South Africa vs Bangladesh: How to pick the winning Dream11?
South Africa will look to bounce back from their opening loss to England in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2019. Faf du Plessis-led Proteas take on Bangladesh in match number five of the 2019 World Cup on Sunday. Fans playing the Dream11 will be looking to select a winning side. Here we decode the same.
Quinton de Kock leads this strong batting unit
Quinton de Kock has been in excellent form this year and he is our choice as the captain of this Dream11 team. The wicket-keeper batsman opens the batting with Bangladesh's Soumya Sarkar. Both these players are of immense value. Faf comes in next to shoulder the responsibility. Mahmudullah (vice-captain) and Rassie van der Dussen adds the cushion in the middle order.
Here are the two all-rounders
Andile Phehlukwayo was a star performer for South Africa with the ball in the match against England. He can lift the team with a strong cameo. Bangladesh's veteran spin all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan features as well. He is a crucial force for the Tigers.
There is variety in the bowling department
The pace department sees a strong mix of fast bowlers. Lungi Ngidi and Kagiso Rabada will look to continue from where they left off against England. The two players are crucial due to their wicket-taking abilities. Mustafizur Rahman fits in as well. The left-arm pacer adds a lot of substance and variety. Mehidy Hasan comes in as the main spinner of this side.
Rationale behind the Dream11 team
Quinton de Kock is the in-form batsman and can lead the charge. Tamim's absence due to injury leads to inclusion of Sarkar. The middle order has that experience factor riding. Two strong all-rounders will support the side. The pace attack looks strong.
Predicted starting XI and possible winners
Predicted South Africa starting XI: Quinton de Kock (wicket-keeper), Amla, Markram, Faf (captain), Dussen, Duminy, Phehlukwayo, Steyn, Ngidi, Tahir and Rabada. Predicted Bangladesh starting XI: Liton, Soumya, Shakib, Rahim, Mahmudullah, Sabbir, Mosaddek, Mortaza (captain), Mehidy, Rubel and Mustafizur. Bangladesh could struggle against an in-form South African pace attack. That is where this match could be decided. We feel SA could win this game.
