BLK vs JK Dream11 Prediction, LPL Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For Match 9 of LPL 2023

Can Jaffna Kings continue to defend their top spot?

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 05 Aug 2023, 18:45 IST

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B-Love Kandy (BLK) will lock horns with Jaffna Kings (JK) in the 9th match of the LPL 2023 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele on August 5. B-Love Kandy have played three matches where they have won just one and are languishing at the bottom of the table. Jaffna Kings, on the other hand, have played two matches as well where they have won two from their three matches and are at the top of the table.

B-Love Kandy had played against Dambulla Aura in their last match where Dambulla Aura won the toss and elected to bat. They made a cautious start choosing to bat and were going ahead briskly. Dhananjaya de Silva played a fine knock in the middle to improve the scoring rate and helped his team finish with 156 runs on board. Kandy, in reply, were sensational from the start and even though got a little slow in the middle but made up for it towards the end. They won the match comfortably by seven wickets with nine balls to spare.

Jaffna Kings had played against Galle Titans in their last match where Galle Titans won the toss and elected to bat. Titans made a decent start but once the opening partnership broke, they struggled to have good partnerships. With some contribution from Dasun Shanaka, they were able to score 117 runs at the loss of nine wickets. Kings too did not start too differently from their opposition but had a brilliant second-wicket partnership to compensate. Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Towhid Hridoy looked to be in great form and won their team the match by eight wickets with more than seven overs to spare.

Check here: Who will win today’s LPL match between B Love Kandy and Jaffna Kings?

Match Information

B-Love Kandy vs Jaffna Kings, 9th Match

Lanka Premier League, 5 Aug 2023, Sat, 7:30 PM IST ,Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

Broadcast

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Live Stream

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Weather Report

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

Clouds

21.5°C

98% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Kandy Falcons

W
L
L
L
L

Jaffna Kings

W
L
W
W
W

Players Stats in current Series

279 Runs

10 Matches

259 Runs

10 Matches

213 Runs

7 Matches

4

210 Runs

11 Matches

5

Shoaib Malik

JK - bat

160 Runs

5 Matches

6

Fakhar Zaman

KFL - bat

156 Runs

7 Matches

189.80

10 Matches

150.00

9 Matches

150.00

2 Matches

4

140.00

7 Matches

5

Shoaib Malik

JK - bat

139.13

5 Matches

139.13

4 Matches

19 Wkts

10 Matches

2

Nuwan Pradeep

KFL - bowl

14 Wkts

7 Matches

3

11 Wkts

7 Matches

10 Wkts

9 Matches

5

Isuru Udana

KFL - all

9 Wkts

9 Matches

6

8 Wkts

10 Matches

5.51

10 Matches

5.79

4 Matches

6.30

8 Matches

6.60

6 Matches

6.83

9 Matches

6

6.89

11 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Kandy Falcons

W Hasaranga (C), KNA Bandara, D Chandimal, A Mathews, PTM Dabare, I Udana, M Hasnain, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, PHKD Mendis, Aamer Jamal, S Ahmed (wk)

Bench : A Tharindu, PC de Silva, D Chameera, Mohammad Haris, LD Madushanka, ND Paranavithana, Malsha Tharupathi, L Abeyratne, SSD Arachchige, Asif Ali, FK Zaman, N Pradeep

Jaffna Kings

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), C Asalanka, DA Miller, T Perera (C), M Theekshana, N Thushara, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Towhid Hridoy, PARP Perera, Dunith Wellalage, N Burger

Bench : A Gunaratne, DA Randika, KNM Fernando, S Malik, Mahesh Kumara, CA Lynn, D Madushanka, R Thenurathan, AM Fernando, Asanka Manoj, GC Viljoen, Theesan Vithushan, Z Khan, Raveen De-Silva

Injury and availability news

(will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The track at this ground is more of a balanced one and favours batters as well as bowlers. Pacers are expected to do well on this ground with some assistance offered from the pitch. Batters can also look to play their shots after they are set. Teams prefer to chase the total after winning the toss with the average first innings score being 154.

55%

Pace Bowling

45%

Spin Bowling

60%

Batting Pitch

152

Average Score

40%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

7
C

Dunith Wellalage JK | ALL

Wellalage has been in great form and has already picked up five wickets in three games. He has scored important 25 runs down the order as well and is a great choice to lead your team.

8.5
C

Isuru Udana KFL | ALL

Udana has been breathing fire with his bowling spells and has scalped five wickets in three matches. He can bat as well and has scored 23 runs, and very well be the captain of your fantasy team.

6

Towhid Hridoy JK | BAT

Hridoy has been the top batter for his team, smashing 122 runs at a strike rate of 148.78 in three matches. He has eight boundaries and five huge sixes in these innings.

7.5

Rahmanullah Gurbaz JK | WK

Gurbaz has looked with the bat and has scored 89 runs with seven boundaries and sixes each in three matches. He is a brilliant wicketkeeper as well and can fetch you hefty points.

8

Mohammad Hasnain KFL | BOWL

Hasnain has been bowling with tight line and length, hence not giving away any extra runs. He has taken away four wickets in three matches and has an economy of 8.

8

Charith Asalanka JK | BAT

Asalanka has scored 73 runs in three matches with a strike rate of 96.05 and has managed to take away one wicket as well. He can be a handy pick for the team.

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8.5

Thanuka Dabare

KFL | BAT

Dabare has not looked good so far and has been able to score just 16 runs. He should be dropped from your team.

7

Asif Ali

KFL | BAT

Asif has also not been able to contribute much in the tournament and has scored 19 runs. He should not be picked up in your team.

Last Updated On - Aug 5 2023 6:45 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

KFL

5 : 6

JK

Credits Left
12.5/100

Head To Head
Rahmanullah Gurbaz

7.5

Charith Asalanka

8

Ashen Bandara

9

Towhid Hridoy

6

Angelo Mathews

9

Dunith Wellalage
C

7

Hardus Viljoen

8.5

Vijayakanth Viyaskanth

7.5

Isuru Udana
VC

8.5

Mohammad Hasnain

8

Mujeeb Ur Rahman

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

KFL

5 : 6

JK

Credits Left
12/100

Mega League
Rahmanullah Gurbaz

7.5

Charith Asalanka

8

Ashen Bandara

9

Towhid Hridoy
VC

6

Thisara Perera

9

Angelo Mathews

9

Dunith Wellalage
C

7

Vijayakanth Viyaskanth

7.5

Isuru Udana

8.5

Mohammad Hasnain

8

Mujeeb Ur Rahman

8.5

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