DV vs CK Prediction, Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report and Injury Update – Lanka Premier League, Match 20

Match Details:

The 20th match of the Lanka Premier League 2020 will be played between the Dambulla Viiking and the Colombo Kings at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Hambantota.

The match is scheduled to start at 08:00 PM Local Time and IST. The match will be telecasted live on Sony Six.

Preview:

The last league stage game of the inaugural edition of Lanka Premier League will see the battle between the two most consistent teams of the competition. Dambulla Viiking and Colombo Kings will lock horns in what should be a great game of cricket, but without much at stake.

Both Dambulla Viiking and Colombo Kings have already made it to the semi-finals. With 11 points from 7 games, the Viiking are sitting at the top of the table. Kings are placed just behind them, with 10 points to their account. Hence, the winner of this game will finish the league stage as the table-toppers.

DV vs CK Weather Report for Match 20:

It will be a pleasant day for cricket at Hambantota, with the temperature hovering around the 28 °C mark. Chances of precipitation are considerably low.

Pitch Report:

The pitch has been balanced, with both batsmen and bowlers getting some help from it. However, batting is easier in the second innings.

Average first innings score:

155 (Last 7 completed matches of the tournament)

Record of Chasing Teams:

Won – 6, Lost – 1, Tie – 0

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

DV vs CK Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Dambulla Viiking:

Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Upul Tharanga, Angelo Perera, Samit Patel, Dasun Shanaka (c), Samiullah Shinwari, Anwar Ali, Ramesh Mendis, Malinda Pushpakumara, Kasun Rajitha, Paul Stirling

Bench:

Sachindu Colombage, Aftab Alam, Lahiru Madushanka, Pulina Tharanga, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Lahiru Kumara, Oshada Fernando, Ashen Bandara, Dilshan Madushanka, Kavindu Nadeeshan, Sudeep Tyagi

Colombo Kings:

Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Laurie Evans, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Angelo Mathews (c), Ashan Priyanjan, Thikshila de Silva, Andre Russell, Isuru Udana, Qais Ahmad, Dhammika Prasad, Tharindu Kaushal

Bench:

Dushmantha Chameera, Manpreet Gony, Karim Sadiq, Amila Aponso, Jeffrey Vandersay, Kalana Perera, Navod Paranavithana, Lahiru Udara, Himesh Ramanayake, Tharindu Ratnayake

DV vs CK Top picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:

Dasun Shanaka has not only been brilliant as a captain, but he has been outstanding as a batsman as well. He has amassed 245 runs at an average of over 40. Shanaka has also picked up 3 wickets.

Another cricketer who has done a good job with both the bat and the ball for the Viiking is veteran Samit Patel. He has scored 153 runs and has picked up 6 wickets.

For Colombo Kings, it has been Andre Russell who has shone brightly in every department. The man from the Caribbean has picked up 8 wickets and has registered 158 runs to his name.

As far as batting is concerned, there are not many who can claim to have been more impressive than Laurie Evans. He has amassed 236 runs at an average of nearly 50.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Andre Russell, Dasun Shanaka

Vice-Captain Options – Samit Patel, Laurie Evans

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for DV vs CK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Niroshan Dickwella, Dinesh Chandimal

Batters – Upul Tharanga, Laurie Evans, Andre Russell (C)

All-Rounders – Dasun Shanaka, Samit Patel (VC), Ramesh Mendis

Bowlers – Anwar Ali, Qais Ahmad, Dushmantha Chameera

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for DV vs CK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Dinesh Chandimal

Batters – Paul Stirling, Angelo Perera, Laurie Evans (VC), Andre Russell

All-Rounders – Dasun Shanaka (C), Samit Patel, Isuru Udana

Bowlers – Kasun Rajitha, Dushmantha Chameera, Qais Ahmad

Expert Advice:

Qais Ahmad has been in good form in this competition. He has picked up 9 wickets and has an economy rate of under 7 runs per over. Ahmad should get a place in both of your Dream11 Fantasy teams.

Today’s DV vs CK Probable Winners:

Dambulla Viiking are expected to win this match.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.