CLS vs KDW Match Prediction & Betting Tips - Jul 18, 2024
Colombo Strikers and Kandy Falcons are gearing up for their next Lanka Premier League clash. This will be their third meeting this season, promising an exciting and competitive spectacle. Watching how these teams compete against each other in a knockout environment will be captivating.
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Colombo Strikers vs Kandy Falcons head-to-head record
Colombo and Kandy have met twice this season in the league. Colombo Strikers won both games. They won convincingly by 51 runs in the first game and only scraping through by two runs in the second time they met.
Colombo Strikers vs Kandy Falcons live streaming and broadcast
Indian audiences can catch the live broadcast on Star Sports Network or stream it using JioCinema.
Utilize these cricket betting tips to enhance your betting for the Lanka Premier League game between Colombo Strikers and Kandy Falcons in Colombo, Sri Lanka on Thursday, 18 July 2024.
CLS vs KDW Team Previews
Colombo Stars
Colombo Strikers qualified for the play-offs after their first seven games which featured four wins and three losses. They haven't fully clicked yet, but with a play-off phase hosted in Colombo, they may fancy their chances at home.
Shadab Khan will be one of the leaders in the Colombo Strikers' bowling attack. He captained Islamabad United in the 2024 Pakistan Super League. Islamabad United went on to win the 2024 PSL under Khan's captaincy.
Matheesha Pathirana is another bowler who has been prolific for Colombo Strikers this season. His ability to perform in crucial matches showed when he took four for 20 against Galle Marvels, ending as player-of-the-match too.
Muhammad Waseem will be a batter who is accustomed to batting in Asia. Hailing from the United Arab Emirates, the power-hitter will look to send the ball sailing over the Sri Lankan fences. He has over 2000 T20 runs with a strike rate over 150 in Asia.
Colombo Stars Playing 11
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Waseem, Nipun Dananjaya, Glenn Phillips, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dunith Wellalage, Thisara Perera, Shadab Khan, Ishitha Wijesundera, Binura Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana.
Kandy Warriors
The Kandy Falcons finished fourth on the table with six points. Both them and Dambulla Sixers, who finished fifth, ended on six points. Kandy's net run rate was superior which is why they qualified ahead of Dambulla for the Eliminator.
Wanindu Hasaranga put in a classic Hasaranga T20 performance against Dambulla Sixers. He scored a quickfire cameo with 25 runs off only 12 balls. He then went on to bag four wickets against the Sixers to put them under immense pressure.
The West Indian Andre Fletcher will mix his power game with style when he smokes the ball over the boundary. The opening batter has 529 runs in the LPL with one century and three half-centuries.
Angelo Mathews' cool, calm and collected nature under pressure will need to come to the fore if his side is to progress further. Mathews has 916 runs and 14 wickets overall in the LPL.
Kandy Warriors Playing 11
Dinesh Chandimal, Andre Fletcher, Mohammad Haris, Wanidu Hasaranga, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Ramesh Mendis, Chamath Gomez, Mohammad Hasnain, Chaturanga de Silva, Angelo Mathews.
CLS vs KDW Toss Prediction
This match will be played at the R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium as a night game.
In T20 cricket, teams often prefer chasing targets due to the pressure it puts on the opposition.
No captain, bar Charith Asalanka against Galle Marvels in game two, has chosen to bat first.
Read our guide on toss predictions to learn how we analyze and come up with our tips.
Pitch and Conditions
The weather is expected to be hot and humid, but not without showers and thunderstorms. There is a 24 percent chance of rain around the time of the match, but there are expected showers in the morning.
Overall, the surface provides a balanced contest between bat and ball. The seamers could find opportunities to excel with the conditions.
Last year's surface for the Qualifier One and Eliminator matchday had an average first innings score of 167.
CLS vs KDW Betting Tips
The Strikers will enjoy the advantage of the knockouts being played in Colombo. They will see now as good a time as any to make their home crowd happy.
Kandy have faced more losses than wins, but are still in with a shout for the 2024 LPL title if they can win three consecutive games.
Either team may want a bit of luck with the toss going their way, but Colombo Strikers will be a strong side at home regardless. They could get through the Eliminator.
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The coin may land in favour of the home side. There is a 50 percent chance of the Colombo Strikers winning the toss. If the Strikers win the toss, they may want to bowl first.
Previously not gaining much attention as a player from an Associate nation, Waseem has certainly taken his chances to prove his worth in the LPL. He top scored with 50 off 44 balls against Galle Marvels.
Shadab Khan has been a revelation for the Strikers this season. He will be in superb spirits having already taken a hat-trick this season while also claiming three four-fers.
The Spiceman, as he is affectionately known, will bring his Caribbean flavour to the crease when he starts entertaining the Colombo crowd. He hit 60 off 34 against Dambulla Sixers in his previous game.
As one of the ultimate T20 match-winners in Sri Lanka, you can expect the Sri Lankan all-rounder to make himself known in the Eliminator. He showed his match-winning abilities in last year's Eliminator when he came away with bowling figures of six for nine.
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