Witness the clash between Jaffna Kings and B-Love Kandy in Match 15 of Lanka Premier League 2023 on August 12, 2023, Saturday, at 03.00 pm IST, hosted at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
Jaffna Kings vs B-Love Kandy Match Preview
Under the leadership of Thisara Perera, the Kings find themselves in the middle of the standings, having accumulated six points and a positive net run rate of +0.288 through victories in three of their six contests. Their latest triumph saw them outshine the Colombo Strikers, securing a six-wicket win.
In their pursuit of a target of 147, the Kings cruised to victory with a substantial 33 balls to spare, bolstered by Nishan Madushka’s 46-run contribution from 32 deliveries. Additionally, the Kings’ cause was aided by their opponents’ 13 wides, which played a role in their success.
Contrastingly, Kandy, led by Wanindu Hasaranga, have displayed remarkable prowess. Initially dwelling at the bottom of the standings after the initial two matches, they swiftly rebounded with a three-game winning streak, propelling them to the top of the table with six points and a net run rate of +0.498.
Having recently triumphed over the Galle Titans by a significant 89-run margin, Kandy enters the upcoming clash with momentum on their side. Wanindu Hasaranga, who scored 64 runs off 27 balls and claimed four wickets for 17 runs in 3.4 overs, earned the prestigious Player of the Match award for his outstanding all-around performance.
Jaffna Kings vs B-Love Kandy Weather Report
Saturday’s weather forecast for Colombo indicates approximately a 70 percent chance of rain, making delays and interruptions quite likely.
Jaffna Kings vs B-Love Kandy Pitch Report
The Colombo venue’s pitch favored the team batting initially during the opening phase of LPL matches, suggesting that opting to bat first is likely the strategic approach for teams.
Jaffna Kings vs B-Love Kandy Predicted XI
Jaffna Kings: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Charith Asalanka, Asela Gunaratne, David Miller, Shoaib Malik, Nishan Madushka (wk), Thisara Perera (c), Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Nuwan Thushara
B-Love Kandy: Fakhar Zaman, Dinesh Chandimal, Mohammad Haris (wk), Angelo Mathews, Asif Ali, Sahan Arachchige, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Isuru Udana, Dushmantha Chameera, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Nuwan Pradeep
Dream11 Team for Jaffna Kings vs B-Love Kandy
Wicketkeeper: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
Batters: Mohammad Haris, Fakhar Zaman, David Miller
Bowlers: Nuwan Pradeep, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Maheesh Theekshana
All-rounders: Thisara Perera, Shoaib Malik, Angelo Mathews
Where to Watch Jaffna Kings vs B-Love Kandy?
| 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 |
