Lanka T20 League 2024 

Match 7: KFL vs CS

Preview 

Kandy Falcons will cross swords with Colombo Strikers in the 7th match of the Lanka T20 League 2024 at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. In their last 5 encounters, CS have won three times, while KFL emerged victorious twice.

Kandy and Colombo both have won and lost one match each so far. It is worth mentioning that Colombo Strikers recently defeated Kandy in the third game of the Lanka T20 league 2024, where KFL fell short of 51 runs while chasing a target of 199. 

Both side skippers Wanindu Hasaranga and Thisara Perera produced reputable performances with Shadab Khan being the POTM for his commendable all-round display.  The game will be important for both sides as they aim to secure a higher place on the points table. 

Match Details

Match: KFL vs CS, 7th Match, Lanka T20 League 2024

Date: Saturday, July 6, 2024

Time: 3:00 PM

Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla

Pitch and Weather Report

The Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium provides equal assistance to the batters and bowlers. The pitch is good for batting in the first place but tends to slow down gradually which helps the spinners. 

The weather forecast for the match is cloudy but with less chance of rain in the region. Temperatures will be around 31 degrees Celsius on the match day. 

KFL vs CS Squad

KFL: Shammu Ashan, Ashen Bandara, Dinesh Chandimal, Andre Fletcher, Dimuth Karunaratne, Pawan Rathnayake, Wanindu Hasaranga, Agha Salman, Chaturanga de Silva, Angelo Mathews, Ramesh Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Dushmantha Chameera, Mohammad Hasnain, Kasun Rajitha, Lakshan Sandakan, Chamath Gomez, Kavindu Pathiratne, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Haris

CS: Kavin Bandara, Shevon Daniel, Muhammad Waseem, Nipun Dhananjaya, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Shehan Fernando, Chamika Karunaratne, Thisara Perera, Angelo Perera, Glenn Phillips, Shadab Khan, Binura Fernando, Allah Ghazanfar, Chamika Gunasekara, Matheesha Pathirana, Garuka Sanketh, Taskin Ahmed, Dunith Wellalage, Isitha Wijesundera

KFL vs CS Probable Playing XIs

KFL: Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Andre Fletcher, Mohammad Haris, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Agha Salman, Kyle Mayers, Pavan Rathnayake, Dushmantha Chameera, Kasun Rajitha

CS: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Shevon Daniel, Muhammad Waseem, Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk), Glenn Phillips, Thisara Perera (c), Shadab Khan, Chamika Karunaratne, Dunith Wellalage, Binura Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana

Match Prediction

Colombo’s opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz has not fired up till now. The team are carried on the back of their bowlers. Kandy on the other hand will try to take their revenge and get back on the winning track. Keeping in mind the form of players from both sides, we expect CS to win the match. 

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