LPL 2023: Match 19, BLK vs DA Match Prediction – Who will win today’s LPL match between B-Love Kandy and Dambulla Aura?

Both B-Love Kandy and Dambulla Aura have qualified for the playoffs of the ongoing Lanka Premier League and thus, a cracking match is expected as both teams will be eyeing to seal the top spot in the league. Besides, going into the business end of the tournament, neither team will prefer to suffer a loss as it can hurt their mentality.

Notably, league leaders Dambulla Aura won their last four matches in a row as their last defeat came against Kandy on August 4. Since then, they have improved massively as both bowlers and batters have done a commendable job so far. In the last match, Ben McDermott and Alex Ross were sensational with the bat while Hasan Ali picked up three in the middle.

When it comes to Kandy, they lost their first two matches in the league but changed the dynamics in the last four, winning every single one of them. Mohammad Haris hit 81 off 51 deliveries in the last match but the middle order couldn’t live up to the potential and that remains a concern.

Match Details:

Tournament: Lanka Premier League 2023

Match: B-Love Kandy vs Dambulla Aura – 19th Match

Venue: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Date & Time: Monday, August 14, 7:30 PM (IST)

Where to Watch Live: Star Sports and FanCode

R Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report

The surface at the R Premadasa Stadium will typically assist the spinners in the upcoming match. The surface will get slower as the game progresses and hence, batting first will be ideal. Anything above 160 will be a good total at this venue.

Probable Playing XIs-

B-Love Kandy (BLK):

Fakhar Zaman, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Mohammad Haris, Angelo Mathews, Asif Ali, Sahan Arachchige, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Isuru Udana, Dushmantha Chameera, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Nuwan Pradeep

Dambulla Aura (DA):

Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk/c), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Ben McDermott, Alex Ross, Dhananjaya de Silva, Janith Liyanage, Dushan Hemantha, Hasan Ali, Noor Ahmad, Binura Fernando

BLK vs DA Head-to-Head
Overall

Played – 7, B-Love Kandy – 4, Dambulla Aura – 3, NR- 0

Probable Best Batter of the Match

Avishka Fernando – Dambulla Aura:
Opener Avishka Fernando has been in sensational form of late, hitting 174 runs in seven matches. With that, the Sri Lanka international is third on the list of top run-getters and will be aiming to get better in order to help his team win their first trophy in history.

Probable Best Bowler of the Match

Nuwan Pradeep– B-Love Kandy:
B-Love Kandy’s Nuwan Pradeep has picked up eight wickets in just three matches. He has been a force to reckon with and will be aiming to continue in a similar manner as the 36-year-old will be hoping to make his national comeback.

Today’s Match Prediction: Batting first to win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.