PJR vs CL Live Score: Colombo Lions will lock horns with Punjab Royals in Match 14 of the Legends Cricket Trophy 2024 to be played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Friday. The Colombo Lions will aim to break their losing streak when they face Punjab in this fixture. In the previous match, the Lions were outclassed by Rajasthan Kings. Lions Captain Yasir Shah will hope that the experienced players can bounce back to winning terms in this fixture.
On the other hand, Punjab Royals have moved down to fifth place after losing their game against Dubai Giants. Captain Dilshan will hope that their team can put in a clinical performance with bat and ball against Colombo Lions & continue their winning spree.
PJR vs CL Team Previews:
Punjab Royals Preview:
In the batting department, the Royals will heavily rely on the likes of wicket-keeper Phil Mustard, skipper Tillakaratne Dilshan, all-rounder Dwayne Smith, Anton Devcich, and Cameron White to anchor the innings. Cameron White’s explosive batting prowess was on full display in the previous match, as he top-scored with a blistering 43 runs off just 26 deliveries. Alongside him, contributions from Dilshan Munaweera, Dwayne Smith, and Neil Broom will be crucial. The bowling arsenal, spearheaded by the experienced S Sreesanth, Monty Panesar, Miguel Cummins, Siddharth Trivedi, and Dwayne Smith, will be tasked with providing crucial breakthroughs.
Punjab Royals Predicted Playing XI:
Tillakaratne Dilshan (c), Dilshan Munaweera, Dwayne Smith, Phil Mustard (wk), Anton Devcich, Neil Broom, Cameron White, Siddharth Trivedi, Miguel Cummins, Monty Panesar, S Sreesanth
Colombo Lions Preview:
In the batting department, the Lions will bank on the firepower of Ben Dunk, Ross Taylor, Adnan Akmal, Chris Gayle, and Asghar Afghan to bolster the run-scoring. Chris Gayle showed glimpses of his destructive form in the previous match, top-scoring with a brisk 26 off just 17 balls. Wicket-keeper Adnan Akmal and skipper Yasir Shah also chipped in with vital contributions. The bowling attack, led by Mohammad Irfan, Zulfiqar Babar, Robbie Frylinck, Yasir Shah, and Krishnakant Upadhyay, will be eager to make early breakthroughs and stifle the Punjab batting lineup.
Colombo Lions Predicted Playing XI:
Chris Gayle, Ben Dunk, Ross Taylor, Jesse Ryder, Asghar Afghan, Adnan Akmal (wk), Robbie Frylinck, Yasir Shah (c), Zulfiqar Babar, Krishnakant Upadhyay, Mohammad Irfan
Key Players:
- Punjab Royals: Cameron White, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Dwayne Smith
- Colombo Lions:Chris Gayle, Yasir Shah, Adnan Akmal
PJR vs CL Pitch and Weather Conditions:
The pitch at Pallekele is expected to offer early assistance to the fast bowlers, making the toss crucial for both teams. With bright and sunny weather forecast for the match day, conditions are expected to be ideal for an enthralling game of cricket.
Winning Prediction:
The Punjab Royals enter the match as favorites considering their current form. With key players such as Tillakaratne Dilshan, Dwayne Smith, Cameron White, and Neil Broom in good touch, the Royals will aim for a comprehensive win over the Lions. Expect Punjab to emerge victorious in what promises to be a gripping encounter at Pallekele.
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