SA vs SL, 2nd Test: Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI Updates & Fantasy Cricket Tips - February 21th, 2019

After a sensational counter-attacking hundred from Kusal Perera single-handedly won Sri Lanka the first Test match against the hosts, South Africa, the action now shifts to Port Elizabeth as the hosts try to make amends for their previous loss.

With the confidence levels at an all-time high amongst the Sri Lankans, they would be eying for a historic series victory while for South Africa, anything other than a win would spell danger. With another entertaining Test match on offer between the two sides, who will come out on top after the dust settles down after five enthralling days of Test cricket.

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Squads to choose from

South Africa

Faf du Plessis (C), Hashim Amla, Temba Bavuma, Theunis de Bruyn, Quinton de Kock, Dean Elgar, Zubayr Hamza, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Duanne Olivier, Willem Mulder, Kagiso Rabada, Dale Steyn

Sri Lanka

Dimuth Karunaratne (C), Niroshan Dickwella, Dhananjaya de Silva, Lasith Embuldeniya, Oshada Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Chamika Karunaratne, Suranga Lakmal, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Perera, Kusal Perera, Kasun Rajitha, Lakshan Sandakan, Mohamed Shiraz, Kaushal Silva, Milinda Siriwardana, Lahiru Thirimanne

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Playing XI Updates

South Africa

No changes are expected of the South Africans who would be eager to strike back against the Sri Lankan. After a successful Test series against Pakistan, the loss came as a shock for Faf and his men who would be hoping for more from their openers. De Kock is in pristine form in the longer format and will be key against the Sri Lankans.

Possible XI: Markram, Elgar, Amla, Bavuma, Faf(C), De Kock(WK), Mulder, Maharaj, Steyn, Rabada and Olivier.

Sri Lanka

The morale in the Sri Lankan camp would be sky high with the likes of Lasith Embuldeniya and Vishwa Fernando paving the way with the ball. Inspite of a win, Sri Lanka will be hoping for better performances from the more experienced players in Kusal Mendis and Niroshan Dickwella. With a rare series win in sight, Sri Lanka have nothing to lose and should go all out in their approach to either draw or win the match outright.

Possible XI: Karunaratne (C), Thirimanne, Oshada, Mendis, K. Perera, Dickwella(WK), De Silva, Lakmal, Embuldeniya, Rajitha and Fernando.

Match Details

South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test

21 February 2019, 1:30 PM

St. George's Park, Port Elizabeth

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Fantasy Tips and Suggestions

Wicket-keeper: Quinton De Kock has been in great form for the South Africans in the longer formats. He is the preferred option over Niroshan Dickwella although Dickwella could make the cut as well to facilitate the selection of more important players in the fantasy side.

Batsmen: Hashim Amla and Faf du Plessis are the senior most players in the batting unit and should be backed to pull South Africa out of crisis. The man of the moment, Kusal Perera's innings in the match earns him a spot in the fantasy team while one of Kusal Mendis, Aiden Markram or Dimuth Karunaratne would suffice in rounding off the batting department.

All-rounders: Willem Mulder has been brought in to the squad to replace Vernon Philander and could turn out to be a handy (and differential) pick. Along with him, Dhananjaya De Silva should roundup the all-rounder spots.

Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada and Lasith Embuldeniya pick themselves owing to their form and ability to pick wickets at regular intervals. Duanne Olivier has enjoyed a successful return to the South African side with a brilliant performance against Pakistan. He possesses a lethal short ball which could be key to setting up the Sri Lankan batsmen. One of Lakmal and Fernando would prove to be a viable pick as well.

Captain: Kagiso Rabada's record in Port Elizabeth speaks for itself with a ten-wicket haul to his name in the last Test played at the stadium. Along with him, the likes of Hashim Amla and Aiden Markram are also great options for captain.

Fantasy Suggestion #1: Quinton De Kock (WK), Faf du Plessis, Hashim Amla, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis, Willem Mulder, Dhananjaya De Silva, Lasith Embuldeniya, Duanne Olivier, Kagiso Rabada and Suranga Lakmal. Captain: Kagiso Rabada

Fantasy Suggestion #2: Niroshan Dickwella (WK), Hashim Amla, Faf du Plessis, Dimuth Karunaratne, Aiden Markram, Kusal Perera, Willem Mulder, Kagiso Rabada, Duanne Olivier, Vishwa Fernando and Lasith Embuldeniya. Captain: Hashim Amla