Lanka Premier League 2021, Match 18: KW vs DG Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Preview:

Kandy Warriors will take on Dambulla Giants in the 18th match of the Lanka Premier 2021. It’s a must-win game for Kandy Warriors to give themselves the slightest of hopes to qualify for the playoffs and they need to depend on Colombo Stars results as well. With only one win under their belt, they are placed at the bottom of the standings with 2 points.

Dambulla Giants, on the other hand, have already qualified for the playoffs, however, they look forward to finishing in the top 2 spots. With 3 wins, 3 wins and a no result they are at the 3rd spot in the standings with 7 points. Phil Salt and Janith Liyanage are the players to watch out for them.

Match Details:

Kandy Warriors vs Dambulla Gaints, Match 18

Venue: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Date & Time: December 16th at 7:30 PM IST and local time

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network

Pitch Report:

The surface is conducive for the spinners, and it requires special skills to play them especially in the middle phases of the game. It’s always a tough ask to chase on this venue and batting first is a good option.

Probable Playing XIs for KW vs DG:

Kandy Warriors

Kennar Lewis, Charith Asalanka, Ahmed Shehzad, Tom Moores (wk), Angelo Perera (c), Kamindu Mendis, Ravi Bopara, Nimesh Vimukthi, Sachindu Colombage, Binura Fernando, Lahiru Kumara

Dambulla Giants

Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Phil Salt, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka (c), Najibullah Zadran, Chamika Karunaratne, Sachitha Jayathilake, Ramesh Mendis, Tharindu Ratnayake, Imran Tahir, Josh Little

Top Picks for KW vs DG Dream11 Match:

Top Picks ­– Kandy Warriors

Kennar Lewis showed aggressive intent in the last match against Colombo Stars and scored 62 runs from 44 balls and added to his total tally of runs to 120 in this tournament.

The next big thing in Srilankan cricket, Charith Asalanka is the top run-getter for Kandy Warriors in this tournament. In 6 matches, he has added 146 runs at a strike rate of 140.38.

Top Picks – Dambulla Giants

Phil Salt is the main man with the bat for Dambulla Giants. He is the top run-getter in this tournament with 244 runs in 7 matches at an average of 34.85 with a strike rate of 158.44.

Imran Tahir is still having the same energy and bowling exceptionally well in this tournament. He has scalped 11 wickets in 6 innings he has bowled so far at an economy of 6.26.

KW vs DG Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for KW vs DG Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Niroshan Dickwella, Phil Salt (c), Ahmed Shehzad, Kennar Lewis, Charith Asalanka (vc), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Imran Tahir, Josh Little, Tharindu Ratnayake, Sachindu Colombage

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for KW vs DG Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Niroshan Dickwella, Phil Salt, Ahmed Shehzad, Kennar Lewis (c), Charith Asalanka, Ravi Bopara, Dasun Shanaka, Ramesh Mendis (vc), Imran Tahir, Tharindu Ratnayake, Sachindu Colombage

KW vs DG Risky Captaincy Choices:

Ahmed Shehzad has played only 3 matches in this competition and added 80 runs at an average of 26.66 with the best score of 56. He is a good captaincy option for your fantasy teams as well.

Dasun Shanaka has scored only 23 runs in the last 3 matches. Considering his current form it’s a bit risky to pick him as your fantasy team skipper.

Player you should avoid:

Tom Moores is a floater in the batting order and doesn’t get much opportunity to shine if bats down the order. It’s better to avoid him while making your fantasy teams.

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.