We have opted for a fantasy cricket team based on the recent performances, overall impact, and credit points.
Probable XIs
Durban: Ben McDermott, Quinton de Kock (c), Matthew Breetzke, Wiaan Mulder, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Dwaine Pretorius, David Willey, Keemo Paul, Simon Harmer, Keshav Maharaj, Reece Topley
Eastern Cape: Adam Rossington (wk), Jordan Hermann, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, Sarel Erwee, JJ Smuts, Marco Jansen, James Fuller, Roelof van der Merwe, Brydon Carse, Sisanda Magala
Pitch Report
Venue: Kingsmead, Durban
(Based on the last 3 games)
1st innings average score: 154
2nd innings average score: 192
Wickets per innings: 6
Type: Good for batting
Wins
Batting 1st: 33%
Batting 2nd: 67%
Fantasy Tips of The Day
At Kingsmead this season, Quinton de Kock has hit 3 fifties in 4 outings.
In the bowling department, Dwaine Pretorius tops the list: 4 wickets at a strike rate of 12. In fact, he has not gone wicketless throughout the season.
In the previous game between these teams, Roelof van der Merwe (6 wickets) and Adam Rossington (72 off 30) were the captain and vice-captain of the Ultimate Team respectively.
JJ Smuts has made it to the Ultimate Team in his last 3 matches. Overall, he has scored 2 fifties and taken 5 wickets.
Given his consistent performances with both bat and ball, Aiden Markram’s selection percentage has not dropped below 87. He has provided an average of 29.5 points per game.
Ben McDermott’s recent form has been abysmal. He averages 4 in his last 7 T20Is.
In the last 3 games at the venue, pacers took 26 of 34 wickets. Meanwhile, as many as 43 sixes were smashed.
