KT vs JS Prediction, Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report and Injury Update – Lanka Premier League, Match 16

Match Details:

The 16th match of the Lanka Premier League 2020 will be played between the Kandy Tuskers and the Jaffna Stallions at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Hambantota.

The match is scheduled to start at 03:30 PM Local Time and IST. The game will be telecasted on Sony Six and streamed live on Sony Liv.

Preview:

It is all set to be an interesting game of cricket to be played between two teams that are placed far apart in the points table yet are equally hungry for a win and will come in all guns blazing into the game. It will be a cut-throat competition between the two teams, in spite of them having had very contrasting runs in the tournament so far.

The Jaffna Stallions are the leaders in the points table, with 4 wins in 6 games, and only one loss. The other game has ended in a no result. This has gotten them 9 points in their bag and a net run rate of +1.243. Their opponents have been in really tumultuous waters, and are pegged at the bottom of the table, with only 1 win to their name in 6 matches. So, it will be interesting to see how the Kandy Tuskers play against the Jaffna Stallions, who start out as the clear favorites in this match.

KT vs JS Weather Report for Match 16:

The weather in Hambantota on the day of this match will be bringing along partly cloudy skies and a 10 per cent chance of rainfall. The temperature will be around the 30 degree Celsius mark.

Pitch Report:

The pitch at this venue in the last few matches of this tournament has been decent enough for batters with five wins coming in chases in all five previous games.

Average first innings score:

157 (Last 5 completed matches of the tournament)

Record of Chasing Teams:

Won – 5, Lost – 0, Tie – 0

Injury and Availability News:

Dale Steyn is likely to play this encounter

KT vs JS Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Kandy Tuskers:

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Kusal Perera (c & wk), Kusal Mendis, Brendan Taylor, Asela Gunaratne, Irfan Pathan, Dilruwan Perera, Nuwan Pradeep, Lasith Embuldeniya, Vishwa Fernando, Munaf Patel/Dale Steyn

Bench:

Seekkuge Prasanna, Kamindu Mendis, Naveen-ul-Haq, Dale Steyn, Ishan Jayaratne, Priyamal Perera, Lahiru Samarakoon, Kevin Koththigoda, Nishan Madushka, Kaveeshka Anjula, Chamikara Edirisinghe

Jaffna Stallions:

Avishka Fernando, Johnson Charles (wk), Minod Bhanuka, Shoaib Malik, Thisara Perera (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Usman Shinwari, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Charith Asalanka, Suranga Lakmal, Duanne Olivier

Bench:

Dhananjaya de Silva, Chaturanga de Silva, Tom Moores, Prabath Jayasuriya, Nuwanidu Fernando, Maheesh Theekshana, Kanagarathinam Kabilraj, Theivendiram Dinoshan, Kyle Abbott, Binura Fernando

KT vs JS Top picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:

Thisara Perera as the captain of his team has come forward to lead his team from the front with both the bat and the ball in hand. He has taken 5 wickets and has scored 192 runs in the 6 matches that he has played in.

Wanindu Hasaranga is the top wicket-taker in this tournament at the moment. He has played in 6 matches so far for his team and has spearheaded their bowling attack by taking as many as 6 wickets at a bowling average of 10.50.

Kusal Perera has been the top performer for his team as a batsman in this tournament for his team, and he has scored 167 runs in 6 matches at a strike rate of 139.16.

Asela Gunaratne is another player who has done well as an all-rounder for his team. In the 6 matches that he has played in so far, he has scored 104 runs and has also taken 7 wickets with the ball too.

Avishka Fernando has scored 209 runs at an average of 52.25 in the ongoing tournament thus far. He opens the innings and bats explosively, which makes him a top pick

Dale Steyn is most likely to be back for this game. Though he didn’t have decent IPL 2020 in UAE, he’s expected to bounce back. He has 257 wickets in T20 cricket.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz is an attacking batsman from Afghanistan. He attacks the bowlers right from the word go and gives many valuable points for any fantasy team.

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Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Thisara Perera, Wanindu Hasaranga

Vice-Captain Options – Asela Gunaratne, Kusal Perera

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for KT vs JS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Kusal Perera

Batters – Avishka Fernando, Asela Gunaratne (VC), Kusal Mendis, Rahmanullah Gurbaz

All-Rounders – Wanindu Hasaranga, Thisara Perera (C)

Bowlers – Duanne Oliver, Usman Shinwari, Dale Steyn, Suranga Lakmal

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for KT vs JS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Kusal Perera (VC)

Batters – Avishka Fernando, Asela Gunaratne, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Brandan Taylor

All-Rounders – Wanindu Hasaranga (C), Thisara Perera

Bowlers – Duanne Oliver, Usman Sinwari, Dale Steyn, Nuwan Pradeep

Expert Advice:

Wanindu Hasaranga is definitely the player to watch out for. He has been consistently picking wickets and scoring runs in death. Along with him, Kusal Perera can be tried as your multiplier in GL teams.

KT vs JS Probable Winners:

Jaffna Stallions are expected to win this match.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

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