LPL 2023: Match 17, JK vs GT Match Prediction – Who will win today’s LPL match between JK vs GT?

Jaffna Kings (JK) and Galle Titans (GT) will lock horns in Match 17 of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023 on Sunday, August 13 at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo. The Thisara Perera-led side is coming off an eight-run defeat over B-Love Kandy on August 12.

They currently stand in third place on the LPL points table, having won three of their seven games so far this season.  Galle Titans, on the other hand, are also coming off four consecutive defeats in the ongoing season. The Dasun Shanaka-led side are at the bottom of the standings with just two wins from six matches.

Match Details:

Tournament: Lanka Premier League 2023, Jaffna Kings vs Galle Titans– 17th Match

Venue: R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo

Date & Time: Sunday, August 13, 3:00 PM (IST)

Where to Watch Live: Star Sports and FanCode

R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo will be challenging to both batters and bowlers. According to the previous T20 games hosted at this venue, it benefits spinners when the game progresses. The team winning the toss would likely to choose bowling first as chasing is easy at this pitch.

Also Check: Live Cricket Score - Jaffna Kings vs Galle Titans, 17th Match

Probable Playing XIs

Jaffna Kings (JK)

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Nishan Madushka (wk), Charith Asalanka, Chris Lynn, Thisara Perera (c), David Miller, Shoaib Malik, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Nuwan Thushara

Galle Titans (GT)

Tim Seifert , Shevon Daniel, Chad Bowes, Shakib Al Hasan, Ashan Priyanjan, Sohan de Livera (wk), Dasun Shanaka (c), Lahiru Samarakoon, Richard Ngarava, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara 

Probable Best Batter of the Match

Shoaib Malik - Jaffna Kings

Shoaib Malik might be the one batter to watch out for in the upcoming match between Jaffna Kings and Galle Titans. The all-rounder scored an unbeaten 55 off 37 deliveries during their previous game against B-Love Kandy. He is the third-highest run scorer for Jaffna, having scored 129 runs from three games, with the highest score of an unbeaten 74. He is expected to show his hitting skills in the Kings' final group-stage game.

Probable Best Bowler of the Match

Dunith Wellalage - Jaffna Kings

Dunith Wellalage is currently the leading wicket-taker of the ongoing LPL season. The 20-year-old picked up a total of 10 wickets in seven games at an average of 14.20 and an economy rate of 7.10. In Jaffna's previous game against B-Love Kandy, he finished with figures of 2/43 in his four-over spell.

Today's Match Prediction: Team bowling first to win the match

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Disclaimer: The 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.