Lanka Premier League 2023, 1st Match - Jaffna Kings vs Colombo Strikers - July 30
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Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions: Lanka Premier League 2023, 1st Match- Jaffna Kings vs Colombo Strikers - July 30
The 1st match of the Lanka Premier League will take place between Jaffna Kings and Colombo Strikers on the 30th of July, 2023 at the R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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1st Match- Jaffna Kings vs Colombo Strikers
Jaffna Kings Form Guide:
Jaffna Kings are the defending champions of Lanka Premier League. They had beaten Colombo in the Final match of the tournament last year.
The top run scorer for Jaffna Kings in the previous edition of the tournament was Avishka Fernando with 339 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Jaffna Kings in the previous edition of the tournament was Vijayakanth Viyaskanth with 13 scalps under his belt.
Players to look out for:
1. Maheesh Theekshana - He is the strike bowler for Jaffna Kings who had an unbelievable stint at the ICC Men's World Cup Qualifiers. He is one of the most successful T20 bowlers of this age and also an important member of the Jaffna Kings squad.
2. Rahmanullah Gurbaz- After a brilliant run at the Zim Afro T10 league, Gurbaz will be willing to light up the Lanka Premier League with his aggressive batting.
Colombo Strikers Form Guide:
Colombo Strikers finished as the runners up of the 2022 edition of the Lanka Premier League. They were defeated by Jaffna Kings in the Final match.
The top run scorer for Colombo Strikers in the previous edition of the tournament was Dinesh Chandimal with 287 runs to his name.
The top wicket scorer for Colombo Strikers in the previous edition of the tournament was Kasun Rajitha with 13 scalps under his belt.
Players to look out for:
1. Chamika Karunarathne- He is a top class all rounder who has performed superbly for Sri Lanka in the shortest format and he can leave a big imprint on the upcoming Lanka Premier League.
2. Pathum Nissanka- He is a terrific top order batter who can play with a lot of freedom and get the opposition under pressure in no time.
Let’s have a look at the squads:
Colombo Strikers: Babar Azam, Naseem Shah, Chamika Karunarathne, Pathum Nissanka, Niroshan Dickwella, Wahab Riaz, Lakshan Sandakan, Nipun Dhananjaya, Movin Subasingha, Lahiru Udara, Eshan Malinga, Shashika Dulshan, Nuwanidu Fernando, Iftikhar Ahmed, Jeffrey Vandersay, Angelo Perera, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Kavishka Anjula, Ramesh Mendis, Mohammad Nawaz, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Imam Ul Haq, Shoriful Islam
Jaffna Kings: David Miller, Maheesh Theekshana, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Thisara Perera, Charith Asalanka, Dunith Wellalage, Shoaib Malik, Pathum Kumara, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Theesan Vithushan, Asanka Manoj, Nishan Madushka, Asitha Fernando, Hardus Viljoen, Nuwan Thushara, Dilshan Madushanka, Zaman Khan, Ashan Randika, Ratnarajah Thenurathan, Chris Lynn, Asela Gunaratne, Nandre Burger, Towhid Hridoy
Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay
Who will win the toss? – Colombo Strikers
Who will win?- Jaffna Kings
Top Batter (Runs Score) – Pathum Nissanka (Colombo Strikers), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Jaffna Kings)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Chamika Karunarathne (Colombo Strikers), Maheesh Theekshana (Jaffna Kings)
Most Sixes – Pathum Nissanka (Colombo Strikers), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Jaffna Kings)
Player of the Match- Maheesh Theekshana (Jaffna Kings)
Team Scores Batting first - Jaffna Kings 160+, Colombo Strikers 150+
Match Handicap: Jaffna Kings
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*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.
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