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Colombo Strikers vs Kandy Falcons, LPLT20, Today Match Prediction
Toss Winner - Colombo Strikers won the toss and choose to bowl first
Colombo Strikers won by 6 wickets
Will Kandy Falcons stage a strong comeback against Colombo Strikers?
- Dushan Hemantha, Dale Phillips and Vijay Shankar put in credible performances for Kandy Falcons in a losing cause.
- Batting first will be way to go at Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo.
- Kusal Mendis and Ben McDermott showcased excellent form for Strikers in the game played against Galle Gallants.
Expect Kandy Falcons to register a comfortable win over Colombo Strikers.
| Tournament: | Lanka Premier League, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | SSC Cricket Ground (Sinhalese Sports Club), Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 28.3°C|Patchy rain nearby |
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CLK vs KRL Match Prediction & Analysis
Colombo Strikers will face Kandy Falcons in the fifth match of Lankan Premier League played at Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo on Sunday.
In their opening match, Colombo Strikers suffered five-defeat at the hands of Galle Gallants. Captain Kusal Mendis will be hoping that the side can raise their overall game with bat and ball in this contest.
On the other hand, Kandy Falcons suffered 18-run defeat at the hands of Dambulla Sixers. Captain Angelo Matthews will be hoping that the side can learn from their mistakes and put in an improved bowling performance against Colombo Strikers.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
CLK
L
L
L
W
W
CLK
191/5 in 19.2 9.88
189/8 in 20.0 9.45
123/10 in 20.0 6.15
95/10 in 18.1 5.23
142/3 in 18.2 7.75
LPLT20
Colombo Strikers beat Galle Marvels by 7 wickets
138/10 in 19.5 6.96
112/1 in 9.5 11.39
109/9 in 20.0 5.45
KRL
L
L
W
W
L
KRL
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 5 Matches
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Colombo Strikers Preview
The side will be coming into this game, Low on confidence, after losing their opening fixture against Galle Gallants.
In the batting department, the onus will be on the likes of Rubin Hermann, captain Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis and Ben McDermott to deliver the bulk of the runs.
In the opening match against Galle Gallants, captain Kusal Mendis played well for Colombo Strikers and finished the innings with the top-score of 79 runs off 53 balls with the help of two fours and seven sixes. He was well supported by Ben McDermott, who scored 57 runs off 34 balls with the help of six fours and two sixes.
In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Binura Fernando, Hasan Mahmud, Wanuja Sahan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Janith Liyanage and James Neesham to deliver timely breakthroughs.
In the opening match, Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Malsha Tharupathi bowled well for Strikers and claimed one wicket each.
Colombo Strikers Predicted Playing XI:
Kusal Mendis (c&wk), Ben McDermott, Rubin Hermann, Kamindu Mendis, Wanuja Sahan, James Neesham, Janith Liyanage, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Malsha Tharupathi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Binura Fernando.
Colombo Strikers Key Players From Previous Game Of Lanka Premier League, 2026
Colombo Strikers Actual Playing XI:
Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, James Neesham, Wanuja Sahan, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kusal Mendis, Ben McDermott, Binura Fernando, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Malsha Tharupathi, Rubin Hermann
Kandy Falcons Preview
After losing their opening fixture against Dambulla Sixers, Kandy Falcons will be looking to make a strong comeback against Colombo Strikers.
In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Dale Phillips, Lahiru Udara, Vijay Shankar, Vishen Halambage, and captain Angelo Matthews to deliver the bulk of the runs.
In the opening match, Dale Phillips played well for Kandy Falcons and finished the innings with the top-score of 52 runs off 39 balls with the help of five fours and two sixes. He was well supported by Lahiru Udara, who scored 44 runs off 28 balls with the help of five boundaries and two sixes.
Besides Phillips and Udara, all-rounder Vijay Shankar produced a brisk 41 not out off 18 balls with the help of three fours and three sixes.
In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Shaheen Afridi, Nuwan Thushara, Asitha Fernando, Dushan Hemantha and Wanindu Hasaranga to deliver timely breakthroughs.
In the previous match, Dushan Hemantha and Nuwan Thushara bowled well for Kandy Falcons and claimed two wickets apiece.
Kandy Falcons Predicted Playing XI:
Angelo Matthews (c), Lahiru Udara (wk), Dale Phillips, Muditha Lakshan, Vijay Shankar, Dushan Hemantha, Asitha Fernando, Wanindu Hasaranga, Nuwan Thushara, Vishen Halambage and Shaheen Afridi.
Kandy Falcons Key Players From Previous Game Of Lanka Premier League, 2026
Kandy Falcons Actual Playing XI:
Dale Phillips, Angelo Mathews, Vijay Shankar, Dushan Hemantha, Wanidu Hasaranga, Nuwan Thushara, Garuka Sanketh, Lahiru Udara, Kusal Perera, Asitha Fernando, Moeen Ali, Sediqullah Atal
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather forecast for Sunday’s game is going to be thundery showers with light winds. The humidity for the game will be around 80%.
CLK vs KRL Pitch Report
The average first innings score at Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo in the ongoing Lankan Premier League in the previous three completed matches is around 202 runs.
The highest total posted so far in the Lankan Premier League at this venue was by Galle Gallants, who posted a competitive 213 runs against Jaffna Kings.
Toss: To Bat
Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo has been excellent venue for side batting first. The first two matches played at the venue have been won by teams winning the toss and opting to bat first.
CLK vs KRL
Winning Prediction
Based on current form, Kandy Falcons will be slight favorites to win their match against Colombo Strikers. With likes of Dushan Hemantha, Dale Phillips and Lahiru Udara in decent form this season, the team management will be hoping that the Kandy Falcons can deliver the goods with bat and ball.
Expect Kandy Falcons to register a comfortable win over Colombo Strikers.
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