Colombo Strikers vs Jaffna Kings T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, LPL 2023
Colombo Strikers will lock horns with Jaffna Kings in match 13 of the Lanka Premier League. The game will be played at Pallekele International Stadium and start at 7:30 PM IST on August 8.
Colombo Strikers picked up a remarkable win over Jaffna Kings in the previous game. Chasing a target of 189, Babar Azam blasted a magnificent century to help the team to win.
Meanwhile, Jaffna Kings find themselves in a spot of bother after losing three out of the five games. All three defeats have been a result of a poor show by the batters so the team needs to pull their socks up quickly else they will be under huge threat of being knocked out of the playoff race.
Colombo Strikers vs Jaffna Kings T20 Live Streaming
TV channels: The tournament will be available on Star Sports 3 in India.
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the Fancode app and website.
CS vs JK Match Toss Prediction
Captain winning the toss would like to bowl first as chasing has been successful in Pallekele.
CS vs JK Pitch Report
The pitch looks a good one to bat and big runs are being scored here. A score of around can 170 be chased with ease.
Pallekele Weather Report
The weather will be clear with a 10 per cent chance of rain. The temperature will range between 23 to 31 degrees.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Colombo Strikers vs Jaffna Kings, Lanka Premier League 2023
Colombo Strikers Team News & Playing 11
CS Team News
Colombo Strikers are doing well and the team won't be keen on making changes to the playing 11. Babar Azam’s form in the tournament is a massive boost for the team in quest of a maiden title.
CS Key Players
- Babar Azam – Babar Azam has been in great form in LPL 2023. He scored a magnificent century in just 57 balls against Galle Titans to help the team chase a huge score. Babar has also scored a fifty in the tournament.
- Pathum Nissanka – Pathum Nissanka also played a handy knock of 54. The move to promote him up the order seems to have worked well for the team and the batter will be eyeing a good show in the next game.
- Matheesha Pathirana – Matheesha Pathirana had an off day with the ball against Colombo but he is arguably the team's biggest wicket-taker.
CS Team Form
Colombo Strikers have played four games, winning two and losing two.
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Colombo Strikers Predicted Playing 11
Niroshan Dickwella (c & wk), Babar Azam, Pathum Nissanka, Nuwanidu Fernando, Mohammad Nawaz, Lahiru Udara, Chamika Karunaratne, Ramesh Mendis, Naseem Shah, Lakshan Sandakan, Matheesha Pathirana
Jaffna Kings Team News & Playing 11
JK Team News
Jaffna brought back Shoaib Malik in the team and the batter did reasonably well. We don't see the team making more changes despite a loss in the previous game.
JK Key Players
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz - Rahmanullah Gurbaz has had a poor season so far, with just one half-century to his name but he is an X-factor and a game changer for his team. There is no reason he cannot bounce back strong in the next game.
- Shoaib Malik - Shoaib Malik made a thrilling return to Jaffna Kings and played a brilliant innings of 74 in 53 balls. Even though he could not take the team to a win, he will be happy to start the tournament with great momentum on which he can build up for a great series. Malik also bagged two wickets with the ball.
- Dunith Wellalage – Dunith Wellalage will be key with the ball. The young spinner has impressed one and all with his skills.
JK Team Form
Jaffna Kings find themselves in trouble after losing three of the five matches.
Jaffna Kings Predicted 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
Colombo Strikers vs Jaffna Kings Head to Head
Colombo Strikers have lost all their previous five games against Jaffna Kings.
CS vs JK Head to Head Stats in T20s
| |
Matches Played |
CS Won |
JK Won |
Tie |
NR |
| Overall |
8 |
2 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
Colombo Strikers vs Jaffna Kings Betting Odds
Colombo Strikers are starting as favourites on most betting platforms. The form of Babar Azam has given raised Strikers' stocks by leaps and bounds.
Who will win Colombo Strikers vs Jaffna Kings T20 Match?
We suggest backing Colombo Strikers as the team looks balanced and has played good cricket. The form of Babar Azam is a big positive as he is someone who can play full 20 overs and take the team to a big score.
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🏆 Colombo Strikers vs Jaffna Kings Prediction
Colombo Strikers will start as favourites. Babar Azam has been in great form and he is someone who can play a long innings and set up a team for a big score. Other players can revolve around him. The batting looks sorted and the bowling looks good too with Naseem Shah, Matheesha Pathirana bowling well. Colombo Strikers will start as favourites.
Aug 08, 2023
19:30 IST / 14:00 GMT
Pallekele Cricket Stadium - Kandy, Sri Lanka
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