It has been an
amazing series so far. Speaking from the point of view of a steadfast
passionate Indian Cricket Fan of course. India has won the first two ODI
matches. The third match begins tomorrow, Feb 7th at 4 pm. Make sure that your
lineup is up and ready well in advance. The number of pools is increasing because of the high demand. Keep
track of the different pools. You do know that you can add and submit up to four different lineups.
So, you can change
your combination for every different lineup. For one, you can add two wrist
spinners ( who are doing supremely well) and two fast bowlers. For another, you
can add three seamers and one spinner. If the pools are full now, do not worry.
Keep an eye on the app. More will be added closer to the match.
Point to be noted -
South Africa lost 13 of their 18 wickets to wrist spin. That should tell you
how your lineup could look like.
Let’s talk about the
latest news. Another blow for South Africa. De Kock Ruled Out of ODIs &
T20Is Against India With Wrist Injury. That’s three down.Quinton De Kock. Ab de
Villiers. And Faf du Plessis. South Africa is now under immense pressure. Loss
of three strong players ( 4 counting Steyn. 5 counting Philander).
South Africa’s vision
2019 plan for the world cup was to experiment with as many players as possible
to find the right combination. They are starting this experiment sooner than
planned thanks to all the unplanned injuries.
Behardien, a
consistent player in the domestic ODI scenario, was left out until the last
minute. Until he was desperately needed. Debutant
Zondo made a difference despite the rest of the batting order failing. 25 runs
and a calm head. You could have these two men in your lineup. They want to make
their mark.
There is also David
Miller. And Chris Morris. Don’t forget New boy new captain Aiden Markram. He
might open given that De Kock is out. The selectors will not name a replacement
for De Kock in the squad, apparently. The bowlers need to step up for sure.
Team India ( wow that
was lot of SA news)
Rohit Sharma needs to
step up. With a strike rate of almost 60 and a sad average of 13.45, Rohit has
to make his mark. The wrist spinners are spinning in their winning moments.
Considering the pitch, the seamers have every advantage to collect wickets too.
India Probable XI :
Virat Kohli(c), Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, MS Dhoni, Bhuvneshwar Kumar,
Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Ajinkya Rahane, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kedar Jadhav,
Kuldeep Yadav
South Africa Probable
XI: Aiden Markram (c), Hashim Amla,Heinrich Klaasen (wk) , Jean-Paul Duminy,
David Miller, Khaya Zondo, Chris Morris, Kagiso Rabada, Morne Morkel, Tabraiz
Shamsi, Imran Tahir
Key Players
Virat Kohli
Shikhar Dhawan
Y Chahal
K Jadhav
J Bumrah
B Kumar
(The two spinners have now taken a combined 13 for 121 in 34 overs)
David Miller
Chris Morris
JP Duminy
K Rabada
Morne Morkel
This ODI is supposed
to be between two best teams of the best teams in the world. Team India is
currently on top thanks to their allrounder performance. There is every chance
that India could walk away as winners of the ODI series. And the door is wide open
for the T20. Keep an eye on your lineup on the Fantain Fantasy App. You have
just the same opportunity to walk away as winners too.
Indu
P.S. Please note that the above-expressed opinions are
purely the Editor’s. We do not take
responsibility, nor can we guarantee the performance of the
players. All the best !!!
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