Lanka Premier League 2021: Match 2, Dambulla Giants vs Kandy Warriors, Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match?

Preview

After the Galle Gladiators and Jaffna Kings locked horns for the opening clash of the Lanka Premier League 2021, the second match is all set to get underway between Dambulla Giants and Kandy Warriors at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

Dambulla had a great run in the last season of the league by winning five of their eight league matches before bowing out against Jaffna Kings, the champions of the league. On the other hand, their opponents had a dismal run in the last season and would be aiming to better up their records this time around.

Match Details

Match – Dambulla Giants vs Kandy Warriors – Match 2

Venue – R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Time – 03:00 PM IST, 09:30 AM GMT

Where to watch live – Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV

Pitch Report

Teams winning the toss will be looking forward to coming up with the ball first with a balanced surface. The conditions are expected to work in favour of spinners.

Avg score: 152 (42 matches in T20Is at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 22, Lost – 19, N/R – 1

Probable Playing XIs

Dambulla Giants

Niroshan Dickwella, Dilshan Munaweera, Kalana Perera, Sohaib Maqsood, Najibullah Zadran, Dasun Shanaka (C), Chamika Karunaratne, Ramesh Mendis, Imran Tahir, Nuwan Pradeep, Marchant de Lange

Bench: Lahiru Udara, Janith Liyanage, Madushan Ravichandrakumar, Tharindu Ratnayake, Joshua Little, Chamikara Edirisinghe, Muditha Lakshan, Sacha De Alwis, Sachitha Jayathilake

Kandy Warriors

Phillip Salt, Minod Bhanuka (WK), Charith Asalanka, Angelo Perera, Rovman Powell/Cameron Delport, Milinda Siriwardana, Kamindu Mendis, Asela Gunaratne (C), Binura Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Mohammad Irfan

Bench: Ahmed Shehzad, Rovman Powell/Cameron Delport, Ishan Jayaratne, Ayana Siriwardhana, Nimesh Vimukhti, Kamil Mishara, Kalhara Senarathne, Al Amin Hossain, Sachindu Colombage

Head-to-Head

Played – 2 | Dambulla Giants – 2 | Kandy Warriors– 0 | N/R – 0

Probable best batter of the match

Niroshan Dickwella — Dambulla Giants

Though Dasun Shanaka is the top scorer for Dambulla with 278 runs in his kitty in the last nine games, Niroshan is not behind with 270 runs to his credit. He is expected to shine in the contest

Probable best bowler of the match

Imran Tahir – Dambulla Giants

With the surface aiding the spinner, veteran Tahir can be the pick of the bowler in the upcoming game. His records with over 400 wickets under the economy of seven are no less than magical in T20s across the world.

Today’s match prediction: Dambulla Giants to win the match.

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.