The Strikers suffered a 28-run defeat against the Dambulla Sixers in their last match. Skipper Thisara Perera aims for a strong comeback in this knockout game. Having won both encounters against the Kandy Falcons this season, Perera hopes his team draws inspiration from those victories.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Angelo Perera, who didn’t score in the previous game, are expected to provide a strong start. The middle order, bolstered by Muhammad Waseem, Glenn Phillips, and Sadeera Samarawickrama, needs to perform well. Quick runs from Thisara Perera, Shadab Khan, and Dunith Wellalage in the lower middle order will be crucial.
