DA vs JK Match Preview

On Tuesday, August 1, the Dambulla Aura and the Jaffna Kings will square off in the fourth match of the Lanka Premier League 2023. This match will take place at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The match was decided in the Super Over, with the Dambulla Aura setting a target of 10 runs. Binura Fernando was unable to hold his nerve as Bhanuka Rajapaksa hit a four and a six to secure victory for his team. The Jaffna Kings, led by Thisara Perera, on the other hand, made an emphatic start to their journey. In the tournament’s first match, they defeated Niroshan Dickwella’s Colombo Strikers by 21 runs. Batting first, the Kings scored 174 runs, led by Towhid Hridoy’s half-century. The target was successfully defended by the Kings, who were bowled out for 152 in 19.4 overs.

DA vs JK Match Details

Dambulla Aura vs Jaffna Kings – 4th Match

Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium – Colombo

Date & Time: 01st August 2023 at 03:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Fancode app

DA vs JK Venue Stats

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

DA vs JK Pitch Report

The pitch at the Colombo venue is not expected to be spectacular. There will be a lot of help available for the bowlers. After winning the toss, teams should choose to field first.

DA vs JK Weather Report

Throughout the match, there is a 40 to 50 percent chance of rain. Temperatures will be in the 30s Celsius range.

DA vs JK Last Five Matches

DA ( Dambulla Aura )	L L W W W
JK ( Jaffna Kings )	L L W W L

DA vs JK Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	DA Won	JK Won	Tie	NR
Overall	8	0	7	1	0
Last 5	5	0	4	1	0

Injury News

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

DA vs JK Probable Playing XIs:

Dambulla Aura Probable Playing XIs

Kusal Mendis (c & wk), Avishka Fernando, Kusal Perera, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dhananjaya de Silva, Alex Ross, Hayden Kerr, Binura Fernando, Shahnawaz Dahani, Praveen Jayawickrama, Ravindu Fernando

Jaffna Kings Probable Playing XIs

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Nishan Madushka (wk), Charith Asalanka, Priyamal Perera, Towhid Hridoy, Dunith Wellalage, Thisara Perera (c), Maheesh Theekshana, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Dilshan Madushanka, Hardus Viljoen

Topmost Picks for DA vs JK Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Dambulla Aura

• Kusal Perera – Kusal Perera is really a standout player of the T20 format, his aggressive approach mostly benefits the side to score huge runs and he aims to maintain that magic.
• Ravindu Fernando – Ravindu Fernando grabbed the most wickets for team Dambulla Aura during their first match of the league.  

Top Picks – Jaffna Kings

• Thisara Perera – The skipper of Jaffna Kings comes with a lot of experience in his side, he is an asset in the middle order and can be a good finisher as well.
• Dunith Wellalage – The young all-rounder has shown his class during recent times and positioned himself as a proper all-rounder.His brilliance with both bat and bowl is nothing sort of magical in T20 format.

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

Kusal Mendis, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Chris Lynn, Towhid Hridoy, Avishka Fernando, Alex Ross, Dhananjaya de Silva(C), Thisara Perera(VC), Maheesh Theekshana, Noor Ahmed, Dilshan Madushanka

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

Kusal Mendis(VC), Rahmanullah Gurbaz(C), Matthew Wade, Chris Lynn, Kusal Perera, Avishka Fernando, Alex Ross, Dhananjaya de Silva, Thisara Perera, Maheesh Theekshana, Noor Ahmed, Hardus Viljoen

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Dhananjaya de Silva, Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Vice-captain – Thisara Perera, Kusal Mendis

Wicketkeeper – Rahmanullah Gurbaz

DA vs JK Probable Winners:

When it comes to Jaffna, the Thisara Perera-led side won their first game, defeating Colombo Strikers by 21 runs. Bangladesh international Towhid Hridoy was exceptional in the middle, scoring 54 runs off 39 deliveries. Local players in the form of Priyalal Perera and Dunith Wellalage chipped in well while Hardus Viljoen was incredible with the ball. Hence, the team will be confident of their chances. Considering the team combination, Dambulla Aura is expected to win this match.