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CLAIM NOWJaffna Kings vs B-Love Kandy, LPLT20, Today Match Prediction 20 July 2024
Toss Winner - B-Love Kandy won the toss and choose to bowl first
Jaffna Kings beat B-Love Kandy by 1 runs
Can the defending champs Kandy Falcons win three in a row and make it to the final? Jaffna Kings feel at home playing the knockouts but can they put behind the disappointment of losing the first qualifier?
- Avishka Fernando and Pathum Nissanka have been the pillars for JK’s batting order, each scoring over 300 runs in 9 games so far.
- Dinesh Chandimal and Andre Fletcher with the bat, and the gun all-rounder Hasaranga with the ball are some key players to watch for Kandy Falcons.
- Jaffna Kings are slightly ahead on the overall head to head with 5 wins to Kandy Falcons’ 4.
Our prediction is for Kandy Falcons to win the match.
| Tournament: | Lanka Premier League, 2024 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | R Premadasa Sports Pavilion, Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 30.4°C|Partly cloudy |
JKS vs KAF Match Prediction & Analysis
Jaffna Kings secured a hard-fought second-place finish after a solid win-loss record of 5 wins and 3 losses at the end of league stage.
Their consistent performances throughout earned them a coveted spot in the qualifier 1. However, a challenging encounter against the table-topping Galle Marvels in the first qualifier resulted in a defeat, dashing their hopes of a direct entry into the final.
Meanwhile, the Kandy Falcons displayed resilience and determination to edge out Dambulla Sixers for the fourth-place finish in the league standings.
heir nail-biting victory over the Colombo Strikers in the eliminator was enough to book a place in the second qualifier. With both teams eager to secure a spot in the final, the clash promises to be a high-stakes battle.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Jaffna Kings Preview
Jaffna Kings have looked great in patches this tournament, and have dominated oppositions whenever they have done well.
With a formidable batting line-up comprising several free-flowing batsmen such as Nissanka, Rossouw, Kusal Mendis, Fernando, JK have decimated decent bowling attacks. But at times they have been disappointing, too.
The middle order has failed to keep the run rate up through the middle and haven’t accelerated scoring at the death. If the top order fails, JK might struggle to put a sizeable total on board.
On the bowling front, Asitha Fernando and Azmatullah Omarzai provide a good mix of pace and have shown that they have the ability to strike early on in the innings. Tabraiz Shamsi, Fabian Allen and Dhananjaya de Silva give their captain Charith Asalanka plenty of spin options.
Their ability to control the middle overs and put the brakes on the opposition has been on display this season. That said, lack of consistency and poor effort with the ball have made their journey a tad difficult. They come into this match on a two-match losing streak, which they’ll be eager to break.
Their recent form has been a mixed bag, with 2 wins out of their last 5 games. With a place in the final on the line, they will be looking to put their best foot forward in this crucial match.
Jaffna Kings Predicted Playing XI:
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Rilee Rossouw, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka (c), Dhananjaya de Silva, Azmatullah Omarzai, Wanuja Sahan, Fabian Allen, Asitha Fernando, Tabraiz Shamsi.
Jaffna Kings Key Players From Previous Game Of Lanka Premier League, 2024
Jaffna Kings Actual Playing XI:
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Jason Behrendorff, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Rilee Rossouw, Avishka Fernando, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Azmatullah Omarzai, Fabian Allen, Asitha Fernando
B-Love Kandy Preview
KF comes into this match with back-to-back wins, riding high on their recent performances. Dinesh Chandimal and Andre Fletcher have been superb with the willow in hand. The former SL international has scored 314 runs in the recent 10 matches at a solid average of 31.4 and a strike rate of 162.69. The former Caribbean opener’s 283 runs in 10 matches have come at a slightly lower average of 28.3 and a strike rate of 154.64. Angelo Matthews has been in good nick with the bat, scoring 243 runs from 9 games at approximately 157 SR.
Bowling-wise, all-rounders Wanindu Hasaranga with 14 wickets from 10 matches and Dasun Shanaka 13 wickets from 9 games have been impressive. Considering their contributions with the bat coming down the order, they have been a complete package. Pacers Chameera and Hasnain haven’t been fully effective and need to start performing well if their team needs to go all the way.
KAF have a bit of momentum on their side, having won two of their last two encounters including the closely fought eliminator against Colombo. They’ll fancy their chances against Jaffna who have struggled to come to with the conditions at R Premadasa Stadium.
B-Love Kandy Predicted Playing XI:
Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Andre Fletcher, Mohammad Haris, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Kamindu Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Chaturanga de Silva, Ramesh Mendis, Chamath Gomez, Mohammad Hasnain.
B-Love Kandy Key Players From Previous Game Of Lanka Premier League, 2024
B-Love Kandy Actual Playing XI:
Dinesh Chandimal, Andre Fletcher, Mohammad Haris, Wanidu Hasaranga, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Ramesh Mendis, Mohammad Hasnain, Chaturanga de Silva, Angelo Mathews, Pavan Rathnayake
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The R Premadasa Stadium has been a challenging venue for both batsmen and bowlers. Teams have struggled to gauge the conditions, with some pitches favoring batsmen and others favoring bowlers. While some matches have witnessed high-scoring encounters, others have been low-scoring affairs. The weather forecast isn’t too encouraging either, with some showers in prospect.
JKS vs KAF Pitch Report
R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo is all set to host the second qualifier. The Jaffna Kings completed a victory over the Kandy Falcons here last week, winning a rain-affected seven-over contest by four wickets. However, past results do not guarantee future success, and both teams will be eager to make their mark on this iconic venue.
Toss: To Bowl
The toss could play a crucial role in this match. Given the unpredictable nature of the pitches at the R Premadasa Stadium, it would be a good toss to lose here for the big night. It could be a good ploy to put the opposition in to bat first, bowl well and restrict them to a chaseable score, and get out there and chase it down.
JKS vs KAF
Winning Prediction
Given the recent winning form and the number of all-rounders in the squad, the Kandy Falcons are likely to emerge victorious in this high-stakes encounter. Their batting depth and experienced bowling attack give them a slight edge over the Jaffna Kings.
Our prediction is for Kandy Falcons to win the match.
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