Dambulla Viiking vs Jaffna Stallions, LPL 2020
Rain has already affected a couple of matches in the Lanka Premier League and the same can be expected when Dambulla Vikings take on Jaffna Stallions in the fifth match of the Lanka Premier League. The match will be played on the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium and is scheduled to begin at 3:30 PM local time.
Dambulla Vikings put a daunting 195-4 in their last match with most of the runs coming from Samit Patel and Dasun Shanaka. Dambulla Vikings bat deep but they’ll need runs from the top order to consistently win games.
Niroshan Dickwella, Oshada Fernando and Upul Tharanga didn’t do much with the bat in their previous game and that will be a slight concern for Dambulla. With Oshada Fernando injured, players like Dickwella and Tharanga need to take up additional responsibility.
A curtailed second inning meant that Dambula’s bowlers were not tested much. Lahiru Kumar, Anwar Ali, Samit Patel, Malinda Pushpakumara, and Lahiru Madushanka were decent but their actual form will be tested when they face a strong Jaffna Stallions batting.
Jaffna Stallions on the other hand cruised to a stellar 8 wicket win over Galle Gladiators in their first match. Avishka Fernando put up a show with the bat and smashed a classy 92. Shoaib Malik too looked solid in an unbeaten 27.
On paper, their batting looks decent but their middle order hasn’t had a hit in the middle. Duanne Olivier and Wanindu Hasaranga were the pick of their bowlers. Kyle Abbott had an off day but he’s a decent bowler and can be expected to bounce back in the next match. Overall, both teams have a solid team but Jaffna looks a bit more balanced than Dambulla and are our favourites for the match.
DVK vs JST Live streaming
The match can be watched live on Sony Network in Indian Subcontinent (Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, and Nepal), PTV in Pakistan and ITN in Sri Lanka. Sky Sky Sports will broadcast the matches in the United Kingdom while Cricket viewers in the United States can watch Lankan Premier on Willow TV.
Live streaming: Live streaming of the matches will be available on SonyLiv mobile application.
DVK JST Toss Prediction
Toss is very crucial here as team batting second has a big advantage here.
Weather Report
The last few matches in the Lanka Premier League has been affected by rain and unfortunately the forecast for this match isn’t promising either.
Pitch Condition
It’s an absolute belter of a wicket. A total of 200 generally is a very good score but not on this wicket. 200 is just around par here.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds and match prediction for Dambulla Viiking vs Jaffna Stallions, LPL 2020
Dambulla Viiking Team News & Playing 11
DVK Team News
Oshada Fernando suffered an injury in their previous match and is most likely to be rested for the match. Angelo Perera or even Paul Stirling can make a cut into the team
DVK Key Players
- Niroshan Dickwell – Dickwella is a class batsman in this format of the game. He looked good for his 18 ball 25 and can be expected to play a big knock in the next match. In the absence of Oshada Fernando, he’ll be their main batsman
- Samit Patel – Samit Patel had a fabulous game the other day. He was good with the bat and even though he didn’t pick up any wickets, he bowled well. With all his experience, he’ll a valuable player in the next game.
- Anwar Ali – Anwar Ali bowled with great control against Kandy Tuskers and will pose a stern challenge for Jaffna Stallions
DVK Team Form
Dambulla Vikings are coming back from a 4 run victory over Kandy Tuskers
Dambulla Viiking Predicted Playing 11
Upul Tharanga, Angelo Perera, Dasun Shanaka (c), Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Ramesh Mendis, Samit Patel, Malinda Pushpakumara, Lahiru Madushanka, Anwar Ali, Lahiru Kumara, Sudeep Tyagi
Jaffna Stallions Team News & Playing 11
JST Team News
Jaffna Stallions had a great outing against Galle Gladiators and are most likely to stick with the same playing XI.
JST Key Players
- Avishka Fernando – Avishka Fernando made a scintillating 92 off 63 in the previous game of LPL 2020. He’s a class act and the main Jaffna batsman. He can be expected to do well in the next match.
- Shoaib Malik- Shoaib Malik spent a decent amount of time on the pitch against Galle. He’s an experience candidate and one of the best in this format of the game. He too can be expected to come good against Dambulla.
- Wanindu Hasaranga – Wanindu Hasaranga was at the top of his game against Kandy. He can be backed to carry on his good form in the next game.
JST Team Form
Jaffna Stallions are coming back from a big win over Galle Gladiators
Jaffna Stallions Predicted Playing 11
Avishka Fernando, Dhananjaya de Silva, Shoaib Malik, Minod Bhanuka, Tom Moores (wk), Thisara Perera (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chaturanga de Silva, Kyle Abbott, Duanne Olivier, Binura Fernando
Dambulla Viiking vs Jaffna Stallions Betting Odds
Jaffna Stallions are a more balanced unit and are our favourites for the match.
Dambulla Vikings Bet365 Odds
- DVK to win: Dambulla Vikings are 2.0 to win with Bet365
Jaffna Stallions Bet365 Odds
- JST to win: Jaffna Stallions are 1.80 to win with Bet365
Dambulla Vikings 10Cric Odds
- DVK to win: Dambulla Vikings are 1.83 to win with 10Cric
Jaffna Stallions 10Cric Odds
- JST to win: Jaffna Stallions are 1.83 to win with 10 Cric
🏆 Dambulla Viiking vs Jaffna Stallions Prediction
Both teams have a solid batting order but Jaffna Stallions is a more balanced team of the two and can be backed as favourites for this match.
Nov 30, 2020
15:30 IST / 10:00 GMT
Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium - Hambantota, Sri Lanka
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