Colombo Jaguars vs Kandy Bolts, LT10SL, Today Match Prediction 14 December 2024

CJ vs KB Match Prediction & Analysis

It was a rain washout on Day 3 of the Lanka T10 Super League, 2024. The six teams shared the points after all three games had to be abandoned due to rain. We are now in the tournament's 10th game, and the Colombo Jaguars will take on the Kandy Bolts. Both teams will look for their first win to improve their position on the points table.  

The Colombo Jaguars struggled with the bat and the ball in their only game that saw results, losing it by a big margin against the Jaffna Titans, and the players had to put this behind them and perform well. The Kandy Bolts have looked better with the ball in their game against the Galle Marvels. It will be interesting to see which team wins in this game. 

RECENT PERFORMANCE

CJ

L

JT

138/6 in 10.0 13.8

LT10SL

Jaffna Titans beat Colombo Jaguars by 40 runs 12 Dec 2024

CJ

98/6 in 10.0 9.8

KB

L

KB

100/5 in 10.0 10

LT10SL

Galle Marvels beat Kandy Bolts by 7 wickets 11 Dec 2024

GLT

102/3 in 7.4 13.3

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Colombo Jaguars Preview

Angelo Mathews' team shared points with the Hambantota Bangla Tigers in their last game. The side struggled with the ball in the only game that saw results, and their batsmen also didn't have a great game. It will be a massive challenge for the team in this contest, and they need a good show from experienced players. 

Jason Roy and Kamindu Mendis are good hitters, and the team expects them to make a good start. Daniel Lawrence must anchor the innings in the middle order and add runs with Mathews and Nanibullah Zadran. In the final overs, the side will also expect quick runs from Asif Alin and Sadeera Samarawickrama. 

The bowling attack looked rusty on the only occasion they bowled. Mathews and Asitha Fernando will look to bowl a tight spell with the new ball. Matheesha Pathirana and Garuka Sanketh struggled with their line and must do well. The team will also expect Ali Khan to do well in the ing role. 

Colombo Jaguars Predicted Playing XI:

Angelo Mathews (c), Jason Roy, Daniel Lawrence, Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Najibullah Zadran, Ramesh Mendis, Asitha Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana, Garuka Sanketh, Muhammad Ahsan Ali Khan

Kandy Bolts Preview

Thisara Perera and his men will be under pressure in this game. They started the season with a loss, and their last two games have been washed away by rain. They have an experienced group of players, and Perera expects a strong show from his players in this must-win game. 

Pathum Nissanka and Chandrapaul Hemraj are good hitters. The team expects them to deliver an electrifying start. George Munsey, Dinesh Chandimal, and Shehan Jayasuriya will look to improve the run rate in the middle overs. Imad Wasim and Thisara Perera are good hitters, and the team expects a strong show from them. 

The bowling attack must do well, as the Jaguars have a strong batting lineup. Seekkuge Prasanna and Ronsford Beaton must pick early wickets and put the Jaguars under pressure. Chaturanga de Silva and Chamika Gunasekara will look to do well in the middle. Perera and Imad Wasim add to the team's bowling strengths.

Kandy Bolts Predicted Playing XI:

Thisara Perera (c), Pathum Nissanka, Chandrapaul Hemraj, George Munsey, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Shehan Jayasuriya, Imad Wasim, Seekkuge Prasanna, Chaturanga de Silva, Ronsford Beaton, Chamika Gunasekara

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

We would see overcast skies over Pallekele, and rain may cause disruptions. The wicket here has produced runs, as batsmen can play their strokes freely. The average first innings score here is 108 runs, among the highest in the world. The side batting first in this game would be eying a total above 130 runs to defend it successfully.

CJ vs KB Pitch Report

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium has large dimensions. However, the track is flat, and fast outfield allows batsmen to score quickly. Fast bowlers do well under cloudy skies and get the ball to move. The wicket here offers lots of assistance to the spinners as the ball grips the surface and turns sharply.

Toss: To Bowl

We have seen a great batting surface in this tournament. Defending a total won't be easy at this venue in the second innings, where the ball doesn't turn much. The side winning the toss won't hesitate to bowl first on this surface.