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CLAIM NOWB-Love Kandy vs Jaffna Kings, LPLT20, Today Match Prediction 09 July 2024
KAF vs JKS Win Probability
Toss Winner - B-Love Kandy won the toss and choose to bowl first
B-Love Kandy beat Jaffna Kings by 7 wickets
Kandy Falcons have managed just two wins in their last five games against Jaffna Kings.
- Defending champions Kandy Falcons have just won one match out of four this season.
- Andre Fletcher and Avishka Fernando are picks for the batters to watch out for in this game.
- A score of around 180 will be par on this venue.
Back Kandy Falcons as the winners of this match.
| Tournament: | Lanka Premier League, 2024 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium, Dambulla, Sri Lanka |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 32.7°C|Partly Cloudy |
KAF vs JKS Match Prediction & Analysis
The 11th match of the 2024 Lanka Premier League will see Kandy Falcons take on Jaffna Kings in Dambulla. At the time of writing, Kandy are in fourth place and have a tough task on their hands as they take on the first-placed Jaffna. Moreover, Jaffna Kings have beaten Kandy Falcons three times in their last five encounters, and will certainly have the edge in this encounter.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
KAF
L L L W W
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
147/4 in 20.0 7.35
151/5 in 19.5 7.61
JKS
W W W L L
JKS
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 3 Matches
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TEAMS PREVIEW
B-Love Kandy Preview
Kandy Falcons haven’t had the best of starts to the 2024 Lanka Premier League. After playing four games, they have managed just one win and are in fifth place with only 2 points.
The Falcons are coming off a six-wicket loss against Galle Marvels in Dambulla, where they scored 175-7 but the opposition chased the target down in 17.1 overs.
Andre Fletcher tops the batting charts for Kandy, with 121 runs in 4 innings at a strike rate of 142.
The vastly experienced Angelo Mathews follows him closely, with 121 runs in 4 innings at a strike rate of 148.
Kandy can also depend on the reliable Dinesh Chandimal (116 runs in 4 innings at 148) for a fluent cameo at the start.
As for the bowling, the Falcons have some solid options in Dasun Shanaka and Wanindu Hasaranga, who both have 5 wickets each so far in the tournament at a decent economy rate. Shoriful Islam (4 wickets in 2 innings at 9.37) is turning out to be a genuine wicket-taking option as well.
B-Love Kandy Predicted Playing XI:
Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Andre Fletcher, Mohammad Haris, Kamindu Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Lakshan Sandakan, Pawan Rathnayake, Dushmantha Chameera, Shoriful Islam
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, Dushmantha Chameera, Kavindu Pathiratne, Mohammad Haris, Shoriful Islam
Jaffna Kings Preview
Jaffna Kings have surged to the top of the table after three wins from four games. They are coming off a confident 30-run win against Dambulla Sixers in Dambulla, where they blasted 218-5 and kept the opposition down to 188-8.
Pathum Nissanka top-scored for Jaffna in the previous game with a sparkling knock of 88 off just 53 balls. That knock has taken his season’s tally to 178 from 4 innings at a strike rate of 154.
Avishka Fernando, however, has been the team’s most consistent batter this season, scoring 210 runs in 4 innings at a strike rate of 170.
In the bowling department, the Falcons are spoilt for choice as almost everyone is among the wickets. However, you should back Asitha Fernando (4 wickets at an economy of 9.12) and Tabraiz Shamsi (2 wickets in 1 innings at 6.50) to do well here.
Azmatullah Omarzai has taken 3 wickets, and we expect him to do well in this game.
Jaffna Kings Predicted Playing XI:
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Rilee Rossouw, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka (c), Ahan Wickramasinghe, Azmatullah Omarzai, Fabian Allen, Asitha Fernando, Pramod Madushan, Tabraiz Shamsi
Jaffna Kings Key Players From Previous Game Of Lanka Premier League, 2024
Jaffna Kings Actual Playing XI:
Avishka Fernando, Rilee Rossouw, Pathum Nissanka, Fabian Allen, Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis, Wanuja Sahan, Asitha Fernando, Pramod Madushan, Azmatullah Omarzai, Tabraiz Shamsi
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium offers a pitch that favors batsmen. While the initial overs offer some assistance to fast bowlers with the new ball, this advantage diminishes as the shine wears off. Spinners come into play later, likely impacting both innings significantly. Since this is an afternoon match, dew won't be a factor, allowing spinners to potentially turn the tide of the game.
The weather in Dambulla during the day of the match will be mostly cloudy, with chances of thunderstorms in the afternoon that can impact the game.
KAF vs JKS Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
Batting Conditions
Pace Bowling
Spin Bowling
The average first innings score at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium is 180 runs. The highest total posted at the venue is Jaffna Kings’ 218-5 this season against Dambulla Sixers. The Kings won that match by 30 runs. The team batting first in this match will be looking to set a score of around 180-190 runs.
Toss: To Bat
Two of the last three matches played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium this season have been won by the team batting first. Since this is an afternoon game, we reckon both teams will be looking to bat first and not let their bowlers bowl in the scorching heat.
KAF vs JKS
Winning Prediction
Jaffna Kings have won three of their last five encounters against Kandy Falcons. They also have great winning momentum coming into this game and will have the edge. However, Kandy are the defending champions and cannot be taken lightly. Things haven’t gone their way so far, but we do expect them to put up a spirited fight. Unfortunately, their bowling appears to be struggling and they will need to pull up their socks against an in-form team like Jaffna. Having said that, we still feel Kandy Falcons are just one good game away from making a comeback, and this might just be the one where they turn the tide. We are going against the tide and backing Kandy to emerge victorious here.
Back Kandy Falcons as the winners of this match.
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