BLK vs JK Match Preview

B-Love Kandy and Jaffna Kings will meet in the Lanka Premier League Eliminator. The breathtaking match will begin at 7:30 PM IST at the R Premadasa Stadium. B-Love Kandy’s momentum has dwindled in recent games. The team had a four-match winning streak and appeared to be on track for a top-two finish. However, losses to Colombo Strikers and Dambulla Aura in the previous two games dropped them to the bottom of the points table. Meanwhile, Jaffna Kings was extremely fortunate to make the playoffs. They only managed three wins in eight games but qualified due to a higher run rate. The team must now overcome their poor form and come out all guns blazing, as they will not be given another chance.

BLK vs JK Match Details

B-Love Kandy vs Jaffna Kings – Eliminator Match

Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium – Colombo

Date & Time: 17th August 2023 at 07:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Fancode app

BLK vs JK Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	187
Avg 2nd inn score	179
Win% batting 1st	46
Win% batting 2nd	54

BLK vs JK Pitch Report

The wicket will be difficult to bat on. Batters have struggled to find the right timing as the ball has gripped and turned.

BLK vs JK Weather Report

Rain is not an issue in Colombo, which is fantastic news. The temperature will be between 20 and 30 degrees Fahrenheit.

BLK vs JK Last Five Matches

BLK ( B-Love Kandy )	L L W W W
JK ( Jaffna Kings )	L L W L L

BLK vs JK Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	BLK Won	JK Won	Tie	NR
Overall	9	6	3	0	0
Last 5	5	4	1	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

BLK vs JK Probable Playing XIs:

B-Love Kandy Probable Playing XIs

Mohammad Haris, Fakhar Zaman, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Angelo Mathews, Ashen Bandara, Asif Ali, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Chaturanga de Silva, Isuru Udana, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Nuwan Pradeep

Jaffna Kings Probable Playing XIs

Nishan Madushka (wk), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Chris Lynn, Charith Asalanka, David Miller/Towhid Hridoy, Shoaib Malik, Thisara Perera (c), Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Nuwan Thushara

Topmost Picks for BLK vs JK Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – B-Love Kandy

• Dinesh Chandimal – A fantastic batter with consistent performances in the top order, Chandimal has already scored 78 runs in just two matches.
• Isuru Udana – With his ability to score runs in the lower order and take crucial wickets, he adds depth and balance to any team.

Top Picks – Jaffna Kings

• Rahmanullah Gurbaz – The leading run scorer in the history of LPL returned to form with a blazing 52 off 32. Gurbaz is someone who can be backed for consistency.
• Dunith Wellalage _ Dunith Wellalage has been brilliant with the ball. Not only he has picked wickets, but he has also contained the run flow. He is the second-highest wicket-taker of the LPL 2023 with 8 wickets in six games.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for BLK vs JK Dream11 Team:

Mohammad Haris, Fakhar Zaman, Dinesh Chandimal, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Shoaib Malik(C), Thisara Perera, Dunith Wellalage, Angelo Mathews, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Pradeep(VC)

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for BLK vs JK Dream11 Team:

Towhid Hridoy, Fakhar Zaman, Dinesh Chandimal, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Shoaib Malik, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Dunith Wellalage(VC), Angelo Mathews, Wanindu Hasaranga(C), Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Pradeep

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Wanidu Hasaranga, Shoaib Malik

Vice-captain – Nuwan Pradeep, Dunith Wellalage

Wicketkeeper – Rahmanullah Gurbaz

BLK vs JK Probable Winners:

B-Love Kandy will be the early favorites. The form of Hasaranga, who has been outstanding, is the most important factor in their favor. Mujeeb is another capable spinner on the team. Hasaranga, Chandimal, and Matthews have also scored consistently. Despite having a strong team, the Kings have struggled. B-Love Kandy is our favorites. Considering the team combination, B-Love Kandy is expected to win this match.