Qualifier 2 of the Lanka Premier League, 2024 will be played between Jaffna Kings and Kandy Falcons (JK vs KFL). The match will be played at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on July 20th, 2024 at 07:30 PM IST.
JK vs KFL (Jaffna Kings vs Kandy Falcons), Qualifier 2 - Match Information
Match: Jaffna Kings vs Kandy Falcons, Qualifier 2
Date: July 20th, 2024
Time: 07:30 PM IST
Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
JK vs KFL (Jaffna Kings vs Kandy Falcons), Qualifier 2 Preview
Jaffna Kings have played 9 matches in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table, while Kandy Falcons have also played 9 games in the series and they are currently ranked fourth on the points table.
In their previous encounter in this series, Jason Behrendorff was the Man of the Match and Jason Behrendorff scored the highest fantasy points for Jaffna Kings with 87 match fantasy points while Angelo Mathews topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Kandy Falcons with 73 match fantasy points.
Jaffna Kings lost to Galle Marvels by 7 wickets in their previous match. The top fantasy player for Jaffna Kings was Kusal Mendis who scored 80 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Colombo Strikers, Kandy Falcons won by 2 wickets. The top fantasy player for Kandy Falcons was Dasun Shanaka who scored 96 fantasy points.
JK vs KFL, R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 154 runs. The pitch at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo is a balanced one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. Depending on the ground conditions today, the team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl.
Weather Report for R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Temperature will hover around 27.02 °C with 87% humidity. 3.55 m/s winds 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.
JK vs KFL, Head to Head
In the 12 matches played between these 2 teams, Jaffna Kings batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Kandy Falcons.
JK vs KFL Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
- Andre David Stephon Fletcher
Andre Fletcher has an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.2 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is an opening right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 149 runs averaging 37.3 per match. - Weerahandige Inol Avishka Fernando
Avishka Fernando can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Avishka Fernando has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. He is a top-order right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 137 runs averaging 30.6 per match. - Lokuge Dinesh Chandimal
Dinesh Chandimal is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Dinesh Chandimal has an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. He is an opening right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 160 runs averaging 32 per match.
JK vs KFL Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
- Tabraiz Shamsi
Tabraiz Shamsi can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. Tabraiz Shamsi has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. He is a slow left-arm chinaman bowler and in the recently played 5 matches this player has taken 6 wickets at an average of 25.7. Tabraiz Shamsi has a very good record against this opponent, taking 5 wickets in the recent matches. - Mohammad Hasnain
Mohammad Hasnain can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Mohammad Hasnain has an average of 30 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. He is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recent 5 matches, this player has taken 6 wickets at an average of 26.7. - Asitha Madusanka Fernando
Asitha Fernando possesses an average of 29 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 6.8 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a right-arm medium fast bowler and in the recent 5 matches, Asitha Fernando has taken 5 wickets at an average of 30.
JK vs KFL Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
- Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva
Wanindu Hasaranga is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 74 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, Wanindu Hasaranga has scored 28 runs averaging 14 per match. He is also a handy bowler, bowling leg break and in recent matches has taken 6 wickets at an average of 9.3 per match. - Madagamagamage Dasun Shanaka
Dasun Shanaka is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.8. Dasun Shanaka is a right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, he has scored 41 runs at an average of 20.5 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches has taken 5 wickets. He has been very successful at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 5 wickets. - Dhananjaya Maduranga de Silva
Dhananjaya de Silva is an all-rounder with an average of 38 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. Dhananjaya de Silva is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, he has scored 24 runs averaging 8 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling off break and in recent matches, has taken 2 wickets. Dhananjaya de Silva has done very well against this opposition, taking 4 wickets in the recent matches.
JK vs KFL Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
- Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva
Wanindu Hasaranga can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Wanindu Hasaranga has an average of 74 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 28 runs at an average of 14 per match. Wanindu Hasaranga also bowls decently, bowling leg-break and in recent matches has taken 6 wickets, averaging at 9.3 wickets per match. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 8 wickets in the recent matches. - Madagamagamage Dasun Shanaka
Dasun Shanaka is an all-rounder with an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.8 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 41 runs at an average of 20.5 per match. Dasun Shanaka is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches has taken 5 wickets, averaging at 17.6 wickets per match. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 4 wickets in the recent matches. - Andre David Stephon Fletcher
Andre Fletcher can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.2. This player is an opening right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, Andre Fletcher has scored 149 runs at an average of 37.3 per match. - Dhananjaya Maduranga de Silva
Dhananjaya de Silva is an all-rounder with an average of 38 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 24 runs at an average of 8 per match. Dhananjaya de Silva can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off-break and in recent matches has taken 2 wickets at an average of 18 per match. - Angelo Davis Mathews
Angelo Mathews can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. This player is a right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, Angelo Mathews has scored 65 runs averaging 32.5 per match. He is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches has taken 1 wicket. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2 wickets in the recent matches.
JK vs KFL Squad Information
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
Kandy Falcons (KFL) Squad: Dinesh Chandimal, Andre Fletcher, Angelo Mathews, Dimuth Karunaratne, Chaturanga de Silva, Kasun Rajitha, Lakshan Sandakan, Dushmantha Chameera, Dasun Shanaka, Ramesh Mendis, Agha Salman, Sammu Ashan, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kamindu Mendis, Ashen Bandara, Shoriful Islam, Mohammad Hasnain, Pavan Rathnayake, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Ali, Kavindu Pathiratne and Chamath Gomez
JK vs KFL Possible Playing XI
Jaffna Kings (JK) Possible Playing XI: Avishka Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Rilee Rossouw, Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Tabraiz Shamsi, Asitha Fernando, Wanuja Sahan, Azmatullah Omarzai, Dhananjaya de Silva and Fabian Allen
Kandy Falcons (KFL) Possible Playing XI: Andre Fletcher, Dinesh Chandimal, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Hasnain, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanaka, Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Ramesh Mendis, Chaturanga de Silva and Chamath Gomez
JK vs KFL Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Kusal Mendis
Batters: Andre Fletcher, Avishka Fernando and Charith Asalanka
All-Rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Angelo Mathews and Chaturanga de Silva
Bowlers: Tabraiz Shamsi and Jason Behrendorff
Captain: Dhananjaya de Silva
Vice-Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
Photo credit: Imago
