JK vs CS Dream11 Prediction, LPL Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For Match 1 of LPL 2023
Jaffna Kings comes into this season as defending champions, having clinched the title in the previous edition after a closely contested final against Colombo Strikers.
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The eagerly awaited opening match of the Lanka Premier League 2023 will witness a thrilling clash between Jaffna Kings (JK) and Colombo Strikers (CS) at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Jaffna Kings comes into this season as defending champions, having clinched the title in the previous edition after a closely contested final against Colombo Strikers, their opponents in this opening encounter. However, both teams have seen changes in their squads, setting the stage for an intriguing battle.
Jaffna Kings, led by the experienced Thisara Perera, boasts a well-balanced squad. Their key players include the experienced Shoaib Malik, who brings an impressive T20I record of 2435 runs and 28 wickets. The mystery spinner Maheesh Theekshana, with 34 T20I wickets, will be a crucial asset. The explosive batter Charith Asalanka, having scored 823 runs in T20Is, adds further firepower to their lineup.
On the other hand, Colombo Strikers, captained by the renowned Babar Azam, have a strong bowling unit. Key players to watch out for are Chamika Karunaratne, a versatile all-rounder with 291 runs and 24 wickets in T20Is, and Matheesha Pathirana, who impressed with 21 wickets in the IPL and the prolific all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz with 427 runs and 47 wickets add the strength to the line-up.
Also Check: Who will win today’s LPL match between Jaffna Kings and Colombo Stars?
Match Information
Jaffna Kings vs Colombo Strikers, 1st Match
Lanka Premier League, 30 Jul 2023, Sun, 7:30 PM IST, R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo
Broadcast
Star Sports Network
Live Stream
Fancode
Weather Report
R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, ColomboRain
25.9°C
91% (Humidity)
Team Form (Last 5 matches)
Probable Playing XI
Jaffna Kings
KNM Fernando, T Perera (C), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), C Asalanka, A Gunaratne, S Malik, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, D Madushanka, N Thushara, Z Khan, M Theekshana
Bench : DA Randika, Mahesh Kumara, CA Lynn, DA Miller, R Thenurathan, AM Fernando, Asanka Manoj, GC Viljoen, Theesan Vithushan, Towhid Hridoy, PARP Perera, Dunith Wellalage
Colombo Strikers
N Dickwella (wk), Babar Azam (C), Iftikhar Ahmed, C Karunaratne, RTM Mendis, Mohammad Nawaz, A Perera, Pathum Nissanka, Naseem Shah, Matheesha Pathirana, JF Vandersay
Bench : LU Igalagamage, L Tucker, Kavishka Anjula, W Riaz, Movin Subasingha, Eshan Malinga, Nipun Dananjaya, D Lakshan, PWS Dulshan, AKKY Lanka, L Sandakan, Ahan Wickramasinghe, MNK Fernando
Injury and availability news
Pitch Report
70%
Pace Bowling
30%
Spin Bowling
30%
Batting Pitch
139
Average Score
70%
Bowling Pitch
Player Picks
Charith Asalanka JK | BAT
He is a power-hitting batter who has accumulated 823 runs in T20Is. His aggressive style of play makes him a key player in JK's batting arsenal.
Chamika Karunaratne CS | ALL
He is a versatile all-rounder, contributing significantly with both bat and ball. With 291 runs and 24 wickets in T20Is, he is a vital cog in Colombo Strikers' lineup.
Avoid Having These Players In Your Fantasy Sports Team
Jeffrey Vandersay
CS | BOWL
He has taken only seven wickets in T20Is and his economy rate is unimpressive. He can be avoided in your fantasy team.
Last Updated On - Jul 30 2023 6:34 PM
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