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The Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2024 kicks off with a bang as the finalists from last year, Kandy Falcons (formerly B-Love Kandy) and Dambulla Sixers, lock horns on July 1st at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. This article will cover match details, pitch report, playing XI, player stats, Dream11 predictions and fantasy cricket tips for the KFL vs DS match.
Match Preview
The Falcons, led by the explosive Wanindu Hasaranga, will be keen to start their title defense with a win. Their batting has local stars like Angelo Mathews and Dasun Shanaka, while the young Pakistan quick Mohammad Hasnain will be a force to be reckoned with in the bowling attack.
The Dambulla Sixers, fresh from a heartbreaking defeat in the last year’s final, will be looking to get their revenge against the Falcons. They have a strong batting lineup with the likes of Lahiru Madushanka and Nuwanidu Fernando, while the experienced Afghan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi will lead their charge. Mustafizur Rahman’s presence adds firepower to their bowling attack.
With both teams boasting a plethora of local and international stars, this opening match promises to be a closely fought contest.
Match Details
Match:Kandy Falcons vs Dambulla Sixers, FinalDate:Friday, June 29, 2024Time:7:30 PM (IST)Venue:Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, PallekeleLive Streaming:Fancode
Probable Playing XI
Kandy Falcons
Wanindu Hasaranga (C), Andre Fletcher (WK), Dimuth Karunaratne, Dinesh Chandimal, Agha Salman, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Ramesh Mendis, Dushmantha Chameera, Kasun Rajitha, Mohammad Hasnain.
Dambulla Sixers
Mohammad Nabi (C), Kusal Perera (WK), Ibrahim Zadran, Mark Chapman, Tawhid Hridoy, Dushan Hemantha, Lahiru Madushanka, Nuwanidu Fernando, Akila Dananjaya, Nuwan Thushara, Mustafizur Rahman.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Pallekele stadium promises favourable conditions for batting. Additionally, the ball tends to come onto the bat more crisply under the floodlights, though spinners could gain an edge as the game unfolds. The team winning the toss should look to bat first. Anything around 160-170 will be the challenging total here.
KFL vs DS Head-to-Head in T20Is
Kandy Falcons – 5
Dambulla Sixers – 4
KFL vs DS Dream11 Prediction Fantasy Dream Team
KFL vs DS Dream11 Prediction For Match 1 of Lanka Premier League 2024
Wicket-Keeper: Andre Fletcher, Kusal Perera
Batters: Mark Chapman, Ibrahim Zadran
All-Rounders: Angelo Mathews, Mohammad Nabi, Wanindu Hasaranga
Bowlers: Dushmantha Chameera, Mustafizur Rahman, Kasun Rajitha, Nuwan Thushara
Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
Vice-Captain: Nuwan Thushara
KFL vs DS Match Prediction
Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Dambulla Sixers is expected to win this match.
Disclaimer: The composition of this fantasy team is built upon the author’s understanding, analysis, and intuition, this team is offered as a reference for your fantasy game selection and serves as an example. Keep the mentioned points in mind when forming your fantasy team and exercise your own judgment.
