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B-Love Kandy (BLK) will lock horns with Colombo Strikers (CS) in the second match of Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Monday (July 31). CS previously faced Jaffna Kings (JK) in the opening fixture of the fourth LPL, which they lost by 21 runs. Meanwhile, it will be BLK’s first fixture in the ongoing tournament.
BLK consists of some prominent players in their squad, including Angelo Mathews, Asif Ali, Dinesh Chandimal, Mujeeb ur Rahman and many others. On the other hand, CS also have the services of talented international cricketers in the form of Babar Azam, Naseem Shah, Matheesha Pathirana, Chamika Karunaratne etc.
BLK will be looking to start the tournament on a good note, while CS will be determined to bounce back and register their maiden win.
BLK vs CS, Lanka Premier League 2023:
- Date and Time: July 31, 7:30 pm IST/ 02:00 pm GMT/ 7:30 pm local
- Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
R. Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report:
The pitch at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo has consistently offered favourable conditions for spinners, and the team winning the toss will look to field first. Fast bowlers are also expected to come into play if they bowl in the right areas.
JK vs CS Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Niroshan Dickwella, Mohammad Haris
- Batters: Babar Azam, Pathum Nissanka
- All-rounders: Angelo Mathews, Wanindu Hasaranga, Mohammad Nawaz
- Bowlers: Naseem Shah, Matheesha Pathirana, Mujeeb ur Rahman
BLK vs CS Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Babar Azam (vc)
Choice 2: Mohammad Nawaz (c), Matheesha Pathirana (vc)
BLK vs CS Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Chamika Karunaratne, Wahab Riaz, Dinesh Chandimal, Dushmantha Chameera
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BLK vs CS Dream11 Team for today’s match: