Dambulla Giants vs Jaffna Kings T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, LPL 2021
It is a make or break time for Dambulla Giants and Jaffna Kings as they face in a must-win Qualifier 2. R Premadasa will play host to the game that will start at 7:30 PM IST.
Dambulla Giants have been very inconsistent in the tournament. However, they brought back their A-game to the fore when it mattered the most. They defeated Colombo Stars to book a berth in Qualifier 2. The bowlers continued their good run and restricted Colombo to 145, before a half-century by Janith Liyanage helped them cross the line. They’ll be pleased to see someone other than Phil Salt scoring runs for them. So far, it’s been a one-man show as Phil Salt has carried the team's batting alone. Runs from Najibullah Zadran is also a plus. Given the bowling they have, they just need to put some decent runs on the board and they’ll be good to beat any team on their day.
Jaffna Kings arguably have been the best team of the tournament but somehow they have failed to sustain against Galle Gladiators. They lost to Gladiators in Qualifier 1, their third loss in the tournament against the team. Jaffna's strength has been their batting but Galle’s spinners have kept a tight check on the Kings’ batters. However, we feel Jaffna won’t be too worried as most players are in decent form.
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DG vs JK Match Toss Prediction
The teams batting first have enjoyed more success in the tournament given the slow nature of the surface. In the coming game, the skipper winning the toss should bat first.
DG vs JK Pitch Report
The surface is slow and run-scoring is not easy. Batters need to be very watchful against the spinners. They will also have to reset the par score. Anything over 160 can be challenging to chase.
Weather Report
The weather looks good, with bright sunshine and no threat of rain. The temperatures will also be in the pleasant late 20s.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Dambulla Giants vs Jaffna Kings, LPL 2021
Dambulla Giants Team News & Playing 11
DG Team News
Skipper Dasun Shanaka missed the Eliminator because of an injury. If he has recovered, he will come back into the team. The team played three pacers in the last game but we feel there is a place for Tharindu Ratnayake in the team
DG Key Players
- Niroshan Dickwella - Good starts have been the key to big scores in the LPL so far, which makes openers even more important. Come this must-win game, Dickwella has to take responsibility for setting a platform for the batters to follow with a good inning upfront.
- Phil Salt - Salt has been sensational and has single handedly carried the team’s batting. With 279 runs in 9 games, he looks hungry for more. A big inning from him will set Dambulla for a big score.
- Imran Tahir - The veteran has been simply brilliant, especially in the last few games. He has quickly climbed to second on the list of most wickets, with 15 scalps to his name in 9 games. He will have to play a big role for Dambulla.
DG Team Form
Dambulla’s performance stuttered a bit in the latter half of the LPL 2021 but they looked pretty good in the Eliminator
Dambulla Giants Predicted Playing 11
Niroshan Dickwella (c & wk), Philip Salt, Janith Liyanage, Sandun Weerakkody/Dasun Shanaka, Najibullah Zadran, Chamika Karunaratne, Ramesh Mendis, Sachitha Jayathilake/Tharindu Ratnayake, Joshua Little, Imran Tahir, Nuwan Pradeep
Jaffna Kings Team News & Playing 11
JK Team News
Jaffna Kings dropped Jayden Seales from the last game but we feel he will be back in the team for Qualifier 2. They might also consider bringing back Upul Tharanga.
JK Key Players
- Tom Kohler-Cadmore - Cadmore has enjoyed a stellar season so far and has scored 224 runs in 9 games. Kings will be expecting an explosive performance from him in the coming game because once he gets going, it’s hard to stop him.
- Thisara Perera - The skipper has led the team from the front. Coming down the order, he has provided the team with a late flourish and ended the innings on a high. In most games, his late blitz has helped Kings post an above par score.
- Wanindu Hasaranga - Hasaranga too has been brilliant. With the wicket getting slow and low, he becomes even more dangerous. He has contributed to the team’s cause with the bat as well.
JK Team Form
Jaffna Kings have been the best team of the tournament so far.
Jaffna Kings Predicted Playing 11
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk)/Upul Tharanga, Avishka Fernando, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Shoaib Malik, Thisara Perera (c), Ashen Bandara, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chaturanga de Silva, Wahab Riaz/Jayden Seales, Suranga Lakmal, Maheesh Theekshana
Dambulla Giants vs Jaffna Kings Head to Head
Dambulla Giants have never defeated Jaffna in the history of Lanka Premier League
DG vs JK Head to Head Stats in T20s
| |
Matches Played |
DG Won |
JK Won |
Tie |
NR |
| Overall |
5 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
1 |
Dambulla Giants vs Jaffna Kings Betting Odds
Who will win DG vs JK T20 Match?
The top betting sites have backed Jaffna Kings to win. We would also recommend to back Jaffna as winners.
Dambulla Giants vs Jaffna Kings Betting Rate
🏆 Dambulla Giants vs Jaffna Kings Prediction
Despite a shock loss against Galle Gladiators in the Qualifier, we see Jaffna as a real force. The batting and bowling of the team has been performing exceptionally well. Also, the players have the experience of playing under pressure which comes in very handy in knockout games. Dambulla showed great skills in the last game but we feel their batting is still a big concern. We are backing Jaffna to win.
Dec 21, 2021
19:30 IST / 14:00 GMT
Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium - Hambantota, Sri Lanka
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