Lanka T20 League 2024 

Match 8: DS vs JK

Preview

The table toppers Jaffna Kings(JK) will face the bottom placed side Dambulla Sixers(DS) in the match 8 of the Lanka T20 League 2024. This match is scheduled to take place at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla on Saturday(6th July). 

Charith Asalanka-led JK has won two out of 3 matches and stands on top of the table with four points. On the other hand, Mohammad Nabi-led DS is placed at the bottom of the table after losing two out of two matches in this competition. In the earlier meeting in this tournament, Jaffna defeated Dambulla by 4 wickets while chasing the target of 198 runs in the match 4 on Wednesday. Thanks to the blistering match winning knock of Avishka Fernando who scored 80 off just 34 balls and guided his side to cross the line.

Historically, JK has dominated DS, leading the head-to-head record 8-2 in the 10 games. This psychological edge, in addition to their current form, makes Jaffna definite favorites to win this match as well. But we can't Dambulla lighty who have done well recently so they’re slowly getting more and more competitive.

Match Details

Match: DS vs JK, 8th Match, Lanka T20 League 2024

Date: Saturday, July 6, 2024

Time: 7:30 PM

Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla

Pitch and Weather Report

Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla has usually favoured so much to bowlers on this track, the team winning the toss might opt to field first. The average first innings score at this venue is 160 runs. By seeing how the outcomes have panned out here, it would not be a surprise if the skipper winning the toss opted to have a bowl and get the advantage in the second half of the innings. Spinners will have a crucial role to play as the pitch has some bounce and turn to offer. Batters, though, might have a nice time here.

During the match, the temperature in Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla is predicted to be around 28-31 degrees Celsius, with the humidity level crossing over 70%. There is going to be light wind on the ground at the speed of 19 km/h. There is no rain predicted for the match day.

DS vs JK Squads

GM: Kusal Perera (wk), Mohammad Nabi (c), Danushka Gunathilaka, Nuwanidu Fernando, Towhid Hridoy, Mark Chapman, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Akila Dananjaya, Nuwan Thushara, Mustafizur Rahman, Dilshan Madushanka, Nuwan Pradeep, Lahiru Madushanka, Praveen Jayawickrama, Ibrahim Zadran, Sonal Dinusha, Lahiru Udara, Sachitha Jayathilake, Nimesh Vimukthi, Dushan Hemantha, Asanka Manoj, Ranesh Silva.

JK: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Avishka Fernando, Rilee Rossouw, Azmatullah Omarzai, Charith Asalanka (c), Dhananjaya de Silva, Fabian Allen, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Asitha Fernando, Jason Behrendorff, Alex Ross, Nisala Tharaka, Vishad Randika, Lahiru Samarakoon, Nishan Madushka, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Noor Ahmad, Wanuja Sahan, Theesan Vithushan, Eshan Malinga, Murvin Abinash, Arul Pragasam, Pramod Madushan.

DS vs JK Probable Playing XIs

DS: Danushka Gunathilaka, Kusal Perera (wk), Nuwanidu Fernando, Towhid Hridoy, Mark Chapman, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Mohammad Nabi (c), Nimesh Vimukthi, Akila Dananjaya, Nuwan Thushara, Mustafizur Rahman

JK: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Avishka Fernando, Rilee Rossouw, Alex Ross, Azmatullah Omarzai, Charith Asalanka (c), Fabian Allen, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Asitha Fernando, Pramod Madushan

Match Prediction

We anticipate Jaffna to win this match.

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