LPL 2024: Eliminator 1 Match, CLS vs KAF Today Match Prediction - who will win today's match between Colombo Strikers and Kandy Falcons - Cricket Winner

The Kandy Falcons, Champions recently and a side full of experience scrape their way into the playoffs again. Them making the playoffs should be something to watch as a side with that much experience often knows how to handle the big stage better than anyone else.

They are against a side with a lot of flair and talent though as the Strikers are capable of producing big with a number of impact players. Their key guys are in really good form as well leading to an interesting encounter which could well determine who goes on to win the whole tournament.

CLS vs KAF Match Details

Date: July 18th, 2024

Time: 7:30 PM IST

Venue: R Premdasa Stadium, Colombo

CLS vs KAF Weather Report

Clear weather and a nice morning is expected for the game.

CLS vs KAF Pitch Report

A good batting track with short boundaries will make it likely for a high-scoring fixture.

CLS vs KAF Predicted Playing XI

CLS Playing XI

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Angelo Perera, Glenn Phillips, Thisara Perera, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Nipun Dhananjaya, Chamika Karunaratne, Shadab Khan, Dunith Wellalage, Taskin Ahmed, Binura Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana

KAF Playing XI

Dinesh Chandimal, Andre Fletcher, Mohammad Haris, Kamindu Mendis, Pavan Rathnayake, Angelo Mathews, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanaka, Dushmantha Chameera, Lakshan Sandakan, Shoriful Islam

CLS vs KAF Key Players

Angelo Mathews

Kandy are full of experienced stars but the name to watch in particular is Angelo Mathews. He loves the big stage, and he was the one who led the way last season as well. He is doing decently with both bat and ball, managing to get through as required and a big game can be expected from him.

Glenn Phillips

Glenn Phillips continues to work his strengths. He is in really good form and a move to the top of the orders seems to be working well with Phillips constructing and injecting momentum into the innings nicely.

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CLS vs KAF Match Tips

Kandy Falcons, despite a struggle to the playoffs could back themselves here. They are full of experience and big game players and that is what will be looked at when the going gets tough.

Match Prediction: Kandy Falcons Will Win the Match