KFL vs JK Match Preview

Kandy Falcons will face Jaffna Kings in Dambulla in the 11th match of the 2024 Lanka Premier League season. Kandy is in fourth place and faces a difficult task against first-place Jaffna. Furthermore, the Jaffna Kings have defeated the Kandy Falcons three times in their last five meetings, and they will undoubtedly have the advantage in this one.

KFL vs JK Match Details

Kandy Falcons vs Jaffna Kings – 11th Match, Lanka Premier League 2024

Venue: Rangiri Dambulla Stadium – Dambulla

Date & Time: 09th July 2024 at 03:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Star Sports

KFL vs JK Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	176
Avg 2nd inn score	168
Win% batting 1st	57
Win% batting 2nd	43

KFL vs JK Pitch Report

The Rangiri Dambulla Stadium wicket makes for an entertaining bat-and-ball match. In the season opener at Dambulla, amassed a six-wicket lead by chasing down Dambulla’s 171 with 16 balls remaining.

KFL vs JK Weather Report

There is no chance of rain on match day. It will be overcast, and the temperature will be around 20 degrees.

KFL vs JK Last Five Matches

KFL ( Kandy Falcons )	L L L W W
JK ( Jaffna Kings )	W W L L L

KFL vs JK Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	KFL 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.

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KFL vs JK Probable Playing XIs:

Jaffna Kings Probable Playing XIs

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Rilee Rossouw, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka (c), Ahan Wickramasinghe, Azmatullah Omarzai, Fabian Allen, Asitha Fernando, Pramod Madushan, Tabraiz Shamsi

Kandy Falcons Probable Playing XIs

Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Andre Fletcher, Mohammad Haris, Kamindu Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Lakshan Sandakan, Pawan Rathnayake, Dushmantha Chameera, Shoriful Islam

Topmost Picks for KFL vs JK Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Jaffna Kings

Top Picks – Kandy Falcons

• Angelo Mathews – Angelo Mathews follows him closely, with 121 runs in 4 innings at a strike rate of 148.
• Shoriful Islam – Shoriful Islam with 4 wickets in 2 innings at 9.37, is turning out to be a genuine wicket-taking option as well.

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

Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal(VC), Pathum Nissanka(C), Avishka Fernando, Andre Fletcher, Rilee Rossouw, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Angelo Mathews, Asitha Fernando, Pramod Madushan

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

Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Andre Fletcher, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga(C), Azmatullah Omarzai(VC), Asitha Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Wanindu Hasaranga, Pathum Nissanka

Vice-captain – Azmatullah Omarzai

Wicketkeeper – Niroshan Dickwwella

KFL vs JK Probable Winners:

Jaffna Kings have taken three of their last five matches against the Kandy Falcons. They also have a strong winning streak going into this game and are going to have the advantage. However, Kandy are the current champions and cannot be underestimated. Things haven’t gone their way so far, but we anticipate a strong fight. Unfortunately, the bowling appears to be struggling, and they will need to step up against an in-form team like Jaffna. Having said that, we believe the Kandy Falcons are only one good game from making a comeback, and this could be the game that turns the tide. We’re going against the grain and backing Kandy to win here. Considering the team combination, Kandy Falcons are expected to win this match.