Published on: Aug 12, 2021 11:00 am IST|Updated on: Aug 12, 2021 10:54 am IST
SLGY vs SLGR Dream11 Prediction: In the first match of the Sri Lanka Invitational T20, the SLC Greys will be locking horns with the SLC Greens on 12 August at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
Sri Lanka Cricket has come up with a brand-new T20 competition to help their national players prepare well for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup scheduled to be played in the UAE later this year. Most of the topmost national as well as first-class Lankan cricketers will be featuring in this competition.
Fixture Name: Match 1, SLC Greys vs SLC Greens
Competition: Sri Lanka Invitational T20
Date: 12 August
Time: 2:30 PM IST
Ground: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Pitch Report: The pitch at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium will offer batting-friendly conditions. There will be enough help for the spinners due to slowness of the track. However, bowling first will be a good option on this surface.
WICKET-KEEPERS: Minod Bhanuka BATSMEN: Charith Asalanka, Kamindu Mendis, Pathum Nissanka ALL-ROUNDERS: Dasun Shanaka, Chaturanga de Silva, Ramesh Mendis BOWLERS: Lahiru Kumara, Lakshan Sandakan, Vishwa Fernando, Nuwan Pradeep
Both these teams will be aiming to start this tournament on a winning note. There are some exciting talents in both the sides and thus, it will be a good move to pick mixed players in your respective fantasy teams. The SLC Greys will be the favourites to win this match.
Dasun Shanaka Stats in T20s – 2208 runs in 108 matches at a strike-rate of 143.09.
Ashan Priyanjan Stats in T20s – 1678 runs in 97 games.
Minod Bhanuka could be the potential Man of the Match in this game as he was in a brilliant form during the recently concluded T20I series against India. Minod Bhanuka Stats in T20s – 1078 runs in 61 games.
SLC Greys captain Dasun Shanaka is quite an experienced player in the shortest format of the game and also has an impressive record. Dasun Shanaka Stats in T20s – 2208 runs in 108 matches at a strike-rate of 143.09.
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For the SLC Greys, Minod Bhanuka will be a key player to watch out for in this match. Minod Bhanuka Stats in T20s – 1078 runs in 61 games.
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Expected Team Line-up
SLGY Playing 11 (likely) Minod Bhanuka Lasith Croospulle Charith Asalanka Nuwanidu Fernando Dasun Shanaka Milinda Siriwardana Chaturanga de Silva Nuwan Pradeep Udith Madushan Lahiru Madushanka Chamika Gunasekara
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SLC Greens’ Kamindu Mendis is an explosive batsman and has done well in T20 cricket. Kamindu Mendis Stats in T20s – 440 runs in 26 matches at a strike-rate of 129.79.
For the SLC Greens, Lakshan Sandakan will be an important player with the ball. Lakshan Sandakan Stats in T20s – 68 wickets in 57 games at an economy of 7.55.
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SLGR Playing 11 (likely) Lahiru Udana Shammu Ashan Kamindu Mendis Pathum Nissanka Ashan Priyanjan Ishan Jayaratne Ramesh Mendis Vishwa Fernando Lakshan Sandakan Lahiru Kumara Nuwan Thushara
Watch Sri Lanka Invitational T20 Live score and streaming on the FanCode app.
Sri Lanka Invitational T20 will not be broadcasted on television in India.
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