Kandy Falcons vs Dambulla Aura, LPL 2022, Today Match Prediction 18 December 2022

kdf vs dha Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Kandy Falcons will be looking to maintain their winning momentum when they take on Dambulla Giants in the 18th match of the 2022 Lankan Premier League at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

In the previous match, Kandy Falcons registered a dominant nine-wicket win over Colombo Stars, courtesy excellent performances from Chamika Karunaratne, Oshane Thomas, Kamindu Mendis and Andre Fletcher. With this result, Falcons managed to extend their lead at the top of the table.

On the other hand, Dambulla Giants managed to break their five-match losing streak after their clinical victory over Galle Gladiators. Captain Dasun Shanaka will be hoping that the side can put on a decent show in this fixture.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Kandy Falcons Preview

The franchise have climbed to the top spot in the competition after registering three victories on the bounce.

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Kamindu Mendis, wicket-keeper Minod Bhanuka, opener Andre Fletcher, Najibullah Zadran all-rounders Ashen Bandara, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Fabian Allen to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Kamindu Mendis showed excellent form with the bat for Kandy Falcons and finished the innings with the top-score of 51` not out off 48 balls with the help of five boundaries. Besides Mendis, opener Andre Fletcher, who showcased excellent form and scored 44 runs off 41 balls.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Chamika Karunaratne, Fabian Allen, Oshane Thomas, Isuru Udana, Wanindu Hasaranga to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

In the previous match, medium-pacer Chamika Karunaratne was the pick of the bowlers for Kandy Falcons and finished with figures of 4 for 11 in his 3.1 overs. Besides Karunaratne, Oshane Thomas bowled well and claimed 3 for 20 in his full quota of  overs.

Kandy Falcons Predicted Playing XI:

Minod Bhanuka (wk), Andre Fletcher, Kamindu Mendis, Ashen Bandara, Najibullah Zadran, Oshane Thomas, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Fabian Allen, Chamika Karunaratne, Isuru Udana, Chamindu Wijesinghe

Kandy Falcons Actual Playing XI:

Kamindu Mendis, Minod Bhanuka, Kavin Bandara, Ashen Bandara, Fabian Allen, Zahoor Khan, Chamindu Wijesinghe, Wanidu Hasaranga, Oshane Thomas, Najibullah Zadran, Chamika Karunaratne

Dambulla Aura Preview

The franchise have struggled to make an impact in this year’s competition. The team management will be hoping that the side can show discipline in all three departments in this fixture.

In the batting department, the side will be relying on captain Dasun Shanaka, all-rounder Sikander Raza, openers Shevon Daniels, wicket-keeper Jordan Cox, Bhanuka Rajapaksa to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, openers Shevon Daniels and Jordan Cox got the side off to a flying start and put on a record 163-run partnership for the opening wicket.

Shevon Daniels showcased excellent form for Dambulla and finished the innings with the top-score of 80 runs off 55 balls with the help of five fours and five sixes. He was well supported by wicket-keeper Jordan Cox, who smashed 77 runs off 58 balls with the help of six fours and three sixes.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Dilum Sudeera, Pramod Madushan, Sikandar Raza, Noor Ahmad and Lahiru Madushanka to deliver timely breakthroughs.

Dambulla Aura Predicted Playing XI:

Shevon Daniel, Jordan Cox (wk), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Ravindu Fernando, Sikandar Raza, Matthew Forde, Dilum Sudeera, Pramod Madushan, Noor Ahmad

Dambulla Aura Actual Playing XI:

Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Pramod Madushan, Sikandar Raza, Ravindu Fernando, Noor Ahmad, Sudeera Thilakaratne, Matthew Forde, Dasun Shanaka, Kalana Perera, Jordan Cox, Shevon Daniel

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The weather forecast for Sunday’s match is expected to be light drizzle during the first half of the match. The wicket prepared for the game at R. Premadasa will certainly offer lateral movement to the quick bowlers.

Venue Details

R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo is going to host the 18th match of the 2022 Lankan Premier League between Kandy Falcons and Dambulla Giants.

Toss: To Bowl

Both the teams will be keen to win toss, bowl first and restrict the opposition to less than 135 runs. The previous match played at Colombo have been won by side batting second.