On Monday, July 31 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Match No. 3 of the Lanka Premier League 2023 will pit Love Kandy and Colombo Strikers against one another.
With a net run rate of -1.05, Niroshan Dickwella’s Strikers sit at the bottom of the standings. On July 31, they were defeated by Jaffna Kings by a score of 21 runs to begin their season.
The Strikers were dismissed for 152 after being challenged to chase down 174 and were bowled out in 19.4 overs. None of their batters contributed, with the exception of captain Dickwella, who scored 58 runs off 34 balls while hitting nine fours and a six.
The Strikers were dismissed for 152 after being challenged to chase down 174 and were bowled out in 19.4 overs. None of their batters contributed, with the exception of captain Dickwella, who scored 58 runs off 34 balls while hitting nine fours and a six.
The Strikers were dismissed for 152 after being challenged to chase down 174 and were bowled out in 19.4 overs. None of their batters contributed, with the exception of captain Dickwella, who scored 58 runs off 34 balls while hitting nine fours and a six.
Asif Ali is anticipated to make useful cameo appearances, while Angelo Mathews will provide stability in the middle order. The most likely candidates to captain their bowling attack are Dushmantha Chameera and Mohammad Hasnain.
Match Details
Match: B-Love Kandy vs Colombo Strikers, Match 3, Lanka Premier League 2023
Date and Time: July 31, 2023, Monday, 07.30 pm IST
Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Pitch Report
The Colombo pitch is anticipated to be favorable for the batsmen. The likelihood of dew is high, and it can end up benefiting the batting teams.
Probable XIs
B-Love Kandy
Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Mohammad Haris, Ashen Bandara, Angelo Mathews, Asif Ali, Wanindu Hasaranga (C), Kamindu Mendis, Dushmantha Chameera, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Mohammad Hasnain, Nuwan Pradeep
Colombo Strikers
Babar Azam, Pathum Nissanka, Niroshan Dickwella (c & wk), Nuwanidu Fernando, Yashodha Lanka, Chamika Karunaratne, Ramesh Mendis, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Matheesha Pathirana, Lakshan Sandakan
Match Prediction
The Colombo Strikers dropped their debut match, but they have a capable squad to mount a comeback against Kandy. They will be the underdogs going into the game, but not by much.
Prediction: Colombo Strikers to win this Lanka Premier League 2023 match.
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