Match Details:
The 1st match of the Lanka Premier League will be played between Colombo Kings and Kandy Tuskers at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Sooriyawewa, Hambantota.
This match is scheduled to start at 07:30 PM Local Time and IST. The game will be telecasted on Sony Six.
Preview:
The inaugural edition of the Lanka Premier League is all set to kick-off from the 26th of Nov in Hambantota. Colombo Kings are taking on the Kandy Tuskers in the opening match of the LPL. Colombo Kings. The Kings have a very good combination of experience and an overseas superstar. Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, and Isuru Udana make a good SL core in the team. In addition, Andre Russell’s availability makes them even stronger.
On the other side, Kandy Tuskers has been facing a lot of problems before commencing their campaign. Chris Gayle pulled out with Liam Plunkett made himself unavailable in front of international commitments, made things more difficult for the Tuskers. However, the experience of Brendan Taylor, Irfan Pathan, Nuwan Pradeep, Dale Steyn, and Munaf Patel might increase some chances for them.
COL vs KAN Weather Report for Match 1:
We will have a pleasant evening in Hambantota. The temperature is expected to be around 27-28 Degree Celsius during the match time.
Pitch Condition/Report:
It will be the first game in Hambantota. So, we are expecting a fresh and hard wicket for the first game of the tournament. However, the pitch at Hambantota is known for low scoring matches and an extra bit of help for the spinners.
Injury and Availability News:
Sohail Tanvir tested positive for Covid-19 and is unavailable for this match.
Dale Steyn is set to miss this encounter as he’s yet to reach Lanka.
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COL vs KAN Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Colombo Kings predicted XI:
Kalana Perera/Lahiru Udana, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Laurie Evans, Angelo Mathews (c), Andre Russell, Isuru Udana, Dushmantha Chameera, Qais Ahmed, Jeffrey Vandersay/Amila Aponso, Dhammika Prasad
Bench:
Kalana Perera/Lahiru Udana, Ashan Priyanjan, Navod Paranavithana, Thikshila de Silva, Himesh Ramanayake, Tharindu Ratnayake, Karm Sadiq, Manpreet Gony, Jeffrey Vandersay/Amila Aponso, Tharindu Kaushal
Kandy Tuskers predicted XI:
Kusal Mendis, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Brendan Taylor, Kusal Perera, Asela Gunaratne, Irfan Pathan, Priyamal Perera, Kamindu Mendis/Dilruwan Perera, Munaf Patel/Naveen-ul-Haq, Nuwan Pradeep, Lasith Embuldeniya/Vishwa Fernando
Bench:
Lasith Embuldeniya/Vishwa Fernando, Ishan Jayaratne, Kamindu Mendis/Dilruwan Perera, Nishan Madushanka, Seekkuge Prasanna, Munaf Patel/Naveen-ul-Haq, Kaveeshka Anjula, Lahiru Samarakoon, Chamika Edirisinghe, Dale Steyn, Kevin Koththigoda
COL vs KAN Top picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Dinesh Chandimal has a pretty good season with the bat in the recent Army Commanders League. He was the highest run-scorer of the tournament at an average of 48.
Kusal Mendis scored at an average of 91.5 in the recent Army Commanders League at a SR of 167.89.
Irfan Pathan smashed a 31-ball 57 in the Road Safety World series earlier this year. He has immense experience and is advisable to pick in your XI.
Brendan Taylor recently played a t20I series against Pakistan and scored a half-century there. He has been in superb touch and expected to perform in this tournament as well.
Andre Russell has a SR of almost 150 this year in T20s. He had a SR of 189 during the death overs in the recent Indian T20 League in UAE.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Dinesh Chandimal, Kusal Mendis
Vice-Captain Options – Irfan Pathan, Andre Russell
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for COL vs KAN Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Dinesh Chandimal (C), Kusal Perera
Batters – R Gurbaz, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Kusal Mendis
All-Rounders – Angelo Mathews, Andre Russell, Irfan Pathan (VC)
Bowlers – Qais Ahmed, Isuru Udana, Naveen-ul-Haq
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for COL vs KAN Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Kusal Perera, Brendan Taylor
Batters – Daniel Bell-Drummond, Asela Gunaratne, Kusal Mendis (C)
All-Rounders – Andre Russell (VC), Dilruwan Perera, Irfan Pathan
Bowlers – Isuru Udana, Naveen-ul-Haq, Qais Ahmed
Expert Advice:
Dinesh Chandimal was the highest run-scorer of the Army Commanders League at an average of 48 and with a SR of 150.79.
Kusal Mendis scored a brilliant century in the recent Army Commanders League.
COL vs KAN Probable Winners:
Colombo Kings is expected to win this match.
