LPL 2023, Match 15: Cricket Fantasy Tips and Predictions (Source: Instagram)
Jaffna Kings (JK) and B-Love Kandy (BLK) square off against each other in Match No.15 of the ongoing fourth edition of Lanka Premier League (LPL). The clash is slated to take place on a doubleheader Super Saturday, August 12th, 2023 at R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo at 3.00 PM IST. Kandy defeated the Kings by a margin of 8 wickets when both sides met previously in Match No.9 of the ongoing competition.
However, before the game goes live, here is a look at some of the important player stats, the prime player picks, and the best-suggested XIs for the fantasy contests of this encounter.
The defending champions, the Kings have made a mixed start to their current campaign. They have played six matches so far with three victories and as many defeats. With six points and a net run rate of +0.288, they are placed in the third position in the table.
On the other hand, Kandy has played five games with three wins and two losses. With six points and a net run rate of +0.498, they are placed above Jaffna in the second position in the table.
JK vs BLK, Team Form Guide (Most Recent First)
Jaffna Kings: W-L-L-W-L
B-Love Kandy: W-W-W-L-L
JK vs BLK, Must Picks
Jaffna Kings
Towhid Hridoy
- LPL Stats: 155 runs in six innings
- Recent Form: 77 runs in the last four innings
- Venue Record: 78 runs in two innings (LPL 2023)
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- LPL Stats: 756 runs in 31 innings
- Recent Form: 96 runs in the last four innings
- Venue Record: 35 runs in two innings (LPL 2023)
B-Love Kandy
Fakhar Zaman
- LPL Stats: 115 runs in three innings
- Recent Form: 87 runs in the last two innings
- Venue Record: First Match (LPL 2023)
Angelo Mathews
- LPL Stats: 568 runs in 25 innings
- Recent Form: 68 runs in the last two innings
- Venue Record: 27 runs in two innings (LPL 2023)
JK vs BLK, Risky Picks
Jaffna Kings
Nishan Madushka
- LPL Stats: 119 runs in seven innings
- Recent Form: 58 runs in the last two innings
- Venue Record: 12 runs in one innings (LPL 2023)
B-Love Kandy
Mohammad Haris
- LPL Stats: 17 runs in one innings
- Recent Form: 60 runs in the last three innings
- Venue Record: First Match (LPL)
JK vs BLK, Top Captain or Vice-captain choices
Towhid Hridoy (JK)
Reasons
- Bangladeshi Towhid Hridoy is averaging almost 39 with one half-century in the ongoing edition
- He is the leading run-getter so far for his side in LPL 2023
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (JK)
Reasons
- Afghanistan international Rahmanullah Gurbaz has struck the second-most runs after Hridoy for his team in this campaign
- Overall, Gurbaz has hit one century and 22 fifties in T20 cricket
Wanindu Hasaranga (BLK)
Reasons
- Star all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga is the leading run-scorer and wicket-taker for Kandy so far this season
- The right-hander has struck 134 runs with two fifties and also picked up 8 wickets
JK vs BLK, Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small League Contests
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Wicketkeeper: Rahmanulah Gurbaz
Batters: David Miller, Towhid Hridoy, Shoaib Malik, Fakhar Zaman
All-rounders: Angelo Mathews, Wanindu Hasaranga
Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Isuru Udana, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
Vice-captain: Fakhar Zaman
JK: 5 Players, BLK: 6 Players
JK vs BLK, Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small League Contests
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Wicketkeepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Nishan Madushka, Mohammad Haris
Batters: Charith Asalanka, Fakhar Zaman, Asif Ali
All-rounders: Thisara Perera, Wanindu Hasaranga
Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara, Dushmantha Chameera
Captain: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Vice-captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
JK: 6 Players, BLK: 5 Players
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