Lanka Premier League 2021: Match 20, Colombo Stars vs Kandy Warriors, Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match?

Preview

Colombo Stars and Kandy Warriors are set to lock horns in Match No.20 of the 2021 LPL at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The Stars, led by Angelo Matthews, are in some sort of trouble, being placed fourth. A loss would see them getting knocked out due to their inferior net run rate.

In their previous game, Jaffna Kings defeated them by a mammoth margin of 102 runs. The Warriors, led by Angelo Perera, on the other hand, are in a must-win scenario as well. They are placed at the bottom of the table with four points, and a win would help them qualify for the upcoming playoffs.

Match Details

Match – Colombo Stars vs Kandy Warriors – Match 20

Venue – R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Date and Time – 17 December, 02:00 PM GMT / 07:30 PM IST

Where to watch live – Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV

Pitch Report

The pitch in Colombo has been fairly good for batting in the tournament. The team batting first and the chasing teams have tasted success in equal proportion. In the crunch game, the sides may go for both options.

Average score: 155 (in LPL games so far)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 8, Lost – 9, N/R – 1

Probable Playing XIs

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

Colombo Stars

Kusal Perera (wk), Angelo Mathews (c), Ashan Priyanjan, Tom Banton, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva, Keemo Paul, Dushmantha Chameera, Jeffrey Vandersay, Naveen-ul-Haq, Ravi Rampaul

Head-to-Head

Played – 2 | Kandy Warriors  – 1 | Colombo Stars– 1 | N/R – 0

Probable best batter of the match

Dinesh Chandimal- Colombo Stars

Dinesh Chandimal has arguably been the standout batter for the Stars in the LPL. The right-hander has notched 231 runs from seven games at an average of 46.20 and a strike rate of 151.97. He has scored one half-century with a top score of an unbeaten 65. If he gets going, the Warriors could find themselves in trouble.

Nimesh Vimukthi- Kandy Warriors

Nimesh Vimukthi has been exceptional for the Warriors in the ongoing edition of the LPL. The 24-year-old has played five matches where he has picked up seven wickets at an economy rate of 5.62. The left-arm spinner has been frugal and the batters haven’t found it easy to score runs of him. The Colombo batters need to be careful while facing him.

Today’s match prediction: Kandy Warriors to win the game.

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.