DHG vs JSK Match Preview

As the Dambulla Sixers gear up to face the Jaffna Kings, cricket enthusiasts are in for a treat. Both sides are stocked with T20 match-winners to choose from, particularly the homegrown players.

Charith Asalanka is a talented Sri Lankan batter known for his aggression at the top of the order. He also has the versatility to slot into the middle order. In 2024 he has over 300 T20 runs with a top score of 69.

Avishka Fernando has destroyed many a T20 bowling attack. The dangerous opener sent out a reminder to Sri Lankan selectors why he has experience at T20I level. He scored 135 runs in four innings of the Sri Lanka T20 World Cup Preparation Matches 2024.

Nuwan Thushara is familiar with contributing in some of the best domestic T20 leagues in the world. In his 2024 IPL season, he ended with eight wickets from his seven matches for Mumbai Indians.

With the disappointment of the loss in the T20 World Cup final behind him, Tabraiz Shamsi will want to contribute to a team which will fancy its chances at a title. He has best figures in the LPL of four for 20.

Kusal Perera will need to be the glue that binds the Dambulla Strikers batting order together. He scored 210 runs in his 2023 LPL season.

Weather Report

Pallekele is expected to be cloudy and humid on matchday. There is a very low chance that the game will be affected by rain.

Pitch Report

The captains may expect batting conditions to get tougher in the second innings given the number of games already played at Pallekele. Batting first could be a major advantage.

Notable stats

Jaffna Kings on top

Jaffna Kings are the most successful franchise in LPL history. They won three consecutive LPL titles from 2020 to 2022.

Team News

Both teams will only be playing their second game of the tournament. Neither side may look to make drastic changes at this stage, instead looking to find consistency in their lineups.

DHG vs JSK Probable 11

DHG Playing 11

  • Danushka Gunathilaka
  • Kusal Perera (Wk)
  • Nuwanidu Fernando
  • Towhid Hridoy
  • Mark Chapman
  • Chamindu Wickramasinghe
  • Mohammad Nabi (C)
  • Dilshan Madushanka
  • Mustafizur Rahman
  • Nuwan Thushara
  • Akila Dananjaya

JSK Playing 11

  • Kusal Mendis (Wk)
  • Pathum Nissanka
  • Alex Ross
  • Avishka Fernando
  • Rilee Rossouw
  • Charith Asalanka (C)
  • Fabian Allen
  • Dhananjaya de Silva
  • Asitha Fernando
  • Eshan Malinga
  • Arul Pragasam
This is not the official playing 11 for the match. This is a prediction of the expected playing 11 for each team based on the writers analysis.

Dream11 Prediction

This match is set to be a nail-biting contest as both teams strive to outplay each other and climb the league standings. Jaffna Kings are much more accustomed to being towards the top of the table over the years. This may give them the edge they need to beat Dambulla Thunders.

Top Picks

Charith Asalanka: Asalanka has made significant contributions to Sri Lanka's national team in both white-ball formats since his debut. At the highest level, he has over 1000 T20I runs.

Nuwan Thushara: The high quality T20 bowler has had a fruitful 2024 so far. 2024 was his first year playing for an IPL franchise.

Tabraiz Shamsi: The spinner is a proven match-winner. He achieved two player-of-the-match awards during the T20 World Cup 2024.    

DHG vs JSK Dream11 Team 1

Keeper: Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera (C)

Batters: Alex Ross, Rilee Rossouw, Danushka Gunathilaka

All-rounders: Fabian Allen, Charith Asalanka (VC)

Bowlers: Nuwan Thushara, Dilshan Madushanka, Eshan Malinga, Akila Dananjaya

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