Rajasthan Kings, Kandy Samp Army lock horns in Legends Cricket Trophy at Pallekele
Imran Tahir, Lendl Simmons and wicket-keeper Robin Uthappa are key players for Rajasthan Kings this season.
Aaron Finch, Yusuf Pathan, Liam Plunkett and Upul Tharanga are star-studded players Kandy Samp Army for this year’s competition.
Parvinder Awana and Hamid Hassan performed well for the previous franchise in the inaugural edition of the Legends Cricket Trophy.
Expect Kandy Samp Army to register a comfortable win over Rajasthan Kings.
Tournament: Legends Cricket Trophy, 2024 | Format: T20 FORMAT | Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, Sri Lanka | Toss: To Bat
KSA MATCH PREDICTION & ANALYSIS
Rajasthan Kings will be keen to start their campaign on a decent note when they face Kandy Samp Army in the second match of the Legends Cricket Trophy 2024 played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele on Saturday.
Lendl Simmons, Imran Tahir, S Sreesanth, and Hamilton Masakadza are notable overseas players signed by Rajasthan Kings for this coming season. Captain Robin Uthappa will be hoping that the side can adjust to the conditions and put on a strong show in this fixture.
On the other hand, Kandy Samp Army led by Aaron Finch will be looking to deliver a clinical performance with bat and ball.
TEAMS PREVIEW
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In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Lendl Simmons, captain Robin Uthappa, Angelo Perera, Hamilton Masakadza, Peter Trego and Pawan Negi to deliver the bulk of the runs.
In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Imran Tahir, Ashley Nurse, S Sreesanth, Parvinder Awana and Hamid Hassan to deliver timely breakthroughs.
Rajasthan Kings Predicted Playing XI:
Robin Uthappa (Captain &wk), Lendl Simmons, Angelo Perera, Hamilton Masakadza, Peter Trego, Pawan Negi, Ashley Nurse, Imran Tahir, Hamid Hassan, S Sreesanth and Parvinder Awana.
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In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Aaron Finch, Upul Tharanga, Jonathan Wells, Yousuf Pathan, Irfan Pathan, and Kevin O’Brien to deliver the bulk of the runs.
Last year in Legends League Cricket, Upul Tharanga showcased decent form with the bat and accumulated 148 runs in four innings at a strike rate of 159.13.
In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Seekuge Prasanna, Chris Mpofu, Liam Plunkett, Nuwan Kulasakara and Stuart Binny to deliver timely breakthroughs.
Last year in Legends League Cricket, medium-pacer Stuart Binny showed decent form with the ball in hand and claimed eight wickets at an economy rate of 7.91.
Kandy Samp Army Predicted Playing XI:
Aaron Finch (Captain). Upul Tharanga, Jonathan Wells, Kevin O’Brien, Yousuf Pathan, Irfan Pathan, Seekuge Prasanna, Chris Mpofu, Liam Plunkett, Stuart Binny, Nuwan Kulasakara.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
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Weather Conditions
The wicket prepared at Pallekele is going to be full of runs for the batting units. The weather forecast for the Saturday’s match is going to be clear skies with periodic clouds.
Venue Details
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele is going to host the 2nd match of the Legends Cricket Trophy 2024 between Rajasthan Kings and Kandy Samp Army.
Toss: To Bat
Both the sides will be looking to win all-important toss, bat first and post a score in excess of 175 runs. Majority of the matches played at this venue have been won by side batting first
