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CLAIM NOWJaffna Titans vs Hambantota Bangla Tigers, LT10SL, Today Match Prediction 18 December 2024
JT vs HBT Win Probability
Toss Winner - Hambantota Bangla Tigers won the toss and choose to bowl first
Jaffna Titans won by 39 runs
Jaffna Titans beat Hambantota Bangla Tigers by 8 wickets in their previous meeting this season.
- The weather forecast suggests that rain might disrupt the proceedings again, with showers expected in the afternoon.
- The team batting first will look set a target of around 130-140 runs.
- Jaffna Titans are yet to lose a game in the Lanka T10 Super League.
Jaffna Titans are favorites to win Qualifier 1.
| Tournament: | Lanka T10 Super League, 2024 |
| Format: | t10 |
| Venue: | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, Sri Lanka |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 26.1°C|Patchy rain nearby |
JT vs HBT Match Prediction & Analysis
It’s time for the Lanka T10 Super League playoffs! Jaffna Titans will clash with Hambantota Bangla Tigers in the Qualifier 1 at Pallekele today afternoon. The loser of this game will meet the winner of the Eliminator in Qualifier 2 later tonight. Jaffna topped the group stage with 12 points from 7 games while Bangla Tigers were one place below them with 9 points from their seven fixtures.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
JT
W W W W W
JT
107/2 in 8.1 13.1
106/8 in 10.0 10.6
HBT
W W W L
HBT
82/6 in 10.0 8.2
84/5 in 9.2 9
163/6 in 10.0 16.3
116/9 in 10.0 11.6
86/3 in 7.1 11.99
82/6 in 10.0 8.2
107/2 in 8.1 13.1
106/8 in 10.0 10.6
HEAD TO HEAD
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Jaffna Titans Preview
Jaffna Titans are by far the best team in the Lanka T10 Super League. They cruised through the group phase undefeated, racking up five wins despite having a couple of games called off.
Kusal Mendis has been the standout batsman for Jaffna this season, smashing 156 runs in just 4 innings at a strike rate of 244. Charith Asalanka follows him closely with 142 runs in 5 innings at a strike rate of 209.
Tom Abell and Tom Kohler-Core have also been among the runs and are expected to make an impact in this game.
Among the bowlers, Treveen Mathew has been exceptional, taking 8 wickets in 5 innings at an economy of 10. Dunith Wellalage and Dwaine Pretorius have chipped in with 5 wickets each, while Pramod Madushan has taken 4, showing the depth and variety of Jaffna’s bowling attack.
Jaffna Titans Predicted Playing XI:
Tom Kohler-Core, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka, Tom Abell, David Wiese (c), Dwaine Pretorius, Pavan Rathnayake, Pramod Madushan, Dunith Wellalage, Nuwan Thushara, Treveen Mathew
Jaffna Titans Key Players From Previous Game Of Lanka T10 Super League, 2024
Jaffna Titans Actual Playing XI:
Tom Kohler Core, Nuwan Thushara, Pramod Madushan, Thomas Abell, Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, David Wiese, Dunith Wellalage, Dwaine Pretorius, Pavan Rathnayake, George Garton, Traveen Mathews
Hambantota Bangla Tigers Preview
Hambantota Bangla Tigers have had a pretty solid season as well, winning three games in the group stage and losing just one.
Captain Dasun Shanaka has led from the front for the Tigers, piling on 129 runs in 4 innings at an impressive strike rate of 248.
Opener Mohammad Shahzad is another one to watch, as he has 87 runs this season in 4 innings at a strike rate of 193. The others haven’t done much.
The bowling unit has been led by Tharindu Ratnayake, who has 8 wickets to his name in 4 innings at an economy of 7.50. Isuru Udana and Richard Gleeson have also chipped in with vital breakthroughs.
Hambantota Bangla Tigers Predicted Playing XI:
Mohammad Shahzad, Kennar Lewis, Kusal Perera (wk), Shevon Daniel, Dasun Shanaka (c), Sahan Arachchige, Isuru Udana, Eshan Malinga, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Tharindu Ratnayake
Hambantota Bangla Tigers Key Players From Previous Game Of Lanka T10 Super League, 2024
Hambantota Bangla Tigers Actual Playing XI:
Shevon Daniel, Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Sahan Arachchige, Tharindu Ratnayake, Isuru Udana, Kusal Perera, Mohammad Shahzad, Richard Gleeson, Mosaddek Hossain, Sabbir Rahman, Eshan Malinga
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The Pallekele pitch has been favoring the batsmen more in the tournament. Although it initially offers some assistance to seam bowlers, the surface quickly becomes easy to bat on, with a consistent bounce. One side of the ground has shorter boundaries, making it tougher for bowlers and tempting batters to take risks. Spinners will find some turn later in the match, but pace bowlers will need to be accurate to restrict the scoring.
The forecast predicts cloudy conditions in the evening. There's a chance of rain in the afternoon, which could impact the game.
JT vs HBT Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
Batting Conditions
Pace Bowling
Spin Bowling
Trends suggest that the team batting first needs to aim for a score of about 130-140 runs to remain competitive.
Toss: To Bowl
Seven matches this season in the T10 Super League have been won by the chasing side while four have been clinched by the team batting first. Going by these trends, we expect both captains to look to field first.
JT vs HBT
Winning Prediction
Jaffna Titans and Hambantota Bangla Tigers have been the two fancied teams in the Lanka T10 Super League. However, Jaffna have been stronger and more consistent. They have plenty of in-form power-hitters in their ranks while their bowling unit looks in good health. In comparison, Hambantota have largely depended on a few individual players to do the heavy lifting. Looking at how both teams shape up, we are backing Jaffna Titans as the winners of this contest.
Jaffna Titans are favorites to win Qualifier 1.
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