B-Love Kandy and Dambulla Sicers are the first teams to begin the LPL 2024 tournament, with their opening match scheduled for July 1 at 7:30 pm IST. The rest of the tournament will feature games starting at 3 pm and 7:30 pm IST.
Analysis of B-Love Kandy vs Dambulla Sixers Team
B-Love Kandy
The team in Kandy is under the leadership of Sri Lankan T20I captain Wanindu Hasaranga. Although he has yet to make a significant impact as captain in international cricket, he has previously led Kandy to an LPL championship. They emerged victorious over Dambulla in the final of the previous season, securing the title. The Sri Lankan captain is determined to defend his team’s position and plays a crucial role within the team.
Dambulla Sixers
The team faced a scandal before the season even began. The Dambulla Aura was acquired by Imperial Sports Group, who then changed its name to Dambulla Thunders. However, the LPL decided to end the contract with Dambulla Thunders after its co-owner Tamim Rahman was charged with match-fixing. Subsequently, Sequoia Consultants, owned by DeSilva Holdings, took over the Dambulla franchise and renamed it Dambulla Sixers.
Key Elements of B-Love Kandy vs Dambulla Sixers
Grounds
Pallekele is considered one of the top cricket fields in Sri Lanka, with an average score of about 170 in the first innings during the rainy season. This period is also when Sri Lanka experiences frequent rain showers, which could lead to game delays.
Weather Conditions
The amount of dew on the field will significantly impact the games. Teams that win the coin toss might choose to pursue the target across the three locations in Pallekele, Dambulla, and Colombo. Pallekele will be the first to host matches of the season.
Player Performance
Each team will have several international players. Notably, there are no Indian players in the LPL, but there are representatives from Pakistan, Bangladesh, the West Indies, and New Zealand, having just completed the IPL. It will be fascinating to observe how many international players show up in the initial games and if there are any scheduling conflicts.
Strategy
The leaders of both teams must be knowledgeable and seasoned to grasp the nuances of the pitch and the playing conditions, making strategic decisions based on this understanding. The local Sri Lankan players play a crucial role in assisting their captains.
B-Love Kandy vs Dambulla Strikers Score Prediction
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Team
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1st Innings
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2nd Innings
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Kandy
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180-200
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150-170
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Dambulla
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160-180
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150-170
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Head to Head B-Love Candy vs Dambulla Strikers
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Played
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Won by Kandy
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Won by Dambulla
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Tie
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No Result
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9
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5
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4
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0
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0
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B-Love Candy Squad : W Hasaranga, D Chameera, K Mendis, A Mathews, A Fletcher, M Harris, A Bandara, D Chandimal, D Shanaka, R Mendis, D Karunaratne, M Hasnain, P Rathnayake, C Gomez, C De Silva, K Pathiratne, L Sandakan, S Ashan, S Ali Agha, M Ali, K Rajitha.
Dambulla Sixers Squad : K Perera, D Hemantha, P Jayawickrama, D Madhushanka, N Thushara, M Rahman, I Zadran, L Udara, A Dhananjaya, D Gunalathika, N Fernando, N Pradeep, R Silva, L Madushanka, S Dinusha, R Hendricks, M Chapman, S Jayatilake, T Hridoy, N Vimukhti, M Nabi, A Manoj, C Wickramasinghe.
