Match 18 of the "Lanka Premier League, 2024" will be played between Kandy Falcons and Dambulla Sixers (KFL vs DS). The match will be played at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on July 15 at 03:00 PM IST.
KFL vs DS (Kandy Falcons vs Dambulla Sixers), Match 18 - Match Information
Match: Kandy Falcons vs Dambulla Sixers, Match 18
Date: July 15, 2024
Time: 03:00 PM IST
Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
KFL vs DS (Kandy Falcons vs Dambulla Sixers), Match 18 Preview
Kandy Falcons have played 6 matches in the tournament and are ranked fifth on the points table, while Dambulla Sixers have played 5 and are placed fourth.
In their previous encounter in this tournament, Dasun Shanaka was the Man of the Match and Dasun Shanaka scored the highest fantasy points for Kandy Falcons with 172 match fantasy points while Mark Chapman topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Dambulla Sixers with 121 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by Kandy Falcons, they lost to Galle Marvels by 8 wickets. The top fantasy player for Kandy Falcons was Andre Fletcher who scored 128 fantasy points.
In their last match, Dambulla Sixers beat Galle Marvels by 25 runs. The top fantasy player for Dambulla Sixers was Chamindu Wickramasinghe who scored 134 fantasy points.
KFL vs DS, R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 152 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 27.79 °C with 82% humidity. 6.22 m/s winds are expected. Cloudy weather is expected during the match, this may help pacers with movement. There is light rain expected which may affect playing conditions.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both Pacers and Spinners alike.
KFL vs DS, Head to Head
In the 10 matches played between these 2 teams, the all-rounders of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
KFL vs DS Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
- Andre David Stephon Fletcher
Andre Fletcher is a wicket-keeper with an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.9 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. The right-handed batter has scored 179 runs in the recently played 4 matches. Fletcher can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium fast and in recent matches has taken 1 wicket. - Mathurage Don Kusal Janitha Perera
Kusal Perera is a wicket-keeper with an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. The left-handed batter has scored 215 runs in the last 5 matches. - Reeza Raphael Hendricks
Reeza Hendricks is a batter with an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. The right-handed batter has scored 183 runs in the recent 5 matches.
KFL vs DS Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
- Aththachchi Nuwan Pradeep Roshan Fernando
Nuwan Pradeep is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 28 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. The right-arm fast-medium bowler has taken 4 wickets in the last 4 matches. Pradeep has a very good record against this opponent, taking 6 wickets in recent matches. - Ilandari Dewage Nuwan Thushara
Nuwan Thushara is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. The right-arm medium fast bowler has taken 10 wickets in the recent 5 matches. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 8 wickets in recent matches. - Mohammad Shoriful Islam
Shoriful Islam is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 34 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. The left-arm medium-fast bowler has taken 4 wickets in the recent 4 matches.
KFL vs DS Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
- Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva
Wanindu Hasaranga is an all-rounder with an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.3 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Hasaranga has taken 2 wickets in the recent 3 matches. He can also give you some batting fantasy points and in recent matches has scored 65 runs. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 1 wicket in recent matches. - Wanigamuni Ramesh Tarinda Mendis
Ramesh Mendis can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. The right-handed batter has scored 38 runs in the last 3 matches. Mendis also bowls decently, bowling off break and in recent matches has taken 2 wickets. - Munasinghe Arachchige Dushan Ishara Hemantha
Dushan Hemantha can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. Hemantha has taken 5 wickets in the recent 3 matches.
KFL vs DS Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
The top point-getters for Kandy Falcons are Andre Fletcher with 128 match fantasy points. Dinesh Chandimal with 54 match fantasy points and Angelo Mathews with 45 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for Dambulla Sixers are Chamindu Wickramasinghe with 134 match fantasy points. Dushan Hemantha with 116 match fantasy points and Nuwan Thushara with 107 match fantasy points.
KFL vs DS Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
- Andre David Stephon Fletcher
Andre Fletcher is a wicket-keeper with an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.9 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. The right-handed batter has scored 179 runs in the recently played 4 matches. Fletcher can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium fast and in recent matches has taken 1 wicket. - Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva
Wanindu Hasaranga is an all-rounder with an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.3 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Hasaranga has taken 2 wickets in the recent 3 matches. He can also give you some batting fantasy points and in recent matches has scored 65 runs. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 1 wicket in recent matches. - Mathurage Don Kusal Janitha Perera
Kusal Perera is a fairly 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 8.9. The left-handed batter has scored 215 runs in the last 5 matches. - Wanigamuni Ramesh Tarinda Mendis
Ramesh Mendis is an all-rounder with an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. The right-handed batter has scored 38 runs in the last 3 matches. Mendis also bowls decently, bowling off break and in recent matches has taken 2 wickets. - Munasinghe Arachchige Dushan Ishara Hemantha
Dushan Hemantha is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Dushan Hemantha has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. Hemantha has taken 5 wickets in the recent 3 matches.
KFL vs DS Squad Information
Dambulla Sixers (DS) Squad: Reeza Hendricks, Mohammad Nabi, Kusal Perera, Nuwan Pradeep, Lahiru Madushanka, Danushka Gunathilaka, Mark Chapman, Akila Dananjaya, Mustafizur Rahman, Lahiru Udara, Dushan Hemantha, Sachitha Jayatilake, Nuwan Thushara, Praveen Jayawickrama, Nimesh Vimukthi, Nuwanidu Fernando, Ibrahim Zadran, Towhid Hridoy, Sonal Dinusha, Dilshan Madushanka, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Asanka Manoj and Ranesh Silva
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
KFL vs DS Possible Playing XI
Dambulla Sixers (DS) Possible Playing XI: Kusal Perera, Mark Chapman, Reeza Hendricks, Lahiru Udara, Nuwan Thushara, Nuwan Pradeep, Dilshan Madushanka, Dushan Hemantha, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Mohammad Nabi and Nuwanidu Fernando
Kandy Falcons (KFL) Possible Playing XI: Andre Fletcher, Dinesh Chandimal, Mohammad Haris, Shoriful Islam, Kavindu Pathiratne, Kasun Rajitha, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ramesh Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Angelo Mathews and Kamindu Mendis
KFL vs DS Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Kusal Perera and Lahiru Udara
Batters: Andre Fletcher and Nuwanidu Fernando
All-Rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Ramesh Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka and Chamindu Wickramasinghe
Bowlers: Nuwan Pradeep and Nuwan Thushara
Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
Vice-Captain: Andre Fletcher
Photo credit: Imago
