LPL 2024 CS vs KFL: Match 3 Dream11 Predictions, Fantasy Tips, Teams, Pitch Report & Top Picks

CS vs KFL, LPL 2024: Dream11 predictions for Match 3 [X]

Colombo Strikers (CS) and Kandy Falcons (KFL) square off against each other in the third match of the ongoing fifth season of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2024. The encounter is all set to be played on Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele, Sri Lanka on Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024 at 07:30 PM IST.

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, fantasy tips, pitch report, the top player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

CS vs KFL Head-to-Head Stats

Colombo Strikers and Kandy Falcons have faced each other nine times in the Lanka Premier League. Colombo Strikers have dominated and won eight of those, whereas Kandy Falcons have managed to win only once.

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CS vs KFL Pitch Report

The Pallekele Cricket Stadium is renowned for its outstanding batting surface, which provides minimal assistance to fast bowlers. This sets the stage for elegant stroke play and an enjoyable batting experience. Once batters establish their rhythm and settle into their comfort zone, they often capitalize on numerous scoring opportunities. Furthermore, as the game unfolds, the pitch becomes increasingly favourable for spin bowlers.

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Stats (LPL)

Matches: 17
Matches won batting first: 9
Matches won batting second: 8

Average first innings score: 163
Average second innings score: 148

Fantasy value from the pitch report

• Selecting quality all-rounders will also be profitable.
• Spinners get moderate turn here.

CS vs KFL Fantasy Cricket Tips

Colombo Strikers Heavy Fantasy XI

• In the batting department, the trio of Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sadeera Samarawickrama,  and Muhammad Waseem, along with Shadab Khan, will be crucial to setting a big target for the Falcons; they are the must-picks for this game.
• The bowling will be handled by Dunith Wellalage, Taskin Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana  , Shadab Khan, and all-rounders Thisara Perera and Glenn Phillips.

Kandy Falcons Heavy Fantasy XI

• Wanindu Hasaranga and Angelo Mathews's all-round ability will be crucial for this match, and bowlers like Mohammad Hasnain, Kamindu Mendis and Dushmantha Chameera will play an important part in the bowling department.
• Dinesh Chandimal, Andre Fletcher, Dimuth Karunaratne, Agha Salman and Mohammad Haris will handle the batting department.

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CS vs KFL Winner Prediction

As per the last five match records and overall head-to-head records between these two teams, the Colombo Strikers are clear favourites to win this game.

CS vs KFL Top Player Picks

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (CS)

Rahmanullah Gurbaz has an excellent T20 World Cup 2024 tournament, which recently concluded. He was the tournament's top run scorer, with 281 runs in 8 innings. He will be a key player for the Colombo Strikers this season of the Lanka Premier League.

Muhammad Waseem (CS)

Muhammad Waseem is in excellent form right now. He was outstanding in the recently concluded Emirates D10 2024, scoring 574 runs in 13 innings with a strike rate of 265.74.

Angelo Mathews (KFL)

Ace Sri Lanka all-rounder Angelo Mathews led Kandy Falcons to lift the trophy last season, defeating Dambulla Aura by five wickets. Skipper Matthews became man of the match due to his all-round brilliance in the final.

Wanindu Hasaranga (KFL)

Wanindu Hasaranga, a versatile all-rounder, is known for his impactful performances with both bat and ball. His contribution was crucial in guiding his team to victory in the Lanka Premier League 2023.

CS vs KFL Differential Picks

Matheesha Pathirana (CS)

Sri Lanka pace sensation Matheesha Pathirana grabbed the limelight after being bought for a record-breaking USD 120,000 in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) Player Auction. Although his performance was not up to par in the T20 World Cup 2024, he performed well in the IPL 2024.

Dinesh Chandimal (KFL)

Right-handed wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Chandimal was the third highest run-scorer in the previous edition of the Lanka Premier League, scoring 259 runs. He is a great differential pick considering his batting position and experience.

CS vs KFL Fantasy Expert Advice

Considering the conditions and probable-XIs, a combination of 2-2-4-3 or 3-2-3-3 would be ideal for this fixture.

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CS vs KFL Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Dinesh Chandimal, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sadeera Samarawickrama
Batters: Muhammad Waseem, Agha Salman
All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Angelo Mathews, Thisara Perera
Bowlers: Matheesha Pathirana, Dushmantha Chameera, Dunith Wellalage

Captain: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Vice-captain: Wanindu Hasaranga

Colombo Strikers: 6 Players; Kandy Falcons: 5 Players

CS vs KFL Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Andre Fletcher, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batters: Muhammad Waseem, Dimuth Karunaratne
All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanaka, Thisara Perera, Shadab Khan
Bowlers: Matheesha Pathirana, Dushmantha Chameera, Taskin Ahmed

Captain: Muhammad Waseem
Vice-captain: Matheesha Pathirana

Colombo Strikers: 6 Players; Kandy Falcons: 5 Players