Fantasy: Trust skipper KL Rahul to ace Gqeberha test

Fantasy

Gqeberha hasn’t hosted a single ODI in the last three years. In fact, between 2015-19, only seven ODIs have been played at the venue, which makes it quite tricky to read. But in those seven ODIs, teams batting first have often struggled, with a collective average of only 28. 

On the other hand, teams chasing have had it easy, with a batting average of 37.7, so expect both teams to target bowling first at the venue. As expected, pacers have picked 58 wickets at the venue in the same time frame while the spinners have picked up only 27 wickets.

Suggested teams

While you could go for the above team, you can also choose your team from Cricket.com’s Fantasy Research Centre. You can use this tool to build your team with the help of algorithms. Then, based on your preferences, the platform will guide you through creating the ideal fantasy XI.

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Top Run scorers at this venue

The above graphic tells you the top batters at the venue in the past three years. Click here to check the full list categorized on different parameters - runs, strike-rate, batting average etc.

Top wicket takers at this venue

The above graphic tells you the top bowlers at the venue in the past three years. Click here to check the full list categorized on different parameters - wickets taken, bowling average, bowling economy etc.

Grand League Punts: 

Since 2022, Axar Patel has a bowling average of 35.2, with 14 wickets in 100.3 overs. His bowling against left-handers has been quite underwhelming, with an average of 185, accounting for one wicket. Considering that Gqeberha isn't really spin-friendly conditions, picking Axar Patel might just be a big risk that you would want to avoid. 

Probable XIs

India likely XI: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sai Sudharsan, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh/Rajat Patidar, KL Rahul (c & wk), Sanju Samson, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh.

South Africa likely XI: Reeza Hendricks, Tony de Zorzi, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram (c), Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Andile Phehlukwayo, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Tabraiz Shamsi