B-Love Kandy takes on Jaffna Kings in the 9th Match of LPL 2023 on August 5th at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele. The action-packed match kicks off at 7:30 PM IST, promising an enthralling battle under the floodlights.
B-Love Kandy vs Jaffna Kings Match Preview
B-Love Kandy secured their first points in the 2023 Lanka Premier League with an impressive seven-wicket victory over Dambulla Aura. Fakhar Zaman and Dinesh Chandimal provided a solid foundation, adding 69 runs for the first wicket, while Chandimal top-scored with 48. The entire batting lineup made significant contributions, with all five batters reaching double figures.
Meanwhile, the defending champions, Jaffna Kings, have had a mixed start, experiencing defeat against Dambulla Aura in the group stage. Their upcoming match against Galle Titans will be an intriguing test, especially considering B-Love Kandy’s recent triumph.
The prediction suggests that if B-Love Kandy’s top order continues to perform well, they could pose serious challenges to Jaffna Kings. While the Kings are a strong team, Kandy seems to be gaining momentum and has the potential to embark on a winning streak. As a result, backing Kandy to secure a significant win against the reigning champions could be a wise choice.
B-Love Kandy vs Jaffna Kings Weather Report
The weather during the match is expected to be 22°C with cloudy skies.
B-Love Kandy vs Jaffna Kings Pitch Report
The pitch at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is expected to be favorable for spinners, providing assistance to slow bowlers. Batting first could be advantageous, and a total above 160 runs would be considered competitive on this surface.
B-Love Kandy vs Jaffna Kings Predicted XI
B-Love Kandy: Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Ashen Bandara, Asif Ali, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Aamer Jamal, Isuru Udana, Mohammad Hasnain, Mujeeb Ur Rahman Thanuka Dabare/ Dushmantha Chameera
Jaffna Kings: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Charith Asalanka, Towhid Hridoy, Priyamal Perera, David Miller, Dunith Wellalage, Thisara Perera (c), Maheesh Theekshana, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Dilshan Madushanka, Hardus Viljoen
Dream11 Team for B-Love Kandy vs Jaffna Kings
Wicketkeeper (WK): Dinesh Chandimal
Captain (C): Wanindu Hasaranga
Batters: Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Priyamal Perera
Bowlers: Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Mohammad Hasnain, Hardus Viljoen
All-rounders: Angelo Mathews, Ashen Bandara, Thisara Perera
Where to Watch B-Love Kandy vs Jaffna Kings?
| COUNTRY | BROADCASTERS |
|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | Star Network |
| USA | Willow TV |
| India | Star Sports Network; Fan Code |
| Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Middle East/North Africa, Maldives | Star Network |
| Other countries | Sri Lanka Cricket Youtube |
