The Kandy Falcons are in first place and have won both of their games thus far in the competition. Pathum Nissanka and Andre Fletcher as the side’s starting duo are a blessing, while Carlos Brathwaite has been excellent with the ball. On paper, this team seems balanced.
Jaffna Kings might provide a strong threat to Kandy Falcons because they have won both of their games so far in the competition. This team’s bowling has been their strength, and on both occasions they were able to halt their adversaries’ team with a lesser score.
Stadium details
- Established 2009
- Capacity 35,000
- Playing area 80.0m long, 75.0m wide
- Floodlights Yes installed in 2010
- End names Hunnasgiriya End, Rikillagaskada End
- Curator Asitha Wijesinghe
- Current local time 19:59, Sat Dec 10, 2022 (UTC +0530)
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium pitch report
The first match of the Lanka Premier League 2022 will be played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. The Pallekele pitches have been good batting tracks and can give the competition some life after the tough batting conditions of the Hambantota leg.
The track in Pallekele has an even bounce, and the pitch is flat here. In the first game, a new pitch will be used, which should definitely favor batters. At this very venue, there is sufficient assistance for batters due to the fast outfield and smaller boundaries.
The recent ODI series between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan was also a high-scoring one at this venue, with an average score of 173 runs. Sri Lanka successfully chased the target of 177 runs in the final T20I game played at this venue between Australia and Sri Lanka.
On this surface, the spinners will undoubtedly receive some assistance, but in general, it is an excellent batting surface. Both captains have the option to chase in this match, keeping the dew in mind.