Cricket Match Prediction | Lanka T10 Super League, 2024 | Kandy Bolts vs Jaffna Titans | Match – 8 | Dec 13 – Can KB defeat the first-positioned Jaffna Titans?

KB vs JT Match Analysis

Kandy Bolts and Jaffna Titans will play each other in the Lanka T10 Super League, 2024 eighth game on December 13, 2024, at 06:45 PM BST at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele. 

The Kandy Bolts find themselves in a similar position to the Tigers, with 1 point from a no-result and a loss in their two matches. Their net run rate of -3.304 highlights the struggles they’ve faced, and they will be eager to turn things around soon.

The Jaffna Titans have made a dominant start to the Lanka T10 Super League, winning both of their matches with commanding performances. Sitting at the top of the table with 4 points and an impressive net run rate of +3.286, the Titans have established themselves as early favorites in the competition. 

KB vs JT Team Preview & Squads

Kandy Bolts

The Kandy Bolts have made a brisk start to their innings, scoring 38/1 in just 3.3 overs. Opener Pathum Nissanka is leading the charge with a fiery 26 runs off 11 balls, including 5 boundaries, at a strike rate of 236.36. Chandrapaul Hemraj contributed 7 runs from 10 balls before being dismissed by BAC Howell. Then for rains, they have to stop playing.

Pathum Nissanka and Saim Ayub are both explosive batters capable of taking the game away from the opposition with their aggressive stroke play. George Munsey also adds depth to the batting lineup, bringing experience and consistency. In the all-rounder department, Chaturanga de Silva, Milinda Siriwardana, and Shehan Jayasuriya bring a valuable mix of batting and bowling skills, providing flexibility to the team.

Seekkuge Prasanna, Amir Hamza, Chamika Gunasekara, and Shahnawaz Dahani form a formidable bowling unit, each bringing unique strengths to the attack. Prasanna, known for his clever spin, can deceive batters with variations, while Hamza’s pace provides crucial breakthroughs. Gunasekara offers a solid medium-fast option, and Dahani’s express pace adds firepower to the attack.

Kandy Bolts Squads

Kandy Bolts

Milinda Siriwardana, Pathum Nissanka, Chandrapaul Hemraj, Dinesh Chandimal, Saim Ayub, Imad Wasim, Shahnawaz Dahani, George Munsey, Shehan Jayasuriya, Chaturanga de Silva, Amir Hamza, Arinesto Vezha, Seekkuge Prasanna, Chamika Gunasekara, Thisara Perera. 

Jaffna Titans

In the 6th match of the Lanka T10 Super League, the Jaffna Titans emerged victorious over the Colombo Jaguars by 40 runs. Batting first, the Titans posted a competitive total of 138/6 in their 10 overs. The Jaguars, in reply, could only manage 98/6 in their allotted overs, falling short of the target.

In their innings, the team posted a total of 138/6 in 10 overs. Charith Asalanka top-scored with a blistering 56 off 24 balls, while Kusal Mendis contributed 37 from 19 balls. David Wiese and Dwaine Pretorius made notable cameos, with both achieving strike rates of 400. Ali Khan and A Mathews took key wickets for the opposition.

The bowlers put in a solid effort, with Janith Liyanage and Malsha Tharupathi being the standout performers. Liyanage conceded just 8 runs in his single over, while Tharupathi took 1 wicket for 5 runs in his over. Treveen Mathew was the most successful bowler, claiming 3 wickets for 18 runs. Dwaine Pretorius also took a wicket, though others

struggled to make an impact.

Jaffna Titans Squads

Jaffna Titans

Johnson Charles, Charith Asalanka, David Wiese, Kevin Wickham, Pramod Madushan, Dwaine Pretorius, Kusal Mendis, George Garton, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Nuwan Thushara, Treveen Mathew, and Mohammad Amir.

Kandy Bolts vs Jaffna Titans Kings outfield report 

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Pallekele

With unfavorable conditions at Pallekele, both teams will be keen to win the toss and bowl first. The two games played there so far have seen the chasing teams come out on top. 

As Friday’s match is likely to be affected by thunderstorms, the pitch will pose difficulties for the bowlers. 

Batsmen will need to stay at the crease to accumulate runs on this challenging surface.   

Kandy Bolts vs Jaffna Titans Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

It will be their first match in this series.

Kandy Bolts vs Jaffna Titans Prediction

Cricket analysts predict the Jaffna Titans have a 60% 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.