BLK vs CS Match Preview

In the third match of the Lanka Premier League, B-Love Kandy will face Colombo Strikers. The game will begin at 7:00 PM IST at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. B-Love Kandy will be hoping for a strong start to the LPL season. The team, formerly known as the Kandy Falcons, had a successful season last year, winning seven of the eight league games. However, the team was eliminated from the competition after losing to Jaffna Kings in Qualifier 1 and Colombo Strikers in Qualifier 2. Meanwhile, Colombo Strikers did not have a good start to their LPL campaign, falling to Jaffna Kings in the tournament opener. The team surrendered 173 runs on a difficult wicket before collapsing and being bowled out for 152.

BLK vs CS Match Details

B-Love Kandy vs Colombo Strikers – 3rd Match

Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium – Colombo

Date & Time: 31th July 2023 at 07:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Fancode app

BLK vs CS Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	187
Avg 2nd inn score	179
Win% batting 1st	46
Win% batting 2nd	54

BLK vs CS Pitch Report

The pitch should be typical of a Lanka wicket, with some movement with new balls and spinners coming into play when the ball becomes soft.

BLK vs CS Weather Report

The day will be cloudy with a 20% chance of rain. The temperature will be between 31 and 27 degrees Fahrenheit.

BLK vs CS Last Five Matches

BLK ( B-Love Kandy )	L L W W W
CS ( Colombo Strikers )	L L W W L

BLK vs CS Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	BLK Won	CS Won	Tie	NR
Overall	7	2	5	0	0
Last 5	5	2	3	0	0

Injury News

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

BLK vs CS Probable Playing XIs:

B-Love Kandy Probable Playing XIs

Mohammad Haris, Dinesh Chandimal (WK), Angelo Mathews, Fakhar Zaman, Ashen Bandara, Asif Ali, Wanindu Hasaranga (C), Isuru Udana, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman, Dushmantha Chameera, Mohammad Hasnain

Colombo Strikers Probable Playing XIs

Babar Azam, Angelo Perera, Pathum Nissanka, Iftikhar Ahmed, Chamika Karunaratne, Ramesh Mendis, Mohammad Nawaz, Niroshan Dickwella (c&wk), Naseem Shah, Matheesha Pathirana, Jeffrey Vandersay/Lakshan Sandakan

Topmost Picks for BLK vs CS Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – B-Love Kandy

• Wanindu Hasaranga – Wanindu Hasaranga will have to pull out a staggering performance for his team. Hasaranga is one of the best spinners going around and has taken 197 wickets in T20 matches.
• Dinesh Chandimal – The experienced batter will be key in the middle order. Chandimal is the third-highest run scorer in LPL with 810 runs to his name.

Top Picks – Colombo Strikers

• Niroshan Dickwella – Niroshan Dickwella led from the front and kept Strikers in the hunt in a tall chase. The southpaw scored a sublime half-century and put the team in a strong position before his wicket triggered a collapse and the team lost its way.
• Naseem Shah – Naseem Shah started well with the new ball and got some decent movement. Wickets with the new ball are a possibility and Naseem will be looking to exploit the fresh conditions and get a few early wickets for his team.

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

Niroshan Dickwella, Mohammad Haris, Pathum Nissanka, Babar Azam(C), Fakhar Zaman(VC), Chamika Karunaratne, Mohammad Nawaz, Angelo Mathews, Wanindu Hasaranga, Matheesha Pathirana, Dushmantha Chameera

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

Niroshan Dickwella, Mohammad Haris, Pathum Nissanka(VC), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Chamika Karunaratne, Mohammad Nawaz, Angelo Mathews, Wanindu Hasaranga(C), Naseem Shah, Dushmantha Chameera

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Babar Azam, Wanindu Hasaranga

Vice-captain – Fakhar Zaman, Pathum Nissanka

Wicketkeeper – Niroshan Dickwella

BLK vs CS Probable Winners:

It will undoubtedly be a close game, but B-love Kandy appears to be a more balanced team. They have experienced batsmen in Dinesh Chandimal and Angelo Matthews, as well as quality spinners in Wanindu Hasaranga and Mujeeb ur Rahman. Colombo Strikers’ batting appears to be centered on Babar Azam, Pathum Nissanka, and Niroshan Dickwella, and the team lacks batting depth. B-Love Kandy will begin as favorite for us. Considering the team combination, B-Love Kandy is expected to win this match.