CS vs KFL Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for Lanka Premier League 2024, Eliminator
The Eliminator match of the Lanka Premier League 2024 will see Colombo Strikers (CS) squaring off against Kandy Falcons (KFL) at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Khettarama, Colombo on Thursday, July 18. Ahead of this exciting match, here's all you need to know about the CS vs KFL Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, and the pitch report.
One of the teams will progress to the Qualifier 2 game and will have a chance to play the finals. The Strikers were third in the points table as they have won four of their last eight matches. Meanwhile, the Falcons were fourth in the points table with only three victories in their last eight matches.
These two teams have played a total of eight head-to-head matches, out of which Colombo Strikers have won six matches. Kandy Falcons have won only two head-to-head matches.
CS vs KFL Match Details
The Eliminator match of the Lanka Premier League 2024 will be played on July 18 at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Khettarama, Colombo. The game is set to take place at 7:30 PM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.
CS vs KFL, Eliminator match
Date and Time: 18th July 2024, 7:30 PM IST
Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo
Pitch Report
The pitch at R.Premadasa Stadium in Khettarama, Colombo is good for both batters and bowlers. Top order batters find it easy to score well at this pitch. Middle and death overs are dominated by bowlers. The last match played here was between Dambulla Sixers and Colombo Strikers, where a total of 218 runs were scored at a loss of 20 wickets.
CS vs KFL Form Guide (Last 5 Matches)
CS - L W W L L
KFL - W L L W L
CS vs KFL Probable Playing XI
CS Playing XI
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Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Glenn Phillips, Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk), Shadab Khan, Thisara Perera (c), Angelo Perera, Dunith Wellalage, Matheesha Pathirana, Waseem Muhammad, Binura Fernando, Isitha Wijesundera
KFL Playing XI
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Wanindu Hasaranga ©, Angelo Mathews, Dushmantha Chameera, Kamindu Mendis, Andre Fletcher, Mohammed Harris, Lakshan Sandakan, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Dasun Shanaka, Pavan Rathnayake, Shoriful Islam
CS vs KFL Dream11 Match Top Picks
Wicket-keeper
Dinesh Chandimal
Dinesh Chandimal is no doubt the best wicket-keeper pick for today's match. He is in top notch form and already smashed 270 runs in the last eight matches. Rahmanullah Gurbaz is another good wicket-keeper pick, who has already smashed 209 runs in the last eight matches.
Batters
Andre Fletcher
Glenn Phillips and Andre Fletcher are the two best batsmen picks for today's Dream11 team. Andre Fletcher has already smashed 263 runs in the last eight matches. Waseem Muhammad is another good pick for today's match. He has smashed148 runs in the last five matches.
All-rounders
Wanindu Hasaranga
Shadab Khan and Wanindu Hasaranga are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Wanindu Hasaranga has already smashed 117 runs and taken 12 wickets in the last eight matches. Shadab Khan has already taken 16 wickets and smashed 50 runs in the last eight matches. Dunith Wellalage and Dasun Shanaka are other good all-rounders for today's nail-biting match.
Bowlers
Matheesha Pathirana
The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Binura Fernando and Matheesha Pathirana. Matheesha Pathirana has already taken 12 wickets in the last eight matches. Isitha Wijesundera is another good bowler for today's match, who has already taken 3 wickets in the last three matches.
CS vs KFL match captain and vice-captain choices
Shadab Khan
Shadab Khan is the most crucial pick from Colombo Strikers squad as he will bat in the middle order and complete his quota of overs. He is in exceptional form and has already taken 16 wickets in the last eight matches. He smashed 23 runs and took 1 wicket in the last head-to-head match.
Wanindu Hasaranga
Wanindu Hasaranga is one of the best picks for today's match. He is in amazing form and taking crucial wickets for his team. This pitch will suit him and he has exceptional venue records. He has already smashed 117 runs and taken 12 wickets in the last eight matches. He took 2 wickets in the last head-to-head match.
5 Must-Picks for CS vs KFL, Eliminator match
Wanindu Hasaranga
Shadab Khan
Dasun Shanaka
Dinesh Chandimal
Angelo Mathews
Colombo Strikers vs Kandy Falcons Match Expert Tips
As the pitch is expected to be good for both batters and bowlers, it is advisable to make a team keeping that in mind. Making batters or all-rounders the captain or vice-captain is the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues in today's match.
Colombo Strikers vs Kandy Falcons Dream11 Prediction Today, Head-to-head
Wicket-keeper: D Chandimal, R Gurbaz
Batters: A Fletcher, G Phillips
All-rounders: D Shanaka, W Hasaranga, S Khan, A Mathews, D Wellalage
Bowlers: M Pathirana, B Fernando
Colombo Strikers vs Kandy Falcons Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League
Wicket-keeper: D Chandimal, R Gurbaz
Batters: A Fletcher, W Muhammad
All-rounders: D Shanaka, W Hasaranga, S Khan, A Mathews, D Wellalage
Bowlers: M Pathirana, B Fernando