Sri Lanka T20 League, 2022

Match 11: DA vs KF

Preview

DA will clash with KF in the 11th match of the ongoing Sri Lanka T20 League. The game will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium at 03:00 PM on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. The DA side haven't found their rhythm in this league season and are struggling to match the calibre of this competition. They are currently in the bottom half of the table with zero wins in three matches played so far. On the other side, KF won all three matches and are reigning in the points table this season. 

The Dambulla franchise lost their previous match against the Jaffna side by 51 runs. JK posted 240 runs which is the highest total in this season of the league. Opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz smashed 73 runs off 35 balls along with Avishka Fernando who scored 54 runs off 30 balls to anchor the innings to such a high score. Dasun Shanaka retaliated from the other side scoring 44 runs off 23 balls but lacked support from his teammates which lead to their defeat by such a huge margin. Binura Fernando sealed victory for the Jaffna side by taking crucial four wickets, two each from both ends of the innings. 

On the other hand, the table toppers KF won their third match by 3 wickets. The Jaffna side scored 147 runs in the first innings with Avishka Fernando being the highest scorer (31 runs off 26 balls). Isuru Udana, Fabian Allen and skipper Wanindu Hasaranga picked a couple of wickets each to restrict the opponent to a low-scoring target. In the latter half, Ashana Bhandara added crucial 44 runs off 39 balls to guide their side to a 3-wicket victory. 

Match Details

Match:  DA vs KF, Match 11, Sri Lanka T20 League 2022

Date: Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Time: 03:00 PM

Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele

Pitch and Weather Report

The Pallekele International Cricket Stadium assist the spinners which could turn out to be helpful while restricting the rival side from getting to a big score. However, the pitch allows batters to hit good scores in the middle of the match. The par score of this pitch is 150 runs and it will surely be a competitive total for both sides to compete. 

The weather forecast for this encounter is good with almost no chances of rain. Clouds will cover the area but a full match is expected without any interference.

Squads

DA: Shevon Daniel, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jordan Cox (wk), Ravindu Fernando, Dasun Shanaka (c), Tom Abell, Dushan Hemantha, Tharindu Ratnayake, Sikandar Raza, Lahiru Kumara, Pramod Madushan, Lahiru Madushanka, Chaturanga de Silva, Noor Ahmad, Ramesh Mendis, Lasith Croospulle, Paul van Meekeren, Kalana Perera, Haider Ali, Dilum Sudeera, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Sachitha Jayathilake

KF: Pathum Nissanka, Andre Fletcher (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Ashen Bandara, Fabian Allen, Carlos Brathwaite, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Chamika Karunaratne, Isuru Udana, Ashian Daniel, Zahoor Khan, Janith Liyanage, Matheesha Pathirana, Ahmed Daniyal, Avishka Perera, Oshane Thomas, Kaveen Bandara, Minod Bhanuka, Malinda Pushpakumara, Najibullah Zadran, Lasith Abeyratne, Ashan Priyanjan, Chamindu Wijesinghe

Probable Playing XIs

DA: Shevon Daniel, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jordan Cox (wk), Ravindu Fernando, Dasun Shanaka (c), Tom Abell, Dushan Hemantha, Tharindu Ratnayake, Sikandar Raza, Lahiru Kumara, Pramod Madushan

KF: Pathum Nissanka, Andre Fletcher (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Ashen Bandara, Fabian Allen, Carlos Brathwaite, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Chamika Karunaratne, Isuru Udana, Ashian Daniel, Zahoor Khan

Match Prediction

KF is playing exceptionally well this season and no doubt they will be the favourites to win this match. But we can never rule out KF as they will be hungry for their first win in this league. So it will be a fascinating battle to watch for. 

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