Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions: Lanka Premier League 2023 19th Match- Dambulla Aura vs B-Love Kandy- August 14
The 14th match of the Lanka Premier League will take place between Dambulla Aura and B-Love Kandy on the 14th of August, 2023 at the R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo.
Live Scores - Dambulla Aura v B-Love Kandy
B-Love Kandy Form Guide:
B-Love Kandy are currently placed at the second position on the points table with 4 wins to their name.
The top run scorer for B-Love Kandy in the competition is Wanindu Hasaranga with 193 runs to his credit.
The top wicket taker for B-Love Kandy in the competition is Wanindu Hasaranga with 10 scalps under his belt.
B-Love Kandy have lost their previous match against Colombo Strikers by 9 runs.
Colombo Strikers batted first and they posted a total of 169 for 9 in 20 overs. Pathum Nissanka at the top of the order played really well and scored 51 runs in 38 balls. Nipun Dananjaya made 40 runs in 29 balls and both of these players paved way for big total on board. Colombo Strikers were able to achieve that eventually as they finished at 169 in 20 overs of play.
During the chase, B-Love Kandy lost their key batter Mohammad Haris early on in the innings. Fakhar Zaman followed the suit soon after and B-Love Kandy looked in all sorts of trouble. Wanindu Hasaranga ignited a ray of hope with a knock of 40 runs in 21 balls but once he was dismissed, B-Love Kandy looked completely out of the game. They were eventually restricted to 160 for 8, losing the match by 9 runs.
Dambulla Aura Form Guide:
Dambulla Aura are currently placed at the first position on the points table with 5 wins to their name.
The top run scorer for Dambulla Aura in the competition is Avishka Fernando with 174 runs to his credit.
The top wicket taker for Dambulla Aura in the competition is Binura Fernando with 7 scalps under his belt.
Dambulla Aura have won their previous match against Colombo Strikers convincingly by 50 runs.
Dambulla Aura batted first and they posted a total of 166 for 5 in 20 overs. There was not any intent from the top order batters and Dambulla Aura looked to be struggling. Ben McDermott came to their rescue and smashed 69 off 46 balls to take them to a respectable total of 166 in 20 overs of play.
During the chase, Colombo Strikers lost Babar Azam, Pathum Nissanka and Niroshan Dickwella early on and never looked like competing. The middle order batters also couldn't really do enough as Noor Ahmad bowled exceptionally well and didn't allow the batters to break free. Colombo Strikers were eventually bowled out for 116, losing the match by 50 runs.
Let’s have a look at the squads:
B-Love Kandy
Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Wanindu Hasaranga, Fakhar Zaman, Angelo Mathews, Isuru Udana, Dinesh Chandimal (wicket-keeper), Mohammad Hasnain, Dushmantha Chameera, Sahan Arachchige, Ashen Bandara, Mohammad Haris, Navod Paranavithana, Asif Ali, Kamindu Mendis, Nuwan Pradeep, Chaturanga de Silva, Lahiru Madushanka, Aamer Jamal, Malsha Tharupathi, Thanuka Dabare, Lasith Abeyratne (wicket-keeper), Avishka Tharindu
Dambulla Aura
Matthew Wade (wicket-keeper), Kusal Mendis (wicket-keeper), Lungi Ngidi, Avishka Fernando, Dhananjaya de Silva Kusal Perera (wicket-keeper), Hayden Kerr, Sadeera Samarawickrama (wicket-keeper), Binura Fernando, Noor Ahmad, Sachitha Jayathilake, Janith Liyanage, Dushan Hemantha, Pramod Madushan, Shahnawaz Dahani, Lakshan Edirisinghe, Jehan Daniel, Wanuja Sahan, Kavidu Pathirana, Ravindu Fernando, Alex Ross, Treveen Mathew, Manelker de Silva, Praveen Jayawickrama, Ben McDermott, Taskin Ahmed
Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay
Who will win the toss? – Dambulla Aura
Who will win?- B-Love Kandy
Top Batter (Runs Score) – Kusal Mendis (Dambulla Aura), Fakhar Zaman (B-Love Kandy)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Binura Fernando (Dambulla Aura), Wanindu Hasaranga (B-Love Kandy)
Most Sixes – Kusal Mendis (Dambulla Aura), Fakhar Zaman (B-Love Kandy)
Player of the Match- Fakhar Zaman (B-Love Kandy)
Team Scores Batting first - Dambulla Aura 155+, B-Love Kandy 165+
Match Handicap: B-Love Kandy
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*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.
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