Dambulla Aura (DA) have qualified for the finals of the Lanka Premier League 2023, winning six matches on the trot. Their finale opponent, B-Love Kandy, on the other hand, faced difficulties in the middle but kept their composure in the Eliminator and in the Qualifier 2 to move to the final, which is slated to take place on August 20.
Notably, the Wanindu Hasaranga-led side has been fantastic in the last couple of matches. The skipper is leading from the front while Dinesh Chandimal too played some good cricket in the second qualifier.
When it comes to Dambulla, they will be much more relaxed. Kusal Mendis and Kusal Perera were fantastic in the last match. With the ball, Hayden Kerr picked up three wickets while Noor Ahmad picked up two. In spin-friendly conditions of R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Noor can prove to be extremely vital.
Match Details:
Tournament: Lanka Premier League 2023, Dambulla Aura vs B-Love Kandy – Final
Venue: R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo
Date & Time: Sunday, August 20, 7:30 PM (IST)
Where to Watch Live: Star Sports and FanCode
R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The surface in R Premadasa will assist the spinners. Anything above 160 will be good on this surface and the skipper winning the toss would want to elect to bat first.
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Probable Playing XIs
Dambulla Aura (BLK)
Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk/c), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kusal Perera, Dhananjaya de Silva, Alex Ross, Hayden Kerr, Dushan Hemantha, Hasan Ali, Binura Fernando, Noor Ahmad
B-Love Kandy (BLK)
Mohammad Haris, Thanuka Dabare, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Angelo Mathews, Chaturanga de Silva, Asif Ali, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Sahan Arachchige, Lahiru Madushanka, Mohammad Hasnain, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
DA vs BLK Head to Head Stats
Overall – 8, DA – 4, BLK – 4,
Probable Best Batter of the Match
Avishka Fernando – Dambulla Aura
Opener Avishka Fernando has hit 239 runs in nine matches so far in the league. With that, he is currently third on the list of highest run-scorers and will be aiming to keep up with the form in order to help his team lift their maiden trophy.
Probable Best Bowler of the Match
Wanindu Hasaranga – B-Love Kandy
Spinner Wanindu Hasaranga has been a force to reckon with in the ongoing season. With 19 wickets to his name, he is currently the leading wicket-taker of the tournament. The all-rounder has been equally good with the bat and hence, will be crucial for B-Love Kandy in the final.