Jaffna Titans vs Kandy Bolts, LT10SL, Today Match Prediction 16 December 2024

JT vs KB Match Prediction & Analysis

Jaffna Titans will take on Kandy Bolts in the 18th match of Lanka T10 Super League 2024 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele. The Lanka T10 Super League features six franchises named after famous Sri Lankan cities. All matches will take place in Pallekele, with a round-robin stage leading to playoffs and a final to decide the winner.

Jaffna Titans are yet to lose a match in Lanka T10 Super League 2024. They have played 5 matches so far and have won 4 with one ending in no-result. Kandy Bolts on he other hand are yet to win a game after 5 matches. Unfortunately for them, 3 games have been washed out. Hopefully, Kandy Bolts gets a fair crack in this game against table-toppers Jaffna Titans.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

JT

W W W W

JT

153/4 in 10.0 15.3

LT10SL

Jaffna Titans beat Nuwara Eliya Kings by 53 runs 15 Dec 2024

NEK

100/8 in 10.0 10

GLT

105/7 in 10.0 10.5

LT10SL

Jaffna Titans beat Galle Marvels by 7 wickets 14 Dec 2024

JT

109/3 in 8.3 12.82

JT

138/6 in 10.0 13.8

LT10SL

Jaffna Titans beat Colombo Jaguars by 40 runs 12 Dec 2024

CJ

98/6 in 10.0 9.8

JT

107/2 in 8.1 13.1

LT10SL

Jaffna Titans beat Hambantota Bangla Tigers by 9 wickets 11 Dec 2024

HBT

106/8 in 10.0 10.6

KB

L L

HBT

163/6 in 10.0 16.3

LT10SL

Hambantota Bangla Tigers beat Kandy Bolts by 47 runs 15 Dec 2024

KB

116/9 in 10.0 11.6

KB

100/5 in 10.0 10

LT10SL

Galle Marvels beat Kandy Bolts by 7 wickets 11 Dec 2024

GLT

102/3 in 7.4 13.3

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Jaffna Titans Preview

Jaffna Titans have done nothing wrong so far in this tournament. Having played 5 games, they are yet to lose a game and are sitting pretty at the top of the table with 9 points. They won 4 out of 5 and one game was washed out due to rain.

Jaffna Titans started the season with a big 8-wicket win against Hambantota Bangla Tigers. Chasing 106, Jaffna Titans got there with 11 balls and 8 wickets to spare. The second game against Colombo was a big win as well, where Jaffna Titans won by 40 runs. The game against Kandy Bolts was washed out without a toss.

In the 4th game against Galle Marvels, Jaffna Titans bowled first and restricted the opposition for 105 for 7 wickets. Pretorius took 2 wickets for 18 runs in his 2 overs. Chasing a decent total, Jaffna Titans got off to a very good start, scoring 50 in just 4 overs. They eventually won the match with 7 wickets and 9 balls to spare.

The previous game against Nuwara Eliya Kings was an even bigger win for Jaffna Titans. The Titans batted first and scored 153 in 10 overs for the loss of 4 wickets. Tom Abell top-scored with 59 of just 24 balls, 8 fours, and 3 sixes. In defense, Jaffna Titans were all over Nuwara Eliya Kings as they restricted the opposition for just 100 runs in 10 overs, winning the match by 53 runs. Pramod Madhushan took 3 wickets, giving just 8 runs in 2 overs. The way Jaffna Titans are playing right now, it looks difficult for any team to defeat them in this tournament.

Key players: Kusal Mendis , Tom Abell, Dwaine Pretorius, Pramod Madushan

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

Kandy Bolts Preview

Kandy Bolts have had a tough season so far. There have been three washouts for them in five games, and the other two games ended in a defeat for the Bolts. They would have fancied a win against Nuwara Eliya Kings, who are currently at the bottom of the table, and Colombo Jaguars, who are yet to win a game in this season.

The report card for the first four games read something like a 7-wicket loss against Galle Marvels, followed by three washouts. In the game against the Marvels, Jaffna Titans scored just 100 runs and lost the game in the 8th over with 7 wickets still remaining. Imad Wasim was the only successful bowler with two wickets for 21 runs in his two-over spell.

In their previous game, Kandy Bolts were up against Hambantota Bangla Tigers. Winning the toss and bowling first. Kandy Bolts conceded a big score of 163 in 10 overs, claiming 6 wickets. All their bowlers went for over 10 runs and over in this game. Thisara Pereira took 2 wickets for 26 runs in his 2-over spell.

In the chase of such a big score, Kandy Bolts were bundled out for 116-9 in 10 overs, losing the match by a huge margin of 47 runs. They are up against the table-toppers who are yet to lose a game in this tournament. Kandy Bolts will have to play out of their skin to have any chance of beating Jaffna Titans in this game.

Key players: Pathum Nissanka, Dinesh Chandimal, Thisara Perera (c) Imad Wasim

Kandy Bolts Predicted Playing XI:

Pathum Nissanka, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Mohammed Shamaaz, Chaturanga de Silva, Thisara Perera (c), Shehan Jayasuriya, Ronsford Beaton, Imad Wasim, Arinesto Vezha, Seekkuge Prasanna, Kavindu Nirmana

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The weather on the match day at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele is expected to be cloudy and humid. The temperature would range between 27°C and a low of 20°C. There could be a few showers in the afternoon which might shorten the game; hopefully it’s not a washout.

JT vs KB Pitch Report

The match will be held at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, a top venue for international cricket in Sri Lanka. Opened in 2009 and built for the 2011 Cricket World Cup, it has hosted many Tests, ODIs, T20Is, and domestic tournaments like the Lanka T10 Super League. The stadium has a seating capacity of about 35,000 spectators.

Toss: To Bowl

There have been many washouts this season at Pallekele. But in 8 outright result scenarios, it’s 5-3 in favour of the team bowling first. When the rain is in equation, it is preferable to bowl first anyway. The team winning the toss should bowl first here