With five wins in seven matches, Jaffna Kings (JK) are currently at the top of the Lanka Premier League (LPL 2024) points table. They have already qualified for the playoffs and for them, the match against Colombo Strikers (CS) doesn’t hold much importance. However, the same cannot be said for the Thisara Perera-led side, which has four points to their name in five matches.
At present, Colombo, Dambulla and Kandy have six points each. Only two teams out of the three will qualify for the playoffs and that makes the business end of the tournament very interesting. Notably, Colombo played their last game against Jaffna in which Glenn Phillips smashed 58 runs. However, their bowlers let them down as Jaffna chased 189 runs, with the help of Rilee Rossouw’s century and Avishka Fernando’s half-century.
Also Check: CS vs JK Live Score, Match 17
Match Details
| Match | Venue | Date & Time | Live Broadcast and Streaming Details |
| Colombo Strikers vs Jaffna Kings, Match 17, LPL 2024 | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | July 14, Sunday, 7:30 PM IST | Star Sports Network, Fancode (app and website) |
Pitch Report
The R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo is expected to provide a balanced surface, where there will be something in it for the batters as well as the bowlers. Bowling first will be ideal on the surface and anything over 190 runs will be ideal on the surface.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | Won by Colombo Strikers | Won by Jaffna Kings | No Result | First-ever Fixture | Most-recent Fixture |
| 10 | 02 | 08 | 00 | 04/12/20 | 10/07/24 |
Probable Playing 11 for CS vs JK
Colombo Strikers:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Angelo Perera, Glenn Phillips, Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk), Shadab Khan, Thisara Perera (c), Chamika Karunaratne, Dunith Wellalage, Taskin Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana, Binura Fernando
Jaffna Kings:
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Rilee Rossouw, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Fabian Allen, Pramod Madushan, Asitha Fernando, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Tabraiz Shamsi
Probable Top Performers from CS vs JK
Probable Best Batter of the match:
South Africa international Rilee Rossouw is in remarkable form at the moment. He hit a cracking century in the last match and has amassed 236 runs in seven matches so far in the LPL. He will be crucial for the side in the coming games, as Jaffna aims to win their fourth title in history.
Probable Best Bowler of the match:
Pakistan’s Shadab Khan is the second-leading wicket-taker of the tournament. He has picked up 10 wickets in five matches and will be hoping to keep up with the momentum as Colombo aims to qualify for the playoffs.
Today’s Match Prediction: Jaffna Kings to win the match
Scenario 1
Colombo Strikers win the toss and opt to bowl
Powerplay Score: 50-60
JK: 170-180
Jaffna Kings win the match
Scenario 2
Jaffna Kings win the toss and opt to bowl
Powerplay Score: 40-50
CS: 160-170
Jaffna Kings win the match
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Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.