Colombo Stars vs Kandy Falcons, LPL 2022, Today Match Prediction 06 December 2022

cls vs kdf Match Prediction & Analysis

Lanka Premier league is the domestic T20 league competition in the Sri Lanka circuit, and they also have a lot of foreign players actively participating in the league. Colombo Stars and Kandy Falcons have never played in the LPL finals in the two seasons so far. Colombo Stars qualified for the play-offs after finishing first and third in the points table in the league phase in the last 2 seasons. Kandy falcons earlier called as Kandy Tuskers and Kandy Warriors have never qualified for play-offs finishing in the fifth place in both the seasons played so far. Both teams will hope for a positive start with a victory in their opening match.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Colombo Stars Preview

Colombo Stars will be led by Sri Lanka`s veteran all-rounder Angelo Mathews in this season. They have an experienced batting stars Niroshan Dickwella and Dinesh Chandimal alongside T20 Globetrotters Ravi Bopara and Benny Howell in their batting line-up. Youngsters Danajaya Lakshan and Charith Asalanka add firepower and youth ness to their batting.

They have a strong squad of fast bowlers with local talents such as Suranga Lakmal and Kasun Rajitha accompanied international players Karim Janat, Naveen-Ul-Haq, Romario Shepherd, and Dominic Drakes in their ranks. Seekuge Prasanna and Jeffery Vandersay will take control of their spin bowling department.

Key Players: Ravi Bopara, Niroshan Dickwella, Suranga Lakmal

Colombo Stars Predicted Playing XI:

Angelo Mathews, Niroshan Dickwella, Dinesh Chandimal, Ravi Bopara, Benny Howell, Charith Asalanka, Suranga Lakmal, Karim Janat, Romario Shepherd, Seekuge Prasanna, Jeffery Vandersay

Colombo Stars Actual Playing XI:

Niroshan Dickwella, Ravi Bopara, Angelo Mathews, Benny Howell, Suranga Lakmal, Dominic Drakes, Seekkuge Prasanna, Keemo Paul, Charith Asalanka, Muditha Lakshan, Dinesh Chandimal

Kandy Falcons Preview

Kandy Falcons will be led by Sri Lanka`s ace spinner Wanindu Hasaranga in this season. Pathum Nissanka will be the first opener with the choice between Najibullah Zadran and Andre Fletcher for the second opener`s slot. Fabian Allen, Kamindu Mendis, Minod Banuka, and Carlos Brathwaite are expected to form the strong core of the middle order of the team.

Carlos Brathwaite, Matheesh Pathirana, Isuru Udana and Oshane Thomas are the key pacers in the squad for the Kandy Falcons team. Wanindu Hasaranga will lead the spin attack with Ashen Bandara, Malinda Pushpakumara, Fabian Allen, and Kamindu Mendis for company. Chamika Karunaratne is not available for their team after his recent susupension by Sri Lankan board.

Key Players: Wanindu Hasaranga, Matheesh Pathirana, Carlos Brathwaite

Kandy Falcons Predicted Playing XI:

Wanindu Hasaranga, Pathum Nissanka, Najibullah Zadran, Fabian Allen, Kamindu Mendis, Minod Banuka, Carlos Brathwaite, Matheesh Pathirana, Isuru Udana, Oshane Thomas, Malinda Pushpakumara

Kandy Falcons Actual Playing XI:

Kamindu Mendis, Isuru Udana, Ashen Bandara, Carlos Brathwaite, Fabian Allen, Ashian Daniel, Zahoor Khan, Pathum Nissanka, ADS Fletcher, Wanidu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

Hambantota Is typically a slightly slow pitch with aid for the bowlers mainly. Batters can take advantage if they can settle on this track. We expect the weather to be humid with dew expected in the latter half of the match.

Venue Details

Hambantota is the venue for the first 5 league matches, and we expect the scores to be around 150-170 runs in this match.

Toss: To Bowl

Chasing is the best option in the T20 matches and both teams are unaware of the pitch conditions and will be looking to bat second.