LPL 2024 KFL vs DS: Match 18 Dream11 Predictions, Fantasy Tips, Teams, Pitch Report And Top Picks

Dasun Shanaka in action for Kandy Falcons during LPL 2024 (SLC)

Kandy Falcons and Dambulla Sixers to collide in match number 18 of the ongoing Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2024 season on July 15. The much-awaited contest marks a must-win one for both sides in a bid to qualify for the playoffs, and it will be hosted by Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium.

Here at OneCricket, we take a look at Dream11 predictions, fantasy tips, pitch report, top player picks and the best-predicted fantasy XIs for the match.

KFL vs DS Head-to-Head Stats

Kandy Falcons and Dambulla Sixers have faced each other seven times since their first LPL meeting in 2020. Kandy Falcons hold a slightly superior head-to-head record over their Dambulla counterparts, having registered four wins from seven matches.

KFL vs DS Pitch Report

The conditions at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo tends to favor spinners, with something on offer for the fast bowlers with the new-ball. Even in the first two matches played at the venue this LPL 2024 season, spinners like Maheesh Theekshana, Wanindu Hasaranga and Mohammad Nabi managed to dictate terms for their respective franchises.

Fantasy value from the pitch report

• As per the pitch report, selecting a spin-heavy side will be considered as the best possible choice for making an impact in the outcome of the match. Picking up a quality new-ball fast bowler will also come in handy in the fantasy XI.
• Among the batters, picking up quality middle-order stars and explosive openers will be beneficial to earn effective points from the fantasy contests.

KFL vs DS Fantasy Cricket Tips

Kandy Falcons Heavy Fantasy XI

• Dinesh Chandimal, Andre Fletcher and Angelo Mathews have emerged as some of Kandy Falcons’ leading run-scorers of the LPL 2024 season. Their selection in the fantasy XI is imperative in case of picking a Kandy Falcons-heavy team.
• Among the bowlers, Dasun Shanaka and captain Wanindu Hasaranga have claimed nine and eight wickets respectively to lead the wicket-taking charts for the Kandy Falcons franchise in LPL 2024.

Dambulla Sixers Heavy Fantasy XI

• For Dambulla Sixers, only Reeza Hendricks and Kusal Perera have managed to score more than 200 runs this LPL 2024 season, and can be considered as likely candidates to emerge as top batting stars for their team in the fantasy XI.
• Nuwan Thushara and Dushan Hemantha have played starring roles with the ball for the Dambulla Sixers, having snapped eight and seven wickets respectively.

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KFL vs DS Winner Prediction

Dambulla Sixers will start out as slight favorites to defeat bottom-placed Kandy Falcons in match number 18 of the LPL 2024 season at Colombo on July 15.

KFL vs DS Top Player Picks

Dinesh Chandimal (KFL)

• LPL 2024 Stats: 258 runs in 7 matches
• Kandy Falcons opener and wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Chandimal has charted 258 runs from just seven innings to emerge at their leading run-getter of the LPL 2024 season.

Dasun Shanaka (KFL)

• LPL 2024 Stats: 66 runs and 9 wickets in 7 matches
• Star all-rounder Dasun Shanaka has picked up nine wickets from seven innings, and has also tallied 66 runs with the bat to headline Kandy Falcons’ LPL 2024 campaign.

Reeza Hendricks (DS)

• LPL 2024 Stats: 222 runs in 4 matches
• Dambulla Sixers’ South African import Reeza Hendricks has blasted three half-centuries in just four innings of the LPL 2024 season to tally 222 runs. Hendricks has also maintained an astonishing average of 55.50 through his run-scoring spree.

Nuwan Thushara (DS)

• LPL 2024 Stats: 8 wickets in 5 matches
• Fast bowler Nuwan Thushara has claimed eight wickets in five matches for the Dambulla Sixers at a bowling average of 23.37 and with a strike-rate of 14.25.

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KFL vs DS Differential Picks

Wanindu Hasaranga (KFL)

• LPL 2024 Stats: 92 runs and 8 wickets in 7 matches
• Kandy Falcons captain Wanindu Hasaranga has collected eight wickets from seven innings, and has also bashed 92 runs at a formidable strike-rate of 184 while batting in the middle/lower order.

Kusal Perera (DS)

• LPL 2024 Stats: 215 runs in 6 matches
• Dambulla Sixers star batter Kusal Perera bludgeoned a sizzling 52-ball 102* earlier in the tournament, and backed it up with another 50-ball 80 against the Colombo Strikers.

KFL vs DS Fantasy Expert Advice

Given the form of the players and the expected playing conditions, a 2-4-3-2 combination could be rewarding for the game.

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

Kandy Falcons: 5 players, Dambulla Sixers: 6 players

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

Kandy Falcons: 6 players, Dambulla Sixers: 5 players

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