We have opted for a fantasy cricket team based on the recent performances, overall impact, and credit points.
Probable XIs
South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt, Tazmin Brits, Marizanne Kapp, Sune Luus (c), Chloe Tryon, Delmi Tucker, Nadine de Klerk, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Shabnim Ismail, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba
Australia: Alyssa Healy (wk), Beth Mooney, Meg Lanning (c), Ashleigh Gardner, Ellyse Perry, Tahlia McGrath, Grace Harris, Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown
Pitch Report
Venue: St George’s Park, Port Elizabeth
(Based on the last two games)
1st innings average score: 109
2nd innings average score: 127
Wickets per innings: 4
Type: Good for pace
Wins
Batting 1st: –
Batting 2nd: 100%
Fantasy Tips of The Day
Meg Lanning loves batting in the T20 World Cup, scoring 932 runs at 40.5. Against South Africa, her average shoots up to 85.
Alyssa Healy’s last four scores in the World Cup read 54*, 37, 55, and 75, overall averaging 50.6 in the tournament. With the gloves, her numbers are 14 catches and 15 stumps.
The same has been the case for Ellyse Perry in the World Cup: 39 wickets, average of 29 with the bat, and 14 catches.
Nadine de Klerk averages 40.7 in South Africa with the bat and 30.3 with the ball.
In the last seven T20s, Tazmin Brits has generated the 30-run bonus four times. She averages 34.5 in this period.
Chloe Tryon averages 61 in the last five T20s at a strike rate of 170. She has also picked 2 wickets.
Nonkululeko Mlaba has picked 18 wickets at an average of 13.3 since 2022. Her economy of 4.8 during this period also promises extra bonuses.
Sune Luus has scored over 20 in four of the last five T20Is. She averages 25.8 since 2020 and also has the potential to chip in with wickets at crucial junctures.
Ashleigh Gardner has scored 273 runs at 68.25 since 2022. During this period, she has picked up 22 wickets at a strike rate of 16.3.
