Jaffna Kings vs Colombo Strikers – Group Stage – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Lanka Premier League
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THE FACTS
When is Jaffna Kings vs Colombo Strikers taking place? Jaffna Kings vs Colombo Strikers will take place on Tuesday 8th August, 2023 at 15:00 (UK)
Where is Jaffna Kings vs Colombo Strikers taking place? Jaffna Kings vs Colombo Strikers will take place at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
Where can I get tickets for Jaffna Kings vs Colombo Strikers? Click here for the latest ticket information for Jaffna Kings vs Colombo Strikers
What TV channel is Jaffna Kings vs Colombo Strikers on in the UK? Jaffna Kings vs Colombo Strikers will be televised live on TNT Sports
Where can I stream Jaffna Kings vs Colombo Strikers? Jaffna Kings vs Colombo Strikers can be streamed live via discovery+
THE LOWDOWN
JAFFNA KINGS
Jaffna Kings’ batting continues to prove a huge concern moving forward after they fell to a second successive loss due to another subpar showing with the willow. Only needing 135 to overcome Dambulla Aura last time out, all of the Kings’ batters bar Shoaib Malik failed to even moderately trouble the scorers, all being dismissed for single figures aside from Dunith Wellalage, who reached 16 before being bowled by Hasan Ali. Malik, the experienced overseas all-rounder finished not out on 74 from 56 balls, but had simply too much to do on his own and Jaffna could only reach 125, losing by nine runs.
COLOMBO STRIKERS
Babar Azam! That’s all that needs to be said really. He has been worth every penny it has cost to sign him for Colombo Strikers for his influence on and off the cricket pitch. His best party piece yet came on Monday against Galle Titans. Chasing an intimidating 189, Babar showed all his class with a majestic 104, supported excellently by fellow opener Pathum Nissanka, who hit 54. Although Babar couldn’t see his side to the finish line, his teammates completed the job with a ball to spare, Mohammad Nawaz deserving huge credit for a crucial cameo of 14 not out from 4 balls.
THE PREDICTION
For Colombo Strikers to have pulled off a victory when chasing such an imposing target says a lot about them as a unit and will have had a huge positive effect on the camp mentally, with the belief now installed that they can beat anyone, no matter how daunting the task gets. Babar Azam is a difference maker and if he gets going, Jaffna Kings won’t be able to stop him, but the confidence within the entire Colombo batting line-up makes them a very exciting prospect. Back Colombo Strikers to gain a second win in as many days.
BETTING TIP: COLOMBO STRIKERS TO WIN
