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.

CJ vs HBT Match Details

Date: December 13th, 2024

Time:  8:30 PM IST

Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele 

CJ vs HBT Weather Report

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

CJ vs HBT 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.

CJ vs HBT 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

HBT Playing XI

Hazratullah Zazai, Soumya Sarkar, Kusal Perera, Mohammad Shahzad, Karim Janat, Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Nishan Peiris, Vijaykanth Viiyashkanth, Dushmantha Chameera, Isuru Udana 

CJ  vs HBT Key Players

Vijaykanth Viyashkanth

Viyashkanth is a talented and upcoming youngster. He hasn't had too many chances in the national side with competition heavy but he will be looking to add his name in the list.

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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CJ vs HBT Match Tips

Considering availability is not a concern Hambantota should start favorites.

Match Prediction: Hambantota Bangla Tigers Will Win the Match