LPL 2024 JK vs KFL: Match 15 Dream11 Predictions, Fantasy Tips, Teams, Pitch Report, Top Picks

JK vs KFL, LPL 2024: Dream11 Predictions for Match 15 [X]

The Jaffna Kings (JK) will take on the Kandy Falcons (KFL) in the 15th match of the Lankan Premier League (LPL 2024). This match will be played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka on July 13 at 7:30 PM IST. 

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the pitch report, fantasy tips, the top player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match. 

JK vs KFL Head-to-Head Stats

The Jaffna Kings have defeated the Kandy Falcons in their previous meeting in LPL 2024. In the 10 matches, that these two teams have played so far, the Kandy Falcons have won six while the Jaffna Kings have won four games. 

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JK vs KFL Pitch Report

The wicket at the R. Premadasa Stadium is generally a slow one that helps the spinners. Run-scoring will be difficult on this track and the batters will need to spend enough time to get adjusted to the playing conditions. Spinners will be the game changers in this match. 

Fantasy value from the pitch report

• The top order batters will be the best choices as they will get the  best batting conditions when the ball is hard and new. From the middle order batters, you need to pick up those who can play spin well. 
• Spinners will be the most valuable assets as far as the bowlers are concerned. The faster bowlers who try to bowl into the pitch and use their variations in pace could be good picks. 

JK vs KFL Fantasy Cricket Tips

Jaffna Kings Heavy Fantasy XI

• Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando and Rilee Rossouw could be important picks from the Jaffna batting line-up. 
• Tabraiz Shamsi and Fabian Allen could be the most important assets from the Jaffna bowling for this match.

Kandy Falcons Heavy Fantasy XI

• Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews and Andre Fletcher are the batters in form. They could be rewarding picks for the fantasy contests. 
• Dasun Shanaka has been doing a good job with the ball in the tournament. He will be a good choice for the match. Wanindu Hasaranga could emerge as the game changer on this track and will be a must pick

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JK vs KFL Winner Prediction

The Jaffna Kings are the team in-form. They will be the favourites to win the match. However, the wicket will get better for batting as the game progresses and the team chasing the target will have an advantage in the match. 

JK vs KFL Top Player Picks

Pathum Nissanka (JK)

• LPL 2024 Stats: 303 Runs in 6 Matches
• This Sri Lankan opener has been in a fine form. Pathum Nissanka has looked in particularly good touch in the last couple of games and will be one of the safer choice for the fantasy contests. 

Tabraiz Shamsi (JK)

• LPL 2024 Stats: 5 Wickets in 3 Matches
• The South African wrist-spinner could prove to be lethal on this track. Especially if the Kings are fielding first, Tabraiz Shamsi could be highly rewarding.

Dinesh Chandimal (KFL)

• LPL 2024 Stats: 237 Runs in 6 Matches
• The Sri Lankan batter has been in a good form in the tournament. Dinesh Chandimal is currently the highest run-scorer for his team and given his ability to play both spin and pace well, he will be good choice for the fantasy contests. 

Wanindu Hasaranga (KFL)

• LPL 2024 Stats: 6 Wickets in 6 Matches
• The Sri Lankan prime all-rounder has not been in the best of forms in the tournament, yet, he has made effective contributions in some of the games. Wanindu Hasaranga's bowling can prove to be very effective on this track. He will be key pick for the game. 

JK vs KFL Differential Picks

Kusal Mendis (JK)

• LPL 2024 Stats: 89 Runs in 6 matches
• The keeper-batter has not found his rhythm in the tournament. However, Kusal Mendis can change the course of match if he starts hitting the ball from the middle of his bat. With the potential that Mendis brings to the table, he could be a rewarding pick for the match. 

Dasun Shanaka (KFL)

• LPL 2024 Stats: 8 Wickets and 64 Runs in 6 Matches
• The former Sri Lankan skipper has been in a good rhythm with the ball. Dasun Sanaka has also played a good knock under pressure in one of the games. With the bowling rhythm that he has and his batting potential, Dasun Shanaka could be a high return pick for the game. 

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JK vs KFL Fantasy Expert Advice

Given the expected playing conditions and the strength of the two teams, a 1-3-5-2 or a 1-4-3-3 combination could be ideal for the game. 

JK vs KFL Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeeper: Dinesh Chandimal
Batters: Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka, Pathum Nissanka
All-rounders: Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, R Mendis, Fabial Allen, Wanindu Hasaranga
Bowlers: Tabraiz Shamsi, Asitha Fernando

Captain: Pathum Nissanka
Vice-captain: Tabraiz Shamsi

Jaffna Kings: 6 Players; Kandy Falcons: 5 Players

JK vs KFL Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues

Wicketkeeper: Kusal Mendis
Batters: Andre Fletcher, Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka
All-rounders: Dasun Shanaka, R Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga
Bowlers: Asitha Fernando, Shoriful Islam, Viyaskanth

Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
Vice-captain: Dasun Shanaka

Jaffna Kings: 5 Players; Kandy Falcons: 6 Players