BLK vs CS, LPL 2023: Fantasy Tips and Teams for the 3rd Match (Source: Instagram)
B-LOVE KANDY (BLK) and Colombo Strikers (CS) are all set to compete in the third match of the fourth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023. The encounter is scheduled to take place on a Monday, July 31, 2023 at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Srilanka at 7.30 PM IST.
However, before the game goes live, here is a look at some of the important player stats, the prime player picks, and the best-suggested XIs for the fantasy contests of this fixture.
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B-LOVE KANDY, finished at the top of the points table last season with seven wins in eight matches, but they lost both games in the playoffs matches by Jaffna Kings (JK) and Colombo Stars (CS). This season they will be eyeing to continue last year's performance and lift the LPL 2023 trophy.
Colombo Strikers (CS), on the other hand, lost their first match of LPL 2023 against Jaffna Kings by 21 runs. Last season, in the finals they were also lost to the same opponent. In this match they would be hoping to win and bounce back in the tournament.
BLK vs CS, Team Form Guide (Most Recent First)
B-LOVE KANDY: L-L-W-W-W
Colombo Strikers: L-L-W-W-L
BLK vs CS, Must Picks
B-LOVE KANDY
Wanindu Hasaranga
- T20 Stats: 1481 runs and 197 wickets in 147 matches
- Recent Form: 91 runs and 11 wickets in the last five innings (WCQ 2023)
Aamer Jamal
- T20 Stats: 47 wickets in 20 matches
- Recent Form: 9 wickets in the last six innings (PSL 2023)
Colombo Strikers
Babar Azam
- T20 Stats: 9,208 runs in 261 matches
- Recent Form: 137 runs in the last five T20 innings
Niroshan Dickwella
- T20 Stats: 2,237 runs in 116 matches
- Recent Form: 58 runs in the last innings (LPL 2023)
BLK vs CS vs CS, Risky Picks
B-LOVE KANDY
Mohammad Haris
- T20 Stats: 973 runs in 47 matches
- Recent Form: 132 runs in the last five innings (Emerging Asia Cup 2023)
Colombo Strikers
Mohammad Nawaz
- T20 Stats: 2458 runs and 180 wickets in 222 matches
- Recent Form: 3 runs in the last innings (LPL 2023)
BLK vs CS, Top Captain or Vice-captain choices
Babar Azam (CS)
Reasons
- Babar Azam is undoubtedly the top choice for the Captain position in your fantasy team.
- The prolific Pakistani batsman has a remarkable record in T20 cricket, amassing a staggering 9208 runs in 261 matches. With nine centuries and 76 half-centuries to his name, Babar is a proven match-winner and a reliable run-scorer.
Matheesha Pathirana (CS)
Reasons
- Matheesha Pathirana is an excellent option for Vice-Captain choice, The young Sri Lankan pacer showcased his prowess in the IPL 2023, impressing with his death bowling skills for Chennai Super Kings.
- He’s ability to consistently bowl yorkers and take crucial wickets at crucial junctures makes him a genuine wicket-taker and a valuable asset for any fantasy team.
Wanindu Hasaranga (BLK)
Reasons
- Wanindu Hasaranga is an important all- rounder for his side.
- His batting and bowling, both ability will be crucial for BLK in this tournament.
BLK vs CS, Team for Head-to-Head/Small League Contests
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Wicketkeepers: Niroshan Dickwella, Mohammad Haris
Batters: Babar Azam, Asif Ali, Fakhar Zaman
All-rounders: Angelo Mathews, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karumaratane
Bowlers: Matheesha Pathirana, Naseem Shah, Aamer Jamal
Captain: Babar Azam
Vice-captain: Matheesha Pathirana
BLK: 6 Players, CS: 5 Players
BLK vs CS, Team for Winner takes all/Grand League Contests
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Wicketkeepers: Niroshan Dickwella
Batters: Babar Azam, Asif Ali, Fakhar Zaman
All-rounders: Angelo Mathews, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karumaratane, Mohammad Nawaz
Bowlers: Matheesha Pathirana, Naseem Shah, Wahab Riaz
Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
Vice-captain: Niroshan Dickwella
BLK: 4 Players, CS: 7 Players
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