Punjab Royals vs Kandy Samp Army, Legends Cricket Trophy, 2024, Today Match Prediction

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Punjab Royals and Kandy Samp Army will lock horns in the 17th match of the Legends Cricket Trophy played at Pallekele on Saturday.

Punjab Royals comfortably brushed aside Kandy Samp Army in the previous match. With this result, Punjab Royals are currently lying at fourth position in the league table. Captain Tillakaratne Dilshan will be hoping that the side can put on a decent show in this dead rubber.

On the other hand, Kandy Samp Army suffered 54-run defeat against Dubai Giants. Captain Aaron Finch will be hoping that the side can make amends and put in an improved performance against Punjab Royals.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Punjab Royals Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Cameron White, wicket-keeper Naman Ojha, skipper Tillakaratne Dilshan, Dilshan Munaweera, Phil Mustard, and Anton Devcich to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Dilshan Munaweera played well for Punjab Royals and finished the innings with the top-score of 47 runs off 26 balls with the help of seven fours and one six. He was well supported by captain Tillakaratne Dilshan, who scored 43 not out off 29 balls with the help of four fours and two sixes.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Javon Seales, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Monty Panesar, Siddharth Trivedi and S Sreesanth to deliver the most important breakthroughs.

In the previous match, medium-pacer Javon Searles was the pick of the bowlers for Punjab Royals and finished with figures of 4 for 28 in his four overs.

Besides Searles, off-spinner Tillakaratne Dilshan bowled well with the new-ball and finished with figures of 2 for 22 in his three overs.

Punjab Royals Predicted Playing XI:

Dilshan Munaweera, Tillakaratne Dilshan (c), Naman Ojha (wk), Cameron White, Anton Devcich, Phil Mustard, Neil Broom, Siddharth Trivedi, Javon Searles, Monty Panesar, S Sreesanth

Kandy Samp Army Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of wicket-keeper Rahul Yadav, captain Aaron Finch, Jonathan Food, Jess Karia and Kevin O’Brien to do the bulk of the scoring.

In the previous match, Kevin O’Brien continued his excellent form with the bat and notched up his second half century of the competition. He smashed two fours and six sixes in his innings.

Besides O’Brien, tail-ender Chris Mpofu had a decent outing with the bat and smashed 28 not out off 15 balls with the help of four fours and one six.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Shahbaz Nadeem, Rahul Shukla, Chris Mpofu, Navin Stewart, Tino Best and Jon-Russ Jaggesar to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Tino Best bowled well and claimed 3 for 40 in his three overs. Besides Best, Chris Mpofu conceded 38 runs and picked up two wickets from his three overs.

Kandy Samp Army Predicted Playing XI:

Aaron Finch (c), Jonathan Foo, Kevin O Brien, Jesal Karia, Rahul Yadav (wk), Rahul Shukla, Tino Best, Jon-Russ Jaggesar, Chris Mpofu, Navin Stewart, Shahbaz Nadeem

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The weather forecast for Saturday being perfect, the wicket prepared for the game is going to provide a decent battle between bat and ball.

Venue Details

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele is going to host the 17th match of the Legends Cricket Trophy 2024 between Punjab Royals and Kandy Samp Army.

Toss: To Bowl

Both the sides will be keen to win the toss, bowl first and restrict the opposing to lowest possible total.