Match 11 of the Lanka Premier League, 2023 has Dambulla Aura taking on Jaffna Kings at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy on 7th August 2023 at 07:30 PM IST.
DA vs JK (Dambulla Aura vs Jaffna Kings), Match 11 - Match Information
Match: Dambulla Aura vs Jaffna Kings, Match 11
Date: 7th August 2023
Time: 07:30 PM IST
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
DA vs JK (Dambulla Aura vs Jaffna Kings), Match 11 Preview
Dambulla Aura have played 4 matches in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table, while Jaffna Kings have also played 4 matches in the series and they are currently ranked third on the points table.
Lanka Premier League, 2023 Points Table
The points table of Lanka Premier League, 2023 Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | +0.412 |
| DA | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | +0.353 |
| JK | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -0.068 |
| BLK | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -0.562 |
| CS | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -0.067 |
In their previous encounter in this series Avishka Fernando was the Man of the Match and Avishka Fernando scored the highest fantasy points for Dambulla Aura with 80 match fantasy points while Charith Asalanka topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Jaffna Kings with 75 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by Dambulla Aura against Colombo Strikers, Dambulla Aura beat Colombo Strikers by 10 runs. The top fantasy player for Dambulla Aura was Kusal Mendis who scored 125 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against B-Love Kandy, B-Love Kandy beat Jaffna Kings by 8 wickets. The top fantasy player for Jaffna Kings was Dunith Wellalage who scored 56 fantasy points.
DA vs JK, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 152 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 50% of its matches, so the toss does not make much of a difference here. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
Temperature will hover around 22.53 °C with 89% humidity. Winds at a speed of 2.13 m/s are expected. Cloudy weather is expected during the match, this may help pacers with movement.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have taken 67% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea. Based on the stats available, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
DA vs JK, Head to Head
In the 9 matches played between these 2 teams, Dambulla Aura do not have a good record against Jaffna Kings. Based on our analysis and trends, We predict that Jaffna Kings will win this match. Dambulla Aura all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while Bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for Jaffna Kings.
DA vs JK Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 5 | 151 | 30.2 | 0 | 0 | 0, 54, 14, 21, 62 | - |
| Avishka Fernando | 5 | 127 | 25.4 | 0 | 0 | 12, 32, 52, 1, 30 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Kusal Perera | 5 | 113 | 22.6 | 0 | 0 | 2, 4, 34, 40, 33 | - |
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Rahmanullah Gurbaz is a wicket-keeper and has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.5 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top-order opening right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 0, 54, 14, 21, 62 runs at an average of 30.2 per match.
- Weerahandige Inol Avishka Fernando
Avishka Fernando is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Avishka Fernando has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. He is a top order opening right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 12, 32, 52, 1, 30 runs at an average of 25.4 per match.
- Mathurage Don Kusal Janitha Perera
Kusal Perera is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Kusal Perera has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.7. He is a top order left-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 2, 4, 34, 40, 33 runs averaging 22.6 per match.
DA vs JK Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binura Fernando | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 0, 2, 54, 7 | 0, 2, 1, 0, 0 |
| Nandre Burger | 5 | 6 | 1.2 | 7 | 1.4 | 6, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 1, 2, 2, 2, 0 |
| Vijayakanth Viyaskanth | 5 | 14 | 2.8 | 6 | 1.2 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 14 | 0, 0, 1, 2, 3 |
- Binura Fernando
Binura Fernando is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Binura Fernando has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. He bowls left-arm medium fast and in the recently played 5 matches this player has taken 3 wickets at an average of 0.6. Binura Fernando has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2, 1, 1, 3, 4 wickets in the recent matches. He has had a good time at this venue in the recent 5 matches this player played here and has taken 0, 4 wickets.
- Nandre Burger
Nandre Burger is a bowler and has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Nandre Burger is a left-arm medium fast bowler and in the recently played 5 matches he has taken 1, 2, 2, 2, 0 wickets at an average of 1.4. This player has had a good time at this venue in the recent 5 matches Nandre Burger played here and has taken 1, 2 wickets.
- Vijayakanth Viyaskanth
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. This player bowls leg break and in the recently played 5 matches Vijayakanth Viyaskanth has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 3 wickets in the recent matches.
DA vs JK Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 5 | 139 | 27.8 | 4 | 0.8 | 15, 61, 0, 43, 20 | 1, 1, 1, 1, 0 |
| Dunith Wellalage | 5 | 75 | 15 | 6 | 1.2 | 38, 0, 0, 25, 12 | 0, 4, 1, 0, 1 |
| Hayden Kerr | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 12, 0, 20, 16 | 1, 1, 1, 0, 0 |
- Dhananjaya Maduranga de Silva
Dhananjaya de Silva is an all-rounder and has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top order batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 5 matches Dhananjaya de Silva has scored 15, 61, 0, 43, 20 runs averaging 27.8 per match.
- Dunith Nethmika Wellalage
Dunith Wellalage is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.7. This player is a batter who bats left-handed. In the recent 5 matches Dunith Wellalage has scored 38, 0, 0, 25, 12 runs averaging 15 per match. He is also a handy bowler, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent matches has taken 0, 4, 1, 0, 1 wickets, averaging at 1.2 wickets per match. This player has a good record at this venue in the last 5 matches Dunith Wellalage played here and has taken 0, 4, 2, 0, 2 wickets.
- Hayden Kerr
Hayden Kerr is an all-rounder and has an average of 32 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.6 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. He bowls left-arm fast medium and in the last 5 matches this player has taken 3 wickets at an average of 0.6.
DA vs JK Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunith Wellalage | 5 | 75 | 15 | 6 | 1.2 | 38, 0, 0, 25, 12 | 0, 4, 1, 0, 1 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 5 | 139 | 27.8 | 4 | 0.8 | 15, 61, 0, 43, 20 | 1, 1, 1, 1, 0 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 5 | 151 | 30.2 | 0 | 0 | 0, 54, 14, 21, 62 | - |
| Towhid Hridoy | 5 | 160 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 19, 44, 24, 54, 19 | - |
| Hayden Kerr | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 12, 0, 20, 16 | 1, 1, 1, 0, 0 |
| Avishka Fernando | 5 | 127 | 25.4 | 0 | 0 | 12, 32, 52, 1, 30 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
The Top Point Getters for Dambulla Aura are Dhananjaya de Silva with 125 match fantasy points, Hayden Kerr with 52 match fantasy points and Avishka Fernando with 45 match fantasy points.
The Top Point Getters for Jaffna Kings are Dunith Wellalage with 126 match fantasy points, Rahmanullah Gurbaz with 93 match fantasy points and Towhid Hridoy with 68 match fantasy points.
DA vs JK Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 5 | 151 | 30.2 | 0 | 0 | 0, 54, 14, 21, 62 | - |
| Avishka Fernando | 5 | 127 | 25.4 | 0 | 0 | 12, 32, 52, 1, 30 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Binura Fernando | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 0, 2, 54, 7 | 0, 2, 1, 0, 0 |
| Nandre Burger | 5 | 6 | 1.2 | 7 | 1.4 | 6, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 1, 2, 2, 2, 0 |
| Vijayakanth Viyaskanth | 5 | 14 | 2.8 | 6 | 1.2 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 14 | 0, 0, 1, 2, 3 |
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Rahmanullah Gurbaz can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Rahmanullah Gurbaz has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.5. He is a top order opening batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 0, 54, 14, 21, 62 runs averaging 30.2 per match.
- Weerahandige Inol Avishka Fernando
Avishka Fernando can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Avishka Fernando has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. He is a top order opening batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 12, 32, 52, 1, 30 runs averaging 25.4 per match.
- Binura Fernando
Binura Fernando is a bowler and has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Binura Fernando is a left-arm medium fast bowler and in the last 5 matches he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 0.6. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 2, 1, 1, 3, 4 wickets in the recent matches. Binura Fernando has had a good time at this venue in the recent 5 matches he played here and has taken 4 wickets.
- Nandre Burger
Nandre Burger is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. Nandre Burger is a left-arm medium fast bowler and in the last 5 matches he has taken 1, 2, 2, 2, 0 wickets at an average of 1.4. This player has been very successful at this venue in the recent 5 matches Nandre Burger played here and has taken 1, 2 wickets.
- Vijayakanth Viyaskanth
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth is a bowler and has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He bowls leg break and in the last 5 matches this player has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2. Vijayakanth Viyaskanth has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 3 wickets in the recent matches.
DA vs JK Squad Information
Dambulla Aura (DA) Squad: Matthew Wade, Kusal Perera, Alex Ross, Dhananjaya de Silva, Lakshan Edirisinghe, Ben McDermott, Kusal Mendis, Binura Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Hasan Ali, Dushan Hemantha, Avishka Fernando, Janith Liyanage, Pramod Madushan, Jehan Daniel, Sachitha Jayathilake, Praveen Jayawickrama, Manelker De Silva, Noor Ahmad, Shahnawaz Dahani, Hayden Kerr, Ravindu Fernando, Traveen Mathew, Wanuja Sahan, Kavindu Pathiratne and Kavidu Lakshan
Jaffna Kings (JK) Squad: Shoaib Malik, Thisara Perera, David Miller, Chris Lynn, Hardus Viljoen, Asela Gunaratne, Priyamal Perera, Asitha Fernando, Charith Asalanka, Nuwan Thushara, Nandre Burger, Ashan Randika, Towhid Hridoy, Nishan Madushka, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Dilshan Madushanka, Raveen de Silva, Pathum Kumara, Zaman Khan, Asanka Manoj, Theesan Vithushan and Ratnarajah Thenurathan
DA vs JK Possible Playing XI
Dambulla Aura (DA) Possible Playing XI: Kusal Mendis, Avishka Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kusal Perera, Alex Ross, Binura Fernando, Noor Ahmad, Shahnawaz Dahani, Dhananjaya de Silva, Hayden Kerr and Ravindu Fernando
Jaffna Kings (JK) Possible Playing XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Towhid Hridoy, Charith Asalanka, David Miller, Priyamal Perera, Nandre Burger, Nuwan Thushara, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage and Thisara Perera
DA vs JK Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batters: Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka, Kusal Perera and Towhid Hridoy
All-Rounders: Dhananjaya de Silva, Dunith Wellalage and Hayden Kerr
Bowlers: Binura Fernando, Nandre Burger and Vijayakanth Viyaskanth
Captain: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Vice-Captain: Avishka Fernando
Photo credit: Alamy
