On Saturday, August 5, the B-Love Kandy and the Jaffna Kings will square off in the eighth game of the Lanka Premier League 2023. This game will be held at the Pallekele International Stadium.
Kandy is positioned at the base of the table under the leadership of Wanindu Hasaranga. They have a lot of work to do if they want to move up the competition leaderboard with only two points and a net run rate of -1.601.
However, after defeating the Dambulla Aura by seven wickets in their previous game, Kandy will be feeling confident. Due to his 2/17 in four overs, Mujeeb Ur Rahman was named Player of the Match.
The Jaffna Kings, on the other side, have won two out of three games and are currently leading the table with four points and a net run rate of +0.894. Their previous game saw them defeat the Galle Titans by an eight-wicket margin.
Given back with figures of 4/10 from his four overs, Dunith Wellalage was named Player of the Match. Following his spell, the Kings held the Titans to a disappointing total of 117 for the loss of nine wickets.
Match Details
Match: B-Love Kandy vs Jaffna Kings, Match 8, Lanka Premier League 2023
Date and Time: August 5, 2023, Friday, 07.30 pm IST
Pitch Report
Both batters and bowlers can find something to enjoy at the Pallekele location. After winning the toss, the strategy should be to field first.
Probable XIs
B-Love Kandy
Fakhar Zaman, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Ashen Bandara, Asif Ali, Isuru Udana, Mohammad Hasnain, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Dushmantha Chameera.
Jaffna Kings
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Charith Asalanka, Towhid Hridoy, Priyamal Perera, David Miller, Thisara Perera (c), Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Nandre Burger, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, and Nuwan Thushara.
Match Prediction
The Jaffna Kings will go into the match as favorites. Although they have struggled a wee bit in the tournament, they will fancy their chances against the Kings.
Prediction: Jaffna Kings to win this Lanka Premier League 2023 match.
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