Here are a few tips that might help you create your fantasy team for the third Asia Cup game between Pakistan and India in Pallekele
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
Average first innings score in last three years: 263
44% of the games have been won by the team batting first
Pacers have picked 51.16% of the wickets to fall here. Spinners have picked 48.84% of the wickets.
*all data from last 3 years
Suggested Team
While you could go for the above team, you can also choose your team from Cricket.com’s Fantasy Research Centre. You can use this tool to build your team with the help of algorithms. Then, based on your preferences, the platform will guide you through creating the ideal fantasy XI.
In-form Players
Captain
Vice Captain
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Horses for Courses
Top run scorers at this venue
The above graphic tells you the top batters at the venue in the past three years. Click here to check the full list categorized on different parameters – runs, strike-rate, batting average etc.
Top wicket takers at this venue
The above graphic tells you the top bowlers at the venue in the past three years. Click here to check the full list categorized on different parameters – wickets taken, bowling average, bowling economy etc.
Grand League Punts
> In Jasprit Bumrah’s absence, Mohammed Siraj has been a blessing in disguise for India. He’s spearheaded the bowling attack with great aplomb, and his new ball bowling has gone up a notch. Since making his debut, he’s bowled 186 overs in the powerplay – taking 43 wickets at an economy of 4.8 and an average of 20.2. Both, the best for any Indian bowler.
> Ishan Kishan would be a left field choice, but should Pakistan stick to Nawaz and Shadab as their frontline spinners – Kishan being the only LHB in their middle-order can target his potential negative matchups to score some quick runs. Also, coming in late could work in his favor as he won’t have to face thunderous bolts from the likes of Shaheen and Naseem.
Probable XIs
Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Iftikhar Ahmed, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (c), Imam-ul-Haq, Agha Salman, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf
India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
