Lanka T20 League 2024 

Qualifier 2: JK vs KFL

Preview

Jaffna Kings will square off with Kandy Falcons for Qualifier 2 of the ongoing Lanka T20 League at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Saturday, July 20. 

The Kings finished in the second position of the points table at the end of the group stage after winning five out of eight games they played. In the meantime, the Falcons won three matches and lost five of them to claim the fourth position on the points table. 

In Qualifier 1 match, Jaffna put on a total of 178 runs but Galle chased it down easily with seven wickets and 11 balls to spare. Kandy knocked out Colombo Strikers in the Eliminator round after chasing a target of 160 runs with eight balls remaining. 

While the Jaffna side are entering into this match with back-to-back two losses, Kandy will be confident to cruise to the finals as they have registered two wins on the trot. 

Match Details

Match: JK vs KFL, Qualifier 2, Lanka T20 League 2024

Date: Thursday, July 18, 2024

Time: 7:30 PM

Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Pitch and Weather Report

The pitch at Colombo promises an intriguing contest, offering early movement for seamers with the new ball while favouring spinners as it wears down. Though chances of unexpected turn here are limited, slower bowlers can exploit the lack of pace. Once a batsman settles in, ample scoring opportunities await for him.

Expect a cloudy day with just a 5% chance of precipitation, while the temperature fluctuates between a comfortable 31 and 27 degrees.

JK vs KFL Squad

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

KFL: Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Andre Fletcher, Mohammad Haris, Kamindu Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Chaturanga de Silva, Ramesh Mendis, Chamath Gomez, Mohammad Hasnain, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Agha Salman, Kasun Rajitha, Shammu Ashan, Lakshan Sandakan, Ashen Bandara, Shoriful Islam, Pawan Rathnayake, Mohammad Ali, Kavindu Pathiratne

JK vs KFL Probable Playing XIs

JK: Kusal Mendis (WK), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Rilee Rossouw, Charith Asalanka (C), Azmatullah Omarzai, Dhananjaya de Siva, Fabian Allen, Wanuja Sahan, Asitha Fernando, Tabraiz Shamsi

KFL: Dinesh Chandimal (WK), Andre Fletcher, Mohammad Haris, Kamindu Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Wanindu Hasaranga (C), Chaturanga de Silva, Dasun Shanaka, Ramesh Mendis, Chamath Gomez, Mohammad Hasnain

Match Prediction

The Jaffna Kings was in sublime form in the Group Stage of the tournament. But right now it’s the Falcons who are flying high and will surely give them a tough competition. Hence, looking at their current performances, we expect Kandy to win this match. 

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