Lanka Premier League 2021, Match 15: KW vs CS Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Preview:

Kandy Warriors will go one on one against Colombo Stars in the 15th match of the Lanka Premier League 2021. Kandy Warriors didn’t play to their true potential despite having key players in their line-up. With one win and four losses, they are still placed at the bottom of the standings with 2 points. They must win all their remaining 3 matches to make it to the playoffs.

Colombo Stars are slightly in a better position than Kandy Warriors in the points table and occupy the 4^th spot in the standings with 4 points. They had beaten Galle Gladiators in their previous match by 41 runs which is the biggest morale booster for them.

Match Details:

Kandy Warriors vs Colombo Stars, Match 15

Venue: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Date & Time: December 14th at 3:00 PM IST and local time

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network

Pitch Report:

By analyzing the previous matches played here, we can say it’s a well-balanced surface with relatively more help for the spinners. Even the batters can score huge runs if they stick in the middle for longer period of time. Anything over 160 is a match-winning total on this wicket.

Probable Playing XIs for KW vs CS:

Kandy Warriors

Charith Asalanka, Ahmed Shehzad, Minod Bhanuka, Tom Moores (wk), Angelo Perera (c), Kamindu Mendis, Ravi Bopara, Nimesh Vimukthi, Sachindu Colombage, Binura Fernando, Shiraz Ahmed

Colombo Stars

Pathum Nissanka, Angelo Mathews (c), Ashan Priyanjan, Tom Banton, Seekkuge Prasanna, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Dhananjaya De Silva, Ravindu Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera, Naveen Ul Haq, Ravi Rampaul

Top Picks for KW vs CS Dream11 Match:

Top Picks ­– Kandy Warriors

Charith Asalanka has scored the most runs for Kandy Warriors in this tournament. In 5 matches, he has amassed 118 runs at an average of 29.5 with a strike rate of 137.2.

Ahmed Shehzad is a good pick for your fantasy teams. He has added 78 runs in his last 2 matches at an average of 39 with the highest score of 56.

Top Picks – Colombo Stars

Playing in his first match of the tournament, Angelo Mathews announced himself with a scintillating knock of 73 runs against Colombo Stars, his innings included 8 fours and 3 sixes.

Dinesh Chandimal is in stellar form at the moment. In 5 matches in this tournament, he has scored 181 runs at an average of 60.33 with a strike rate of 154.7.

KW vs CS Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for KW vs CS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Dinesh Chandimal (c), Angelo Mathews, Ahmed Shehzad (vc), Charith Asalanka, Seekkuge Prasanna, Dhananjaya De Silva, Kamindu Mendis, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Naveen Ul Haq, Sachindu Colombage

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for KW vs CS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Dinesh Chandimal, Minod Bhanuka, Angelo Mathews (vc), Ahmed Shehzad, Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Ravi Bopara, Dhananjaya De Silva, Naveen Ul Haq, Sachindu Colombage, Shiraz Ahmed

KW vs CS Risky Captaincy Choices:

Kamindu Mendis has scalped 5 wickets and scored 65 runs with the bat in this tournament. He is a risky captaincy pick for your fantasy teams.

Seekkuge Prasanna is the 2nd leading wicket-taker in this tournament with 9 scalps in 5 matches at an economy of 5.73. You can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team skipper.

Player you should avoid:

Tom Banton is not in the best forms and averages only 12.8 with the bat. Hence it’s better to avoid him while making your fantasy teams.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.