Match Details:
The 8th match of the Lanka Premier League League will be played between Jaffna Stallions and Kandy Tuskers at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Sooriyawewa, Hambantota.
The match is scheduled to start at 03:30 PM Local Time and IST. This match will be telecasted on Sony Six.
Preview:
The Lanka Premier League continues to enthral us with some high-quality display of batting and it is going to be another run feast today, as the only two teams to have scored 200+ runs an innings will take on each other in the eighth match of the tournament. The team that will bat first will have a slight advantage, as chasing has not been an easy task at this track.
Jaffna Stallions have won both their games so far and are placed at the top of the table. They have looked like a formidable unit and will be looking to extend their winning streak. Meanwhile, Kandy Tuskers finally got over the line after two losses, one of which was in super over. Having gained confidence, they will now look to build on it and carry the momentum forward.
JS vs KT Weather Report for Match 8:
The weather will be mostly cloudy and there is a 22 percent chance of rain during the match. The temperature will be around 29 degrees Celsius.
Pitch Condition/Report:
It is a great pitch to bat on. The bowlers have been thrashed mercilessly in almost every inning of this tournament so far. Teams winning the toss will look to bat first.
Average first innings score:
201 (Last 5 matches with completed first innings of 20 overs)
Record of Chasing Teams:
Won – 1, Lost – 3, Tie – 1
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
JS vs KT Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Jaffna Stallions:
Tom Moores (wk), Binura Fernando, Minod Bhanuka, Avishka Fernando, Shoaib Malik, Dhananjaya de Silva, Thisara Perera (c), Duanne Olivier, Wanindu Hasaranga, Usman Shinwari, Chaturanga de Silva
Bench:
Kyle Abbott, Nuwandinu Fernando, Johnson Charles, Prabhath Jayasuriya, Mahesh Theekshana, Charith Asalanka, Kanagaratnam Kapilraj, Theivendiram Dinoshan, Vijayakanth Vijayakanth, Sebastianpillai Vijeyaraj, Suranga Lakmal
Kandy Tuskers:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Kusal Perera (c & wk), Kusal Mendis, Brendan Taylor, Asela Gunaratne, Seekkuge Prasanna, Dilruwan Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Nuwan Pradeep, Naveen-ul-Haq, Munaf Patel
Bench:
Kaveeshka Anjula, Dale Steyn, Ishan Jayaratne, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Samarakoon, Kevin Koththigoda, Nishan Madushka, Chamikara Edirisinghe, Irfan Pathan, Lasith Embuldeniya, Priyamal Perera
JS vs KT Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Avishka Fernando has scored 96 runs in 2 innings. He has amassed those runs at a strike rate of 145.45.
Thisara Perera came to bat at a tough situation in the last game and hammered 97 runs in just 44 balls, which included 8 fours and 7 sixes.
Kusal Perera has mustered 118 runs in 3 matches, at an impressive strike rate of 151.28.
Kusal Mendis has been in good touch. He has amassed 113 runs in 3 innings while maintaining an average of 56.50.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Kusal Perera, Thisara Perera
Vice-Captain Options – Kusal Mendis, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for JS vs KT Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Kusal Perera (C)
Batsmen – Avishka Fernando, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (VC), Kusal Mendis, Brendan Taylor
All-rounders – Wanindu Hasaranga, Dhananjaya de Silva, Thisara Perera
Bowlers – Duanne Olivier, Usman Shinwari, Naveen-ul-Haq
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for JS vs KT Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Kusal Perera
Batsmen – Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Kusal Mendis (VC), Shoaib Malik, Asela Gunaratne
All-rounders – Seekkuge Prasanna, Wanindu Hasaranga, Thisara Perera (C)
Bowlers – Duanne Olivier, Naveen-ul-Haq, Nuwan Pradeep
Expert Advice:
It is advisable to have more batting options in your Dream11 Fantasy teams, as the pitch is a batting paradise.
Today’s JS vs KT Probable Winners:
Jaffna Stallions are expected to win this match.
