Cricket Match Prediction | Lanka T10 Super League, 2024 | Colombo Jaguars vs Hambantota Bangla Tigers | Match – 9 | Dec 13 – Who will get their first win in this match?

CJ vs HBT Match Analysis

Colombo Jaguars and Hambantota Bangla Tigers will play each other in the Lanka T10 Super League, 2024 ninth game on December 13, 2024, at 09:00 PM BST at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele.

Rain caused the Colombo Jaguars’ first game to be canceled.

Hambantota Bangla Tigers’ second game was also abandoned due to rain problems.

Both teams are seeking their first victory in the competition and are currently winless. I hope the rain doesn’t come throughout this game.

CJ vs HBT Team Preview & Squads

Colombo Jaguars

The Colombo Jaguars, currently at the bottom of the table with the worst net run rate, have yet to secure a win this season. They’ve played two games, losing one, while the other ended in no result.

The Jaguars began their campaign against the Nuwara Eliya Kings, but the match was abandoned due to rain. Before the interruption, the Jaguars had conceded 79 runs in just six overs, managing to take only one wicket.

In their second game, they faced the table-topping Jaffna Titans. After opting to bowl first, the Jaguars allowed the Titans to score a hefty 138 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in 10 overs. Captain Angelo Mathews and Ali Khan took two wickets each, but all five bowlers conceded over 10 runs per over. Chasing the target, the Jaguars lost early wickets, slumping to 39/3 by the fifth over. They ultimately finished at 98/6, falling short by 40 runs.

This made CJ the first team to lose a match while bowling first at this venue in the Lanka T10 Super League 2024. With a fragile batting lineup and an inability to contain runs, they face an uphill challenge in their next game against the Hambantota Bangla Tigers.

Colombo Jaguars Squads

Colombo Jaguars

Tymal Mills, Dilshan Madushanka, Aamer Jamal, Akila Dananjaya, Angelo Mathews, Jewel Andrew, Angelo Perera, Najibullah Zadran, Kamindu Mendis, Ramesh Mendis, Garuka Sanketh, Muhammad Ahsan Ali Khan, Matheesha Pathirana, Ranuda Somarathne, Asitha Fernando, and Isitha Wijesundera.

Hambantota Bangla Tigers

The Hambantota Bangla Tigers remain winless after two games in the Lanka T10 Super League 2024. They lost their opening match to the Jaffna Titans, while their second game against the Galle Marvels was abandoned without a ball being bowled.

In their first game, the Tigers batted first against the Titans and appeared poised for a big total but managed only 106/8 in 10 overs. Dasun Shanaka shone with a blistering 51 off 17 balls, smashing 4 fours and 5 sixes to help the team post a respectable score. The Tigers struck early in the Titans’ chase, dismissing Fernando in the first over and Asalanka in the third, but their bowling faltered thereafter. They failed to trouble the Titans’ batsmen further, eventually losing by 8 wickets with nearly two overs remaining. Udana and Ratanayake picked up one wicket each.

Despite their struggles, the HBT have shown glimpses of potential with their batting and possess a reasonably strong bowling unit. Their upcoming game presents a good chance to secure their first victory of the season.

Hambantota Bangla Tigers Squads

Hambantota Bangla Tigers

Richard Gleeson, Sahan Arachchige, Isuru Udana, Brian Bennett, Karim Janat, Soumya Sarkar, Tharindu Ratnayake, Chamath Gomez, Mohammad Shahzad, Nishan Peiris, Dushmantha Chameera, Hazratullah Zazai, Dasun Shanaka, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Kusal Perera, and Dhananjaya Lakshan.

Colombo Jaguars vs Hambantota Bangla Tigers outfield report

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Pallekele

Three of the six games that have been played at this location thus far have ended in an outright victory. The team batting second has won two of the three games. Here, the side that wins the toss should bowl first.

On the day of the match, at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele, the weather is predicted to be largely overcast and muggy, with some afternoon rain. Between 27°C and 20°C will be the temperature range.

The circumstances seem to get worse as the game progresses, which helps the side bowling second.  

Colombo Jaguars vs Hambantota Bangla Tigers Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

It will be their first match in this series.

Colombo Jaguars vs Hambantota Bangla Tigers Prediction

Cricket analysts predict the Hambantota Bangla Tigers have a 55% chance of winning.

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.