KDW vs DHG Match Preview
The B-Love Kandy team will be desperate to find form and fast. This team is likely to back the same team that played in the first couple of games and uses a similar combination again. They might bring in Dushmantha Chameera in place of Thanuka Dabare. BLK has one of the top batters in the LPL in their ranks in the form of Dinesh Chandimal. Although he has not been among runs in the first couple of games, he will have to come good in this game to beat Dambulla. In the bowling department, Mujeeb Ur Rahman will have to deliver the goods for the Kandy team to restrict their opposition.
Wanindu Hasaranga is always a threat to the batters when he is playing on tracks that are suitable to his style of bowling. But this has not happened so far in the competition. This popular all-rounder has been disappointing so far and has to come good for his team to have any hopes of upstaging Dambulla. He can also contribute with the bat for Kandy. The worst part for Kandy going into this game is that they have lost two games in a row badly. This may have dented their psyche a bit.
In contrast to the disastrous start made by the Kandy outfit to the competition, the Dambulla Aura has started well. They will also not be too keen to make any changes to their side for this game. The Dambulla team has the services of Avishka Fernando to their credit. He is the leading run-getter in LPL history. He is in good form and struck a whirlwind 52 from 32 balls against Jaffna Kings. This batsman is consistency personified for Dambulla. Another batter that is looking good is Kusal Perera.
Perera hit a useful 40 in the first match played by Dambulla and was again among runs in the second game when he played a good hand scoring 34 runs from 22 balls against Jaffna Kings. These innings lead his team to a win. One of the dark horses for Dambulla is Noor Ahmed. He is likely to be the trump card for the Dambulla outfit on these slow surfaces of Pallekele. Noor Ahmed is likely to be a dangerous bowler for the opposition on these tracks at Pallekele. He is one of the brightest prospects in the league.
Weather Report
The weather forecast is that of cloudy and humid conditions and you may expect some showers during the game.
Pitch Report
The average total while batting first at this venue in Pallekele in the domestic T20 circuit is 163 runs. The highest score posted at the venue here is 240 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. This total was set by Jaffna Kings against the side of Dambulla Aura in the year 2022. All scores of more than 170 runs have been posted here on more than 6 occasions at this venue. The teams batting first should look to set a score of between 160 and 170 runs.
The wicket on offer at the Pallekele is normally a good one for batting. However, it will also help the bowlers. You can expect even bounce from the track for the batters. Although the batsmen are more likely to enjoy the conditions here, some intelligent bowlers can also use their variations to a good effect on this track.
Notable stats
Avishka Fernando has a terrific average-to-strike rate combination.
Avishka Fernando has scored 158 runs from his last 4 appearances with an average of 39.50 and a strike rate of 137.39.
Binura Fernando has a terrific strike rate with the ball.
Binura Fernando has picked up 7 wickets from his 3 matches with an amazing strike rate of 10.28.
Team News
There are no injury updates available at the moment. So, both team managements will have entire teams available for selection. Neither team is likely to make changes to their teams.
KDW vs DHG Probable 11
KDW Playing 11
- Ashen Bandara
- Dinesh Chandimal (Wk)
- Thanuka Dabare
- Angelo Mathews
- Asif Ali
- Isuru Udana
- Kamindu Mendis
- Wanindu Hasaranga (C)
- Aamer Jamal
- Mohammad Hasnain
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman
DHG Playing 11
- Kusal Mendis (C)
- Avishka Fernando
- Kusal Perera
- Sadeera Samarawickrama
- Dhananjaya de Silva
- Alex Ross
- Hayden Kerr
- Binura Fernando
- Shahnawaz Dahani
- Ravindu Fernando
- Noor Ahmad
Dream11 Prediction
Dambulla and Kandy's teams have faced each other on 6 occasions in the Lanka Premier League competition. Both these sides have recorded 3 victories each. Kandy in particular will be keen to get a victory under its belt. However, their batting line-up needs to buckle up and do well. Still, they have a good bowling attack and if the batters can rise to the occasion, they can put one across the Dambulla outfit. All-in-all Dambulla appears to be a better side overall. They have good batting depth and also have suitable bowlers for the conditions. It is expected that Dambulla will come out trumps in this contest. We will bet with Dambulla to win the game.
Top Picks
Avishka Fernando: Avishka Fernando has scored 158 runs from 4 matches with an average of 39.50 and a strike rate of 137.39.
Binura Fernando: Binura Fernando has picked up 7 wickets from his 3 games with an economy rate of 6.75 and a strike rate of 10.28.
Angelo Matthews: Although Matthews has not yet been among the runs in the competition, he is a consistent batter and can turn around the fortunes of his team pretty quickly.
Isuru Udana: Isuru Udana has picked up 3 wickets from his couple of games with an economy rate of 6.75 and a strike rate of 10.28.
KDW vs DHG Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: K Mendis
Batters: K Perera, A Fernando, F Zaman, A Bandara
All-rounders: A Matthews, D de Silva (C), W Hasaranga (VC)
Bowlers: I Udana, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, N Ahmad
