South Africa vs India: How to pick the winning Dream11?
The Indian cricket team finally starts its campaign in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2019 on Wednesday. The Men in Blue will be up against South Africa, who have lost their first two matches. A cracking match is on the cards and fans playing the Dream11 will look to select a winning team. We decode the same.
Kohli leads this strong batting line-up
Rohit Sharma will look to handle the burden of scoring atop for India. The senior cricketer gets to open the batting alongside versatile Faf du Plessis. SA skipper Faf holds the key for his side. Indian captain Virat Kohli is our choice as the leader. He is joined by the experienced wicket-keeper batsman MS Dhoni. Rassie van der Dussen adds the necessary cushion.
Phehlukwayo and Pandya are the two all-rounders
Andile Phehlukwayo has been superb so far for the Proteas and looks confident. He gets the nod as vice-captain. The dashing all-rounder will look to dictate the show in the middle overs. He gets company from India's prime all-rounder Hardik Pandya.
Here's how the bowling department looks like
We have gone with a solid bowling quartet on offer. The pace department sees Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Shami fit in. Both the experienced pacers have what it takes to cause issues. In-form Imran Tahir gets the nod as the main spinner. He has been terrific with the ball. India's wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav will hope to make his presence felt.
Rationale behind the Dream11 team
There is that balance present in the bowling. The pace-bowling all-rounders support Shami and Rabada. There are two quality wicket-taking spinners in the mix. The batting looks heavy and experienced. The batsmen chosen can score aplenty and guide their respective teams.
Predicted Playing XI and possible winners
Predicted South Africa starting XI: De Kock (wicket-keeper), Amla, Markram, Faf (captain), Dussen, Duminy, Andile, Morris, Steyn, Rabada and Tahir. Predicted India starting XI: Rohit, Dhawan, Kohli (captain), Rahul, Dhoni (wicket-keeper), Jadhav, Pandya, Kuldeep, Bhuvneshwar, Shami and Bumrah. SA will be aiming to give their all after two successive losses. India will need to start well. We feel that Kohli's men are the favorites.
