Preview:
SLC Reds will square off with SLC Blues in the 7th match of the SLC Invitational T20 League 2021 on Wednesday. SLC Reds had ordinary first two matches, where they lost against SLC Blues and SLC Greys by 56 runs and 35 runs respectively. However, they backed themselves and won their next game against SLC Greens by 10 wickets.
On the other hand, after winning their first two matches, SLC Blues lost their third fixture against SLC Greys by 16 runs. Except for Sadeera Samarawickrama and Ashen Bandara, none of the other batters kept going, which cost them the game. They are still a quality side and have the potential to come back well.
Match Details:
SLC Reds vs SLC Blues, Match 7
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Date & Time: August 18th at 2:30 PM IST & Local Time
Live Streaming: Sri Lanka Cricket Youtube Channel
Pitch Report:
The boundaries are quite big, and the batters need to be more sensible in their approach. The spinners are getting enough turn and the odd-ball is sticking into the surface. Bowling first is a good option here.
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Probable Playing XIs for SLRE vs SLBL:
SLC Reds
Avishka Fernando, Dinesh Chandimal, Nipun Dananjaya, Oshada Fernando, Asela Gunaratne, Chamika Karunaratne, Akila Dananjaya, Seekkuge Prasanna, Muditha Lakshan, Prabath Jayasuriya, Asitha Fernando
SLC Blues
Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk), Nishan Madushka, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Angelo Perera, Ashen Bandara, Sahan Arachchige, Suranga Lakmal, Praveen Jayawickrama, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka
Top Picks for SLRE vs SLBL Dream11 Match:
Top Picks – SLC Reds
After two low scores in the first two matches, Avishka Fernando made a strong statement in the third game with an unbeaten 82 runs against SLC Greens. Overall in this competition, he has scored 97 runs at a strike rate of 122.78.
Oshada Fernando is a must buy, who has one half-century in two innings he has batted. He is enough international experience under his belt.
Top Picks – SLC Blues
Ashen Bandara will strengthen the middle-order of SLC Blues. In 3 matches in this tournament, he has scored 110 runs at an average of 55 and a strike rate of 189.65.
Sadeera Samarawickrama had a good last game against SLC Greys, where he scored 58 runs from 42 deliveries. Overall in this tournament, he has accumulated 108 runs at an average of 36.
SLRE vs SLBL Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
| Player | Statistics (This Tournament) | Dream11 Points |
| Avishka Fernando | 97 runs | 158 |
| Oshada Fernando | 58 runs | 102 |
| Ashen Bandara | 110 runs | 166 |
| Sadeera Samarawickrama | 108 runs | 189 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 16 runs and one wicket | 63 |
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SLRE vs SLBL Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Dinesh Chandimal, Sadeera Samarawickrama (vc), Avishka Fernando (c), Ashen Bandara, Oshada Fernando, Dhananjaya de Silva, Asela Gunaratne, Chamika Karunaratne, Suranga Lakmal, Seekkuge Prasanna, Maheesh Theekshana
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for SLRE vs SLBL Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Sadeera Samarawickrama, Angelo Perera, Avishka Fernando, Ashen Bandara, Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Asela Gunaratne (vc), Sahan Arachchige, D Lakshan, Seekkuge Prasanna, Akila Dananjaya, P Jayasuriya
Today’s SLRE vs SLBL Probable Winners:
SLC Blues are expected to win this match.
