Match 9 of the National Super League Limited Over Tournament, 2023 has Colombo taking on Kandy. The match will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy on 23rd March 2023 at 09:45 AM IST.
COL vs KAN (Colombo vs Kandy), Match 9 - Match Information
Match: Colombo vs Kandy, Match 9
Date: 23rd March 2023
Time: 09:45 AM IST
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
COL vs KAN, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 262 runs. Batting first should be the preferred option at the venue, with the team batting first winning 65% of its matches.
Weather Report for Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
Temperature is expected to be around 29.23 °C and humidity is expected to be around 65%. 1.29 m/s winds are expected. Cloud cover expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers. Light rain is forecasted which may affect playing conditions.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both Pacers and Spinners alike.
COL vs KAN, Head to Head
In the 7 matches played between these 2 teams, Kandy do not have a good record against Colombo. Based on our analysis and trends, We predict that Colombo will win this match. Colombo All Rounders have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while Batters have earned the most fantasy points for Kandy.
COL vs KAN Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
- Dian Lasith Shenan Croospulle
Lasith Croospulle is a Batter and has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 0, 2, 31, 18, 73 runs at an average of 24.8 per match.
- Dickwella Patabandige Dilantha Niroshan Dickwella
Niroshan Dickwella is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a high risk, high returns player for your Fantasy Team. Niroshan Dickwella is a top order opening Left Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches he has scored 1, 25, 83, 10, 135 runs at an average of 50.8 per match.
- Nipun Dananjaya Perera
Nipun Dananjaya can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 80 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. Nipun Dananjaya is a top order opening batter, bats Left Handed. In the last 5 matches he has scored 0, 26, 65, 127, 6 runs at an average of 44.8 per match.
COL vs KAN Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
- Desenthuwa Handi Ashan Pulina Tharanga
Pulina Tharanga can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 84 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Pulina Tharanga is a leg break Bowler and in the recently played 5 matches he has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4. This player has been very successful at this venue in the recent 5 matches Pulina Tharanga played here and has taken 1, 3, 3 wickets.
- Konganige Tharindu Hasanka Ratnayake
Tharindu Ratnayake is a Bowler and has an average of 74 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.4 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He bowls off break and in the recently played 5 matches this player has taken 4 wickets at an average of 0.8.
- Matheesha Pathirana
Matheesha Pathirana is a Bowler and has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 3 games, a fantasy rating of 6.8 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Matheesha Pathirana bowls right-arm medium and in the last 5 matches he has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4.
COL vs KAN Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
- Sachitha Jayathilake
Sachitha Jayathilake is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. Sachitha Jayathilake is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 5 matches he has scored 152 runs at an average of 30.4 per match.
- Sahan Shashintha Diyamantha Arachchige
Sahan Arachchige is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. Sahan Arachchige is a Left Handed Batter. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 181 runs at an average of 36.2 per match.
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COL vs KAN Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
The Top Point Getters for Colombo are Ashen Bandara with 83 match fantasy points. Avishka Fernando with 53 match fantasy points and Nipun Dananjaya with 36 match fantasy points.
The Top Point Getters for Kandy are Lahiru Udara with 155 match fantasy points. Pulina Tharanga with 153 match fantasy points and Ahan Wickramasinghe with 89 match fantasy points.
COL vs KAN Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
- Desenthuwa Handi Ashan Pulina Tharanga
Pulina Tharanga is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 84 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Pulina Tharanga is a leg break Bowler and in the last 5 matches he has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4. This player has been very successful at this venue in the last 5 matches Pulina Tharanga played here and has taken 1, 3, 3 wickets.
- Sachitha Jayathilake
Sachitha Jayathilake is an All Rounder and has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 67, 6, 35, 12, 32 runs at an average of 30.4 per match.
- Dian Lasith Shenan Croospulle
Lasith Croospulle can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Lasith Croospulle has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. He is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 124 runs at an average of 24.8 per match.
- Dickwella Patabandige Dilantha Niroshan Dickwella
Niroshan Dickwella is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. Niroshan Dickwella is a top order opening batter, bats Left Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches he has scored 1, 25, 83, 10, 135 runs at an average of 50.8 per match.
COL vs KAN Squad Information
Colombo (COL) Squad: Dimuth Karunaratne, Roshen Silva, Kusal Perera, Nuwan Pradeep, Nipun Karunanayake, Kasun Rajitha, Nisala Tharaka, Dasun Shanaka, Prabath Jayasuriya, Kusal Mendis, Dushan Vimukthi, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka, Himesh Ramanayake, Sachitha Jayathilake, Tharindu Ratnayake, Sithara Gimhan, Ashen Bandara, Krishan Sanjula, Nuwanidu Fernando, Isitha Wijesundera, Nipun Dananjaya, Kalana Perera, Lakshitha Manasinghe, Kavindu Nadeeshan, Shevon Daniel, Heshan Dhanushka and Danushka Sandaruwan
Kandy (KAN) Squad: Oshada Fernando, Pulina Tharanga, Niroshan Dickwella, Sandun Weerakkody, Kasun Vidura, Chamika Karunaratne, Lahiru Udara, Sahan Arachchige, Lahiru Kumara, Thikshila de Silva, Thanuka Dabare, Pramud Hettiwatte, Lasith Embuldeniya, Pathum Nissanka, Udayawansha Parakrama, Lasith Croospulle, Nipun Ransika, Ashian Daniel, Asel Sigera, Nimasara Atharagalla, Sachindu Colombage, Amshi de Silva, Matheesha Pathirana, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Movin Subasingha and Wanuja Sahan
COL vs KAN Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Niroshan Dickwella
Batters: Ashen Bandara, Lasith Croospulle and Nipun Dananjaya
All-Rounders: Lakshitha Manasinghe, Sachitha Jayathilake, Sahan Arachchige and Thanuka Dabare
Bowlers: Ashian Daniel, Pulina Tharanga and Tharindu Ratnayake
Captain: Pulina Tharanga
Vice-Captain: Sachitha Jayathilake
COL vs KAN (Colombo vs Kandy), Match 9 Preview
Colombo have played 3 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fourth on the points table, while Kandy have also played 3 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fifth on the points table.
National Super League Limited Over Tournament, 2023 Points Table
The points table of National Super League Limited Over Tournament, 2023 Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
Both teams last played against each other in the Match 15 of the National Super League Limited Over Tournament, 2022 where Nuwanidu Fernando scored the highest fantasy points for Colombo with 141 match fantasy points while Pulina Tharanga topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Kandy with 121 match fantasy points.
In the last match (Jaffna vs Colombo Last Match Scorecard) played by Colombo against Jaffna, Match Abandoned. The top fantasy player for Colombo was Ashen Bandara who scored 83 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Galle, Kandy beat Galle by 8 runs. The top fantasy player for Kandy was Lahiru Udara who scored 155 fantasy points.