World Cup 2023 | AUS vs SL, Match 14 - Top Captain and Vice-captain Picks
Kusal Mendis will be a key for Sri Lanka against Australia (Source: AP Photos)
The 14th match of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 will be played between Australia (AUS) & Sri Lanka (SL). The match will be played at the Bharat Rartna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on 16th October 2023 at 2:00 PM IST. Here are the top captain and vice-captain picks for this game.
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Both teams are looking for their first win in the tournament and hence will be on their toes. There are plenty of good options for C/VC in fantasy cricket but we will help you with the top ones in this to help you win big.
AUS vs SL, Match 14: Venue Analysis
The pitch at Lucknow is expected to be a good one for batting but there will be something for everyone. Batters are expeted to dominate in the first innings but there will be ample of movement for the pacer under the lights. Spinners will get some help and there will be dew as well. The batters will have to settle in before playing their shots. Teams may prefer batting first after winning the toss.
AUS vs SL, Match 14: Toss Factor
Toss will play a key role as we saw in the first game at this venue that batting against the new ball under the lights was very difficult and both teams will look to exploit that in this game.
Scenario: Australua Wins the Toss
Australia are desperate for a win and they will be eager to win this game. They may look to bat first and put up a good total on the board and then defend it with their pace attack. The likes of David Warner, Glenn Maxwell and Steve Smith will be top c/vc picks in this situation. Josh Hazlewood will be an excellent differential pick Australia are bowling second.
Scenario: Sri Lanka Wins the Toss
Sri Lanka is also expected to bat first if they win the toss. The likes of Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka & Maheesh Theekshana will be top C/VC choices in this case. Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell and Dilshan Madushanka will be excellent picks as well.
AUS vs SL, Match 14: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Choices
If Australia Bats First
David Warner
David Warner was dismissed cheaply in the last game & he will be eager to do well in this game. The conditions will be good for batting in the first innings and he can score big when on song. He'll have to be alert against Maheesh Theekshana and other than that, he will fancy his chances in this game.
Steven Smith
Steve Smith has looked in good touch in both the games. He scored 45 runs in the first game against India and played few crisp shots against the Proteas in the last game. Smith is an excellent player of spin bowling and will be itching to score big in this game. He will be an excellent C/VC pick if Austalia bats first.
If Sri Lanka Bats First
Kusal Mendis
Kusal Mendis has been in terrifc form in the last few months. He is scoring runs for fun and he's the best batter in his team. Mendis can take the attack to the opposition when he gets going. He has 198 runs in 2 games and will be an excellent captain or vice-captain pick in fantasy cricket.
Mitchell Starc
Mitchell Starc has been in great form this tournament and will be the lead pacer for Australia. Starc will bowl with the new ball and then in the death overs. He is handy with the bat as well. He can swing the new ball and pick up a few wickets initially. He is excellent in the death overs with his yorkers. Starc will be a good C/VC pick.
AUS vs SL, Match 14: High Risk, High Reward Choice
Josh Hazlewood
Josh Hazlewood will be an excellent differential pick for C/VC in fantasy cricket, especially while bowling second. The pitch at Lucknow has good bounce and there will be ample help for the pacers under lights. He can trouble the Sri Lankan batters with his bounce and movement. Hazlewood can pick up 3-4 wickets and can help you win one-sided in fantasy cricket.
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