The 15th match of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2024 will be played between Kandy Falcons vs Jaffna Kings today at 7.30 PM IST at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla.
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Talking about the previous match of both the teams, Kandy was defeated by Galle by 8 wickets in a thrilling match.
Jaffna Kings had defeated Colombo Strikers by 7 wickets.
Team Analysis
Analyzing the Kandy Falcons, the team will be led by the charismatic Wanindu Hasaranga. Their batting lineup boasts of prolific batsmen like Andre Fletcher, Dinesh Chandimal, Mohammad Haris, and Kamindu Mendis. This solid batting core is complemented by formidable all-rounders such as Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, and Hasaranga himself, who add depth and versatility to the team. On the bowling front, Kandy Falcons have the services of fast bowlers Dushmantha Chameera and Kasun Rajitha, who are capable of making significant breakthroughs.
On the other side, Jaffna Kings, captained by Charit Asalanka, have arguably the strongest batting lineup in the tournament. With top-order batsmen like Kushal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, and Rilee Rossouw, the team is well-equipped to set or chase down big totals. Middle-order batsman Dhananjaya de Silva provides stability and the ability to accelerate scoring in the latter stages of the innings. In the bowling department, Jaffna Kings are strengthened by the likes of Noor Ahmed, Jason Behrendorff, and Asitha Fernando, who bring variety and potency to their attack.
Head-to-Head
Head-to-head statistics reveal that Kandy Falcons and Jaffna Kings have faced off in 10 T20 matches, with Kandy Falcons emerging victorious in 6 of those encounters, while Jaffna Kings have won 4 matches. This close contest history adds an extra layer of excitement to today’s match.
Point Table Position
Talking about the points table of both the teams, Jaffna Kings is at number 1 in the points table after winning 4 out of 6 matches.
Kandy is at number 5 in the points table after winning 2 out of 6 matches.
Match Info
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- Match: Kandy Falcons vs Jaffna king , 11th Match ,Lanka Premier League 2024,
- Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
- Date & Time: July 9, 3.30 pm
Weather Report
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Toss and Match Prediction
TOSS WIINER TEAM OF TODAY ‘S MATCH WILL BE , JAFFNA KING
AND MATCH WINNER TEAM JAFFNA KING …. CRICCHAMP OPINION
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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
Kandy Falcons
Wanindu Hasaranga, Angelo Mathews, Dushmantha Chameera, Kamindu Mendis, Andre Fletcher, Mohammed Harris, Kasun Rajitha, Ashen Bandara, Dinesh Chandimal, Dasun Shanaka, Ramesh Mendis
Jaffna Kings
Kusal Mendis (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Rilee Rossouw, Charith Asalanka (c), Dhananjay de Silva, Fabian Allen, Vijayakanth Vyaskanth, Noor Ahmed, Jason Behrendorff, Asitha Fernando.