Match Details:
The 13th match of the Lanka Premier League 2020 will be played between Kandy Tuskers and Colombo Kings at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Sooriyawewa, Hambantota.
The match is scheduled to start at 8:00 PM local time and IST and it will be telecast and streamed on Sony Six and Sony Liv respectively.
Preview:
Kandy Tuskers will square off against Colombo Kings in the 13th match of the Lanka Premier League. It’s the second match of the day and both the teams are set for the exciting weekend contest. Kandy Tuskers have won only one match so far and lost the other 4 matches and they are currently at the 4th spot in the standings with 2 points.
On the other hand, Colombo Kings moved to the 2nd spot in the standings after their comprehensive win over table-toppers Jaffna Stallions. With enough firepower in the middle order with the likes of Andre Russell and experienced campaigner Angelo Mathews, the team is capable of beating any opposition.
KT vs CK Weather Report for Match 13:
Though it’s an 8 pm match, it will be partly cloudy in Hambantota with no chances of rain, the temperature will be around 24 degrees Celsius and the humidity levels are high at 72 percent.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The pitch will offer extra pace and bounce for the quick bowlers, but they need to be very disciplined in their line and lengths. The outfield is really fast and the ball travels well. It’s difficult to chase a 180 plus score on this wicket so batting first will be a good option.
Average first innings score:
167 ( Last 5 complete matches played on this venue )
Record of chasing teams:
Won – 3, Lost – 2, Tie – 0
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
KT vs CK Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Kandy Tuskers
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Kusal Perera (c & wk), Kusal Mendis, Brendan Taylor, Kamindu Mendis, Asela Gunaratne, Seekkuge Prasanna, Dilruwan Perera, Nuwan Pradeep, Naveen-ul-Haq, Munaf Patel
Bench:
Irfan Pathan, Dale Steyn, Ishan Jayaratne, Vishwa Fernando, Priyamal Perera, Lahiru Samarakoon, Lasith Embuldeniya, Kevin Koththigoda, Nishan Madushka, Kaveeshka Anjula, Chamikara Edirisinghe
Colombo Kings
Thikshila de Silva, Laurie Evans, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Daniel Bell-Drummond, Andre Russell, Angelo Mathews (c), Ashan Priyanjan, Isuru Udana, Qais Ahmad, Dushmantha Chameera, Tharindu Kaushal
Bench:
Ravinderpal Singh, Navod Paranavithana, Dhammika Prasad, Karim Sadiq, Himesh Ramanayake, Lahiru Udara, Jeffrey Vandersay, Kalana Perera, Manpreet Gony, Tharindu Ratnayake, Amila Aponso
KT vs CK Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Kusal Mendis, batting No.3 for Kandy Tuskers, has scored 188 runs in 5 matches at an average of 47 with a strike rate of 140.29.
Kandy Tuskers skipper Kusal Perera is in good nick with the bat he has scored 163 runs in 5 matches at an average of 32.6 with a strike rate of 140.51.
Asela Gunaratne has scored 96 runs in 5 innings at an average of 48 with a strike rate of 147.69. While with the ball he has picked up 7 wickets at an economy of 8.
Dinesh Chandimal has scored 148 runs in 3 innings at an average of 74 with a strike rate of 151 including two half-centuries.
Andre Russell is the star player for Colombo Kings, in 4 matches he has scored 126 runs at an average of 42 with an amazing strike rate of 217.24. With the ball, he has picked up 4 wickets at an excellent economy of 6.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Andre Russell, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews
Vice-Captain Options – Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Brendan Taylor
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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for KT vs CK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Kusal Perera, Dinesh Chandimal
Batters – Kusal Mendis (vc), Brendan Taylor, Laurie Evans, Andre Russell (c)
All-Rounders – Seekkuge Prasanna, Angelo Mathews
Bowlers – Naveen-ul-Haq, Munaf Patel, Qais Ahmad
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for KT vs CK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Kusal Perera (vc), Dinesh Chandimal (c)
Batters – Asela Gunaratne, Kusal Mendis, Brendan Taylor, Laurie Evans, Andre Russell
All-Rounders – Isuru Udana
Bowlers – Naveen-ul-Haq, Nuwan Pradeep, Tharindu Kaushal
Expert Advice:
Andre Russell, not only has got muscles to clear the fence but has a knack for picking up wickets and bowling economical spells, the stats show the same. He must be included in your Dream11 fantasy team and he can lead your side as well.
Today’s KT vs CK Probable Winners:
Colombo Kings expected to win this match.