Match 3 of the Lanka Premier League, 2024, will be played between Colombo Strikers and Kandy Falcons (CS vs KFL). The match will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, on July 2 at 07:30 PM IST.
CS vs KFL (Colombo Strikers vs Kandy Falcons), Match 3 - Match Information
Match: Colombo Strikers vs Kandy Falcons, Match 3
Date: July 2, 2024
Time: 07:30 PM IST
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
CS vs KFL (Colombo Strikers vs Kandy Falcons), Match 3 Preview
Kandy Falcons have played 1 match in the tournament and they are ranked first on the points table, Colombo Strikers are playing their first game of this tournament. In their last 5 games, Colombo Strikers have won 2 games and lost 3.
Both teams last played against each other in Match 18 of the Lanka Premier League, 2023, where Matheesha Pathirana scored the highest fantasy points for Colombo Strikers with 80 match fantasy points while Wanindu Hasaranga topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Kandy Falcons with 132 match fantasy points.
In their last match in this tournament against Dambulla Sixers, Kandy Falcons beat Dambulla Sixers by 6 wickets. The top fantasy player for Kandy Falcons was Dasun Shanaka who scored 172 fantasy points.
CS vs KFL, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 144 runs. The pitch at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, 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.
Weather Report for Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
The temperature is expected to be around 23°C with 95% humidity. Winds at a speed of 1.61 m/s 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 pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 75% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
CS vs KFL, Head-to-Head
In the 9 matches played between these 2 teams, Colombo Strikers' batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Kandy Falcons.
CS vs KFL Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashen Bandara | 5 | 74 | 14.8 | 0 | - | 13, 0, 22, 27, 12 | - |
| Dinesh Chandimal | 5 | 124 | 31 | 0 | - | 38, 2, 38, 46, 0 | - |
| Nipun Dhananjaya | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 2 | 14 | 0, 6, 0, 1, 13 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
- Koralegedera Nadeeja Ashen Bandara
Ashen Bandara can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 29 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.1. This player is a right-handed batter. In the last five matches, Ashen Bandara has scored 64 runs.
- Lokuge Dinesh Chandimal
Dinesh Chandimal is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 31 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.1. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, Dinesh Chandimal has scored 124 runs.
- Kenaththage Nipun Dhananjaya Perera
Nipun Dhananjaya is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 31 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7. This player is a left-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, Nipun Dhananjaya has scored 20 runs. He also bowls decently, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 2 wickets at an average of 14 per match.
CS vs KFL Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matheesha Pathirana | 4 | 0 | - | 7 | 9.6 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 2, 2, 2, 0, 1 |
| Mohammad Hasnain | 3 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 55.5 | 0, 2, 5, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
- Matheesha Pathirana
Matheesha Pathirana is a bowler with an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 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 9.6. He has done well against this opposition, taking 5 wickets in recent matches.
- Mohammad Hasnain
Mohammad Hasnain is a bowler with an average of 28 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.1 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recent 3 matches, this player has taken 2 wickets at an average of 55.5. Mohammad Hasnain has been successful against this team, taking 2 wickets in recent matches.
CS vs KFL Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 3 | 20 | 10 | 4 | 14.3 | 20, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 2, 0 |
| Chamika Karunaratne | 4 | 90 | - | 5 | 13.8 | 0, 0, 48, 0, 42 | 2, 2, 0, 1, 0 |
| Angelo Mathews | 3 | 62 | 31 | 0 | - | 0, 30, 16, 16, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva
Wanindu Hasaranga is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.9. This player is a leg-break bowler and in the last 3 matches, Wanindu Hasaranga has taken 4 wickets at an average of 14.3. He has done well against this opposition, taking 2 wickets in recent matches.
- Chamika Karunaratne
Chamika Karunaratne is an all-rounder with an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 4 matches, this player has scored 90 runs. Chamika Karunaratne also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium-fast and in recent matches, he has taken 5 wickets. He has been successful against this team, taking 1 wicket in recent matches.
- Angelo Davis Mathews
Angelo Mathews is an all-rounder with an average of 39 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 62 runs. Angelo Mathews has done well against this opposition, taking 2 wickets in recent matches.
CS vs KFL Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 3 | 20 | 10 | 4 | 14.3 | 20, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 2, 0 |
| Chamika Karunaratne | 4 | 90 | - | 5 | 13.8 | 0, 0, 48, 0, 42 | 2, 2, 0, 1, 0 |
| Angelo Mathews | 3 | 62 | 31 | 0 | - | 0, 30, 16, 16, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Matheesha Pathirana | 4 | 0 | - | 7 | 9.6 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 2, 2, 2, 0, 1 |
| Chaturanga de Silva | 3 | 17 | 17 | 3 | 23.3 | 0, 0, 0, 17, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 1 |
- Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva
Wanindu Hasaranga is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.9. This player is a leg-break bowler and in the last 3 matches, Wanindu Hasaranga has taken 4 wickets at an average of 14.3. He has done well against this opposition, taking 2 wickets in recent matches.
- Chamika Karunaratne
Chamika Karunaratne is an all-rounder with an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 4 matches, this player has scored 90 runs. Chamika Karunaratne also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium-fast and in recent matches, he has taken 5 wickets. He has been successful against this team, taking 1 wicket in recent matches.
- Angelo Davis Mathews
Angelo Mathews is an all-rounder with an average of 39 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 62 runs. Angelo Mathews has done well against this opposition, taking 2 wickets in recent matches.
- Matheesha Pathirana
Matheesha Pathirana is a bowler with an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 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 9.6. He has done well against this opposition, taking 5 wickets in recent matches.
- Pinnaduwage Chaturanga de Silva
Chaturanga de Silva is an all-rounder with an average of 34 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.6 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent 3 matches, this player has taken 3 wickets at an average of 23.3. Chaturanga de Silva has done well against this opposition, taking 1 wicket in recent matches.
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, Mohammad Hasnain, Pavan Rathnayake, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Ali, Kavindu Pathiratne and Chamath Gomez
CS vs KFL Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Sadeera Samarawickrama
Batters: Andre Fletcher and Ashen Bandara
All-Rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Angelo Mathews, Chaturanga de Silva, Thisara Perera and Shadab Khan
Bowlers: Matheesha Pathirana and Mohammad Hasnain
Captain: Andre Fletcher
Vice-Captain: Ashen Bandara
Photo credit: Alamy
