Kandy Bolts vs Nuwara Eliya Kings, LT10SL, Today Match Prediction 12 December 2024

KB vs NEK Match Prediction & Analysis

The Lanka T10 Super League has gotten off to an electrifying start, with two enthralling games already under its belt. As the competition heats up, the Kandy Bolts are set to face off against the Nuwara Eliya Kings at Pallekele this evening. Kandy is still searching for their first win of the season, having fallen short in their opening game, while the Nuwara Eliya Kings had their season opener washed out by rain. As a result, both teams will be extra motivated to come out on top, setting the stage for an intense and closely contested matchup.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

KB

L

KB

100/5 in 10.0 10

LT10SL

Galle Marvels beat Kandy Bolts by 7 wickets 11 Dec 2024

GLT

102/3 in 7.4 13.3

NEK

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Kandy Bolts Preview

Kandy Bolts come into this game on the back of a 7-wicket loss to Galle Marvels. Batting first, Kandy could manage a below-par 100-5 on the board from their 10 overs. Galle made short work of the target and romped home with 15 balls to spare.

The batting didn’t work for Kandy in their first game except for Dinesh Chandimal (66 off 25 balls), none of the others could put up a substantial score on the board. 

Kandy will be expecting more runs from Pathum Nissanka and Shehan Jayasuriya at the top. 

We are also backing George Munsey and Thisara Perera to pack a punch in this game.

On the bowling side, you can back Imad Wasim to deliver a sharp spell in the powerplay. Ronsford Beaton and Chaturanga de Silva are decent options but might go for runs again on this flat deck.

Kandy Bolts Predicted Playing XI:

Pathum Nissanka, Shehan Jayasuriya, George Munsey, Chandrapaul Hemraj, Milinda Siriwardana, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Thisara Perera (c), Imad Wasim, Chaturanga de Silva, Danal Hemananda, Seekkuge Prasanna

Kandy Bolts Actual Playing XI:

Shehan Jayasuriya, George Munsey, Dinesh Chandimal, Chamika Gunasekara, Pathum Nissanka, Seekkuge Prasanna, Chaturanga de Silva, Chandrapaul Hemraj, Thisara Perera, Imad Wasim, Ronsford Beaton

Nuwara Eliya Kings Preview

Nuwara Eliya Kings’ season opener against Colombo Jaguars was washed off due to rain. The Kings were well on course to a big total at 79-1 from 6 overs before rain came down and no further play was possible. Avishka Fernando top scored with a blistering unbeaten 50 off 18 balls.

Apart from Fernando, the team will also be counting on players like Danushka Gunathilaka, Umar Akmal, and Lahiru Madushanka to make an impact in this game. 

England’s Benny Howell is a handy allrounder who can be useful for Nuwara Eliya both with the bat and ball. He has 231 T20 wickets along with over 3,000 runs in the format.

Chamika Karunaratne is expected to be the main strike bowler for the Kings. Dushan Hemantha and Nimsara Atharagalla add further variety and depth to the bowling unit. 

Nuwara Eliya Kings Predicted Playing XI:

Avishka Fernando, Danushka Gunathilaka, Yashodha Lanka, Umar Akmal (wk), Saurabh Tiwary (c), Lahiru Madushanka, Benny Howell, Vishen Halambage, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushan Hemantha, Nimsara Atharagalla

Nuwara Eliya Kings Actual Playing XI:

Avishka Fernando, Kasun Rajitha, Benny Howell, Saurabh Tiwary, Lahiru Madushanka, Dushan Hemantha, Yashodha Lanka, Rivaldo Clarke, Vishen Halambage, Nimasara Atharagalla, Umar Akmal

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

Pallekele's strip looks like a treat for batters to kick things off in this tournament. It offers early assistance to bowlers, but as the innings progress, the surface becomes easier to bat on, with consistent bounce and carry. The shorter boundary sizes on one side can make it challenging for bowlers to defend, encouraging aggressive batting. Spinners might find some purchase in the middle overs, but fast bowlers need to be accurate to remain effective. Overall, the conditions lean toward a high-scoring contest.

The weather will remain cloudy with some chances of rain in the afternoon, which might disrupt the game. 

KB vs NEK Pitch Report

So far in the Lanka T10 Super League, the team batting first has put up scores of 106-8 and 100-5. Both the scores were chased quite comfortably. This indicates that the first batting team needs to aim for a score of about 130-140 runs to remain competitive.

Toss: To Bowl

In the Lanka T10 Super League so far, the team batting second has come out on top in both completed games. This trend suggests that the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium may favor the chasing team.