Mahadev Book : Get ready for an exhilarating start to the much-awaited LPL 2023 as Jaffna Kings and Colombo Strikers gear up to clash in the opening match at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. The stage is set for a gripping encounter as Jaffna, three-time champions and reigning titleholders, face off against Colombo in a rematch of the thrilling final from the last edition.
Led by the dynamic Thisara Perera, Jaffna Kings boast a star-studded lineup including Chris Lynn, David Miller, Shoaib Malik, and Rahmanullah Gurbaz, while Colombo Strikers, led by captain Babar Azam, have a formidable roster comprising of Pathum Nissanka, Iftikhar Ahmed, Niroshan Dickwella, and more. Anticipation runs high as these two powerhouse teams aim to ignite the tournament with an intense battle, setting the tone for an action-packed LPL season.
LPL 2023 : Jaffna Kings vs Colombo Strikers
Match Info:
- Teams: Jaffna Kings vs Colombo Strikers
- Match Number: Match 1
- Date: 30/07/2023
- Time: 07:30 PM
- Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Live Coverage: Star Sports Network, Fancode and Mahadev Online ID.
Pitch Report
Pitch Report : At the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, the pitch has shown a clear trend favoring teams batting second in the last season, with seven out of ten matches being won by chasing teams. The average first innings score of 145 and the highest successful chase of 169 indicate that the pitch offers ample opportunities for teams to capitalize on while batting second. As this is the opening game of the tournament, the toss-winning captain is expected to opt for batting first, aiming to set a challenging target and put runs on the board. The pitch’s characteristics promise an exciting contest between the bat and ball, adding to the anticipation for an exhilarating LPL 2023 season opener.
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Playing XIs
Jaffna Kings
- C Asalanka
- S Malik
- T Perera (C)
- A Gunaratne
- KNM Fernando
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk)
- Vijayakanth Viyaskanth
- D Madushanka
- N Thushara
- Z Khan
- M Theekshana
Colombo Strikers
- Babar Azam (C)
- A Perera
- Pathum Nissanka
- Iftikhar Ahmed
- C Karunaratne
- RTM Mendis
- Mohammad Nawaz
- N Dickwella (wk)
- Naseem Shah
- Matheesha Pathirana
- JF Vandersay
Head-to-Head
Played – 7
Jaffna Kings – 05
Colombo Strikers – 02
Match Prediction
Winner :
Colombo Strikers To win the Match
1st Inning 6 Over Runs : 56+ Runs
It is expected that the team opening will score more than 56+ Runs in the first 6 overs of the match.
1st Inning 20 Over Runs : 149+ Runs
It is expected that the team opening will score more than 149+ Runs in the first innings of the match.
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