South Africa Women vs Sri Lanka Women 2019, 3rd T20I: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

South Africa Women completed a series win against the Sri Lanka Women winning the first T20Is of the 3-match series at home. However, Sri Lanka might not be disappointed with the series result given the fight they put up in both the losses. The hosts lost three wickets and batted till the 16th over for chasing down the target of 91. Skipper Dane van Niekerk had a perfect double in the game scoring an unbeaten 71 and picking up three wickets.

The second T20I went down to the wire while the visiting side put on their best to defend the total of 105. Sune Luus, who couldn’t find a place in the T20I squad before Chloe Tryon’s injury, starred with the ball in this match. Luus registered figures of 5/14 in the 3.4 overs she bowled. Chasing a target of 106 runs, the Protea Women lost eight wickets and reached the target on the penultimate delivery of the game.

Match Details:

The third and final game of the 3-match T20I series between South Africa Women and Sri Lanka Women will be hosted by the SuperSport Park in Centurion.

The match starts at 2:00 PM local time (12:00 PM GMT) (5:30 PM IST).

This match will be televised by South African broadcaster, Super Sport. However, there will be no broadcast in India as of now.

Last five completed T20I matches:

South Africa Women: W, W, W, L, L.

Sri Lanka Women: L, L, L, W, L, L.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The SuperSport Park has hosted only two Women’s International matches thus far. The 2016 ODI between South Africa and England witnessed the hosts chasing down 263 while the last year’s T20I between Proteas and India ended without a result. South Africa had a 103-run opening stand in 12.3 overs and were 130/3 in 15.3 overs before the rain ruled out any further play.

Average 1st innings score: 149 (Two Women’s T20Is)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 0, Lost – 1, N/R – 1

Probable Playing XI:

South Africa Women:

Dane van Niekerk (C), Tazmin Brits, Faye Tunnicliffe, Lara Goodall/Mignon du Preez, Sune Luus, Saarah Smith, Marizanne Kapp, Nadine de Klerk, Shabnim Ismail, Tumi Sekhukhune, Masabata Klaas.

Bench – Andrie Steyn.

South Africa might bring back Mignon du Preez after the batting collapse in the 2nd match.

Sri Lanka Women:

Hasini Perera, Anushka Sanjeewani (WK), Chamari Athapaththu (C), Shashikala Siriwardene, Nilakshi de Silva, Imalka Mendis, Umesha Thimashini, Oshadi Ranasinghe, Udeshika Prabodhani, Inoka Ranaweera, Achini Kulasuriya.

Bench – Harshitha Madavi, Prasadani Weerakkody, Kavisha Dilhari, Tharika Sewwandi.

Sri Lanka might go in unchanged again.

Power Picks:

The Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu hasn’t been at her best in recent T20 Internationals. She scored only seven runs in the first game but had a decent outing with both bat and ball in the 2nd game. She scored 20 runs and picked up 2/18 with the ball.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

South Africa captain Dane van Niekerk is the ideal option as captain or at least vice-captain.

Other captain options – Shashikala Siriwardene, Marizanne Kapp

Other vice-captain options – Chamari Athapaththu, Mignon du Preez, Sune Luus

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Anushka Sanjeewani

Batters – Imalka Mendis, Nilakshi de Silva, Tazmin Brits

All-Rounders – Dane van Niekerk (C), Marizanne Kapp (VC), Shashikala Siriwardene

Bowlers – Masabata Klaas, Tumi Sekhukhune, Sune Luus, Inoka Ranaweera

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Faye Tunnicliffe

Batters – Nilakshi de Silva, Imalka Mendis, Hasini Perera

All-Rounders – Chamari Athapaththu (VC), Dane van Niekerk (C), Marizanne Kapp

Bowlers – Sune Luus, Tumi Sekhukhune, Shabnim Ismail, Inoka Ranaweera

Expert Advice:

Both teams are expected to present similar playing XIs despite the fact that the result of the series has already been decided. Picking the players who performed well in the first two matches will be a good idea.

Probable Winners:

South Africa Women are expected to complete a whitewash in the T20I series against the Sri Lanka Women.

*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.

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