LPL 2023: Match 9, BLK vs JK Match Prediction – Who will win today’s LPL match between BLK vs JK?

The action will continue in the Lanka Premier League 2023 as B-Love Kandy (BLK) and Jaffna Kings (JK)will take on each other in Match 9 of the tournament on Saturday, August 05 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele. Kandy are coming into the fixture having won their previous encounter against Dambulla Aura by seven wickets. They’re ranked last on the points table with one win from three games having two points to their name.

On the other hand, Jaffna lost their last fixture against Dambulla by eight wickets. They’re ranked on the second last spot (fourth) on the points table with one win from two games having two points to their name. Both teams will be eager to win the upcoming fixture and climb higher on the points table.

Match Details:

Tournament: Lanka Premier League 2023, B-Love Kandy vs Jaffna Kings– 9th Match

Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele

Date & Time: Saturday, August 5, 7:30 PM (IST)

Where to Watch Live: Star Sports and FanCode

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

In the only match played in the tournament so far at the venue, Kandy emerged victorious by chasing down 157 in 18.3 overs. The pitch is expected to assist spinners but good batters will be able to score big after they get settled. Captain winning the toss is likely to bat first and make the most of the batting conditions until the pitch slows down further in the second innings.

Also Check:  Live Cricket Score - B-Love Kandy vs Jaffna Kings, 9th Match

Probable Playing XIs

B-Love Kandy (BLK)

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

Jaffna Kings (JK)

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Charith Asalanka, Towhid Hridoy, Priyamal Perera, David Miller, Thisara Perera (c), Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Nandre Burger, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Nuwan Thushara

KA vs JK Head-to-Head

Overall

Played – 7, B-Love Kandy – 3, Jaffna Kings – 4

Probable Best Batter of the Match

Towhid Hridoy – Jaffna Kings

The 22-year-old is the leading run scorer for his side with 78 runs from two matches having one half century to his name. Hridoy has been in terrific form of late as he’s played several match-winning knocks for Bangladesh. The most recent one of them being an unbeaten 47* (32) in the first T20I against Afghanistan. He will look to continue his sensational form and take his team to victory in the upcoming fixture.

Dunith Wellalage (Jaffna Kings)

The left-arm spinner is the joint highest-wicket taker of the tournament along with B-Love Kandy’s Isuru Udana with five wickets to his name at an average of nine and an economy of five. He picked up a sensational 4/10 against Galle Titans and will be eager to replicate his performance against Kandy as well.

Today's Match Prediction: B-Love Kandy to 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.