BLK vs DMA Match Preview

In the first match of the 2024 Sri Lanka Premier League, B-Love Kandy will face Dambulla Sixers at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. This game starts at 19:30 local time on Monday, July 1, 2024. After won the tournament in 2023, B-Love Kandy will defend their title with a re-run of last year’s final. Mohammad Nabi is scheduled to captain the Dambulla Sixers in this tournament, but he may be unavailable for the opening match due to Afghanistan’s late exit from the 2024 T20 World Cup.

BLK vs DMA Match Details

B-Love Kandy vs Dambulla Sixers – 1st Match, Lanka Premier League 2024

Venue: Pallekele Cricket Stadium – Kandy

Date & Time: 01st July 2024 at 07:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Star Sports

BLK vs DMA Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	176
Avg 2nd inn score	168
Win% batting 1st	57
Win% batting 2nd	43

BLK vs DMA Pitch Report

We can expect a dry and dusty surface in Pallekele, although the wicket will have good pace. There will be a turn for the spinners and we expect a par score of 165+.

BLK vs DMA Weather Report

There is no chance of rain on match day. It will be overcast, and the temperature will be around 20 degrees.

BLK vs DMA Last Five Matches

BLK ( B-Love Kandy )	L W L W W
DMA ( Dambulla Sixers )	W W L W L

BLK vs DMA Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	BLK Won	DMA Won	Tie	NR
Overall	8	6	3	0	0
Last 5	5	3	2	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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BLK vs DMA Probable Playing XIs:

Dambulla Sixers Probable Playing XIs

Kusal Perera (wk), Danushka Gunathilaka, Mark Chapman, Lahiru Udara, Towhid Hridoy / Mohammad Nabi (c), Dushan Hemantha, Ranesh Silva, Praveen Jayawickrama, Mustafizur Rahman, Dilshan Madushanka, Nuwan Thushara

B-Love Kandy Probable Playing XIs

Mohammad Haris, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kamindu Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Angelo Mathews, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Chaturanga de Silva, Dasun Shanaka, Lakshan Sandakan, Mohammad Hasnain, Shammu Ashan

Topmost Picks for BLK vs DMA Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Dambulla Sixers

Top Picks – B-Love Kandy

• Dimuth Karunaratne – Karunaratne has been in good form and he is the leading run-scorer for B-Love Kandy with 116 runs at an average of 38.66.
• Wanindu Hasaranga – Hasaranga was also in dangerous form last season. He has picked 18 wickets in 10 matches at an average of just 6.50.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for BLK vs DMA Dream11 Team:

Dinesh Chandimal, Andre Fletcher, Kusal Perera, Mark Chapman, Ibrahim Zadran(VC), Mohammad Nabi, Angelo Mathews(C), Wanindu Hasaranga, Mustafizur Rahman, Lakshan Sandakan, Nuwan Thushara

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for BLK vs DMA Dream11 Team:

Dimuth Karunaratne, Andre Fletcher, Kusal Perera, Mark Chapman, Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Angelo Mathews, Wanindu Hasaranga(C), Mustafizur Rahman, Lakshan Sandakan, Nuwan Thushara(VC)

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Angelo Mathews, Wanindu Hasaranga

Vice-captain – Ibrahim Zadran, Nuwan Thushara

Wicketkeeper – Kusal Perera

BLK vs DMA Probable Winners:

Cricket fans around the world will be ecstatic to see the Sri Lanka Premier League begin with this match so soon after Saturday’s T20 World Cup Final. These two teams were the standouts last year, and we believe B-Love Kandy’s all-around abilities will win this first game. Considering the team combination, B-Love Kandy are expected to win this match.