Match Details:
Date: October 18, 2022
Time: 01:30 PM (IST)
Venue: Simonds Stadium, Geelong
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Preview:
Newly crowned Asian champions Sri Lanka were simply decimated by Namibia in their opening clash of the T20 World Cup 2022 but the island nation will look to register their first victory in the competition when they will take on the United Arab of Emirates on Tuesday. Both sides were outplayed by their opponents in their previous clashes and will hope to taste a win in this fixture.
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Team Analysis:
Sri Lanka:
Dasun Shanaka-led side failed to chase 167 against Namibia in their opening clash of the ICC tournament. Dhananjaya de Silva, Bhanuka Rajapaksa and Dasun Shanaka were the only batters who could cross the double-digit mark in the game. A below-par performance cost them valuable two points and pushed them into a tough situation.
Having said that, Sri Lanka is known for making comeback in the tournaments and a lot will rely on players like Pathum Nissanka, Kushal Mendis, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka, and Wanindu Hasaranga. The above-mentioned players can be added to the fantasy team as they have huge potential to do well in the future games of the tournament.
United Arab of Emirates:
28-year-old right-handed batter Muhammad Waseem was the top run-getter for the side as he scored 41-runs. Wicketkeeper batter Vriitya Aravind also looked good in the game against the Netherlands and can be considered for a place in the fantasy team.
Junaid Siddique did his best with the ball by picking three wickets in the game, and one should not give a double thought over picking him in the Fantasy team. 33-year-old right-arm pacer Zahoor Khan is another terrific performer from UAE as he conceded just 11-runs in four overs with one wicket under his belt. Young leggy Karthik Meiyappan can also fetch some valuable points.
Probable playing XI:
Sri Lanka:
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dhananjaya de Silva, Danushka Gunathilaka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Pramod Madushan, Maheesh Theekshana
UAE:
Muhammad Waseem, Chirag Suri, Vriitya Aravind (wk), Chundangapoyil Rizwan (c), Basil Hameed, Zawar Farid, Aayan Afzal Khan, Kashif Daud, Karthik Meiyappan, Junaid Siddique, Zahoor Khan
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Best 14:
Wicketkeepers: Kusal Mendis, Vriitya Aravind
Batters: Waseem Muhammad, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Pathum Nissanka, Danushka Gunathilaka
Allrounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Basil Hameed, Dasun Shanaka,
Bowlers: Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Junaid Siddique, Zahoor Khan, Karthik Meiyappan
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