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CLAIM NOWJaffna Kings vs B-Love Kandy, LPLT20, Today Match Prediction 13 July 2024
JKS vs KAF Win Probability
Toss Winner - Jaffna Kings won the toss and choose to bowl first
Jaffna Kings beat B-Love Kandy by 4 wickets
Kandy Falcons defeated Jaffna Kings the last time these two sides clashed in this season of the Lanka Premier League.
- Jaffna Kings are at the top of the table while Kandy Falcons are right at the bottom.
- Pathum Nissanka and Avishka Fernando are Jaffna’s go-to batters.
- A score of around 170 will be par here.
Back Jaffna Kings as the winners of this match.
| Tournament: | Lanka Premier League, 2024 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | R Premadasa Sports Pavilion, Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 27.3°C|Light rain shower |
JKS vs KAF Match Prediction & Analysis
The Lanka Premier League 2024's eagerly anticipated 15th match will see the Jaffna Kings taking on the Kandy Falcons at Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium. The Jaffna Kings currently hold a dominant position atop the standings, boasting a record of four victories against only two defeats. Conversely, the Kandy Falcons find themselves at the bottom of the standings, having secured just two wins from their six matches played.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
JKS
W L W W W
JKS
KAF
L W L L L
KAF
176/4 in 17.1 10.25
LPLT20
Galle Marvels beat B-Love Kandy by 6 wickets
175/7 in 20.0 8.75
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 4 Matches
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Jaffna Kings Preview
Jaffna Kings are riding high after their win over Colombo. Rilee Rossouw's unbeaten century (108* off 50) and Avishka Fernando's 58 (35) powered them to a comfortable chase of 188 with 9 balls remaining. This batting performance would have given the team a lot of confidence as the team’s middle order now looks dangerous with Rossouw and Fernando in form.
The team’s leading run-getter is still opener Pathum Nissanka, who has 303 runs in 6 innings at an average of 50 and a strike rate of 165.
Jaffna Kings’ bowling has great depth. Tabraiz Shamsi's skillful spin has yielded 5 wickets in just 3 matches, although he has gone at 10.10 runs per over. Asitha Fernando complements the attack, grabbing 6 wickets in 6 games while maintaining an economy of 9.38.
Jaffna Kings Predicted Playing XI:
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Rilee Rossouw, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Fabian Allen, Pramod Madushan, Asitha Fernando, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Tabraiz Shamsi
Jaffna Kings Key Players From Previous Game Of Lanka Premier League, 2024
Jaffna Kings Actual Playing XI:
Avishka Fernando, Rilee Rossouw, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Pathum Nissanka, Fabian Allen, Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis, Lahiru Samarakoon, Jason Behrendorff, Asitha Fernando, Azmatullah Omarzai
B-Love Kandy Preview
Kandy Falcons faltered in their last match, falling short in defending 188 against Galle. This defeat leaves them at the bottom of the table with just 4 points and only two matches remaining in the season.
Watch out for Dinesh Chandimal in this match. He's been in top form, scoring 237 runs in 6 games with a near-40 average and a blistering strike rate of 184. Andre Fletcher's explosive form can't be ignored either, having smashed 69 runs off only 43 balls in the previous encounter.
Adding to their batting depth is Kamindu Mendis, who has accumulated 268 runs in his previous 10 outings, averaging 33.5 with a strike rate of 127.01. His contributions will be vital.
Dasun Shanaka has emerged as Kandy's leading bowler this season, claiming 8 wickets in just 6 matches with an impressive economy rate of 8.09. Wanindu Hasaranga, the star leg-spinner, boasts 7 wickets from his last 10 outings, maintaining a tight economy of 7.59.
What would worry Kandy, though, is that their bowlers faltered in their previous match despite strong batting performances from Chandimal, Fletcher, Angelo Mathews, and Mendis. Only Hasaranga and Fletcher managed a wicket each, with four bowlers conceding runs at an economy rate exceeding 10.0. Their bowling is clearly their weak link, and they need to put up a stronger display to beat Jaffna.
B-Love Kandy Predicted Playing XI:
Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Andre Fletcher, Mohammad Haris, Kamindu Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Dasun Shanaka, Ramesh Mendis, Kavindu Pathiratne, Shoriful Islam, Kasun Rajitha
B-Love Kandy Key Players From Previous Game Of Lanka Premier League, 2024
B-Love Kandy Actual Playing XI:
Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanidu Hasaranga, Ramesh Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Andre Fletcher, Mohammad Hasnain, Chamath Gomez, Mohammad Haris, Shoriful Islam
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
Colombo pitches typically favor batters early on, with spinners gaining influence later. This first match should offer a good batting surface due to the fresh pitch. While dew could impact the surface, the pitch remains conducive to spin. Spinners have the opportunity to exploit turn and bounce early on, but maintaining control later in the innings could be difficult if dew accumulates. Seam bowlers might need to rely heavily on cutters.
Colombo's forecast for match day shows significant cloud cover with scattered thunderstorms possible, particularly during the morning. There's a chance of late-evening thunderstorms disrupting the game.
JKS vs KAF Pitch Report
The average first innings score at the R.Premadasa Stadium is just 149. The highest total posted here in domestic T20s is Jaffna Kings’ 207-6 against Colombo Stars in the 2021 LPL. Jaffna won that match by 93 runs. The team batting first here should be looking to set a score of around 170-180 runs.
Toss: To Bowl
Last season in the LPL, the team batting first won 10 of the 16 matches played at the R.Premadasa Stadium. This venue certainly favors the team batting first, however, with rain predicted to disrupt the game, both teams might be tempted to field first.
JKS vs KAF
Winning Prediction
Jaffna Kings lead the table, but Kandy Falcons have historically thrived against them, and have beaten them once this season already. Despite this, Jaffna's reliable batsmen, Pathum Nissanka and Avishka Fernando, can build or chase a significant score. Their explosive batting lineup, featuring Rilee Rossouw and Fabian Allen can help them put up another formidable total.
While Kandy should put up a fight, their lackluster bowling can let them down again. We expect Jaffna Kings to settle the score from their previous encounter and claim victory.
Back Jaffna Kings as the winners of this match.
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