Jaffna Kings vs Colombo Strikers Preview The Colombo Strikers’ season has been a mix of highs and lows. They started strongly with a convincing 51-run win over the Kandy Falcons but stumbled against the Galle Marvels in the next match. After another victory against the Kandy Falcons, they faced a setback, losing to the Dambulla […]
August 6, 2024
The Colombo Strikers’ season has been a mix of highs and lows. They started strongly with a convincing 51-run win over the Kandy Falcons but stumbled against the Galle Marvels in the next match. After another victory against the Kandy Falcons, they faced a setback, losing to the Dambulla Sixers by eight wickets.
The Colombo Strikers’ batting lineup has been a beacon of resilience. Glenn Phillips has been a standout performer, leading the charge with 148 runs in 4 matches, boasting an impressive average of 37 and a strike rate close to 150. Rahmanullah Gurbaz has also been impactful, scoring over 100 runs at a blistering strike rate of 156.92.
Angelo Perera and Chamika Karunaratne have contributed with strike rates of 158 and 208, respectively, adding depth to their batting prowess.
On the bowling front, Matheesha Pathirana has been a critical wicket-taker with five dismissals in 4 matches, albeit at a slightly high economy rate of 9.97. The standout performer has been leg-spinner Shadab Khan, who has claimed nine wickets at an economy of 6.86. His bowling prowess has been crucial for the team, and there’s a palpable sense of excitement about his potential contributions with the bat.
Meanwhile, after three consecutive wins, Jaffna Kings faced their second defeat against Kandy Falcons despite a formidable 224-7 posted with Pathum Nissanka’s remarkable 119 off 59 balls. Nissanka has been outstanding this season, leading Jaffna’s batting charts with 297 runs in 5 innings at an average of nearly 60 and a striking rate of 170.68.
Avishka Fernando has also been consistent, accumulating 226 runs at an average of 45.20 and an impressive strike rate 173. Rilee Rossouw’s recent form, evidenced by his quickfire 41 off 18 balls, adds further strength to the Kings’ batting lineup.
Tabraiz Shamsi has been effective in bowling, taking four wickets in 2 matches despite conceding runs at nine runs per over. Asitha Fernando and Fabian Allen have also contributed four wickets each in their four outings, showcasing a balanced and consistent effort from Jaffna’s bowling unit.
Colombo Strikers: Thisara Perera (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Shevon Daniel, Muhammad Waseem, Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk), Glenn Phillips, Shadab Khan, Chamika Karunaratne, Dunith Wellalage, Binura Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana.
Jaffna Kings: Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Rilee Rossouw, Avishka Fernando, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Azmatullah Omarzai, Fabian Allen, Asitha Fernando, Pramod Madushan, Tabraiz Shamsi.
Captain: Azmatullah Omarzai
Vice-Captain: Pathum Nissanka
Kusal Mendis, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Avishka Fernando, Glenn Phillips, Shadab Khan, Bowlers: Matheesha Pathirana, Tabraiz Shamsi, Taskin Ahmed.
| Stats | Match | CLS Won | JK Won | NR | Tie |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Recent 5 Matches | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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This pitch typically improves for batting under lights. In the current season at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, the chasing team has won three out of five matches. Therefore, both teams are likely to prefer fielding first in this match.
At Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, the average first-inning score typically hovers around 180 runs. This season, the highest total was set by Kandy Falcons, who scored 228-3 while successfully chasing down a target of 225 against Jaffna Kings. The team batting first in this game will try to challenge their opponents by scoring a competitive total of at least 190 runs.
The weather in Dambulla is expected to be breezy with intermittent clouds. There is a chance of showers in the afternoon; however, conditions should allow for a complete game.
Colombo Strikers: Chamika Karunaratne, Thisara Perera, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Nipun Dhananjaya, Shadab Khan, Glenn Phillips, Chamika Gunasekara, Dunith Wellalage, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Taskin Ahmed, Angelo Perera, Shevon Daniel, Binura Fernando, Garuka Sanketh, Matheesha Pathirana, Shehan Fernando, Kavin Bandara, Isitha Wijesundara, Muhammad Wasim, Alaah Ghazanfar.
Jaffna Kings: Kusal Mendis, Avishka Fernando, Azmatullah Omarzai, Noor Ahmed, Charith Asalanka, Vijayakanth Vyaskanth, Fabian Allen, Dhananjaya de Silva, Rilee Rossouw, Pramod Madhushan, Jason Bedrendorff, Asitha Fernando, Vishad Randika, Lahiru Samarakoon, Eshan Malinga, Alex Ross, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Vanuja Sahan, Murvin Abinash, Arul Pragasam, Pathum Nissanka, Nishan Madushka, Teeshan Vithushan, Nisala Tharaka.
