LPL 2022: Match 19, JK vs CS Match Prediction- Who will win today's LPL match between JK vs CS?

The Jaffna Kings will be locking horns with the Colombo Stars in Match 19 of the Lanka Premier League  (LPL) 2022 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Monday, December 19.

Jaffna are currently at the second position in the table with eight points, having won four of their six matches. On the other hand, the Colombo Stars are at the third spot with six points, having won three out of their seven games.

Both the teams will enter into this contest on the back of a loss against Kandy Falcons. The defending champions Jaffna faced a 10-run defeat against the Falcons in their previous game while Colombo lost by a heavy margin of nine wickets against them.

Match Details

Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo 

Date & Time: December 19, 3:00 PM IST  

Telecast & Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network and Sony Liv App

 Pitch Report

The R Premadasa Stadium is usually one of the best batting grounds in Sri Lanka where the batters have enjoyed batting and the teams have preferred chasing. However, since this is an afternoon game, the captain will prefer batting first.

Predicted Playing XIs for JK vs CS

Jaffna Kings

Avishka Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Thisara Perera (c), Shoaib Malik, Dhananjaya de Silva, James Fuller, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Dunith Wellalage, Dilshan Madushanka, Waqar Salamkheil

Colombo Stars

Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Angelo Mathews (c), Navod Paranavithana, Ravi Bopara, Dinesh Chandimal, Charith Asalanka, Benny Howell, Karim Janat, Kasun Rajitha, Suranga Lakmal, Jeffrey Vandersay

Probable Best Performers from JK vs CS

Probable best batter: Angelo Mathews

Angelo Mathews made a statement with a valiant 41 runs off 38 deliveries that eventually helped his side cross the 100-run mark in the previous game. His efforts went in vain, however, he is expected to fire again.

Probable best bowler: Dunith Wellalage

Dunith Wellalage was the pick of the bowlers against the Kandy Falcons as he completely dried up the opposition’s scoring rate and finished with figures of 2/7 from his four overs at an economy of 1.75.

Today’s Match Prediction: Jaffna Kings to win the match.

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.