LPL 2024, Match 18: KFL vs DS Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update

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Updated - 15 Jul 2024, 13:58 IST

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Preview

The Kandy Falcons (KFL) and the Dambulla Sixers (DS) are all set to face off in the eighteenth game of the LPL 2024, which is slated to take place on July 15 at R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium in Colombo. The defending champions, the Kandy Falcons, have lost four of their last six matches, showing their failure to show consistency.

On the other hand, the Dambulla Sixers are also facing challenges, having lost three of their last five matches. Notably, both sides aim to win the forthcoming clash to boost their rankings in the points table.

To keep up the possibility of making the playoffs, both teams have to bounce back soon. Check out our best fantasy picks, player availability updates, pitch report, starting XI predictions, and more.

Also Check: KFL vs DS Match Prediction – Who will win today’s LPL match?

Match Information

Kandy Falcons vs Dambulla Sixers, Match 18

Lanka Premier League, 15 Jul 2024, Mon, 3:00 PM IST ,R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo

Broadcast

Star Sports Network

Live Stream

FanCode

Weather Report

R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo

Clouds

24.9°C

98% (Humidity)

Players Stats in current Series

1

321 Runs

10 Matches

2

296 Runs

8 Matches

287 Runs

10 Matches

4

286 Runs

10 Matches

5

261 Runs

10 Matches

6

Mark Chapman

DS - all

225 Runs

8 Matches

1

Ramesh Mendis

KFL - all

219.35

6 Matches

2

Dasun Shanaka

KFL - all

186.21

10 Matches

179.45

10 Matches

4

169.14

8 Matches

168.82

10 Matches

166.67

5 Matches

15 Wkts

10 Matches

2

Dasun Shanaka

KFL - all

13 Wkts

10 Matches

11 Wkts

6 Matches

4

Nuwan Pradeep

DS - bowl

8 Wkts

4 Matches

5

8 Wkts

7 Matches

7 Wkts

8 Matches

1

Agha Salman

KFL - bat

5.00

1 Match

6.40

6 Matches

3

6.42

8 Matches

4

8.00

3 Matches

8.25

6 Matches

6

Ramesh Mendis

KFL - all

8.35

6 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Kandy Falcons

ADS Fletcher, A Mathews (wk), PHKD Mendis, D Chandimal, D Shanaka, RTM Mendis, W Hasaranga (C), K Rajitha, Kavindu Pathiratne, Mohammad Haris, Shoriful Islam

Bench : Chamath Gomez, KNA Bandara, D Karunaratne, Pavan Rathnayake, S Ashan, Agha Salman, D Chameera, L Sandakan, Mohammad Ali, M Hasnain, PC de Silva

Dambulla Sixers

Ibrahim Zadran, LD Madushanka, MADI Hemantha, D Madushanka, N Thushara, N Pradeep, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, MS Chapman, RR Hendricks, K Perera (wk), Mohammad Nabi (C)

Bench : R Silva, D Gunathilaka, MNK Fernando, Sonal Dinusha, Mustafizur Rahman, P Jayawickrama, A Dananjaya, LU Igalagamage, Towhid Hridoy, S Jayathilake, Asanka Manoj, N Vimukthi

Injury and availability news

There is no injury update from both side.

Pitch Report

The pitch at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo is a balanced one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.

65%

Pace Bowling

35%

Spin Bowling

75%

Batting Pitch

152

Average Score

25%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8.5
C

Angelo Mathews KFL | ALL

His experience is crucial for KFL in both stabilizing the innings and adding quick runs towards the end.

6.5
C

Nuwan Thushara DS | BOWL

A leading wicket-taker for DS, Thushara has the ability to swing the ball both ways, making him a potent threat with the new ball.

7.5

Towhid Hridoy DS | BAT

Hridoy has shown his ability to play both anchoring and aggressive roles depending on the match situation.

9

Wanindu Hasaranga KFL | ALL

A premier all-rounder and a key player for KFL, Hasaranga is known for his leg-spin bowling and ability to take crucial wickets.

8

Reeza Hendricks DS | BAT

Hendricks’ ability to build partnerships and score at a brisk pace makes him a vital asset for DS.

7.5

Dushmantha Chameera KFL | BOWL

Chameera’s ability to strike with the new ball can put pressure on the DS top order, making his duel with Hendricks crucial.

Avoid Having These Players In Your Fantasy Sports Team

9

Ashen Bandara

KFL | BAT

Ashen Bandara has been in inconsistent form from past few years. He might be avoided in the fantasy team.

9

Shammu Ashan

KFL | ALL

The star player has been failing to mark an impact in the previous editions so one can ignore him fully.

Last Updated On - Jul 15 2024 1:58 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

KFL

6 : 5

DS

Credits Left
12/100

Head To Head
Mohammad Haris

7.5

Kusal Perera

8.5

Ibrahim Zadran

9

Reeza Hendricks

8

Towhid Hridoy
C

7.5

Angelo Mathews
VC

8.5

Wanindu Hasaranga

9

Dushmantha Chameera

7.5

Kasun Rajitha

8

Nuwan Thushara

6.5

Shoriful Islam

8

Players
11/11

Team 1

KFL

6 : 5

DS

Credits Left
12/100

Mega League
Mohammad Haris

7.5

Kusal Perera

8.5

Ibrahim Zadran

9

Reeza Hendricks

8

Towhid Hridoy

7.5

Angelo Mathews

8.5

Wanindu Hasaranga
C

9

Dushmantha Chameera

7.5

Kasun Rajitha

8

Nuwan Thushara
VC

6.5

Shoriful Islam

8

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