The 17th match of Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2024 will be played between Colombo Strikers vs Jaffna Kings on July 14 at 7.30 PM at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
Talking about the previous match of both the teams, Jaffna Kings had defeated Kandy by 4 wickets in a thrilling match.
Colombo Strikers were defeated by Jaffna by 7 wickets.
Team Analysis
Colombo Strikers: Captained by Thisara Perera, Colombo Strikers boast a formidable lineup with aggressive batsmen like Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Angelo Perera, and Sadira Samarawickrama. The all-rounders Shadab Khan and Dunith Velalage add significant depth to both batting and bowling departments. In the bowling arena, the Strikers have the pace and precision of Taskin Ahmed and Mathisha Pathirana, making them a well-rounded team capable of competing fiercely.
Jaffna Kings: Led by Charith Asalanka, the Jaffna Kings have arguably the strongest batting lineup in the tournament. With players like Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, and Riley Rossouw at the top, the Kings can post big totals and chase down challenging targets. In the middle and lower order, the presence of Dhananjaya de Silva ensures a powerful finish to their innings. Their bowling attack, featuring the likes of Noor Ahmed, Jason Behrendorff, and Asitha Fernando, provides a balanced and potent threat to any batting lineup.
Head-to-Head
In T20 matches, Colombo Strikers and Jaffna Kings have faced each other 10 times. The Jaffna Kings have dominated this matchup, winning 8 out of the 10 encounters, while the Colombo Strikers have managed to secure victory in just 2 matches. This historical dominance gives Jaffna Kings a psychological edge going into this fixture.
Point Table Position
Talking about the points table of both the teams, Jaffna Kings is at number 1 in the points table after winning 5 out of 7 matches.
Colombo Strikers are at number 4 in the points table after winning 2 out of 5 matches.
Match Info
- Match: Kandy Falcons vs Jaffna king , 17th Match ,Lanka Premier League 2024,
- Venue: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Date & Time: July 14, 7.30 pm
Weather Report
Toss and Match Prediction
TOSS WIINER TEAM OF TODAY ‘S MATCH WILL BE , JAFFNA KING
AND MATCH WINNER TEAM JAFFNA KING …. CRICCHAMP OPINION
Pitch Report
The R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo boasts a sporting pitch characterized by its ability to offer decent bounce and lateral movement, making it favorable for pacers. Batters, on the other hand, can expect to be rewarded for their skillful strokeplay on this surface. Given these conditions, the team winning the toss might prefer to chase, taking advantage of the potential benefits the pitch can offer in the later stages of the game.
Probable 11
Jaffna Kings
Kusal Mendis (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Riley Rossouw, Charith Asalanka (captain), Dhananjay de Silva, Fabian Allen, Vijayakanth Vyaskanth, Noor Ahmed, Jason Behrendorff, Asitha Fernando.
Colombo Striker:
Angelo Perera, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Glenn Phillips, Sadira Samarawickrama (wk), Shadab Khan, Thisara Perera (c), Chamika Karunaratne, Dunith Vellez, Taskin Ahmed, Mathisha Pathirana, Binura Fernando.
