Get ready for the showdown between Colombo Strikers and B-Love Kandy in Match 18 of Lanka Premier League 2023. Set to kick off on August 13 at 07.30 pm IST, the battle will unfold at Colombo’s R Premadasa Stadium.
Colombo Strikers vs B-Love Kandy Match Preview
Under Niroshan Dickwella’s leadership, the Strikers find themselves struggling at the table’s bottom, tallying four points with a -0.864 net run rate after clinching victories in merely two out of six matches. Nonetheless, their aspirations for playoff contention remain alive.
A triumph against Kandy could potentially dislodge Galle Titans from fourth place, yet a defeat would elevate their final league bout versus the Titans to a must-win situation.
Meanwhile, Wanindu Hasaranga’s Kandy has secured a playoff berth, though securing a top-two position remains unfinished. A victory against the Strikers could propel them into a Qualifier 1 duel against Dambulla Aura.
Kandy holds the second spot with eight points and a +0.496 net run rate, recuperating from two losses by embarking on an impressive four-game winning streak.
Colombo Strikers vs B-Love Kandy Weather Report
Rainfall odds hover between 30 and 40 percent throughout the match, while temperatures are expected to settle around the 29-degree Celsius mark.
Colombo Strikers vs B-Love Kandy Pitch Report
The R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo is renowned for its balanced pitch characteristics. Historically, it has favored both batsmen and bowlers, offering an even contest between bat and ball. The surface often assists spinners as the game progresses, making spin an important factor in the later stages of the match. The pitch tends to hold up well, allowing for consistent bounce, while the outfield facilitates swift running between the wickets. Given its neutral nature, teams can expect a fair battle between different facets of the game at this iconic stadium.
Colombo Strikers vs B-Love Kandy Predicted XI
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
Dream11 Team for Colombo Strikers vs B-Love Kandy
Wicketkeeper (WK): Niroshan Dickwella (c)
Captain (C): Babar Azam
Batters: Pathum Nissanka, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Haris
Bowlers: Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
All-rounders: Angelo Mathews, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz
Where to Watch Colombo Strikers vs B-Love Kandy?
| COUNTRY | BROADCASTERS |
|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | Star Network |
| USA | Willow TV |
| India | Star Sports Network; Fan Code |
| Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Middle East/North Africa, Maldives | Star Network |
| Other countries | Sri Lanka Cricket Youtube |
