LPL 2022: Qualifier 2, KF vs CS Match Prediction- Who will win today's LPL match between Kandy Falcons vs Colombo Stars?

Kandy Falcons will take on Colombo Stars in Qualifier 2 of the ongoing Lanka Premier League for a place in the final of this year's competition. R.Premadasa Stadium will host the decisive clash to unearth the opponents of Jaffna Kings, who have made it to their third consecutive final in the competition, chasing a hat-trick of LPL titles.

The Falcons lost just one game during the group stage of the tournament and qualified for the playoffs after finishing at the summit of the points table. However, they were comprehensively beaten by the defending champions Jaffna Kings in Qualifier 1 in a rain-affected game. Meanwhile, their opponents Colombo Stars made it to the knockout stages after finishing third in the group stage.

Angelo Mathews' side defeated Galle Gladiators in the Eliminator to set up their meeting with the Falcons in the upcoming fixture. Although Wanindu Hasaranaga's Falcons were dominant during the group stages, the momentum will be with the Stars, who will be buoyed after their resounding victory in the previous encounter.

Match Details

Kandy Falcons vs Colombo Stars, Qualifier 2, Lanka Premier League 2022

Venue: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Date & Time: December 22, 7:30 PM IST

Telecast & Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV

Pitch Report

The surface at the Premadasa Stadium is a low scoring one where the bowlers usually find more joy than the batters. The previous four encounters at this venue have been won by the chasing team and the team winning the toss would likely go the same route by opting to bowl first after winning the toss.

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Probable Playing XIs for KF vs CS:

Kandy Falcons:

Pathum Nissanka, Andre Fletcher (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Ashen Bandara, Najibullah Zadran, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Carlos Brathwaite, Fabian Allen, Chamika Karunaratne, Chamindu Wijesinghe, Isuru Udana

Colombo Stars:

Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews (c), Charith Asalanka, Ravi Bopara, Nishan Madushka (wk), Benny Howell, Mohammad Nabi, Dominic Drakes, Kasun Rajitha, Jeffrey Vandersay, Suranga Lakmal

Probable Best Performers from KF vs CS

Probable best batter: Andre Fletcher 

Wicketkeeper-batter Andre Fletcher has been in glorious touch with the bat for the Kandy Falcons this season. He is the second leading run-getter in the tournament with 266 runs to his name in just eight outings. He is just 23 runs behind Avishka Fernando in the run-scoring charts and will be looking to topple the Sri Lankan batting ace with another prolific performance in the upcoming match.

Probable best bowler: Carlos Brathwaite

Kandy Flacons were near perfect in the group stages courtesy their Caribbean all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite's exceptional output with the bowl. He is the leading wicket-taker in the competition this year, with 17 scalps to his name in seven matches.

Today's Match Prediction: Kandy Falcons first to win the match

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Disclaimer: This 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.