Cricket Match Prediction | Lanka T10 Super League 2024 | Kandy Bolts vs Nuwara Eliya Kings | Match 20 | Dec 17 – The last chance to get into the eliminator

KB vs NEK Match Analysis

Kandy Bolts and Nuwara Eliya Kings will play each other in the Lanka T10 Super League, 2024 20th game on December 17, 2024, at 06:45 PM BST at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele. 

Since neither Kandy Bolts nor Nuwara Eliya Kings have lost a game and have nothing to lose, we anticipate seeing both of them play aggressively.

We expect the hitters on both sides to look to play their strokes as soon as the players take the field, though the weather may have another say in the matter.  

KB vs NEK Team Preview & Squads

Kandy Bolts

Kandy Bolts may have had a brief break due to the persistent rain and poor weather, but their batters must hit the ground running from the very first ball in this match.

The opening duo of Pathum Nissanka and George Munsey come into this game after underwhelming performances, with Munsey unable to survive even a single delivery in the previous fixture. Nissanka managed three fours against Hambantota Bangla Tigers, but both are capable of delivering much stronger performances this time around.

Skipper Thisara Perera and Imad Wasim are expected to play key roles with the ball, and their overs will become even more vital if the match is shortened from the standard 10 overs per side.

For Kandy Bolts, it’s truly a case of now or never.

Kandy Bolts Squads

Kandy Bolts Squads

Pathum Nissanka, George Munsey, Shehan Jayasuriya, Shahnawaz Dahani, Amir Hamza, Chandrapaul Hemraj, Seekkuge Prasanna, Chaturanga de Silva, Arinesto Vezha, Imad Wasim, Thisara Perera, Chamika Gunasekara, Dinesh Chandimal, Saim Ayub, and Milinda Siriwardana. 

Nuwara Eliya Kings

Nuwara Eliya Kings delivered a disappointing performance with both bat and ball in their previous outing during Match 15, and they are another team in desperate need of their top order to step up.

In that match, the trio of Avishka Fernando, Kyle Mayers, and Umar Akmal managed to score just one run between them, with both openers dismissed on the first ball.

However, there are other potential run-scorers in the squad, none more so than Chamika Karunaratne, who scored an impressive 58 not out off 26 balls in the last game. It wouldn’t be surprising to see him promoted up the order in this match.

While bowling in T10 cricket is never easy, Chamika Karunaratne and Kyle Mayers are expected to be the most dangerous bowlers in this clash.

Nuwara Eliya Kings Squads

Nuwara Eliya Kings Squads

Kyle Mayers, Chamika Karunaratne, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Zubaid Akbari, Pulindu Perera, Rivaldo Clarke, Vishen Halambage, Dushan Hemantha, Aftab Alam, Lahiru Madushanka, Kasun Rajitha, Saurabh Tiwary, Oshane Thomas, Avishka Fernando, Danushka Gunathilaka, Nimsara Atharagalla, Benny Howell, and Yashodha Lanka.

Kandy Bolts vs Nuwara Eliya Kings outfield report 

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele

No team will want to bat first when the wicket is wet. Additionally, we anticipate that both teams would want to bowl first in this match because teams in T10 cricket always love to pursue.

There is a good likelihood that it will rain during the first innings of the game if it isn’t already before the toss. Similarly, we anticipate some in the game’s second half. There should be some breaks to finish the fixture, although it will be hot and muggy.

Because it’s a solid T10 batting pitch, the batsmen who make strokes will have plenty of bounce and pace to work with! The goal for whoever bats first is to score at least 120.   

Kandy Bolts vs Nuwara Eliya Kings Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

It will be their second match in this series and the first one ended with no result.

Kandy Bolts vs Nuwara Eliya Kings Prediction

Cricket analysts predict the Nuwara Eliya Kings have a 51% chance of winning.

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.