Last Updated on March 8, 2019 by Rob James
South Africa beat Sri Lanka in first two ODI in the series. With the World Cup just around the corner, Sri Lanka wants that their top players should return in form for remaining three matches.
In the last match, Lankan batting lineup was totally collapsed when against African bowling lineup. Rabada, Nortje, and Tahir destroyed Sri Lankan batting lineup. South African wicket-keeper de Kock and captain du Plessis are in good form and in every match, they put strong batting performance.
The match will be live from Kingsmead, Durban. Below are the team available for selection in third ODI between South Africa and Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka
Lasith Malinga (c), Avishka Fernando, Upul Tharanga, Oshada Fernando, Dhananjaya De Silva, Angelo Perera, Priyamal Perera, Thisara Perera, Kasun Rajitha, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Niroshan Dickwella, Isuru Udana, Akila Dhananjaya, Kamindu Mendis, Vishwa Fernando, and Lakshan Sandakan.
South Africa
Faf du Plessis (c), Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Dwaine Pretorius, Willem Mulder, Dale Steyn, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Anrich Nortje, Imran Tahir, and Lungi Ngidi.
Also read: ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 schedule.
Fantasy league Tips and Suggestions
Wicket-keeper: There are two options are available for this. Without any doubt, De Kock is the best pick. He is in one of the best forms of his career right now. He scored 81 in the first match and 94 in the second match.
Batsmen: Captain Faf du Plessis scored was not out for 112 runs in the first and also scored 5the 7 in second match. Along with de Kock, he is destroying Sri Lankan bowling line up right now. It made du Plessis the top favorite choice for this. A big inning is pending from Hendricks but he could perform in the third match. From the Sri Lankan side, Kusal Mendis is only performing batsmen in this series. Also, choose either K Perera or Fernando in this match.
All-rounders: From the Sri Lankan side, Perera is the top pick and from the South African side, Mulder is a good choice. However, you can replace Mulder from Sri Lanka all-rounder de Silva.
Bowlers: Without any doubt, Rabada is a top pick for this. He took 3 wickets in the last match. Other South African bowling Imran Tahir and Ngidi were also destroying Sri Lankan batting lineup in this series. Tahir and Ngidi took 5-5 wickets in first two matches. Sri Lankan captain Lasith Malinga is also a good pick.
Captain: Faf du Plessis and Quinton de Kock are two front runners for this. They performed well in this series and also bat from top batting position.
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Captain: Faf du Plessis
Vice-captain: Quinton de Kock (WK)
Other players: Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Reeza Hendricks, Dhananjaya De Silva, Thisara Perera, Lasith Malinga, Kagiso Rabada, Imran Tahir, and Lungi Ngidi.