Lanka Premier League 2021: Match 17, Colombo Stars vs Jaffna Kings, Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match?

Jaffna Kings would be favorites to take away the game.

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The 17th match of the Lanka Premier League 2021 is all set to take place between Colombo Stars and Jaffna Kings on December 16. Talking of both the teams, they have had contrasting fortunes in this season where Jaffna comfortably sit on top with five victories in six games. On the other hand, Colombo are still struggling with their combinations to get the optimum results.

Colombo are currently slotted second last on the points table with only three victories so far. Both the teams will be entering the contest on the back of a win and this might especially be helpful to boost the confidence of the struggling Colombo side. Stars won their last clash against Kandy Warriors by five wickets where Seekkuge Prasanna turned out to be the star.

Match Details

Match – Colombo Stars vs Jaffna Kings – Match 17

Venue – R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Date and Time – 16 December, 09:30 AM GMT / 03:00 PM LOCAL

Where to watch live – Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV

Pitch Report

The balanced track of Colombo would be helpful for batters and pitch might go slow as the game progresses. Spinners from both teams can gain limelight and batting first looks the way forward for this game. Rain is also expected to interrupt the course of the match.

Average score: 155 (in LPL games so far)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 7, Lost – 8, N/R – 1

Probable Playing XIs

Colombo Stars

Pathum Nissanka, Angelo Mathews (c), Ashan Priyanjan, Seekkuge Prasanna, Sherfane Rutherford, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Dhananjaya de Silva, Thikshila de Silva, Dushmantha Chameera, Naveen-ul-Haq, Ravi Rampaul

Jaffna Kings

Upul Tharanga (wk), Avishka Fernando, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Shoaib Malik, Thisara Perera (c), Ashen Bandara, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chaturanga de Silva, Maheesh Theekshana, Jayden Seales, Usman Shinwari

Head-to-Head

Played – 2 | Colombo Stars – 2 | Jaffna Kings– 2 | N/R – 0

Probable best batter of the match

Dinesh Chandimal (Colombo Stars)

Chandimal is the highest run-getter for Colombo Stars in LPL 2021 with 225 runs under his belt in six games so far with a stunning average of 56.25. He is also the second-highest run-scorer of this league overall, only behind Giants’ Philip Salt.

Probable best bowler of the match

Maheesh Theekshana (Jaffna Kings)

With 11 wickets to his credit, Theekshana has surely made a mark in this season’s LPL for Kings. He is again the highest wicket-taker for his side and the second-highest overall, behind Galle Gladiators’ Smith Patel. He is expected to come strong in this game as well.

Today’s match prediction: Jaffna Kings would be favorites to take away the game.

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.

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