Kandy Falcons vs Colombo Strikers Prediction, Match 7 Prediction
Kandy Falcons will take on Colombo Strikers in the seventh match of the Lanka Premier League 2024 on Saturday in Dambulla. The Falcons started with a comprehensive win over the Dambulla Sixers.
However, they couldn’t continue the winning momentum as they lost their next match against Colombo Strikers by 51 runs. Kandy Falcons are, currently, sitting fourth on the table with one win in two games.
On the other hand, Colombo Strikers find themselves at third position. They too have one win in two matches, thus far, in the tournament. Colombo Strikers won their first match against Kandy Falcons only but then lost to Galle Marvels by seven runs.
Kandy Falcons Review:
First up, Dinesh Chandimal has been their best batsman so far. His scores in the first two games read: 65 and 38. Once again, the hopes will be pinned on him to help the team get a good start to their innings.
Andre Fletcher also played a good-looking knock of 24 off 12 in the last game and that should give him a lot of confidence. The Falcons have a great depth in their batting, which adds to their advantage.
The presence of Hasaranga, Mathews, and Dasun Shanaka gives the license to the top-order batters to smack the deliveries right from the word go. The likes of Hasaranga (25) and Mathews (25) chipped in with crucial contributions with the bat in the last match.
On the bowling front, Shanaka has been doing a great job with the new ball. He has four wickets in two matches. The spin department will, once again, be dependent on the likes of Hasaranga and Kamindu Mendis.
Colombo Strikers Review:
The last time when Colombo Strikers met Kandy Falcons, Samarawickrama played a match-winning knock of 48 runs in 26 deliveries. Thisara Perera also chipped in with a valuable contribution of 38 in 30 balls. Both the batsmen got out cheaply in the last game but are expected to play well on Saturday. The team would be banking on them as far as scoring in the latter half of the innings is concerned.
Gurbaz will have the responsibility to give the team an ideal start. He played a good-looking knock of 29 off 17 balls in the last game. Overall, the batting wasn’t pleasing in the last game and they need to step up to the plate.
In the bowling front, Shadab Khan has been their best bowler. In two matches, he has now picked eight wickets and is currently the highest wicket-taker. B Fernando also has four wickets in two games. He will be a crucial player as well.
Favorite Team in Today’s Match Prediction:
Going by the current form, both teams have an equal chance of winning the encounter. Kandy Falcons, though, have a good balance in the team. Here’s a look at some of the reasons why Kandy Falcons might win against Colombo Strikers:
- Kandy Falcons has already beaten the Colombo Strikers once this season. They have the chance to make it two wins in a row.
- Kandy Falcons have great depth in the batting line-up, which should help them chase any total down if they bat second.
- The presence of all-rounders such as Shanaka, Hasaranga, and Mathews helps them in the bowling department. The skipper has a good number of options to pick from.
- The Colombo Strikers’ batting line-up looks a beat weaker than their opposition.
Winning Chances of Today Match for Both Teams
Kandy Falcons might be coming off a defeat but there is no denying that they are a strong team. Kandy Falcons have all bases covered. The presence of all-rounders gives them the right kind of balance in the team. They have already beaten Colombo Strikers once and that should give them more confidence as well.
Kandy Falcons have a 60 percent chance of winning the game
Colombo Strikers have a 40 percent chance of winning the game
Pitch Report and Conditions for Today’s Match
The seventh match of the Lanka Premier League 2024 is scheduled to be played at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla. The stadium will host the first game, this season.
So far, six matches have been played on this surface with the team batting first winning on four occasions. The average first-inning score on this ground is 159. The pitch tends to be a balanced one.
The fast bowlers will get assistance with the new ball and spinners will come into play in the middle-order. The batters need to get his eye in to play a big knock.
Today Match Weather Report
The temperature is expected to be around 32 degrees. As per the forecast, there is a 24 percent chance of rain. However, the probability of rain at night reduces drastically. Thus, one could expect a good game of cricket.
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KFL vs CS Dream11 Line-Up
Wicket-keepers:
- Dinesh Chandimal
- S Samarawickrama
- R Gurbaz
Batters:
- A Fletcher
- G Phillips
All-rounders:
- T Perera
- D Shanaka
- S Khan
- W Hasaranga
- D Wellalage
Bowlers:
- B Fernando
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