India, July 18 -- Kandy Royals vs Dambulla Sixers Preview: Kandy Royals will enter the new season with a revamped squad under veteran all-rounder Angelo Mathews. The franchise has been given a lift with the arrival of Pakistan's pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi, who replaces Australia's Daniel Sams. Kandy arguably have one of the most balanced sides in the tournament with world class spinner Wanindu Hasaranga, explosive opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz, seasoned all-rounder Moeen Ali and Indian all-rounder Vijay Shankar in their ranks.

Dambulla Sixers, captained by Dinesh Chandimal, will be hoping to bounce back after a disappointing previous campaign. Their batting line-up features Reeza Hendricks and Niroshan Dickwella, while the bowling at...