DV vs KT Prediction, Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update – Lanka Premier League, Match 10

Match Details:

The 10th match of the Lanka Premier League 2020 will be played between the Dambulla Viiking and the Kandy Tuskers at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Hambantota.

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

Preview:

The teams playing in this match have already had their share of ups and downs in just the 10 matches that have been played in this tournament. Their campaigns haven’t panned out as they would have wanted to but in this match, the team that would win will be getting a lot of respite in form of some valuable points.

The Kandy Tuskers have played in 4 matches and have won only 1 of that, and are placed at the second last position in the points table. Their opponents, the Dambulla Viiking have won one more match, taking their tally to 2 wins in three games, and look to be in a slightly better position. So, it would be interesting to see the result of this match and how it plays out, as its impact will be crucial to how the changes come into the points table.

DV vs KT Weather Report for Match 10:

The weather on the day of the match is expected to be partly cloudy with just a 10 per cent chance of rainfall with the temperature around the 28 degree Celsius mark.

Pitch Report:

The pitch at this venue will be such that the bowlers will enjoy bowling in the second innings, with the most amount of help coming in for the batters only in the first inning. It would be a viable option for the captain winning the toss to bat first.

Average first innings score:

155 (Last 4 completed matches of the tournament)

Record of Chasing Teams:

Won – 0, Lost – 4, Tie – 0

Injury and Availability News:

Dale Steyn is currently undergoing three-day quarantine in Lanka. His availability is still unknown.

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DV vs KT Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Kandy Tuskers:

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

Bench:

Ishan Jayaratne, Vishwa Fernando, Irfan Pathan, Dale Steyn, Priyamal Perera, Lahiru Samarakoon, Lasith Embuldeniya, Kevin Koththigoda, Nishan Madushka, Kaveeshka Anjula, Chamikara Edirisinghe

Dambulla Viiking:

Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Paul Stirling, Upul Tharanga, Dasun Shanaka (c), Angelo Perera, Samit Patel, Pulina Tharanga, Malinda Pushpakumara, Sachindu Colombage, Kasun Rajitha, Anwar Ali

Bench:

Sudeep Tyagi, Samiullah Shinwari, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Oshada Fernando, Ashen Bandara, Dilshan Madushanka, Kavindu Nadeeshan, Aftab Alam, Ramesh Mendis, Lahiru Kumara, Lahiru Madushanka

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

Asela Gunaratne is the third-highest run-getter of the tournament at the moment, with 150 runs to his name in 3 matches.

Dasun Shanaka is placed right above Gunaratne in the run getter’s list. He has scored 164 in three matches while maintaining a strike rate of 178.26.

Samit Patel has been an all-round contributor for his team in this tournament having taken 4 wickets and scored 129 runs in 3 matches.

Kusal Parera while with the bat in hand has been looking in good touch and has also contributed as a wicketkeeper, staying behind the stumps. He has scored 122 runs in 4 matches at an average of 30.50.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Asela Gunaratne, Dasun Shanaka

Vice-Captain Options – Samit Patel, Kusal Parera

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

Keeper – Kusal Perera

Batters – Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Upul Tharanga, Asela Gunaratne (VC), Kusal Mendis

All-Rounders – Dasun Sanaka, Samit Patel (C), Seekkuge Prasanna

Bowlers – Malinda Pushpakumara, Anwar Ali, Naveen-ul-Haq

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

Keeper – Kusal Perera (C), Niroshan Dickwella

Batters – Rahmanullah Gurbaz (VC), Upul Tharanga, Asela Gunaratne, Brendon Taylor

All-Rounders – Dasun Sanaka, Samit Patel

Bowlers – Malinda Pushpakumara, Anwar Ali, Naveen-ul-Haq

Expert Advice:

The batters and all-rounders have been in good form from both teams, so make sure to stack your team with players from that section. An extra wicketkeeper in the form of Niroshan Dickwella can also be included in your team at the expense of one player from the all-rounder’s section.

DV vs KT Probable Winners:

Dambulla Viiking are expected to win this match.

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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.