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CLAIM NOWJaffna Titans vs Hambantota Bangla Tigers, LT10SL, Today Match Prediction 19 December 2024
JT vs HBT Win Probability
Toss Winner - Jaffna Titans won the toss and choose to bowl first
Hambantota Bangla Tigers beat Jaffna Titans by 26 runs
Jaffna Titans have already beaten Hambantota Bangla Tigers twice in their previous meetings this season, including once in Qualifier 1.
- The team batting first in the final will look set a target of around 130-140 runs.
- Jaffna Titans are yet to lose a game in the Lanka T10 Super League and will be the fancied team in the final.
- Kusal Mendis and Dasun Shanaka are our picks for the batters to watch out for in the finals.
Jaffna Titans are favorites to lift the Lanka T10 Super League trophy.
| Tournament: | Lanka T10 Super League, 2024 |
| Format: | t10 |
| Venue: | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, Sri Lanka |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 25.2°C|Patchy rain nearby |
JT vs HBT Match Prediction & Analysis
The Lanka T10 Super League 2024 reaches its climax tomorrow night at Pallekele as Jaffna Titans take on Hambantota Bangla Tigers in what promises to be a cracking final. Jaffna haven't lost a single game in the tournament and will fancy their chances of keeping that streak alive. While Hambantota have impressed throughout, they have been unable to get past Jaffna, which gives their opponents a psychological edge in this final.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
JT
W W W W W
JT
HBT
W L W W W
HBT
94/6 in 7.0 13.43
LT10SL
Hambantota Bangla Tigers beat Galle Marvels by 5 wickets
90/9 in 10.0 9
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
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 2 Matches
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Jaffna Titans Preview
Jaffna Titans have stormed into the finals with a crushing 39-run win over Hambantota Bangla Tiger in Qualifier 1. This was their sixth win of the season and they will now be heading into the finals undefeated.
Jaffna's batting has been led by Kusal Mendis, who's piled up 203 runs from 5 innings at a blistering strike rate of 228, including his recent match-winning 47 off 25 in Qualifier 1. Charith Asalanka isn't far behind with 159 runs from 6 innings, striking at 201.
Tom Abell and Tom Kohler-Core have scored consistently and could play key roles in the final.
On the bowling front, Treveen Mathew tops the charts with 12 wickets in 6 innings, including a four-wicket haul in Qualifier 1. The bowling unit looks solid with Dunith Wellalage and Dwaine Pretorius (5 wickets each), plus Pramod Madushan's 6 wickets.
Jaffna Titans Predicted Playing XI:
Tom Kohler-Core, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka, Pavan Rathnayake, Tom Abell, David Wiese (c), Dwaine Pretorius, Dunith Wellalage, Nuwan Thushara, Pramod Madushan, Treveen Mathew
Jaffna Titans Key Players From Previous Game Of Lanka T10 Super League, 2024
Jaffna Titans Actual Playing XI:
Malsha Tharupathi, Tom Kohler Core, Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, David Wiese, Nuwan Thushara, Dwaine Pretorius, Thomas Abell, Pramod Madushan, Pavan Rathnayake, Traveen Mathews, George Garton
Hambantota Bangla Tigers Preview
Hambantota Bangla Tigers are coming into the finals on the back of a dominating 4-wicket win against Galle Marvels in Qualifier 2.
Dasun Shanaka has been a standout batsman for the Tigers, amassing 154 runs across 6 innings with a remarkable strike rate of 244. Mohammad Shahzad has been another key player, scoring 87 runs in 6 innings at a strong strike rate of 177. While contributions from others have been limited, Shevon Daniel stepped up in Qualifier 2 with an impactful 36 off just 17 balls.
On the bowling front, Tharindu Ratnayake has been the go-to performer, claiming 11 wickets in 6 innings at an economy rate of 8.27. He’s been ed effectively by Isuru Udana, Eshan Malinga, and Dhananjaya Lakshan, who have all made crucial breakthroughs when needed.
Hambantota Bangla Tigers Predicted Playing XI:
Kusal Perera (wk), Shevon Daniel, Dasun Shanaka (c), Sahan Arachchige, Sabbir Rahman, Isuru Udana, Mosaddek Hossain, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Tharindu Ratnayake, Eshan Malinga, Richard Gleeson
Hambantota Bangla Tigers Key Players From Previous Game Of Lanka T10 Super League, 2024
Hambantota Bangla Tigers Actual Playing XI:
Kennar Lewis, Dasun Shanaka, Kusal Perera, Eshan Malinga, Richard Gleeson, Isuru Udana, Tharindu Ratnayake, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Sabbir Rahman, Shevon Daniel, Sahan Arachchige, Mohammad Shahzad
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
Pallekele's pitch has been batter-friendly during this tournament. While some games saw bowlers on top, we're anticipating a batting surface for the finals. Seam bowlers get a little help early on, but the pitch soon settles into a good track for hitting with predictable bounce. One side of the ground has shorter boundaries, making it a bit more risky for bowlers and a good opportunity for batters to take risks. Spinners will get some turn later in the game, but pace bowlers will need to be spot-on to keep the runs down.
The weather looks like it might be a bit of a wild card. There's a chance of rain in the afternoon, which could change things up.
JT vs HBT Pitch Report
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Batting Conditions
Pace Bowling
Spin Bowling
So far, in the Lanka T10 Super League at Pallekele, anything around 120-130 runs has been a pretty good target to win a match. But since this is the final, the pressure will be more and the team batting first will aim for a score of about 130-140 to have the edge.
Toss: To Bowl
This T10 Super League season has seen teams chasing come out on top nine times, compared to just five wins for sides batting first. Looking at this pattern, neither captain would mind fielding first after winning the toss.
JT vs HBT
Winning Prediction
Jaffna Titans and Hambantota Bangla Tigers have been the steadiest performers in the Lanka T10 Super League. Even so, Jaffna has shown more strength and consistency overall. They have plenty of power hitters in good form, and their bowling attack looks in great health. Moreover, they have beaten the Tigers twice already in the competition, including the recently concluded Qualifier 1. Considering the current form of both teams, we're predicting a Jaffna Titans victory in the finals.
Jaffna Titans are favorites to lift the Lanka T10 Super League trophy.
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