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THE FACTS
When is B-Love Kandy vs Colombo Strikers taking place? B-Love Kandy vs Colombo Strikers will take place on Monday 31st July, 2023 at 15:00 (UK)
Where is B-Love Kandy vs Colombo Strikers taking place? B-Love Kandy vs Colombo Strikers will take place at R Premadasa Stadium, in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Where can I get tickets for B-Love Kandy vs Colombo Strikers? Click here for the latest ticket information for B-Love Kandy vs Colombo Strikers
What TV channel is B-Love Kandy vs Colombo Strikers on in the UK? B-Love Kandy vs Colombo Strikers will be televised live on TNT Sports in the UK
Where can I stream B-Love Kandy vs Colombo Strikers? TNT Sports subscribers can stream B-Love Kandy vs Colombo Strikers live in the UK via discovery+
THE LOWDOWN
B-LOVE KANDY
A new year brings a new name and a new opportunity for the Kandy franchise to win their first Lanka Premier League trophy. Having been purchased by the B-Love network earlier this year, B-Love Kandy has emerged ready to take the competition by storm and with the quality at their disposal, it would be no surprise if they ended up winning the group stage for the second year running. The acquisition of Dinesh Chandimal, the third highest run-scorer in the 2022 Lanka Premier League is a shrewd bit of business, as is the acquisition of Pakistan white ball batter Fakhar Zaman alongside fellow countryman Mohammad Hasnain and Afghanistan spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman. That’s not including two of the most notable, dependable local players in the form of Angelo Matthews and captain Wanindu Hasaranga.
COLOMBO STRIKERS
Less than 24 hours after having faced 2022 Lanka Premier League winners Jaffna Kings, home favourites Colombo Strikers are back in action here. This represents a big test for their bowlers which includes a number of young players such as Naseem Shah and Matheesha Pathirana, who could find it difficult to put in a high-performance level with such a short turnaround in games. The batters however, should find it easier with less workload on their shoulders and all eyes will be on the likes of Babar Azam and Angelo Perera to contribute heavily in that department.
THE PREDICTION
There’s plenty of like about the B-Love Kandy squad and whether it’s with bat or ball, they are expected to come out of the traps flying against Colombo Strikers. On the back of a game only the previous night, it won’t be easy for the Strikers to match B-Love Kandy’s intensity in all departments and that may end up costing them in this one. The Kandy franchise won seven of their eight group games in 2022 and it would be no surprise to see them start strongly again in 2023, so consider backing B-Love Kandy to come out on top.
BETTING TIP: B-LOVE KANDY TO WIN