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B-Love Kandy (BLK) will lock horns with Jaffna Kings (JK) in the ninth match of Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023 at the R Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Saturday (August 5). Both BLK and JK emerged victorious in their previous encounters. BLK defeated Dambulla Aura (DA) in the last clash, while the Jaffna-based team edged past Galle Titans (GT).
Mujeeb ur Rahman was the standout performer for the BLK in their victory over DA. He bagged two crucial wickets and was adjudged ‘Player of the Match’. On the other hand, Rahmanullah Gurbaz shined for JK and hammered a brilliant 54 runs off 39 deliveries.
JK currently sit at the top of the LPL 2023 points table and will look to strengthen their position. Meanwhile, BLK are on the last place and will be determined to bounce back in the tournament.
BLK vs JK, 9th Match:
- Date and Time: August 5, 07:30 pm IST/ 02:00 am GMT/ 07:30 pm local
- Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:
The Pallekele Stadium provides a favourable pitch for batters but poses challenges for fast bowlers. As the match advances, spinners are anticipated to play a pivotal role and gain advantages from the conditions.
BLK vs JK Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Batters: Fakhar Zaman, David Miller, Charith Asalanka, Towhid Hridoy
- All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Angelo Matthews, Thisara Perera
- Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Isuru Udana, Mujeeb ur Rahman
BLK vs JK Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (vc)
Choice 2: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (c), Isuru Udana (vc)
BLK vs JK Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Ashen Bandara, Asif Ali, Dunith Wellalage, Dinesh Chandimal
BLK vs JK Dream11 Team for today’s match:
Squads:
B-Love Kandy: Fakhar Zaman, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Ashen Bandara, Asif Ali, Isuru Udana, Mohammad Hasnain, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Dushmantha Chameera, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Nuwan Pradeep, Lasith Abeyratne, Lahiru Madushanka, Chaturanga de Silva, Navod Paranavithana, Sahan Arachchige, Mohammad Haris, Avishka Tharindu, Malsha Tharupathi, Aamer Jamal, Thanuka Dabare
Jaffna Kings: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Charith Asalanka, Towhid Hridoy, Priyamal Perera, David Miller, Thisara Perera (c), Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Nandre Burger, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Nuwan Thushara, Shoaib Malik, Hardus Viljoen, Asela Gunaratne, Asitha Fernando, Nishan Madushka, Dilshan Madushanka, Ashan Randika, Zaman Khan, Theesan Vithushan, Pathum Kumara, Ratnarajah Thenurathan, Asanka Manoj
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