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LPL 2024: Kandy Falcons clash with Dambulla Sixers in a must-win clash

Monday, 15-Jul-2024
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In the 18th match of the ongoing Lanka Premier League, Kandy Falcons and Dambulla Sixers will be facing each other on Monday at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. Both teams are languishing at the bottom in the points table with a little chance for their survival. Both teams clashed in the first match of the tournament, in which Kandy Falcons emerged victorious by 6 wickets.

It is a crucial match for both teams to win to garner points as they can’t handle a defeat. In their previous game, Dambulla Sixers lost to Galle Marvels in the Super Over. Kandy Falcons, meanwhile suffered defeat against Jaffna Kings in a seven over game. The game was reduced to seven overs due to rain. 

Head to Head

Both teams have faced each other in ten matches, in which Kandy Falcons have dominated with six wins whereas Dambulla Sixers have only won four games. 

Dambulla Sixers probable XI: Reeza Hendricks, Kusal Perera (wk), Lahiru Udara, Ibrahim Zadran, Mark Chapman, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Mohammad Nabi (c), Dushan Hemantha, Nuwan Pradeep, Dilshan Madushanka, Nuwan Thushara

Kandy Falcons probable XI: Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Andre Fletcher, Mohammad Haris, Kamindu Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Dasun Shanaka, Ramesh Mendis, Kavindu Pathiratne, Shoriful Islam, Kasun Rajitha

 

 

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