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JK vs KFL Fantasy 11 Prediction, Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates for Qualifier 2 of LPL 2024. The Jaffna Kings are all set to lock horns against the Kandy Falcons in the Lanka Premier League 2024 in Qualifier 2, which is slated to take place on July 20, 2024, at 7:30 PM IST. The thrilling match will take place at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Khettarama, Colombo.
Qualifier 1 witnessed the Jaffna Kings lose by 7 wickets against the Galle Marvels. However, the Kandy Falcons won in the eliminator by two wickets. Notably, both sides will be looking to win the upcoming game to make it to the final showdown, where they are set to face the Galle Marvels. In the current campaign, Jaffna has played three games at Premadasa Stadium and has lost two of them, whereas Kandy has won two of their three encounters here.
In the same vein, check out our best fantasy picks, player availability updates, pitch report, probable playing XI predictions, and more.
Match Information
Jaffna Kings vs Kandy Falcons, Qualifier 2
Lanka Premier League, 20 Jul 2024, Sat, 7:30 PM IST, Colombo
Probable Playing XI
Jaffna Kings
A Fernando, C Asalanka(C), Pathum Nissanka, RR Rossouw, Azmatullah Omarzai, D de Silva, Fabian Allen, K Mendis, Wanuja Sahan, AM Fernando, T Shamsi
Bench: Ahan Wickramasinghe, AI Ross, A Prakash, SMLD Samarakoon, M Abinash, Eshan Malinga, Eshan Malinga, JP Behrendorff, NT Gamage, PM Liyanagamage, Theesan Vithushan, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Noor Ahmad
Kandy Falcons
ADS Fletcher, Chamath Gomez, A Mathews, PHKD Mendis, D Shanaka, RTM Mendis, W Hasaranga(C), PC de Silva, D Chandimal, Mohammad Haris, M Hasnain
Bench: KNA Bandara, D Karunaratne, Pavan Rathnayake, S Ashan, Agha Salman, D Chameera, K Rajitha, L Sandakan, Kavindu Pathiratne, Mohammad Ali, Shoriful Islam
Injury News- There is no injury update from both side.
Weather Report- Clear Sky
Win Prediction- Kandy Falcons
Pitch Condition- Batting-Friendly
Avg 1st Inning Score- 165
Pitch Report
Captains
Wanindu Hasaranga KFL | all- 9
Hasaranga has been a standout performer, taking 14 wickets in 9 matches this season, showcasing his effectiveness as both a bowler and a batsman.
Avishka Fernando JK | bat- 6.5
Avishka Fernando has amassed 363 runs in 9 matches, indicating his consistent scoring ability.
Andre Fletcher KFL | bat- 7.5
Andre Fletcher has also been in top-notch form for Kandy this season and is their leading run-getter with 283 runs in 9 innings including three fifties.
Top
Angelo Mathews KFL | ALL- 8.5
His ability to contribute significantly in both departments makes him a reliable top choice for fantasy teams.
Kusal Mendis JK | WK- 9
His role as a top-order batsman positions him well to accumulate points through runs, making him a solid choice.
Budget
Rilee Rossouw JK | bat- 8
Rilee Rossouw has smashed 276 runs in 9 innings this season with one hundred and a fifty. He has also been very attacking with a strike rate of 167.3.
Azmatullah Omarzai JK | all- 9
The Afghanistan all-rounder has bagged 7 wickets at a strike rate of 18.8 while also smashing a few quick runs for Jaffna in the middle-order. He has a strike rate of 248.7 in the tournament.
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Ashen Bandara- 9
KFL | BAT
Chamath Gomez- 8.5
KFL | BAT
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