North Kanto Lions will be all set to lock horns against East Kanto Sunrisers in this crucial Japan T20 League encounter. Welcome to the NKL vs EKS Dream11 team prediction today and match preview.
North Kanto Lions is a good team with strong players who will look to make their mark in this crucial first match of the series that can keep them confident for this match.
East Kanto Sunrisers on the other hand have started off their season well with a win in the first match that could allow them to continue with their building momentum coming into this fixture.
Probable Winner, Betting Tips and Match Prediction
North Kanto Lions can win this match by a close margin.
Pitch Report and Toss
This pitch is balanced which means it can help the batsman and bowlers alike. The winners of the toss can bowl first.
Weather
The forecast predicts a cloudy day.
Probable Playing 11
North Kanto Lions
A.Chandraiah (wk), S.Noguchi, S.Chathuranga, L.Lake, R.Suto, M.Singh-III, K.Hiratsuka, R.Sakurano, S.Hirarsuka, D.Mccomb, R.Dangal
East Kanto Sunrisers
S.Nawarathna (wk), T.Takada, S.Petkar, K.Ganesh, M.Natarajan, S.Yaabandara, K.Ota-Dobell, N.Negi, I.Takahashi
Match Details
Japan T20 League
Match: North Kanto Lions vs East Kanto Sunrisers
Date and Time: 1st May – 06:30 AM IST
Venue: Sano International Cricket Ground, Sano, Japan
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Wicket-Keeper
Supun Nawarathna (8.5 Cr) was not able to showcase his true batting potential in the last match but managed to find his chances on the field with his gloves that can improve drastically in this match.
Batsman
Lachie Lake (9.5 Cr) is an amazing right-handed batsman who can find impressive shots with consistency which could allow him to start the campaign with a banger innings which can help him out as the series progresses.
Shan Chathuranga (9.0 Cr) can create his contributions with his ability to play power-hitting shots that could improve the team’s strike rate and his performance has seen him work as the finisher.
Tsuyoshi Takada (8.5 Cr) scored 18 runs at a strike rate of 128.57 in the last match which should improve considering his improved understanding of the surface that can be used to his benefit in this match.
Sarfraz Petkar (8.5 Cr) holds amazing batting potential which was not possible considering the bowling opposition which saw him create just 13 runs at a strike rate of 72.22
All-rounders
Kazumasa Hiratsuka (9.0 Cr) can create partnerships with his stroke play and batting performance in the middle order however the majority of his contributions come from his bowling technique which will be tested in this match.
Sanjaya Yapabandara (9.5 Cr) picked 2 wickets at an economy rate of 5.57 in the last match which can improve drastically considering his batting potential which should make its way at some point in the tournament.
Kento Ota-Dobell (9.0 Cr) managed to find 2 wickets at an economy rate of 4.33 which could help him create similar opportunities with consistency that makes him a crucial contributor in this fixture.
Bowlers
Shotaro Hirarsuka (9.0 Cr) has good control on his lines which has proven to be the key for bowlers on this pitch and can continue to bolster his confidence in this contest.
Malith Neranjan (9.5 Cr) managed to help with 21 runs at a strike rate of 140 in the tail end of the batting order along with his first wicket of the series which can continue to develop his performance that makes him our prime choice.
Dinesh Sandaruwan (8.5 Cr) was able to contain the opposition with his bowling efforts after maintaining an economy rate of 3.67 along with 1 wicket which should keep him focused on this encounter.
Dream11 Team Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain
S.Yapabandara will be our captain and M.Neranjan will be our vice-captain because of their ability to maintain their current form which can improve as the series progresses.
DREAM 11 TEAM
Nawarathana, Chathuranga, Lake, Takada, Petkar, Hiratsuka, Yapabandara (C), Ota-Dobell, Neranjan (VC), Sandaruwan, Hirarsuka
Dream11 Team Disclaimer
The veracity of our selections and team is based on earnest analysis of the league, matches, and playing 11s. We implore you to forage your team by your own accord with these facets helping spur your decision making.
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