On Sunday, August 13, Match No. 18 of the Lanka Premier League 2023 will pit Colombo Strikers against B-Love Kandy. This game will take place in Colombo at the R Premadasa Stadium.
The Strikers, led by Niroshan Dickwella, have only won two of their six games, and as a result, are currently at the bottom of the standings with four points and a net run rate of -0.864. They still have a chance to go to the playoffs, though.
They have the best chance of ousting Galle Titans from fourth place if they defeat Kandy. However, a loss would make their last league game versus the Titans a must-win contest.
On the other hand, Wanindu Hasaranga’s Kandy team has already advanced to the playoffs but has not yet clinched a berth in the top two. If they defeat the Strikers, they will play Dambulla Aura in Qualifier 1.
As of right now, Kandy are ranked second in the rankings with eight points and a net run rate of +0.496. They won four straight games after recovering from two losses.
Colombo Strikers vs B-Love Kandy Match Details
Match: Colombo Strikers vs B-Love Kandy, Match 18, Lanka Premier League 2023
Date and Time: August 13, 2023, Sunday, 07.30 pm IST
Venue: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Pitch Report
So far, the Colombo venue’s pitch has been a sports one. Although batters have also experienced success, spinners have gotten the most out of the surface.
Probable XIs
Colombo Strikers
Pathum Nissanka, Niroshan Dickwella (c & wk), Babar Azam, Nuwanidu Fernando, Angelo Perera, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Chamika Karunaratne, Jeffrey Vandersay, Naseem Shah, Matheesha Pathirana
B-Love Kandy
Fakhar Zaman, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Mohammad Haris, Angelo Mathews, Asif Ali, Sahan Arachchige, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Isuru Udana, Dushmantha Chameera, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Nuwan Pradeep
Match Prediction
B-Love Kandy have won four matches in a row and their skipper, Wanindu Hasaranga, is on top of his game. They should beat the Strikers in the upcoming match.
Prediction: B-Love Kandy to win this Lanka Premier League 2023 match.
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