Colombo Kings VS Kandy Tuskers – Fantasy Cricket Tips, Prediction & Pitch Report

In the inaugural match of the Lanka Premier League(LPL), Angelo Mathews' led Colombo Kings will be up against Kusal Perera's Kandy Tuskers.  

LPL 2020, Colombo Kings VS Kandy Tuskers: Match Details

• Date – 26th November 2020
• Time – 7:30 PM IST
• Venue – Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota

Colombo Kings VS Kandy Tuskers Match Preview:

Colombo Kings's key player will the big-hitting all-rounder Andre Russell. Although Russell had an off IPL 2020 last month and suffered an injury as well, he will be a player everyone will their money on. Isuru Udana is also coming from IPL. He had a decent run as well bowling for Royal Challengers Bangalore. 

Dinesh Chandimal has had a good domestic season lately and will be crucial for Colombo up the order. All eyes will be on Angelo Mathews - the captain, as well as the batsman. 

Kandy Tuskers have a few interesting players with them, one of them being former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan. Though Pathan hasn't played cricket for over a year now, he could prove to be the game-changer for them. 

Nuwan Pradeep has been a successful bowler with the national team and will be looking to contribute to the Tuskers franchise as well. Kusal Perera will be a key. 

Colombo Kings are looking as favorites for this match against Kandy Tuskers. 

CLK VS KDT Team News: 

Colombo Kings - There are no concerns in the team as of now. 

Kandy Tuskers - Dale Steyn hasn't reach Sri Lanka yet and will remain unavailable for this match. 

CLK VS KDT Weather Report:

The temperature will be around 30 degrees Celcius with a 10% chance of rain. 

CLK VS KDT Pitch Report:

The pitch at Hambantota has historically remained on the slower side. The average first innings score here is 130. The team winning the toss might want to bat first. 

Colombo Kings VS Kandy Tuskers Probable Playing XI:

Colombo Kings - Lahiru Udana, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Laurie Evans, Angelo Mathews (c), Andre Russell, Isuru Udana, Dushmantha Chameera, Qais Ahmed, Amila Aponso, Dhammika Prasad

Kandy Tuskers - Kusal Mendis, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Brendan Taylor, Kusal Perera(c), Asela Gunaratne, Irfan Pathan, Priyamal Perera, Dilruwan Perera, Naveen-ul-Haq, Nuwan Pradeep, Vishwa Fernando

Colombo Kings VS Kandy Tuskers Fantasy XI:

• Wicket-keepers - Kusal Perera, Dinesh Chandimal
• Batsmen - Kusal Mendis, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Daniel Bell Drummond
• All-rounders - Irfan Pathan, Andre Russell, Angelo Mathews
• Bowlers - Nuwan Perera, Isuru Udana, Manpreet Gony