Match Details:
The 15th Match of the Lanka Premier League 2020 will be played between Jaffna Stallions and Dambulla Viiking. Venue: Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Sooriyawewa, Hambantota.
The match is scheduled to start at 8:00 PM local time and IST on 7th December. The telecasting will be done on Sony SIX and Live streaming on the Sony Liv app.
Preview:
Though both the teams qualified for the Semi-Finals of the Lanka Premier League, they will be looking to not be complacent and continue their winning momentum. Jaffna Stallions lost their first match of the Lanka Premier League in their previous match against Colombo Kings. Both the teams have played five games so far winning four of them.
JS vs DV Weather Report for Match 15:
There is a 10 percent chance of rain on the day of the match. The temperature will be in the range of 28-30 Degrees Celsius.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The chasing teams have enjoyed at this venue but the spinners have started to come into action now. It might become tough to bat second as the tournament progresses.
Average first innings score:
154 (Last 3 completed matches of the tournament)
Record of Chasing Teams:
Won – 2, Lost – 1, Tie – 0
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
JS vs DV Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Jaffna Stallions:
Avishka Fernando, Johnson Charles, Minod Bhanuka (wk), Shoaib Malik, Thisara Perera (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Dhananjaya de Silva, Chaturanga de Silva, Binura Fernando, Kyle Abbott, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth.
Dambulla Viiking:
Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Upul Tharanga, Angelo Perera, Samit Patel, Dasun Shanaka (c), Samiullah Shinwari, Anwar Ali, Ramesh Mendis, Malinda Pushpakumara, Kasun Rajitha, Sudeep Tyagi.
JS vs DV Top Picks for Today’s Match:
Avishka Fernando has been in good nick with the willow having mustered 209 runs so far. Anwar Ali picked up 3 wickets in the last match and was adjudged Man of the Match. Dasun Shanaka is the second-highest run-getter in the Lanka Premier League and can bowl too.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Thsiara Perera, Avishka Fernando
Vice-Captain Options – Dasun Shanaka, Anwar Ali
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for JS vs DV Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Minod Bhanuka, Niroshan Dickwella
Batters – Avishka Fernando, Angelo Perera, Upul Tharanga
All-Rounders – Wanindu Hasaranga, Thisara Perera (C), Dasun Shanaka (VC)
Bowlers – Malinda Pushpakumara, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Anwar Ali.
12th man – Samit Patel
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for JS vs DV Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Minod Bhanuka, Niroshan Dickwella
Batters – Avishka Fernando (C), Shoaib Malik, Upul Tharanga
All-Rounders – Wanindu Hasaranga, Thisara Perera, Samit Patel
Bowlers – Malinda Pushpakumara, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Anwar Ali (VC)
12th man – Dasun Shanaka.
Expert Advice:
Dasun Shanaka has been brilliant with the bat and can bowl in between and pick wickets as well. Hence, his all-round abilities can give you a lot of points.
Today’s JS vs DV Probable Winners:
The team winning the toss will have higher chances to win.