Dambulla Sixers (DS) will be playing against Jaffna Kings (JK) in the 8th game of the Lanka Premier League, 2024, at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on July 6 at 07:30 PM IST.
DS vs JK (Dambulla Sixers vs Jaffna Kings), Match 8 - Match Information
Match: Dambulla Sixers vs Jaffna Kings, Match 8
Date: July 6, 2024
Time: 07:30 PM IST
Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
DS vs JK (Dambulla Sixers vs Jaffna Kings), Match 8 Preview
Dambulla Sixers have played 2 matches in the tournament and they are ranked fifth on the points table, while Jaffna Kings have played 3 matches and will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot.
In their previous encounter in this series, Avishka Fernando was the Man of the Match. Kusal Perera scored the highest fantasy points for Dambulla Sixers with 156 match fantasy points while Avishka Fernando topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Jaffna Kings with 117 match fantasy points
DS vs JK, Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium is balanced. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 7 matches is 163 runs. Batting first should be the preferred option at this venue, with the team batting first winning 71% of its matches.
Weather Report for Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
The temperature will hover around 28°C and the humidity is expected to be around 62%. Winds at a speed of 5.25 m/s are expected. Cloud cover is expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.
DS vs JK, Head-to-Head
In the 11 matches played between these 2 teams, Jaffna Kings have a good record against Dambulla Sixers. Based on our analysis and trends, we predict the trend to continue. Dambulla Sixers’ bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the batters have earned the most fantasy points for Jaffna Kings.
DS vs JK Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
- Mathurage Don Kusal Janitha Perera
Kusal Perera is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. This player is a top-order, left-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, Kusal Perera has scored 202 runs. - Alexander Ian Ross
Alex Ross is a batter with an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 242 runs. - Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis
Kusal Mendis is a wicket-keeper with an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8, and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. Kusal Mendis is a top-order right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 85 runs.
DS vs JK Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
- Ilandari Dewage Nuwan Thushara
Nuwan Thushara is a bowler with an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 team. This player is a right-arm medium-fast bowler, and in the recent 4 matches, Nuwan Thushara has taken 10 wickets. He has an excellent record against this opponent, taking 6 wickets in recent matches. - Pramod Madushan Liyanagamage
Pramod Madushan is a bowler with an average of 24 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 6.8 and is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a right-arm medium-fast bowler. Pramod Madushan has done well against this opposition, taking 2 wickets in recent matches. - Lokumarakkalage Dilshan Madushanka
Dilshan Madushanka is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. He has an average of 15 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 6. This player bowls left-arm fast medium and in the last 3 matches, Dilshan Madushanka has taken 2 wickets. He has done well against this opposition, taking 2 wickets in recent matches.
DS vs JK Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
- Munasinghe Arachchige Dushan Ishara Hemantha
Dushan Hemantha is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.7. Dushan Hemantha is a top-order right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 38 runs. This player also bowls decently, bowling leg-break and in recent matches has taken 5 wickets. Dushan Hemantha has a good record against this opponent, taking 1 wicket in recent matches. - Dhananjaya Maduranga de Silva
Dhananjaya de Silva is an all-rounder with an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He is a right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 61 runs. Dhananjaya de Silva can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off-break and in recent matches has taken 3 wickets. He has done well against this opposition, taking 3 wickets in recent matches. - Kariyawasam Indipalage Charith Asalanka
Charith Asalanka is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 38 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. Charith Asalanka is a left-handed batter. In the last 4 matches, he has scored 148 runs.
DS vs JK Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
The top point-getters for Dambulla Sixers are Kusal Perera with 156 match fantasy points and Nuwan Thushara with 54 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for Jaffna Kings are Avishka Fernando with 117 match fantasy points, Charith Asalanka with 76 match fantasy points and Dhananjaya de Silva with 74 match fantasy points.
DS vs JK Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
- Munasinghe Arachchige Dushan Ishara Hemantha
Dushan Hemantha is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.7. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, Dushan Hemantha has scored 38 runs. He is also a handy bowler, bowling leg break and in recent matches, he has taken 5 wickets. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 1 wicket in recent matches. - Dhananjaya Maduranga de Silva
Dhananjaya de Silva is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Dhananjaya de Silva has an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. He is a right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, this player has scored 61 runs. Dhananjaya de Silva is also a handy bowler, bowling off-break and in recent matches has taken 3 wickets. He has done well against this opposition, taking 3 wickets in recent matches. - Mathurage Don Kusal Janitha Perera
Kusal Perera is a wicket-keeper with an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recently played matches, Kusal Perera has scored 202 runs. - Alexander Ian Ross
Alex Ross is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, Alex Ross has scored 242 runs. - Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis
Kusal Mendis can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. This player is a top-order batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, Kusal Mendis has scored 85 runs.
DS vs JK Squad Information
Dambulla Sixers (DS) Squad: Reeza Hendricks, Mohammad Nabi, Kusal Perera, Nuwan Pradeep, Lahiru Madushanka, Danushka Gunathilaka, Mark Chapman, Akila Dananjaya, Mustafizur Rahman, Lahiru Udara, Dushan Hemantha, Sachitha Jayatilake, Nuwan Thushara, Praveen Jayawickrama, Nimesh Vimukthi, Nuwanidu Fernando, Ibrahim Zadran, Towhid Hridoy, Sonal Dinusha, Dilshan Madushanka, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Asanka Manoj and Ranesh Silva
Jaffna Kings (JK) Squad: Rilee Rossouw, Alex Ross, Tabraiz Shamsi, Jason Behrendorff, Dhananjaya de Silva, Nisala Tharaka, Kusal Mendis, Fabian Allen, Asitha Fernando, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka, Vishad Randika, Pramod Madushan, Lahiru Samarakoon, Arul Pragasam, Pathum Nissanka, Azmatullah Omarzai, Nishan Madushka, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Noor Ahmad, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Wanuja Sahan, Eshan Malinga, Theesan Vithushan and Murvin Abinash
DS vs JK Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Kusal Perera and Kusal Mendis
Batters: Alex Ross, Charith Asalanka, Avishka Fernando and Towhid Hridoy
All-Rounders: Dushan Hemantha, Dhananjaya de Silva and Lahiru Madushanka
Bowlers: Pramod Madushan and Nuwan Pradeep
Captain: Lahiru Madushanka
Vice-Captain: Pramod Madushan
Photo credit: Alamy
