In their previous game against Galle Gladiators, the Colombo Kings ran the show and were deservedly crowned winners. Over a shortened five-over, CK managed to score a staggering 96 runs to edge the opposition by 34. Prior to this comfortable win, they were made to bend over backwards to topple Kandy Tuskers in their opening league game. Trailing by some massive runs ahead of the final overs, CKs outstanding batting lineup rose to the occasion to win the Super Over. Bowler Dushmantha Chameera took major poundings in both games, and this will be a concern for the Colombo Kings who will be looking to lift some weight off the players shoulders. Hopefully, an Andre Russell-led batting attack will help cover up for their bowling woes.
On the eve of the start of the group stage “nerradzuri” was considered one of the favorites of the group. Indeed, the Italians looked quite solid both in composition and in the quality of the game. However, after four rounds they found themselves in a difficult position. Two points were scored against Borussia M?nchengladbach (2:2) and Shakhtar (0:0). That’s all that Antonio Conte’s team can boast of. Now, in order to get into the playoffs the Milan club has no room for error. They need to win both remaining fights and hope for mistakes of their competitors. However, statistics show that the nerrazuri are not playing very well on the fields of their opponents this season. In seven official away games they have achieved only three victories. Directly in the Champions League Inter won only one of the previous seven away matches, namely against Slavia Prague (3:1). Arturo Vidal will not play due to disqualification. Matias Vecino is injured. In question is the presence of Aleksandar Kolarov, Andrea Pinamonti, Raja Nainggolan and Daniele Padelli.
