As the wheel of time rotates, new opportunities arise. They say that time is like a river and the river flows in a circular path, hence an opportunity gone could still come back, albeit in a different manner.
South Africa facing off against Sri Lanka is one such resurgent opportunity for you to make money. Life presents chances every now and then and this could be your time to make the best use of it. To fatten your wallets, all you have to do is log on to OyeCaptain.com and select a XI for the South Africa-Sri Lanka Test series.
Picking up any random 11 cricketers might not bring you success as there are some players who make more runs or take more wickets than their peers. Choosing such players is where the art of winning lies and here are 5 players that you must have in your team for the aforementioned series.
Hashim Amla – 9.5
One simply cannot choose an XI that incorporates South African players and not have Hashim Amla in it. He might not be a limelight magnet like Virat Kohli or Kane Williamson, but on his day, he is arguably the best batsman in the game.
He might not have scored big runs for the Proteas in their decimation of the Australians, but not backing the sizzling South African batsman to make runs using his superior batting abilities would be a mistake in itself.
With a credit price of 9.5, he is a player that is almost certain to exceed the cost that is paid for him.
Quinton De Kock – 9.5
It would be an absolutely shocking act to not have the recently awarded ODI Player of the Year in your fantasy team, even if it is for a Test match. Despite the fact that he excelled in ODI cricket this year, he was no amateur in Tests either.
With 2 half-centuries and a century under his belt in the last three Tests, it could be claimed that he is a man in good form. Add to that the fact that he is a wicketkeeper, meaning that he could always earn points from caught-behind or stumping dismissals, and he becomes one of the indispensable players for your fantasy team at 9.5 credit price.
Kagiso Rabada – 8.5
In the first two Tests against Australia, one South African fast bowler absolutely destroyed the Kangaroos with sheer pace and aggression. No, it was not Dale Steyn—it was Kagiso Rabada.
Ever since forging his name among the best talents in cricket, he has had a steady rise and it seems as though the only place he will stop—if he ever does, that is—is at the very top. The youngster’s express pace and uncanny ability to bowl short balls is what makes him a lethal weapon for the Proteas.
All this, and he costs only 8.5. On home conditions, that crosses out all excuses for not picking him in your XI.
Angelo Mathews – 10
Sri Lanka were once one of those Test playing nations that tingled the hearts of opposition with their calmly fiery attitude on the pitch. While the likes of Sanath Jayasuriya gave them a brutal start up front, Marvin Atapattu, Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara held the fort with their composed nature.
Right now, however, they don’t possess such heroes in their batting line and long gone are the days when Sri Lanka was an elite team. Having said all that, they do have some players who could turn the tide in their favour at their finest hour.
Angelo Mathews is one such player. The all-rounder is an excellent batsman and a formidable bowler that could single-handedly decide games for his team. It is for this reason alone that he should be in your team even if he is a little expensive at 10 credits.
Asela Gunaratne – 8
He might only be a newcomer in the international arena, but he is someone who comes off the back of a lot of experience. With an average of 45.44 in 72 first-class games, Asela Gunaratne has the temperament to succeed in the longest format of the game.
And he showed just that in his first two Tests. With a century and a half century under his belt, he has already scored 225 runs from only 4 innings. Add to that the fact that he is a good bowler and he is that surprise all-round package that everyone needs in their team.
And with a credit price of only 8, he is a bargain that you must not pass on.
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