B-Love Kandy (BLK) will battle against Jaffna Kings (JK) in Eliminator of Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Thursday (August 17). Both teams lost their last league stage fixtures and are coming from?? defeats.

BLK finished the group stage of the tournament at the third spot with four wins in eight matches, while JK ended the??ir league stage campaign on the fourth place of the points tally with ?three wins in eight games.

As far as the battle between the two teams is concerned, BLK and JK have met each other twice in the LPL 203, with BLK dominating the faceoff and emerging victori?ous on both occasions.

BLK will look to continue their dominance over Jaffna in the knockout game as well. Meanwhile, JK will be determined to m??ake a statement and book a spot in Qualifier 2 of the LPL 2023.

BLK vs JK, Eliminator:

• Date and Time: August 17, 07:30 IST/ 02:00 pm GMT/ 07:30 pm local
• Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report:

As the match unfolds at Colombo’s R Premadasa Stadium, the pitch gradually loses pace and becomes more advantageous for spin bowlers. Nevertheless, batters can amass considerable runs by spending some time in the middle. The team that wins the coin toss would likely opt to bat first on this ground.

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BLK vs JK Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeepers: Mohammad Haris, Dinesh Chandimal, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
• Batters: Fakhar Zaman, Shoaib Malik
• All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Angelo Mathews
• Bowlers: Nuwan Pradeep, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Maheesh Theekshana

BLK vs JK Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Dunith Wellalage (vc)
Choice 2: Angelo Mathews (c), Shoaib Malik (vc)

BLK vs JK Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Asif Ali, David Miller, Thisara Perera, Towhid ?Hridoy

BLK vs JK Dream11 Team for today’s match:

Squads:

B-Love Kandy: Mohammad Haris, Fakhar Zaman, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Angelo Mathews, Chaturanga de Silva, Asif Ali, Ashen Bandara, Isuru Udana, ??Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Nuw??an Pradeep, Lasith Abeyratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Lahiru Madushanka, Kamindu Mendis, Navod Paranavithana, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Sahan Arachchige, Mohammad Hasnain, Avishka Tharindu, Malsha Tharupathi, Aamer Jamal, Thanuka Dabare

Jaffna Kings: Nishan Madushka (wk), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Chris Lynn, Dunith?? Wellalage, Shoaib Malik, David Miller, Asela Gunaratne, Thisara Perera (c), Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Nuwan Thushara, Hardus Viljoen, Priyamal Perera, Charith Asalanka, Asi??tha Fernando, Towhid Hridoy, Nandre Burger, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Ashan Randika, Zaman Khan, Theesan Vithushan, Pathum Kumara, Ratnarajah Thenurathan, Asanka Manoj

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B-Love Kandy (BLK) will lock horns with Jaffna Kings (JK) in the ninth match of Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023 at the R Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Saturday (August 5). Both BLK and JK emerged victorious in their previous encounters. BLK defeated Dambulla Aura (DA) in the last clash, while the Jaffna-based team edged past Galle Titans (GT).

Mujeeb ur Rahman was the standout performer for the BLK in their victory over DA. He bagged two crucial wickets and was adjudged ‘Player of the Match’. On the other hand, Rahmanullah Gurbaz shined for JK and hammered a bri??lliant 54 runs off 39 deliveries.

JK currently sit at the top of the LPL 2023 points table and ??will look to strengthen their position. Meanwhile, BLK are o??n the last place and will be determined to bounce back in the tournament.

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BLK vs JK, 9th Match:

• Date and Time: August 5, 07:30 pm IST/ 02:00 am GMT/ 07:30 pm local
• Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:

The Pallekele Stadium provides a favourable pitch for batters but poses challenges for fast bowlers. As the match advances, spinners are anticipated to play a pivotal role and gain advantages fro?m the conditions.

BLK vs JK Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeeper: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
• Batters: Fakhar Zaman, David Miller, Charith Asalanka, Towhid Hridoy
• All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Angelo Matthews, Thisara Perera
• Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Isuru Udana, Mujeeb ur Rahman

BLK vs JK Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (vc)
Choice 2: ?Rahma??nullah Gurbaz (c), Isuru Udana (vc)

BLK vs JK Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Ashen Bandara, Asif Ali, Dunith Wellalage, Dinesh Chandim??al

BLK vs JK Dream11 Team for today’s match:

Squads:

B-Love Kandy: Fakhar Zaman, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Ashen Bandara, Asif Ali, Isuru Udana, Mohammad Hasnain, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Dushmant?ha Chameera, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Nuwan Pradeep, Lasith Abeyratne, Lahiru Madushanka, Chaturanga de Silva, Navod Paranavithana, Sahan Arachchige, Mohammad Haris, Avishka Tharindu, Malsha Tharupathi, Aamer Jamal, Thanuka Dabare

Jaffna Kings: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Charith Asalanka, Towhid Hridoy, Priyamal Perera, David Miller, Thisara Perera (c), Dunith Wel??lalage, Maheesh Thee?kshana, Nandre Burger, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Nuwan Thushara, Shoaib Malik, Hardus Viljoen, Asela Gunaratne, Asitha Fernando, Nishan Madushka, Dilshan Madushanka, Ashan Randika, Zaman Khan, Theesan Vithushan, Pathum Kumara, Ratnarajah Thenurathan, Asanka Manoj

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