Colombo Stars vs Kandy Falcons Match Details
Match: Colombo Stars vs Kandy Falcons, Match 02 | LPL 2022
Date: Tuesday, 06 December 2022
Time: 19:30 (GMT+5.5) / 20:00 (GMT+6)
Format: T20
Venue: Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota
Colombo Stars vs Kandy Falcons Preview
- In the first two seasons of competition, the Kandy Falcons came in last.
- In the two seasons, the Colombo Stars failed in the semifinal and elimination games, respectively.
- The four LPL games Colombo Stars have played against Kandy Falcons so far have all been victories for Colombo Stars.
Kandy Falcons and Colombo Stars will play at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium. On Tuesday, December 6, the second match of the 2022 Lanka Premier League begins at 19:30 local time.
For Colombo Stars in the 2021 LPL, it was a case of “can do better.” They placed third in the group stage, but the fourth-ranked Dambulla Giants eliminated them in the Eliminator. We anticipate them to be very competitive in this match since they have done a good job of recruiting since last year.
The Kandy Falcons can only really draw a few positives from the competition last year, and their first objective is to surpass the four points they managed to accumulate throughout the entire campaign in 2021. Colombo Stars defeated them by 58 runs in the final group stage match to end the previous competition.
Colombo Stars vs Kandy Falcons Weather Report
In the second half of the game, dew is anticipated in the humid weather.
Colombo Stars vs Kandy Falcons Match Toss Prediction
In T20 games, chasing is the greatest strategy because neither team is aware of the pitch’s circumstances, hence both teams will be aiming to bat second.
Colombo Stars vs Kandy Falcons Pitch Report
Hambantota is usually a relatively slow pitch that primarily helps the bowlers. If batters can get comfortable on this track, they can benefit.
Colombo Stars Team News & Probable Playing XIs
Veteran all-rounder Angelo Mathews of Sri Lanka will serve as the team’s captain this year for Colombo Stars. Along with T20 Globetrotters Ravi Bopara and Benny Howell, they have seasoned batting players Niroshan Dickwella and Dinesh Chandimal in their batting order. Young players Charith Asalanka and Danajaya Lakshan provide their batting with some firepower and youth. They have a talented group of fast bowlers, including Suranga Lakmal and Kasun Rajitha from their own country, as well as overseas stars Karim Janat, Naveen-Ul-Haq, Romario Shepherd, and Dominic Drakes.
Recent form – L W L W W
Colombo Stars’ Probable XI
Dinesh Chandimal, Niroshan Dickwella, Angelo Mathews, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Ravi Bopara, Karim Janat, Benny Howell, Naveen-ul-Haq, Jeffrey Vandersay, Kasun Rajitha
Kandy Falcons Team News & Probable Playing XIs
Wanindu Hasaranga, one of Sri Lanka’s best spinners, will be the captain of the Kandy Falcons this year. Najibullah Zadran or Andre Fletcher will have the option of playing as the second opener, with Pathum Nissanka serving as the first opener. As the team’s middle order, Fabian Allen, Kamindu Mendis, Minod Banuka, and Carlos Brathwaite are anticipated to create a solid core. The main pacers on the Kandy Falcons team are Carlos Brathwaite, Matheesh Pathirana, Isuru Udana, and Oshane Thomas.
Recent form – L W L L W
Kandy Falcons’ Probable XI
Wanindu Hasaranga (C), Andre Fletcher, Minod Bhanuka, Najibullah Zadran, Pathum Nissanka, Fabian Allen, Kamindu Mendis, Isuru Udana, Ashan Priyanjan, Matheesha Pathirana, Carlos Braithwaite
Colombo Stars vs Kandy Falcons Head-to-Head Stats (Last 4 matches)
| Team | Win | Loss | Draw |
| Colombo Stars | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Kandy Falcons | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Colombo Stars vs Kandy Falcons – Match 02, Dream 11
Wicket-keeper
- Niroshan Dickwella
Batters
- Angelo Matthews
- Andre Fletcher
- Charith Asalanka
- Pathum Nissanka (VC)
All-Rounders
- Carlos Brathwaite
- Benny Howell
- Wanindu Hasaranga (C)
Bowlers
- Kasun Rajitha
- Naveen ul Haq
- Matheesa Pathirana
Colombo Stars vs Kandy Falcons Prediction
Winning the toss
- Colombo Stars
Top batsman
- Colombo Stars – Dinesh Chandimal
- Kandy Falcons – Kamindu Mendis
Top bowler
- Colombo Stars – Seekkuge Prasanna
- Kandy Falcons – Wanindu Hasaranga
Most sixes
- Colombo Stars – Dinesh Chandimal
- Kandy Falcons – Kamindu Mendis
Player of the Match
- Colombo Stars – Dinesh Chandimal
Team Scores Batting First
- Colombo Stars – 180+
- Kandy Falcons – 165+
Colombo Stars is the favorite to win this match.
It would be a great surprise if Wanindu Hasaranga’s Kandy Falcons once again finished last in the standings. Having said that, they face a Colombo Stars team with a lot of experience in this game. We are supporting the Colombo Stars to win this match because they have players that are in fantastic form.