LPL 2022: Match 16, KF vs CS Match Prediction- Who will win today's LPL match between Kandy Falcons vs Colombo Stars?

Kandy Falcons and Colombo Stars will clash in Match 16 of the Lanka Premier League 2022. The matches will now move to the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo in the second half of the top-tier league after the initial matches were played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele.

Kandy Flacons are riding high on their victories and stand on top of the points table with 10 points in six matches. On the other hand, Colombo still have a lot to fight for to keep their last four chances alive as they stand third on the points table with six points.

Speaking about heir head-to-head records in the last five outings, Colombo have got the better of Kandy in four occasions but the latter registered a massive win by 109 runs in the first leg of the LPL 2022. Kandy will look to continue to maintain their consistency while Colombo need to step up their game to fight for their chances in the last four.

Match Details

Kandy Falcons vs Colombo Stars, Match 16, Lanka Premier League 2022

Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Date & Time: December 17, 7:30 PM IST

Telecast & Live Streaming: Sony Sports network and SonyLIV

Pitch Report:

The surface at the R. Premadasa Stadium yields an average score of 148 in the first innings, however, team batting second usually ends up as the winning side. A high scoring contest may not be expected unless a batter hits the ground running almost immediately. The skipper winning the toss might elect to bowl first.

Probable Playing XIs for KF vs CS:

Kandy Falcons

Pathum Nissanka, Andre Fletcher (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Ashen Bandara, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Ashan Priyanjan, Carlos Brathwaite, Chamika Karunaratne, Isuru Udana, Ashian Daniel, Zahoor Khan

Colombo Stars

Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Angelo Mathews (c), Navod Paranavithana, Ravi Bopara, Dinesh Chandimal, Charith Asalanka, Benny Howell, Karim Janat, Kasun Rajitha, Suranga Lakmal, Jeffrey Vandersay

Probable Best Performers from KF vs CS

Probable best batter: Andre Fletcher

The Caribbean wicketkeeper-batter has been in fine touch with the bat as he has got the vital runs for the side. He will look to construct an important knock in the forthcoming match and then explode to play out a long innings.

Probable best bowler: Kasun Rajitha

The pacer has been in terrific form as he scalped a fifer (5/22) against Dambulla Aura. He along with Wanindu Hasaranga could prove to be impactful for their respective sides. Rajitha has the potential to restrict the rival side from scoring big and can hand breakthroughs as he did in the previous encounter.

Today’s Match Prediction: Kandy Falcons to win the match.

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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.