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Last updated on 23 Oct 2023 | 04:42 PM
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Fantasy: Avoid spinners on the batting paradise of Wankhede

Here are some fantasy tips that could help you create the team for the 23rd match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 between South Africa and Bangladesh

Fantasy

Venue :  Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Average first innings score in last three years:294

50% of the games have been won by team batting first

Pacers have picked 80.65% of the wickets to fall here. Spinners have picked 19.35% of the wickets.

*all data from last 3 years

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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Check out all our Fantasy Stats for the recent fantasy performance of all players set to be involved in the game.

Horses for courses

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.

Team News

> Shakib Al Hasan practiced during the training session on Sunday without much fuss. After missing the previous match against India, Shakib can be expected to come back in the XI. 

> Taskin Ahmed is still having troubles with his shoulder

> There is no update on Temba Bavuma. Unless, he is 100% fit, South Africa may not find it fitting to play him.

Probable XIs

South Africa: Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram ( c ), Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Gerald Coetzee, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi 

Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das, Najmul Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan ( c ), Mehidy Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan, Shoriful Islam

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