Spotlight: Kusal Mendis, Preview, Key Players, Fantasy Tips and Dream11

Reds top the points table

The two best teams, SLC Reds and SLC Blues, will battle it out in the grand finale of the ongoing SLC invitation T20 league in Colombo today at 7.30 PM IST. 

Both teams finished the league stage with four points, registering two victories each from three games. However, the Reds emerged victorious by a considerable 33-run margin the last time these two teams faced each other. 

Spotlight: Kusal Mendis

Hailed as one of the most stylish Sri Lankan batters at present, Kusal Mendis had a brilliant outing in the T20 series against Australia conducted in February this year. 

Mendis has been impressive in the tournament

Continuing his fabulous touch with the willow, Mendis has amassed 150 runs for the Reds at a tremendous average of 50. Moreover, he played a magnificent knock of 86 in the last league fixture against the Blues two days ago, which is why we pick him as the spotlight player for the final. 

Key Players

• Ashen Bandara has emerged as the Blues' most successful batter in the league, garnering 94 runs without being dismissed. 
• Asitha Fernando has topped the wicket-taker's list, scalping eight wickets at a brilliant strike rate of 9. 
• Praveen Jayawickrama is the tournament's second leading wicket-taker, with five wickets at a surreal economy of 6.08. 
• Wanindu Hasaranga has exhibited his all-round prowess with distinction, scoring 75 runs at a mind-blowing strike rate of 159.57 and picking three wickets at a superb economy of 6.16. 

Match Details

Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Live Streaming: FanCode App

Pitch Report: The iconic R. Premadasa stadium has mostly witnessed low-scoring affairs in the tournament, with the 150-run mark being breached on just four occasions. So, we expect another typical slow track being offered tomorrow, with ample assistance for the spinners in it. Batting becomes significantly difficult with the game's progression, which is why the toss-winning team would like to bat first. 

CREX 11 Fantasy Tips

Wicket-keepers: Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama
Batters: Ashen Bandara, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Lasith Croospulle
All-rounders: Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga
Bowlers: Praveen Jayawickrama, Suminda Lakshan, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando

Captain: Kusal Mendis
Vice Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga

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