JSK vs CLS Match Preview
The batting department remains a big concern for Jaffna Kings while moving ahead. They had to endure a second consecutive loss in their last encounter when they provided yet another poor show with the bat. They had to score just 135 runs to overcome the challenge of Dambulla Aura in this game. But only Shoaib Malik made a useful contribution while the other batsmen did not trouble the scorers too much. Almost all of them barring Shoaib Malik fell for less than double figures. Only Dunith Wellalage reached double figures except Malik.
Shoaib Malik is an experienced all-rounder. He hammered 74 runs from 56 balls but was left with the task of chasing the target single-handedly. It was too much to handle in the end and the Jaffna team managed to reach a score of 125 runs only going down by a margin of 9 runs. Jaffna bowlers did an excellent containment job in this game with Nuwan Thushara and Shoaib Malik picking up a couple of wickets apiece. Other bowlers such as Maheesh Theekshana and Dunith Wellalage also picked up a wicket apiece.
Babar Azam has already established himself as one of the premier batsmen in the world of cricket in all formats of the game. He is worth every penny the team needs to pay for signing him up. His influence on and off the wicket for Colombo Strikers is priceless. On Monday we got to see the great batsman in full flow against Galle Titans. Colombo was asked to chase a huge target of 189 runs in their game. Babar Azam displayed his class in the chase hitting a terrific 104. Azam was supported well by Pathum Nissanka who contributed 54 runs.
Even though Babar Azam was not there till the end when Colombo crossed the finish line, his teammates ensured that the team won the game comprehensively. Mohammad Nawaz played a vital cameo towards the end, hitting 14 runs from just 4 balls. Earlier the Galle Titans batters put the Colombo bowlers to the sword in this match. Almost all the bowlers except Lakshan Sandakan went for a lot of runs. Sandakan picked up 1 wicket while giving away 29 runs from his 4 overs. Naseem Shah and Ramesh Mendis also picked up a wicket apiece but they went for a lot of runs.
Weather Report
The temperatures during the match between Jaffna and Colombo will remain close to 25 degrees. You can expect some intermittent clouds during the game. There is a good possibility of getting West South West winds during the game in the region of 13 km/hr. You can also expect a relative humidity of 83% during the match.
Pitch Report
This game between Jaffna Kings and Colombo Strikers will be hosted at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in the city of Pallekele. This is the 13th contest in Lanka Premier League for the 2023 season. In one of the earlier games played between the two teams earlier this season, Jaffna Kings managed a comfortable victory over Colombo with a margin of 21 runs.
Notable stats
Babar Azam has a terrific average/strike rate combination.
Babar Azam has scored 211 runs in the competition so far from 4 games with an average of 52.75 and a strike rate of 147.55.
Matheesha Pathirana has a good strike rate with the ball.
Pathirana has picked up 7 wickets from his last 4 appearances for Colombo with a strike rate of 13.71.
Team News
There do not appear to be any serious injury updates available for these teams so far. So, the full teams will be up for selection for this match.
JSK vs CLS Probable 11
JSK Playing 11
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Wk)
- Charith Asalanka
- Towhid Hridoy
- Priyamal Perera
- David Miller
- Thisara Perera (C)
- Dunith Wellalage
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Nandre Burger
- Vijayakanth Viyaskanth
- Nuwan Thushara
CLS Playing 11
- Niroshan Dickwella (C)
- Babar Azam
- Pathum Nissanka
- Nuwanidu Fernando
- Chamika Karunaratne
- Ramesh Mendis
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Dhananjaya Lakshan
- Naseem Shah
- Matheesha Pathirana
- Jeffrey Vandersay
Dream11 Prediction
Considering the current form, Jaffna Kings will be clear favorites to win their match against Colombo Strikers. They have some of the most dangerous batters in the T20 format in their ranks such as David Miller, Charith Asalanka, Towhid Hridoy, and Rahmanullah Gurbaz. We will bet with Jaffna Kings to win this encounter over Colombo Strikers in Pallekele.
Top Picks
Babar Azam: This mercurial Pakistani batter has already scored 211 runs in the competition with a strike rate of 147.55.
Naseem Shah: Naseem Shah has picked up 6 wickets so far from 4 appearances with a strike rate of 15 and an economy rate of 7.06.
Towhid Hridoy: Towhid Hridoy has collected 141 runs from his last 5 matches for Jaffna with an average of 35.25 and a strike rate of 134.28.
Matheesha Pathirana: Pathirana has picked up 7 scalps from his last 4 games with a strike rate of 13.71.
JSK vs CLS Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: N Dickwella , R Gurbaz
Batters: B Azam (C), S Malik, P Nissanka, D Miller
All-rounders: M Nawaz, C Karunaratne
Bowlers: M Theekshana, N Shah, M Pathirana (VC)
