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World Cup 2023, 4th Match | SA vs SL - Cricket Fantasy Top Captain and Vice-captain Picks

image-lnex3pp3Heinrich Klaasen will be a key player for South Africa in the World Cup 2023 (Source: AP Photos)

The World Cup 2023 is two matches down, and we are all settled for a doubleheader on the tournament's third day. In the second match of 7th October, Saturday and the fourth match of the tournament, South Africa (SA) will face Sri Lanka (SL) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. The match is scheduled to start at 2:00 PM IST. Ahead of the game, here is a look at the top captain and vice-captain picks for the fantasy contests of the match.

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SA vs SL, 4th Match: Venue Analysis

The wicket at the Arun Jaitley Stadium will provide bounce and spin. The spinners will play an important role on this wicket. The team that wins the toss will look to field first as they will want their spinners to get the best of the bowling conditions in the afternoon. 

Arun Jaitley Stadium ODI Records

Matches: 28
Matches Won Batting First: 13 
Matches Won Batting Second: 14

Average First Innings Total: 223
Average Second Innings Total: 203


SA vs SL, 4th Match - Toss Factor

The pitch will expectedly provide help to the spinners, especially in the first innings of the match. As the game is being played in the northern par of India, the dew factor is expected to play a bigger role in this match. Thus, the team winning the toss will look to field first and unleash their spinners on wicket in the afternoon. 

Scenario: If South Africa Wins the Toss

If South Africa wins the toss then players like Aiden Markram, Keshav Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi will be very important picks for the match. Markram with his ability bowl a couple of overs and bat under pressure might be a very good choice as the captain or vice-captain in this case. 

Scenario: If Sri Lanka Wins the Toss

With Wanindu Hasaranga out of the tournament, Maheesh Theekshana was very important for Sri Lanka in this tournament. But they have a suffered a huge blow as Theekshana too will not be avaible for selection in this game. The prime picks for Sri Lanka in this case will be Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Sadeera Samarawickrama and Matheesha Pathirana.


SA vs SL, 4th Match - Top Captain and Vice-captain options 

If South Africa Bowls First

Heinrich Klaasen (SA)

  • The middle-order batter has been in brilliant form with the bat.  Heinrich Klaasen is a brilliant player of spin and that makes him a great choice as the captain or the vice-captain of the match.

Aiden Markram (SA)

  • Aiden Markram is a trusted middle-order batter and also a very handy bowler. He can score runs under pressure and also has the uncanny knack of breaking partnerships. Markam might turn out to be a beneficial choice as the captain or vice-captain for the match. 


If Sri Lanka Bowls First

Dhananjaya de Silva (SL)

  • The Sri Lankan middle-order will be a crucial batter in the team's batting effort. De Silva also has the ability to pick up wickets in the middle-overs with the ball. If Sri Lanka indeed bowls first in the match, he will be a great choice as the captain or vice-captain of the match. 

Charith Asalanka (SL)

  • Charith Asalanka shown in the Asia Cup 2023 that he can score runs under pressure. He is a consistent run-scorer and is also a handy bowler. Asalanka might turn out to be a differential choice as the captain or vice-captain for the match. 


SA vs SL, 4th Match - Big Risk, Big Return Choices

David Miller (SA)

  • The South African middle-order has been in brilliant form with the bat. Miller has the ability to change the complexion of any match with his hitting ability. He can give high returns if kept in the team. 

Kusal Mendis (SL)

  • Kusal Mendis has been the mainstay of the Sri Lankan batting for the past 12-18 months. He has been scoring runs on a consistent basis and that makes him a very significant choice as the captain or vice-captain of the match.