Eliminator of the Lanka Premier League, 2024 has Colombo Strikers taking on Kandy Falcons at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on July 18th, 2024 at 07:30 PM IST.
CS vs KFL (Colombo Strikers vs Kandy Falcons), Eliminator - Match Information
Match: Colombo Strikers vs Kandy Falcons, Eliminator
Date: July 18th, 2024
Time: 07:30 PM IST
Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
CS vs KFL (Colombo Strikers vs Kandy Falcons), Eliminator Preview
Colombo Strikers have played 8 matches in the series and they are currently ranked third on the points table, while Kandy Falcons have also played 8 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fourth on the points table.
In their previous encounter in this series, Matheesha Pathirana was the Man of the Match and Matheesha Pathirana scored the highest fantasy points for Colombo Strikers with 124 match fantasy points while Mohammad Haris topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Kandy Falcons with 95 match fantasy points.
Colombo Strikers lost to Dambulla by 28 runs in their previous encounter. The top fantasy player for Colombo Strikers was Binura Fernando who scored 111 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Dambulla Sixers, Kandy Falcons won by 54 runs. The top fantasy player for Kandy Falcons was Wanindu Hasaranga who scored 176 fantasy points.
CS vs KFL, R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 148 runs. The pitch at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo is a balanced one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Temperature is expected to be around 26.65 °C and humidity is expected to be around 86%. 3.03 m/s winds are expected. Cloudy weather is expected during the match, this may help pacers with movement. Light rain is forecasted which may affect playing conditions.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both Pacers and Spinners alike.
CS vs KFL, Head to Head
In the 11 matches played between these 2 teams, Kandy Falcons do not have a good record against Colombo Strikers. Based on our analysis and trends, we predict that Colombo Strikers will win this match. All-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
CS vs KFL Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
- Andre David Stephon Fletcher
Andre Fletcher can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.7. This player is an opening right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 3 matches, Andre Fletcher has scored 129 runs averaging 43 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium fast and in recent matches has taken 1 wicket at an average of 24 per match. - Muhammad Waseem
Muhammad Waseem can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 74 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.1. Muhammad Waseem is a top order right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, he has scored 148 runs averaging 37 per match. - Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Rahmanullah Gurbaz is a wicket-keeper with an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is an opening right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, Rahmanullah Gurbaz has scored 143 runs averaging 35.8 per match.
CS vs KFL Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
- Matheesha Pathirana
Matheesha Pathirana possesses an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recent 5 matches, this player has taken 7 wickets at an average of 14. Matheesha Pathirana has done very well against this opposition, taking 9 wickets in the recent matches. - Isitha Dew Wijesundara
Isitha Wijesundara is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. Isitha Wijesundara has an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. He is a right-arm medium fast bowler and in the last 4 matches, this player has taken 3 wickets at an average of 16. Isitha Wijesundara has had a good time at this venue in the last 4 matches he played here and has taken 3 wickets. - Pathira Vasan Dushmantha Chameera
Dushmantha Chameera is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.1. Dushmantha Chameera bowls right-arm fast and in the recent 4 matches, he has taken 6 wickets at an average of 28.7. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 5 wickets in the recent matches.
CS vs KFL Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
- Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva
Wanindu Hasaranga is an all-rounder with an average of 74 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player is a right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, Wanindu Hasaranga has scored 27 runs at an average of 13.5 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling leg break and in the recent matches has taken 6 wickets, averaging at 8.8 wickets per match. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 6 wickets in the recent matches. - Angelo Davis Mathews
Angelo Mathews is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. Angelo Mathews is a right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, he has scored 84 runs at an average of 42 per match. This player also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches has taken 2 wickets at an average of 15 per match. Angelo Mathews has been very successful against this team, taking 2 wickets in the recent matches. - Shadab Khan
Shadab Khan is an all-rounder with an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. Shadab Khan bowls leg break and in the last 4 matches he has taken 6 wickets at an average of 10.5. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 5 wickets in the recent matches.
CS vs KFL Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
- Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva
Wanindu Hasaranga can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 74 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Wanindu Hasaranga is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, he has scored 27 runs at an average of 13.5 per match. This player also bowls decently, bowling leg break and in recent matches has taken 6 wickets at an average of 8.8 per match. Wanindu Hasaranga has done very well against this opposition, taking 6 wickets in the recent matches. - Andre David Stephon Fletcher
Andre Fletcher is a wicket-keeper with an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.7 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Andre Fletcher is a top order opening batter, bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 129 runs at an average of 43 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium fast and has taken 1 wicket in recent matches. - Muhammad Waseem
Muhammad Waseem is a batter with an average of 74 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.1 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Muhammad Waseem is a top-order right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, he has scored 148 runs at an average of 37 per match. - Matheesha Pathirana
Matheesha Pathirana is a bowler with an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player bowls right-arm fast and in the recently played 4 matches Matheesha Pathirana has taken 7 wickets at an average of 14. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 9 wickets in the recent matches. - Angelo Davis Mathews
Angelo Mathews is an all-rounder with an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 84 runs averaging 42 per match. Angelo Mathews can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 2 wickets.
CS vs KFL Squad Information
Colombo Strikers (CS) Squad: Thisara Perera, Taskin Ahmed, Angelo Perera, Shehan Fernando, Binura Fernando, Chamika Karunaratne, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kavin Bandara, Glenn Phillips, Shadab Khan, Isitha Wijesundara, Nipun Dhananjaya, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Dunith Wellalage, Shevon Daniel, Matheesha Pathirana, Chamika Gunasekara, Muhammad Waseem, AM Ghazanfar and Garuka Sanketh
Kandy Falcons (KFL) Squad: Dinesh Chandimal, Andre Fletcher, Angelo Mathews, Dimuth Karunaratne, Chaturanga de Silva, Kasun Rajitha, Lakshan Sandakan, Dushmantha Chameera, Dasun Shanaka, Ramesh Mendis, Agha Salman, Sammu Ashan, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kamindu Mendis, Ashen Bandara, Shoriful Islam, Mohammad Hasnain, Pavan Rathnayake, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Ali, Kavindu Pathiratne and Chamath Gomez
CS vs KFL Possible Playing XI
Colombo Strikers (CS) Possible Playing XI: Muhammad Waseem, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Angelo Perera, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Matheesha Pathirana, Isitha Wijesundara, Binura Fernando, Shadab Khan, Dunith Wellalage, Glenn Phillips and Thisara Perera
Kandy Falcons (KFL) Possible Playing XI: Dinesh Chandimal, Andre Fletcher, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Hasnain, Wanindu Hasaranga, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Ramesh Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Chaturanga de Silva and Chamath Gomez
CS vs KFL Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Sadeera Samarawickrama
Batters: Andre Fletcher, Muhammad Waseem and Pavan Rathnayake
All-Rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Shadab Khan, Dunith Wellalage and Chamika Karunaratne
Bowler: Matheesha Pathirana
Captain: Sadeera Samarawickrama
Vice-Captain: Muhammad Waseem
Photo credit: Imago
