KDW vs JSK Match Preview
Your Dream11 team will need to find the right balance to ensure a blend of batters who can destroy bowling attacks with bowlers who can pick up important wickets. All-rounders will also be valuable to provide you with the ability to do both skills.
Pathum Nissanka is a rising star in Sri Lankan cricket. The opening batter is well-known for his technical proficiency and calmness at the crease. He won the 2022 Asia Cup with Sri Lanka.
Tabraiz Shamsi is a match-winning spinner. Shamsi's unique bowling style and animated wicket celebrations make him a fan favourite. He has over 300 T20 wickets.
Avishka Fernando has come with a point to prove in T20 cricket after involvement with Sri Lanka in early parts of his career, but struggled to find a permanent spot since. He already has three scores over 50 in this LPL with a high score of 80.
Known for his hard-hitting and flair, Andre Fletcher has made a name for himself in the T20 arena. The opposition bowlers will be under pressure as long as the opening batter is at the crease. He has three T20 centuries.
Wanindu Hasaranga excels as a leg-spinner and is a more than competent lower-order batter. The all-rounder's capabilities have earned him accolades and a significant role in the national team. He has played for Sri Lanka since 2017.
Weather Report
Expect particularly hot temperatures for this day game, with almost no rain in the forecast. Humidity will also be a key factor.
Pitch Report
The pitch in Dambulla during day games usually tends to be slow and benefits spinners due to its dry and dusty nature. A score above 190 could be defendable.
Notable stats
DLS lives on
All three of Jaffna Kings' wins in their last five matches against B-Love Kandy have come via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern Method.
Team News
B-Love Kandy will need to make changes to turn around their form. Lakshan Sandakan hasn't impressed so far after getting hit to every corner of the park in the previous game. He could lose out to Ramesh Mendis. Jaffna Kings won't need to make many changes after starting to find winning momentum. Their only change may be Ahan Wickramasinghe, who hasn't need to bat yet this tournament, out for an extra bowler.
KDW vs JSK Probable 11
KDW Playing 11
- Dinesh Chandimal (Wk)
- Andre Fletcher
- Mohammad Haris
- Kamindu Mendis
- Pavan Rathnayake
- Angelo Mathews
- Wanindu Hasaranga (C)
- Dasun Shanaka
- Dushmantha Chameera
- Lakshan Sandakan
- Shoriful Islam
JSK Playing 11
- Pathum Nissanka
- Kusal Mendis (Wk)
- Rilee Rossouw
- Avishka Fernando
- Charith Asalanka (C)
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Fabian Allen
- Ahan Wickramasinghe
- Tabraiz Shamsi
- Pramod Madushan
- Asitha Fernando
Dream11 Prediction
This game provides us a look at the difference between the top and the bottom of a still relatively open table. Jaffna Kings will likely edge this one.
Top Picks
Pathum Nissanka: Nissanka is both elegant and consistent in T20 cricket. He has become a mainstay in Sri Lanka's batting lineup in all formats of the game. He has managed 1281 runs at the highest level of T20 cricket which also includes ten half-centuries.
Tabraiz Shamsi: The left-arm bowler will add excitement to the game while also being a tough competitor on the field providing crucial breakthroughs. He has bagged ten hauls of four wickets or more in T20s.
Wanindu Hasaranga: Known for his versatile skills, the all-rounder will swing the momentum of T20 games on his own. His leg-spin bowling is highly effective and his batting gives crucial support lower down the order. He has nine 50s in T20 cricket striking at almost 150.
KDW vs JSK Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: Dinesh Chandimal (VC), Kusal Mendis
Batters: Pathum Nissanka, Andre Fletcher
All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga (C), Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Fabian Allen
Bowlers: Tabraiz Shamsi, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando
