Published Jul 19, 2024, 11:17 pm IST
At the end of the league stage, Jaffna Kings secured a hard-fought second-place finish with a solid win-loss record of 5 wins and 3 losses. Their consistent performances earned them a coveted spot in Qualifier 1. However, a difficult match against the table-topping Galle Marvels in the first qualifier resulted in a defeat, dashed their hopes of advancing directly to the final. Meanwhile, the Kandy Falcons showed resilience and determination to edge out the Dambulla Sixers for fourth place in the league standings. Their nail-biting win over the Colombo Strikers in the eliminator was enough to secure a spot in the second qualifier. With both teams eager to advance to the final, the upcoming matchup promises to be a high-stakes battle.
Kandy Falcons vs Jaffna Kings – Qualifier-2 Match, Lanka Premier League 2024
Venue: R Premadasa Sports Pavilion, Colombo
Date & Time: 20th July 2024 at 07:30 PM IST
Live Streaming: Star Sports
Avg 1st inn score | 176 |
Avg 2nd inn score | 168 |
Win% batting 1st | 57 |
Win% batting 2nd | 43 |
Colombo pitches usually favor hitters early on, with spinner gaining traction later. The fresh pitch in this first game should provide a good batting surface.
Colombo’s forecast for match day predicts significant cloud cover with scattered thunderstorms, particularly in the morning. Late-evening thunderstorms may disrupt the game.
KFL ( Kandy Falcons ) | L L L W W |
JK ( Jaffna Kings ) | W W L L L |
Matches Played | KFL Won | JK Won | Tie | NR | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Last 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.
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Given their recent winning streak and the number of all-rounders on their roster, the Kandy Falcons are likely to triumph in this high-stakes match. Their strong batting lineup and skilled bowling attack give them a slight advantage over the Jaffna Kings. Considering the team combination, Kandy Falcons are expected to win this match.
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