JSK vs KDW Match Prediction & Betting Tips - Jul 20, 2024
In the upcoming Lanka Premier League match, Jaffna Kings and Kandy Falcons will face off once again. This will be their third meeting of the season. A competitive Qualifier Two is expected. The winner of this one goes through to the Final.
As experts in premier cricket betting sites, we will showcase the top odds and markets. Our analysis is based on both experience and data.
Jaffna Kings vs Kandy Falcons head-to-head record
Jaffna Kings and Kandy Falcons have met twice this season already. Honours have been shared across the two games with each team winning once. Both teams won those games chasing.
Jaffna Kings vs Kandy Falcons live streaming and broadcast
In India, viewers can catch the live broadcast on Star Sports Network or stream it via JioCinema.
Use these cricket betting tips to enhance your betting for the Lanka Premier League match between Jaffna Kings and Kandy Falcons in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Saturday, 20 July 2024.
JSK vs KDW Team Previews
Jaffna Kings
Jaffna Kings lost by seven wickets in a disappointing fixture against Galle Marvels in Qualifier One. They finished second on the table and so, will still be a competitive outfit.
Avishka Fernando has been scintillating in the 2024 LPL. Fernando is the highest run-scorer in the tournament with 363 runs.
Pathum Nissanka will be in sublime form as he sits in fourth position on the run-scoring charts this season. He has two fifties as well as a career-high 119 this campaign.
Alongside Azmatullah Omarzai, Asitha Fernando is one of the highest wicket-takers for Jaffna Kings this season. He has seven wickets in his eight LPL 2024 matches.
Jaffna Kings Playing 11
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Rilee Rossouw, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka, Azmatullah Omarzai, Dhananjaya de Silva, Fabian Allen, Asitha Fernando, Jason Behrendorff, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth.
Kandy Warriors
Kandy Falcons have momentum after a tight two-wicket win over Colombo Strikers in Colombo. They finished fourth on the table, but starting the play-offs with a win will spark confidence.
Mohammad Haris is a young up-and-coming batter from Pakistan. The 23-year-old Haris top scored in the shortened game against Jaffna Kings this season. He scored a blistering 13-ball 30.
Dinesh Chandimal will accompany Andre Fletcher in opening the batting. Chandimal will want a repeat of his fireworks that he produced against Jaffna Kings. He scored 89 runs off 37 balls against Jaffna to help his team chase 225.
Wanindu Hasaranga will threaten with the ball outside of the powerplay. The leg-spinner took two wickets against Jaffna Kings when the teams met in a seven-over game.
Kandy Warriors Playing 11
Dinesh Chandimal, Andre Fletcher, Mohammad Haris, Kamindu Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Wanidu Hasaranga, Chaturanga de Silva, Dasun Shanaka, Ramesh Mendis, Pavan Rathnayake, Mohammad Hasnain.
JSK vs KDW Toss Prediction
This match will be played at the R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium as a night game.
Winning the toss and choosing to bowl first has been the overwhelmingly popular choice this season.
Qualifier Two could be no different. The captains may likely want to bowl first.
Read our guide on toss predictions to learn how we analyze and come up with our tips.
Pitch and Conditions
Hot and humid will be the order of the day. Rain is unlikely at only ten percent.
The pitch could be a good all-round cricket wicket. There should be enough movement early on for the seamers, while also coming onto the bat nicely to allow for run-scoring.
139 was the highest target chased at Colombo before the play-offs.
JSK vs KDW Betting Tips
Jaffna Kings have been one of the better teams throughout the league stage. They will need to show their quality against Kandy Falcons to make another LPL Final.
Kandy Falcons will be running high on energy after crossing the finish line in a tight win against Colombo Strikers.
A Kandy Falcons win in Qualifier Two could ignite a similar run to Kandy's run in the 2023 LPL play-offs. They went on to win three play-off matches in a row.
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Wanindu Hasaranga could win the toss. There is a 50 percent chance of him winning it. He will likely want to bowl first.
The Pakistani powerhouse will have plenty of batting experience around him. He will feel at ease to express himself with the bat. He scored 79 runs off 49 balls in last year's Eliminator encounter against Jaffna Kings.
The Sri Lankan bowler is adaptable to all bowling conditions whether given a track that turns or a more skiddy surface. He has 14 wickets in his last ten T20 games with a bowling strike rate of 15.85.
The Sri Lankan has not been short on his power game this season. He has 363 runs in his last nine T20s while also striking at 165.
The Jaffna seamer will extract movement with the new white-ball. He has 55 wickets in T20s with two four-fers and one five-fer.
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