Match 6 of the ongoing Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023 will see B-Love Kandy and Dambulla Aura at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on Friday, August 4. B-Love Kandy are yet to win a game in the LPL 2023, as they currently find themselves in fifth place in the standings with zero points in two matches.
On the other hand, Dambulla Aura has also played two matches in the tournament so far, where they have won one game and lost another. With two points in two games, the team finds itself in second place in the standings. As their clash against Kandy approaches, they will be keen on putting in a good performance to clinch their second win of the season.
Match Details:
Tournament: Lanka Premier League 2023
Match: B-Love Kandy vs Dambulla Aura – 6th Match
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
Date & Time: Friday, August 4
Where to Watch Live: Star Sports and FanCode
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The surface at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is quite balanced, with much to offer for both the bowlers and the batters. Winning the toss and opting to bowl first could prove to be a wise decision, and any score over 160 could be an ideal target.
Probable Playing XIs:
B-Love Kandy (KA)
Fakhar Zaman, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Angelo Mathews, Sahan Arachchige, Ashen Bandara, Asif Ali, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Isuru Udana, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman, Dushmantha Chameera, Mohammad Hasnain
Dambulla Aura (DA)
Kusal Mendis (c/wk), Avishka Fernando, Kusal Perera, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dhananjaya de Silva, Alex Ross, Hayden Kerr, Binura Fernando, Shahnawaz Dahani, Ravindu Fernando, Noor Ahmad
Head-to-Head
Overall
Played – 6, B-Love Kandy– 3, Dambulla Aura – 3, NR- 0
Probable Best Batter of the Match
Avishka Fernando – Dambulla Aura
Opener Avishka Fernando has been in sensational form of late, opening the innings for Dambulla. With 53 runs in two matches, he has been able to provide a good start to his side in one of the games that he featured in. Dambulla will be hopeful of a similar performance from the opener.
Probable Best Bowler of the Match
Mohammad Hasnain – B-Love Kandy
B-Love Kandy’s Mohammad Hasnain could prove to be the best bowler in the forthcoming clash between Dambulla and Kandy. Hasnain has been in sensational form in the tournament so far and has been highly effective with the ball. With three wickets in two matches, he is also one of the highest wicket-takers early in the tournament.
Today’s Match Prediction: Dambulla Aura to win the match