DAM vs KAN Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match? LPL 2020, Match 10

Kandy Tuskers made a comeback with a victory over the Galle Gladiators. However, to their dismay, they went down to table-toppers Jaffna Stallions by 54 runs. Despite having some international stars in their ranks, the Tuskers are yet to fire on all cylinders.

In the second half of their league phase, they will first be facing the Dambulla Viking in the first of Thursday’s doubleheader in Hambantota. In their previous meeting, the Viiking got past the finishing line by four runs after the DLS Method had to be applied because of rain.

The Viiking, led by Dasun Shanaka, aren’t in the healthiest of position either. The team is currently hanging in the middle of the points table. But after beating the Colombo Kings by 28 runs, they will be high on confidence and would be looking for another win.

Pitch and Conditions

The pitch in Hambantota hasn’t had much for the bowlers thus far in the tournament. Teams have managed to amass scores over 200 on a pretty consistent basis. The track isn’t expected to change nature even in the upcoming encounter. Batting first should remain the way forward.

The conditions will be cloudy with the temperature around 28 degrees Celsius. The humidity will be in the high-70s.

Playing Combinations for DAM vs KAN

Dambulla Vikings

Probable XI

Upul Tharanga, Paul Stirling, Niroshan Dickwella (WK), Dasun Shanaka (C), Samit Patel, Ramesh Mendis, Anwar Ali, Pulina Tharanga, Malinda Pushpakumara, Kasun Rajitha, Sachindu Colombage

Bench– Angelo Perera, Kavindu Nadeeshan, Samiullah Shinwari, Ashen Bandara, Dilshan Madushanka, Oshada Fernando, Lahiru Madushanka, Aftab Alam, Lahiru Kumara

Kandy Tuskers

Probable XI

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Kusal Perera (C and WK), Kusal Mendis, Brendan Taylor, Asela Gunaratne, Seekkuge Prasanna, Nuwan Pradeep, Naveen-ul-Haq, Kamindu Mendis, Dilruwan Perera, Munaf Patel

Bench– Vishwa Fernando, Nishan Madushanka, Priyamal Perera, Dale Steyn, Lahiru Samarakoon, Chamika Edirisinghe, Kevin Koththigoda, Irfan Pathan, Ishan Jayaratne, Kaveeshka Anjula

Probable Top Performers for DAM vs KAN

Dasun Shanaka– Dambulla Viking

Dasun Shanaka has delivered for the Viiking until now. In fact, having scored 164 runs at an average and strike-rate of 54.66 and 178.26 respectively, he has been the standout performer for the Viiking thus far.

Along with England’s Samit Patel, Shanaka has shouldered the mantle of his team’s batting. The right-hander hasn’t bowled much though, sending down a solitary over, conceding 14 runs.

Brendan Taylor– Kandy Tuskers

Brendan Taylor didn’t play the first two games, but once he has come in, he has made a significant impact. With scores of an unbeaten 51 and 46, he has found his rhythm right from the word go.

His strike-rate of 144.77 has shown that he hasn’t had it tough to churn out runs at a brisk rate. The veteran mostly bats in the middle order and the Tuskers would be hoping for a big knock from him.

Average first innings score: 202 (8 matches in LPL 2020)

Record of chasing teams: Won- 1 | Lost- 6 |Tie- 1

Broadcast Details

Match timings – 08:00 PM local time, 08:00 PM IST

TV – Sony SIX

Live Streaming – Sony LIV

The prediction is for Dambulla Viiking to win the match.

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.