trent Bridge, in the other games, they turned out to be a tough nut to crack. The Three Lions are currently placed second on the points table with eight points from five matches with an NRR of +1.862. Another victory in their next game would take them to the helm.

The Brits are next scheduled to lock horns with Sri Lanka, who are precariously placed fifth in the table with four points from five games. The Lankans are coming off an 87-run defeat at the hands of Australia after being in a position of command courtesy of their openers. As far as Lanka’s head-to-head records versus England in the World Cup are concerned, out of the last five games, the islander lost four times.

Here is the guide to select the Captain and Vice-Captain for Dream11 Fantasy:

Captain Suggestions:

Joe Root

Joe Root has been England’s best performer with the bat thus far. He has notched 367 runs in five matches at an average of 91.75 with a couple of centuries and as many half-centuries. Moreover, he has gotten those runs at a strike-rate of 99.72. The Lankan bowling isn’t in the best of forms and the 28-year-old has another opportunity to get a big score under his belt.

Dream11 Credits: 10.5

Kusal Perera

Kusal Perera has shown stupendous form in the ongoing mega event. After getting out on 29 versus New Zealand, he made amends with a fluent 78 against Afghanistan. Even while taking on the in-form Aussie pace attack, he didn’t die wondering and scored 52 off 36 with five fours and a six. He’ll be looking to provide his team with another decent start in their next game.

Dream11 Credits: 9

Eoin Morgan

Eoin Morgan gave a glimpse of his brutal self when he peeled the skin of the Afghan bowling attack. The southpaw plundered 17 sixes on Tuesday to score 148 runs. He also became the fastest centurion for England in the World Cup, surpassing Jos Buttler. In five games, the English captain has scored 249 runs at an average of 62.25. The Lankans need to get rid of the left-hander as soon as possible.

Dream11 Credits: 9

Vice-Captain Suggestions:

Jonny Bairstow

Jonny Bairstow has been a fulcrum of the English batting lineup and he has shown that in this World Cup. The right-hander has 218 runs at an average of 43.60. In the previous match, he agonizingly missed out on a century, getting out for 90. However, he doesn’t have a great record versus the Lankans, having scored 109 runs in 8 matches. But bearing in mind his current form, he can do wonders.

Dream11 Credits: 9.5

Ben Stokes 

Ben Stokes scored a masterful 89 in the first match and then picked up a couple of wickets to get the Player of the Match award. But he has strained a wee bit thereafter. He also couldn’t do much in the erstwhile match. Nevertheless, the world is aware of the threat he poses and the damage he can do. The Lankans haven’t had the best of times and Stokes has a chance to get his form back.

Dream11 Credits: 9.5

Dimuth Karunaratne

Dimuth Karunaratne hasn’t let the pressure of captaincy unnerve him. In three matches, he has gotten 179 runs at an incredible average of 89.50 with a top score of 97 against the Aussies. Even as the rest of the Lankan batting has floundered, Karunaratne has put a price tag on his wicket. One thing he would wish to work on is his strike-rate, which is currently at 75.52.

Dream11 Credits: 9.5

Final picks for your Dream11 Fantasy team

For Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Captain – Joe Root | Vice-Captain – Jonny Bairstow

For Grand/Mega Leagues:

Captain – Kusal Perera | Vice-Captain – Ben Stokes

*Disclaimer: These picks were made based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.