This is the Lanka T10 Super League encounter between Kandy Bolts and Galle Marvels, to be played on December 11, 2024, at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, generating tremendous enthusiasm among cricket enthusiasts. The two teams are powerful teams with energetic players.
Experienced Kandy Bolts Thisara Perera, in his third successive season with Kandy Bolts, has other mainstays such as Pathum Nissanka and Dinesh Chandimal in his batting lineup, and his consistency and aggression make the difference. Alongside the likes of Imad Wasim and power-hitting sensations George Munsey, they are going to have an excellent all-rounded squad which would help them handle a multitude of situations. Bowling is their forte as Shahnawaz Dahani and Seekkuge Prasanna would put the opposition under a lot of pressure.
Maheesh Theekshana captains Galle Marvels too. It has huge hitters in the batting line-up in Alex Hales and Andre Fletcher. The inclusion of Shakib Al Hasan and Sadisha Rajapaksa also adds to the depth and variety for the team. Bowling wise, it has Jeffrey Vandersay and Luke Wood which gives the team a balance of experience and variety – two important aspects of the T10 format.
The history of their matches has been that they were always close and very resilient on both sides with flair. So, this match is more special because it may be decisive for them to start the league campaign. T10 cricket is a short duration game that requires instant decisions and their implementation. Thus, every ball is significant.
Considering the teams’ form and player matchups, the match is expected to be a thriller. While Kandy Bolts may boast with experienced players, Galle Marvels’ combination of foreign stars and local talent makes them a force to be reckoned with. The clash promises explosive batting, crafty bowling, and moments of brilliance, making for great viewing pleasure.
Kandy Bolts vs Galle Marvels Prediction
- Captain- A Fletcher
- Vice Captain- Shakib Al Hasan
- Wicket Keeper-A Fletcher
- Batters- A Hales, B Rajpaksha, P Nissanka
- All Rounders- Shakib Al Hasan, T Pererqa, S Prasanna, I Wasim, C Wickrams..
- Bowlers- A Hmaza, M Theekshana