ICC World Cup 2019: Match 44, Sri Lanka vs India: Captain and Vice-Captain for Dream11 Fantasy

India lost their first game of the 2019 World Cup when England defeated them by 31 runs at the Edgbaston in Birmingham. However, at the same venue, the Men in Blue got past Bangladesh by 28 runs and became the second team after Australia to qualify for the semis. Now it’s a question of where they would finish in the points table. Their last match is against Sri Lanka on July 6 at the Headingley in Leeds.

They have been jolted with a couple of injury blows in Shikhar Dhawan and Vijay Shankar, but that hasn’t been detrimental by any means. The Lankans, on the other hand, took down the Three Lions in Leeds itself and then got the better of the Windies. Nevertheless, the loss at the hands of South Africa literally led to their elimination. The Islanders would want to end the tournament on a positive note.

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

Captain Suggestions

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli has scored 408 runs in seven matches at 58.28 to go with five half-centuries. Even as he has shown a great level of consistency, he is still looking for that elusive century. Not often does he misses out on a ton after fifty and he would be a tad dejected. Kohli has eight tons in 46 games at 59.08 versus the Lankans and he has a pretty good understanding of what’s in the store.

Dream11 Credits: 10.5

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma is currently the leading run-scorer of the tournament with 544 runs at an average of 90.66. Having racked up four centuries and a fifty, he has simply been an unstoppable force. In fact, two of his three double centuries have come against the Lankans. The 31-year-old would be looking for another knock of substance and go into the semis with a good frame of mind.

Dream11 Credits: 10.5 

Kusal Perera

The left-handed Kusal Perera has scored 255 runs in six games at an average of 42.50. The southpaw has gotten those runs at a strike-rate of 109.91, which shows he hasn’t lacked fluency during his knocks. In the last encounter, the 28-year-old scored 64 and is high on confidence He doesn’t have a great record against India, having scored 121 runs, but has every chance of improving on the numbers.

Dream11 Credits: 9.5

Vice-Captain Suggestions:

Avishka Fernando

Avishka Fernando missed quite a few games due to an injury. But he has made a strong comeback after scoring 183 runs in three matches at an average of 61. After scoring 49 and 30, the 21-year-old notched his maiden international century versus the Windies. Fernando is yet to play a match against India and he’ll be keen to make an impact right away.

Dream11 Credits: 8.5

Mohammed Shami

Mohammad Shami may have gone for a few, bowling in the death overs. But he has been on a wicket-churning spree. The Bengal speedster has 14 wickets from four matches at an average of 13.78. After a couple of four-fers and a five-wicket haul against England, he got only one wicket versus Bangladesh. The seamer will be keen to carry on with his impressive form.

Dream11 Credits: 9

Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya hasn’t been an outstanding performer, but he has done his job pretty efficiently. In seven games, the Baroda all-rounder has scored 187 runs at an average of 31.16. He has the highest strike-rate of 138.51 amongst the Indian batsman. Moreover, Pandya has eight wickets to his name. India would wish for their premier all-rounder to continue with his good form.

Dream11 Credits: 9

Final picks for your Dream11 Fantasy team

For Head to Head/Small Leagues

Captain – Rohit Sharma | Vice-Captain – Virat Kohli

For Grand/Mega Leagues

Captain – Virat Kohli | Vice-Captain – Avishka Fernando

*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.