DA vs BLK, LPL 2023: Cricket Fantasy Tips and Teams for the Final Match (Source: Twitter)
The stage is set as Dambulla Aura (DA) and B-Love Kandy (BLK) face each other in the Grand Final of the fourth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL). The summit clash is scheduled to take place on a super Sunday, August 20th, 2023 at R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo at 7.30 PM IST.
Ahead of the final encounter, here is a look at the top player stats, the best player picks, the top captain and vice-captain choices, and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the contest.
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The Aura has been the most consistent side throughout the ongoing season as they played eight matches with six victories and just two defeats. With 12 points and a net run rate of +0.793, they finished the league stage right at the top position.
Meanwhile, Kandy has had a mixed run in the group stage as they played eight games with four wins and as many losses. With 8 points and a net run rate of +0.185, they ended up at the third spot. Notably, Dambulla defeated Galle Titans in Qualifier 1 to progress straight into the finals while Kandy beat Jaffna Kings and the Titans in Eliminator and Qualifier 2 respectively to seal their spot for the mega clash.
DA vs BLK, Team Form Guide (Most Recent First)
Dambulla Aura: W-W-W-W-W
B-Love Kandy: W-W-L-L-W
DA vs BLK, The Final: Pitch Report
The surface at the Premadasa stadium has been on the slower side. Sides batting first have won 9 out of the 15 matches played so far at the venue this season. Chasing teams won on 5 occasions while one game ended up in a tie.
DA vs BLK, The Final: Top Player Picks
Avishka Fernando (DA)
- Avishka Fernando is the third highest run-getter in the ongoing season so far
- The right-handed opening batter plays aggressive cricket and is averaging 30 with two half-centuries to his name
Wanindu Hasaranga (BLK)
- There is just no stopping Wanindu Hasaranga as he has taken the current LPL edition by storm with his stellar all-round performances
- He is the leading run-scorer as well as the highest wicket-taker in the fourth season of LPL
- The right-hander has struck 279 runs at an average of 35 with two fifties and picked up 19 wickets at an average of just 10.73
Dinesh Chandimal (BLK)
- Veteran Dinesh Chandimal has hit the second-most runs for Kandy after Hasaranga
- The right-hander is averaging 26.11 as he got starts in almost each and every game
Mohammad Haris (BLK)
- Pakistani player Mohammad Haris is a destructive opener in this format of the game
- The right-hander is averaging 31.16 with two half-centuries in six innings in LPL 2023
DA vs BLK, The Final: Cricket Fantasy Player Stats
| Players | Stats | Average Fantasy Points |
|---|---|---|
| Avishka Fernando | 239 runs in 9 Matches | 43 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 279 runs and 19 wickets in 10 Matches | 108.5 |
| Dinesh Chandimal | 235 runs in 9 Matches | 43.44 |
| Mohammad Haris | 187 runs in 6 Matches | 52.5 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 152 runs and 10 wickets in 9 Matches | 63.67 |
DA vs BLK, The Final: Top Captain and Vice-captain choices
| Scenario | Captain | Vice-captain |
|---|---|---|
| If Dambulla Aura bowls first | Dhananjaya de Silva | Kusal Mendis |
| If Dambulla Aura bats first | Avishka Fernando | Dhananjaya de Silva |
DA vs BLK, the Final: Cricket Fantasy Expert Advice
It's a mega final so the game can go either way. Dambulla is the most in-form side in the competition so back your fantasy XI with their players. Both sides will look to claim their maiden LPL title with Wanindu Hasaranga again expected to be a big threat throughout the final.
DA vs BLK, The Final: Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
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Wicketkeepers: Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Mohammad Haris
Batters: Kusal Perera, Avishka Fernando, Alex Ross
All-rounders: Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga
Bowlers: Hasan Ali, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Captain: Avishka Fernando
Vice-captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
DA: 7 Players, BLK: 4 Players
DA vs BLK, The Final: Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
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Wicketkeepers: Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dinesh Chandimal
Batters: Avishka Fernando, Kusal Perera, Asif Ali
All-rounders: Hayden Kerr, Wanindu Hasaranga, Angelo Mathews
Bowlers: Hasan Ali, Binura Fernando, Mohammad Hasnain
Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
Vice-captain: Dinesh Chandimal
DA: 6 Players, BLK: 5 Players
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