KFL vs CS Match Preview

The Lanka Premier League 2024 is nearing its conclusion, with four teams in the playoffs. The Colombo Strikers will face the Kandy Falcons in the Eliminator. The Colombo Strikers placed third in the points table and have performed well. The Kandy Falcons drew the last game and advanced to the next round with a higher run rate. The Colombo Strikers have won three consecutive games versus the Kandy Falcons, including both league matches this season. It will boost the side’s confidence in this contest. The Falcons have big-game players, and they demonstrated their abilities in the last season game. It is a do-or-die match for both teams, and we anticipate a close contest.

KFL vs CS Match Details

Kandy Falcons vs Colombo Stars – Eliminator Match, Lanka Premier League 2024

Venue: R Premadasa Sports Pavilion, Colombo

Date & Time: 18th July 2024 at 07:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Star Sports

KFL vs CS Venue Stats

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

KFL vs CS Pitch Report

The flat surface and lightning-quick outfield at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo have made it a batsman’s paradise. The fast bowlers face difficult conditions, with little on the wicket for them.

KFL vs CS Weather Report

The weather forecast for Colombo on July 18 is not promising. We may have rain, but the wicket is ideal for batting, and batsmen can easily score on this flat surface.

KFL vs CS Last Five Matches

KFL ( Kandy Falcons )	W L L W W
CS ( Colombo Stars )	L W L L W

KFL vs CS Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	KFL Won	CS Won	Tie	NR
Overall	10	4	6	0	0
Last 5	5	2	3	0	0

Injury News

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

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KFL vs CS Probable Playing XIs:

Colombo Stars Probable Playing XIs

Thisara Perera (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Angelo Perera, Muhammad Waseem, Glenn Phillips, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Shadab Khan, Dunith Wellalage, Isitha Wijesundera, Binura Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana

Kandy Falcons Probable Playing XIs

Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Andre Fletcher, Mohammad Haris, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Agha Salman, Pavan Rathnayake, Dushmantha Chameera, Kasun Rajitha

Topmost Picks for KFL vs CS Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Colombo Stars

Top Picks – Kandy Falcons

• Andre Fletcher – The West Indian Andre Fletcher will mix his power game with style when he smokes the ball over the boundary.
• Wanindu Hasaranga – Wanindu Hasaranga put in a classic Hasaranga T20 performance against Dambulla Sixers. He scored a quickfire cameo with 25 runs off only 12 balls.

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

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Dinesh Chandimal, Muhammad Waseem, Andre Fletcher, Glenn Phillips, Shadab Khan, Wanindu Hasaranga(C), Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Binura Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana(VC)

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

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Dinesh Chandimal, Muhammad Waseem, Andre Fletcher(VC), Glenn Phillips, Shadab Khan(C), Wanindu Hasaranga, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Binura Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Shadab Khan, Wanindu Hasaranga

Vice-captain – Andre Fletcher, Matheesha Pathirana

Wicketkeeper – Rahmanullah Gurbaz

KFL vs CS Probable Winners:

The Kandy Falcons have had a difficult season, struggling to maintain consistency. The batting lineup has failed them on numerous occasions, and it must deliver in this knockout game. The Colombo Strikers have a strong batting lineup and a successful record against the Falcons. It gives them a slight advantage. Considering the team combination, Colombo Strikers are expected to win this match.