LPL 2024: Match 8, DS vs JK Match Prediction – Who will win today’s LPL match between DS vs JK?

With two back-to-back losses, Dambulla Sixers (DS) are at the bottom of Lanka Premier League points table. Up next, the Mohammad Nabi-led side will face three-time champions Jaffna Kings (JK), who defeated them by four wickets in the previous match. For Dambulla, Kusal Mendis wreaked havoc in the last match, smashing 102* runs off 52 deliveries. Nuwanidu Fernando and Mark Chapman looked good but their strike rate was a massive concern.

For Jaffna, Avishka Fernando and Charith Asalanka had a stunning day. Fernando smashed 80 runs off 34 deliveries while Asalanka made 50 runs off 36 balls. Courtesy of their impactful knocks, Jaffna picked up the win but only in the final delivery of the match. When these two teams face again on July 6 at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium another close contest is expected but this time, Dambulla would hope to get the job done to stay in the hunt.

Match Details

Pitch Report

Batting first will be ideal on the surface in Dambulla. The surface tends to get slower with each over and spinners are likely to get assistance. Anything over 175 runs will be a good total on the surface.

Head-to-Head Record

Probable Playing 11 for DS vs JK

Dambulla Sixers

Danushka Gunathilaka, Kusal Perera (wk), Nuwanidu Fernando, Towhid Hridoy, Mark Chapman, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Mohammad Nabi (c), Nimesh Vimukthi, Akila Dananjaya, Nuwan Thushara, Mustafizur Rahman

Jaffna Kings

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Avishka Fernando, Rilee Rossouw, Charith Asalanka (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Dhananjaya de Silva, Fabian Allen, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Asitha Fernando, Jason Behrendorff

Probable Top Performers from DS vs JK

Probable Best Batter: Avishka Fernando

Opener Avishka Fernando is in remarkable form at the moment. The 26-year-old smashed 139 runs in two matches at a strike rate of 169.51 and is currently the leading run-scorer of the tournament. 

Also Check: LPL 2024 Most Runs

Probable Best Bowler: Dhananjaya de Silva

On a surface that’s going to help the spinners, Dhananjaya de Silva can create a massive impact. He has picked up three wickets in two matches at an economy of 5.12.

Also Check: LPL 2024 Most Wickets

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

Scenario 1

Dambulla Sixers win the toss and bat

PP score - 35-45

DS - 155-175

Jaffna Kings win the match

Scenario 2

Jaffna Kings win the toss and bat

Pp score – 45-55

JK - 160-180

Jaffna Kings win the match

Also Check: DS vs JK Dream11 Prediction

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.