Lanka Premier League 2022 - Kandy Falcons vs Colombo Stars Dream11 Match Qualifier Prediction, Top Picks, Playing 11, Captain, Vice Captain, Player Stats, Pitch Report & Weather Update
Kandy Falcons vs Colombo Stars – Lanka Premier League – Qualifier 2 | |
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Date | 22nd December 2022 |
Time | 7:30 PM IST, 2:00 PM GMT, 7:30 PM LOCAL |
Venue | R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
Kandy Falcons and Colombo Stars will face off in Qualifier 2 of the Lanka Premier League. Kandy Falcons lost to Jaffna Kings in the Qualifier 1. Having put just 143 on the board, Falcons needed a splendid show with the ball, but Jaffna was too good for them and cruised to a win by 24 runs after the rain stopped the match in the 11th over with Jaffna 98/3.
Meanwhile, Colombo Stars defeated Galle Gladiators in the Eliminator. It was a low-scoring game where chasing a target of 110 set by Gladiators, Stars were struggling at 44-3 in the 9th over before a half-century partnership between Ravi Bopara and Angelo Mathews took them through.
The wicket at the Premadasa has become slow. It is not easy to time the ball and batters need to get used to its timing before playing their shots.
The weather will be cloudy with temperatures ranging between 23 and 29 degrees. Rain is unlikely to affect the game.
Pathum Nissanka, Andre Fletcher (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Ashen Bandara, Najibullah Zadran, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Carlos Brathwaite, Fabian Allen, Chamika Karunaratne, Chamindu Wijesinghe, Isuru Udana
Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews (c), Charith Asalanka, Ravi Bopara, Nishan Madushka (wk), Benny Howell, Mohammad Nabi, Dominic Drakes, Kasun Rajitha, Jeffrey Vandersay, Suranga Lakmal
Both teams are likely to play the same team given that it is a must-win game.
The two teams met twice this season and the Falcons won on both occasions.
Matches Played | KF | CS | NR | Tie | |
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Overall | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wicketkeeper | Andre Fletcher (C), Dinesh Chandimal |
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Batters | Angelo Matthews, Charith Asalanka, Pathum Nissanka |
All-rounders | Mohammad Nabi, Benny Howell, Wanindu Hasaranga (VC) |
Bowlers | Isuru Udana, Kasun Rajitha, Chamika Karunaratne |
Andre Fletcher is the second-highest run-scorer of the tournament with 266 runs in 8 games. Fletcher's ability to single-handedly win the game for his team makes him a top pick in the game.
Dinesh Chandimal will be a key batter for Colombo Stars. He has blown hot and cold in the tournament but in a must-win game, the team will need their senior batter to step up.
Pathum Nissanka has been brilliant in the series. He has been one of the most consistent batters in the tournament for the Falcons with 227 runs in the tournament. The team will expect another good show from him.
Mohammad Nabi may not have batted well in the tournament but has done well with the ball. Given his all-round skills, he is always an asset for his team.
Wanindu Hasaranga is one of the best spinners going around. Given what he offers with the ball, he is a player one cannot afford to miss in a fantasy team.
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