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The 4th edition of the Lanka Premier League 2023 will get started on July 30th and will run till 20th August. The five teams which are participating in this competition are B-Love Kandy, Colombo Strikers, Dambulla Aura, Galle Titans, and Jaffna Kings. R Premadasa Stadium and Pallekelle International Cricket Stadium will host the entire tournament comprised of 24 matches including the Playoffs.
Defending champions Jaffna Kings will take on last year’s finalists Colombo Strikers in the inaugural game of the tournament on Sunday.
Match Details:
Jaffna Kings vs Colombo Strikers, Match 1
Venue: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Date & Time: July 30th, at 7:30 PM IST and Local Time
Live Streaming: Fancode
What is the pitch report for JK vs CS, Lanka Premier League T20 2023, Match 1?
R Premadasa Stadium which recently hosted the Emerging Asia Cup will now host the opening match of the Lanka Premier League 2023. It’s the best place to bat on as the ball travels more distance through the air having said the spinners will play a huge role. Bowling first is a good option.
Boys are READY #JaffnaKings #KingsOfTheNorth #JaffnaKings #YaalKollo #AdidaMachan #LPL2023 #TitleNumber04 pic.twitter.com/WC5cJXsWyH
— Jaffna Kings (@Lycajaffnakings) July 29, 2023
Recent form:
Jaffna Kings: Won Won Won Won Lost
Colombo Strikers: Lost Won Won Lost Lost
JK vs CS, Lanka Premier League T20 2023, Match 1 Probable Winners:
Colombo Strikers are expected to win this match.
What is the expected, Probable Playing XIs for JK vs CS, Lanka Premier League T20 2023, Match 1?
Jaffna Kings
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Nishan Madushka, Ashan Randika, Pathum Kumara (wk), Charith Asalanka, Thisara Perera (c), Asela Gunaratne, Hardus Viljoen, Asitha Fernando, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana
Colombo Strikers
Babar Azam (c), Pathum Nissanka, Nipun Dhananjaya, Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Lahiru Udara, Mohammad Nawaz, Chamika Karunaratne, Ramesh Mendis, Naseem Shah, Wahab Riaz, Matheesha Pathirana
We’re sure he loves burgers 🍔, but it’s time he tasted some Sri Lankan Koththu 😋!The left arm pacey comes in as a replacement for Zaman Khan..#JaffnaKings #KingsOfTheNorth #JaffnaKings #YaalKollo #AdidaMachan #LPL2023 pic.twitter.com/5jOEwVrm00
— Jaffna Kings (@Lycajaffnakings) July 28, 2023
Injury Updates:
There are no injury concerns in both sides. It will be added when there is an update.
What are the Top Picks, players for Dream11, My11circle and MPL for JK vs CS, Lanka Premier League T20 2023, Match 1?
Top Pick – Batter
Pathum Nissanka was part of Kandy Falcons in the last edition where he scored 229 runs in 8 matches at an average of 28.62 with the highest score of 71.
Top Pick – All-Rounder
Thisara Perera will be a good buy for your fantasy teams for his all-round prowess. He managed to score 99 runs and picked up 5 wickets in the last edition.
Top Pick – Bowler
Matheesha Pathirana has unique bowling action which makes him hard to pick. In his 22 T20s overall, he has picked up 26 wickets with the best figures of 3 for 15.
Top Pick – Wicketkeeper
Rahmanullah Gurbaz is becoming a more popular franchise cricketer across the world. He had a good run for Jaffna Kings in the last edition, scoring 249 runs in 9 matches at an average of 27.66 with the highest score of 73.
X-Factor:
Charith Asalanka is a free-flowing batter and hits boundaries effortlessly. He was part of Colombo Strikers in the last edition where he struck 242 runs in 11 matches at an average of 24.2
From the pitch to our hearts, our captain shines bright! ✨💜#TheBasnahiraBoys#HouseOfTigers #ColomboStrikers #LPL2023 #StrikeToConquer #NiroshanDickwella pic.twitter.com/aZG7TBlIaA
— Colombo Strikers (@ColomboStrikers) July 29, 2023
What are the fantasy suggested teams for JK vs CS, Lanka Premier League T20 2023, Match 1?
1. Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Nishan Madushka, Babar Azam (c), Charith Asalanka (vc), Nipun Dhananjaya, Pathum Nissanka, Thisara Perera, Chamika Karunaratne, Naseem Shah, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana
2. Rahmanullah Gurbaz (c), Babar Azam, Charith Asalanka, Thisara Perera, Mohammad Nawaz, Chamika Karunaratne, Dunith Wellalage, Hardus Viljoen, Naseem Shah, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana (vc)
Camaraderie 💜#TheBasnahiraBoys#HouseOfTigers #ColomboStrikers #LPL2023 #StrikeToConquer #YashodaLanka #KavishkaAnjula #AhanWickeramasinghe #ShashikaDulshan #NipunDhananjaya pic.twitter.com/FklqjYfmZL
— Colombo Strikers (@ColomboStrikers) July 29, 2023
Pre-Match Analysis:
Jaffna Kings will miss their key overseas players Chris Lynn, Shoaib Malik, and Zaman Khan for the first few matches as they are currently featuring in Global Canada T20 League. David Miller who ended his stint with Texas Super Kings is likely to miss the opening game. All-rounder Thisara Perera will lead the side in this edition. Kings boost exciting domestic cricketers in their ranks with the likes of Charith Asalanka, Asitha Fernando, Maheesh Theekshana, and Dunith Wellalage. They put up a clinical all-round show last year where they emerged champions for the 3rd consecutive time and it requires a better version of them to defend their title this time.
Colombo Strikers has completely transitioned compared to the last year and will have a new captain in the form of modern-day legend Babar Azam. They have strong Pakistan core players in their mix with the likes of Naseem Shah, Mohammad Nawaz, Wahab Riaz, and skipper himself, Babar Azam. Iftikhar Ahmed might arrive late due to his commitments in the Global Canada T20 League. They have a diversified bowling attack which makes them tough to tackle. They have shown improvements in every season and it’s time for them to lift the title.
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