Sri Lanka kicks off another T10 league. Their national side has been pretty solid in recent months and this tournament could well be the way for them to kick start improvements to their death bowling and T20 batting, while unearthing some new names for the other formats.

NEK vs CJ Match Details

Date: December 11th, 2024

Time:  6:00 PM IST

Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele 

NEK vs CJ Weather Report

Clear weather and a nice evening is expected for the game.

NEK vs CJ Pitch Report

Small boundaries, dew likely in the later stages and flat pitches mean only one thing. Batters are likely to have a lot of fun and batting second could be a better choice.

NEK  vs CJ Predicted Playing XI

CJ Playing XI

Najibullah Zadran, Asif Ali, Jewel Andrew, Kamindu Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Aamer Jamal, Ramesh Mendis, Asitha Fernando, Akila Dhananjaya, Dilshan Madhushanka, Matheesha Pathirana

NEK Playing XI

Saurabh Tiwary, Kyle Mayers, Bhanuka Rajapaksha, Benny Howell, Dushan Hemantha, Avishka Fernando, Oshane Thomas, Kasun Rajitha, Aftab Alam, Lahiru Madhushanka, Chamika Karunaratne 

NEK vs CJ Key Players

Kasun Rajitha

The bowling attack is getting pretty competitive for Sri Lanka. With another league on the block Rajitha has a chance to add his name on the list given he is already a fringe player and can put pressure on the regulars.

Matheesha Pathirana

Thusara's slinging action makes him an asset in short form cricket and he is someone with a good amount of control. While he may be lower on pace he has the accuracy to make up for it.

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NEK vs CJ Match Tips

Considering availability is not a concern NEK should start favorites.

Match Prediction: Nuwara Eliya Kings Will Win the Match