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CLAIM NOWToss Winner - Jaffna Kings won the toss and choose to bowl first
Jaffna Kings beat Colombo Strikers by 7 wickets
Jaffna Kings have won each of their last five encounters against Colombo Strikers.
We are backing Jaffna Kings as the winners of this contest.
Tournament: | Lanka Premier League, 2024 |
Format: | t20 |
Venue: | Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium, Dambulla, Sri Lanka |
Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
Weather: | 33.2°C|Partly Cloudy |
It's match number 13 in the Lanka Premier League, and the stakes are rising! Colombo Strikers face off against Jaffna Kings at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium this Wednesday. Jaffna Kings have been impressive, recovering from a first-game defeat to win their next 3 matches. Although they lost their previous match, they are still in second place in the table. Colombo Strikers, on the other hand, have had a more balanced season with 2 wins and 2 losses. Right now, Colombo Strikers hold onto third place.
185/6 in 20.0 9.25
188/2 in 17.5 10.54
Colombo Strikers' season has been a mixed bag so far. They kicked things off strong with a convincing 51-run victory against Kandy Falcons. However, their winning streak was short-lived as they fell to Galle Marvels in their next match. The Strikers bounced back with another win against Kandy Falcons but then stumbled again, losing by eight wickets to Dambulla Sixers.
Colombo's batting has been doing a pretty solid job this season. Leading the charge is Glenn Phillips, who's amassed 148 runs in just 4 matches. His average of 37 runs per game and a strike rate of nearly 150 shows he's been both consistent and aggressive.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz has also been a key contributor, scoring over 100 runs with a blistering strike rate of 156.92. Keep an eye on Angelo Perera and Chamika Karunaratne as well – both boast impressive strike rates of 158 and 208, respectively, making them dangerous batsmen at the crease.
Matheesha Pathirana has been a wicket-taker for the Strikers' bowling attack, grabbing 5 wickets in just 4 matches. However, he's also been a bit costly, going at an economy of 9.97.
The real star has been leg-spinner Shadab Khan. He has taken an impressive 9 wickets in 4 matches at an economy rate of 6.86. The Pakistani all-rounder hasn’t had the opportunity to do much with the bat, but we feel the confidence of his impressive bowling show will soon lead him to start getting some handy runs as well.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Angelo Perera, Glenn Phillips, Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk), Shadab Khan, Thisara Perera (c), Chamika Karunaratne, Dunith Wellalage, Taskin Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana, Binura Fernando
Glenn Phillips, Angelo Perera, Chamika Karunaratne, Thisara Perera, Shadab Khan, Dunith Wellalage, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Binura Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana, Taskin Ahmed, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
After winning three matches in a row, Jaffna Kings tasted their second defeat of the season at the hands of Kandy Falcons. In that high-scoring game, in Dambulla, they posted a massive 224-7 on the board courtesy of a sensational 119 (off 59 balls) by Pathum Nissanka. However, Kandy chased the target down comfortably in 18.2 overs with 7 wickets in hand.
That performance, however, has taken Nissanka to the top of Jaffna’s batting charts, with 297 runs in 5 innings at an average of nearly 60 and a strike rate of 170.68.
Avishka Fernando has been consistent as well. He's racked up an impressive 226 runs in just 5 innings, averaging 45.20 runs per match. That strike rate – a whopping 173 – shows he's been scoring quickly too.
Rilee Rossouw, too, looked in great touch in the previous game, smacking 41 off just 18 balls. This bodes really well for the Kings.
The bowlers have also been chipping in! Tabraiz Shamsi has been effective in his two outings, grabbing 4 wickets but going at an economy of just 9 runs per over. Asitha Fernando and Fabian Allen have each taken 4 wickets in their 4 matches played.
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Rilee Rossouw, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Fabian Allen, Wanuja Sahan, Asitha Fernando, Pramod Madushan, Tabraiz Shamsi
Avishka Fernando, Rilee Rossouw, Pathum Nissanka, Fabian Allen, Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis, Asitha Fernando, Pramod Madushan, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Azmatullah Omarzai, Tabraiz Shamsi
The pitch at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium is proving to be a batting paradise. Runs are flowing freely, making it a tough time for the bowlers to keep things in check. Fast bowlers will need to mix up their speeds and be clever to outsmart the batsmen. Spinners might find some help later in the game as the pitch slows down a little, but they'll need to be accurate with their deliveries or they'll be punished with boundaries.
The weather in Dambulla will be breezy, with periods of clouds. Some showers are expected in the afternoon but we should still get a full game.
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The average first innings score at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium is in the range of 180 runs. The highest total posted at the venue is Kandy Falcons’ 228-3 this season while chasing a target of 225 against Jaffna Kings. The team batting first in this match will be looking to set a score of around 190 runs at least.
This pitch tends to get better to bat on under lights. This season, three of the five matches played at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium have been won by the team chasing. We think both teams will be looking to field first here.
Colombo Strikers and Jaffna Kings clash promises to be a high-scoring battle. Both teams are packing serious heat in their batting lineups, with in-form players like Glenn Phillips, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Pathum Nissanka, and Avishka Fernando ready to explode.
The bowling attacks seem evenly matched, so the team batting first will need a strong total. At Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, anything under 180 runs might not be enough. The bowling units of both teams have been leaking runs, so the winners of this match will eventually be decided on who bats better. Considering the overall strength of both sides, we reckon Jaffna Kings are favored to take this match.
We are backing Jaffna Kings as the winners of this contest.
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