BLK vs CS 3rd Match LPL 2023 – The 3rd match of Lanka Premier League 2023 will be played between B-Love Kandy vs Colombo Strikers on Monday, 31 July 2023, at 7:30 PM 02:00 PM GMT / 07:30 PM LOCAL at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
The toss of this match will be done 30 minutes before the start of the match i.e. at 7:00 PM, as I have already been told that this match will be played between B-Love Kandy vs Colombo Strikers teams, both teams have very good players.
Here Are the full details of the BLK vs CS 3rd Match LPL 2023 Both Team Squad, Venue, Time and Date, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Match Prediction & Dream 11 team | B-Love Kandy vs Colombo Strikers 3rd Match Lanka Premier League 2023
BLK vs CS 3rd Match LPL 2023
| Series | Lanka Premier League 2023 |
| Match | B-Love Kandy vs Colombo Strikers |
| Match Type | T20 |
| Date | Monday, 31 July 2023 |
| Time | 7:30 PM 02:00 PM GMT / 07:30 PM LOCAL |
| Venue | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| City | Colombo |
| Capacity | – |
| Host | Sri Lanka |
When: B-Love Kandy vs Colombo Strikers Match Lanka Premier League 2023 on Monday, 31 July 2023, 7:30 PM 02:00 PM GMT / 07:30 PM LOCAL
Where: R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
B-Love Kandy vs Colombo Strikers Match Live Streaming and Broadcast
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B-Love Kandy vs Colombo Strikers Match Pitch Report
The pitch is expected to offer more assistance to the bowlers in the second innings. The average score on the ground in the first innings (143) is higher than in the second innings (128). The team bowling first wins around 57% of matches on this ground.
The last T20I at the venue was played between Sri Lanka and Australia on June 8, 2022. Australia won the encounter chasing down 124 comfortably, with 3 wickets and 13 balls to spare.
What to expect:
Team news:
B-Love Kandy: The B-Love Kandy had topped the points table last year but lost in the 2nd Qualifier. They have completely changed their team for this season, bringing in Wanindu Hasaranga as the captain. The side will look to make a positive start, and Hasaranga will look for good performances from his players in this game.
The side will look for a good start from Fakhar Zaman and Ashen Bandara at the top, as both players can score at a good rate. Suresh Raina has to play well at No. 3, and he will look to build partnerships with Dinesh Chandimal and Angelo Matthews. Isuru Udana, Lahiru Madhushanka, and Sahan Arachchige add depth to this line-up.
The side will expect good spells with the new ball from Mohammad Hasnain and Dushmanta Chameera, as the Strikers have a powerful top order. Isuru Udana and Hasaranga must bring their experience to play and bowl tight spells in the middle overs. Lahiru Madhushanka and Arachchige must deliver the goods in the supporting role.
B-Love Kandy Key Players
- 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.
- Mujeeb ur Rahman – Mujeeb ur Rahman will also be key for Kandy. The spinner has created a repo of a T20 specialist and has lived up to the same as well. Mujeeb has taken 217 wickets in T20 matches at an average of 23 and an economy of less than 7.
- 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.
Probable XI: Dinesh Chandimal(w), Mohammad Haris, Kamindu Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Navod Paranavithana, Asif Ali, Chaturanga de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga(c), Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Pradeep, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Isuru Udana
B-Love Kandy Squad: Thanuka Dabare, Navod Paranavithana, Angelo Mathews, Asif Ali, Dinesh Chandimal(w), Suresh Raina, Aamer Jamal, Wanindu Hasaranga(c), Kamindu Mendis, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Pradeep, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Isuru Udana, Lasith Abeyratne, Lahiru Madushanka, Chaturanga de Silva, Ashen Bandara, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Haris, Avishka Tharindu, Malsha Tharupathi, Sahan Arachchige
Colombo Strikers: It was a poor batting performance from Niroshan Dickwella’s side in the last game against the Jaffna Kings. The captain led from the front but didn’t find support from the other players. Dickwella would like to see a more determined effort from his players as they look to earn their first points.
Niroshan Dickwella played a good knock in the last game and will look to set up a big partnership with Babar Azam. The middle order has a poor outing, and they need runs from Pathum Nissanka, Nuwanidu Fernando, and Mohammad Nawaz. Yashodha Lanka, Chamika Karunaratne, and Ramesh Mendis must use the long handle and add quick runs.
Mohammad Nawaz bowled well in the last game and will look to get early breakthroughs along with Naseem Shah. Ramesh Mendis and Matheesha Pathirana have an important role in the middle overs, and they must bowl good spells. Chamika Karunaratne and Lakshan Sandakan complete a good bowling attack for the team.
Colombo Strikers Key Players
- 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.
- Babar Azam – Babar Azam did get out early in the opening clash but dare you to doubt his abilities with the bat. Babar will be hungry to get back on the field and play a good knock for his team.
- 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.
Probable XI: Babar Azam, Pathum Nissanka, Niroshan Dickwella(w/c), Nuwanidu Fernando, Yashodha Lanka, Chamika Karunaratne, Ramesh Mendis, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Matheesha Pathirana, Lakshan Sandakan
Colombo Strikers Squad: Babar Azam, Pathum Nissanka, Niroshan Dickwella(w/c), Nuwanidu Fernando, Yashodha Lanka, Chamika Karunaratne, Ramesh Mendis, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Matheesha Pathirana, Lakshan Sandakan, Wahab Riaz, Angelo Perera, Jeffrey Vandersay, Iftikhar Ahmed, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Nipun Dhananjaya, Kavishka Anjula, Shashika Dulshan, Lorcan Tucker, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Lahiru Udara, Movin Subasingha, Eshan Malinga
B-Love Kandy vs Colombo Strikers Match Winner
B-Love Kandy
B-Love Kandy vs Colombo Strikers Match Prediction
It will be a close game for sure but B-love Kandy looks like a more balanced team. They have experienced Dinesh Chandimal and Angelo Matthews in batting while Wanindu Hasaranga and Mujeeb ur Rahman are two quality spinners. Colombo Strikers’ batting looks more or less about Babar Azam, Pathum Nissanka, and Niroshan Dickwella and the team lacks depth in batting. For us, B-Love Kandy will start as favorites.
We expect B-Love Kandy to win this match.
B-Love Kandy vs Colombo Strikers Match Top Fantasy Picks
- Dinesh Chandimal
- Mohammad Haris
- Angelo Mathews
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Dushmantha Chameera
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman
- Babar Azam
- Pathum Nissanka
- Chamika Karunaratne
- Naseem Shah
- Matheesha Pathirana
B-Love Kandy vs Colombo Strikers Match Dream11 Fantasy Team
Wicket-keeper: Dinesh Chandimal
Batters: Mohammad Haris, Babar Azam, Pathum Nissanka
All-rounders: Angelo Mathews, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne
Bowlers: Dushmantha Chameera, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naseem Shah, Matheesha Pathirana
B-Love Kandy vs Colombo Strikers Match Both Team Top Batsmen
Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Matthews, and Wanindu Hasaranga will be the top batter picks from Kandy. Chandimal has over 800 runs in LPL and is one of the best performers. Matthews is also an experienced campaigner who will provide stability to the middle order while Hasaranga has also shown that he is a very capable batter and might bat up the order in LPL.
Colombo Strikers will expect runs from the consistent Babar Azam, captain Niroshan Dickwella, who scored 50 in the first game, and the talented Pathum Nissanka.
B-Love Kandy vs Colombo Strikers Match Both Team Top Team Bowlers
Two ace spinners, Mujeeb ur Rahman and Wanindu Hasaranga will obviously be the top picks for Kandy while Dushmantha Chameera can also make an impact owing to his pace and consistency.
Colombo Strikers’ bowling will rest on the shoulders of Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana and Naseem Shah.