CS vs JK LPL 2023 : Jaffna Kings will face Colombo Strikers in the 13th Match of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023. This exciting T20 match, the opening game of the 24-match tournament, is scheduled for Tuesday, August 08, 2023. The match will take place at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo and is set to kick off at 07:00 PM local time.
Both teams are entering this match after facing defeats in their previous games. JK suffered an 8-wicket loss, while CS fell short by 10 runs against Dambulla Aura.
Get ready for the excitement with our top fantasy picks, updates on player availability, insights from the pitch report, and predictions for the playing XIs and more.
Colombo Strikers vs Jaffna Kings LPL 2023 Match Details, Schedule and Venue – CS vs JK Match Schedule
Here are the key details for the Jaffna Kings vs. Colombo Strikers 13th Match of LPL 2023:
| Series | Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023 |
|---|---|
| Match | JK vs CS, 13th Match, LPL 2023 |
| Date | Tuesday, August 08, 2023 |
| Time | 07:00 PM |
| Venue | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele |
CS vs JK Pitch Report
The Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy, Sri Lanka, is known for providing a balanced pitch that caters to both pacers and batsmen. The surface here offers a fair contest between bat and ball, making it an intriguing venue for cricketing battles.
CS vs JK Weather Report
The weather forecast indicates a maximum temperature of 22.6°C with no possibility of rain during the match.
Team Updates/Player Availability
Both teams haven’t reported any injuries or updates on player availability.
CS vs JK Playing Xl, Captain, Voice Captain
| Jaffna Kings Predicted Playing XI | Colombo Strikers Predicted Playing XI |
|---|---|
| C Asalanka | Babar Azam (C) |
| S Malik | A Perera |
| T Perera (C) | Pathum Nissanka |
| A Gunaratne | Iftikhar Ahmed |
| KNM Fernando | C Karunaratne |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) | RTM Mendis |
| Vijayakanth Viyaskanth | Mohammad Nawaz |
| D Madushanka | N Dickwella (wk) |
| N Thushara | Naseem Shah |
| Z Khan | Matheesha Pathirana |
| M Theekshana | JF Vandersay |
Babar Azam – Captain
Babar Azam’s remarkable form has been a revelation in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023, making him a prime candidate for the captaincy position in Dream11.
His recent performance was nothing short of exceptional, where he scored an impressive 104 runs off just 59 balls. This innings included eight boundaries and five towering sixes, which played a crucial role in Colombo Strikers’ successful 189-run chase. Babar’s consistent form makes him a strong and reliable choice to lead your Dream11 team.
Matheesha Pathirana – Vice-captain
Matheesha Pathirana’s emergence as a young and promising player in LPL 2023 has been truly impressive. Despite his age, he has already accumulated seven wickets in just four matches, showcasing his ability to dismantle opposing batting line-ups.
His exceptional bowling skills significantly bolster Colombo Strikers’ bowling attack, positioning him as an ideal contender for the vice-captaincy role in Dream11.
CS vs JK Dream11 Prediction – CS vs JK Fantasy Team Prediction
- Wicketkeepers: N Dickwella, R Gurbaz(VC)
- Batters: B Azam(C), D Miller, P Nissanka
- All-rounders: M Nawaz, C Karunaratane, D Wellalage
- Bowlers: N Shah, M Theekshana, M Pathirana
CS vs JK Dream11 Team Prediction
- Wicketkeepers: R Gurbaz
- Batters: B Azam(C), C Asalanka, P Nissanka(VC)
- All-rounders: C Karunaratane, D Wellalage
- Bowlers: N Shah, N Burger, M Theekshana, Z Khan, M Pathirana
Colombo Strikers vs Jaffna Kings Squads
| Jaffna Kings Squad for LPL 2023 | Colombo Strikers Squad for LPL 2023 |
|---|---|
| David Miller | Babar Azam |
| Maheesh Theekshana | Matheesha Pathirana |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | Naseem Shah |
| Thisara Perera | Chamika Karunarathne |
| Charith Asalanka | Pathum Nissanka |
| Dunith Wellalage | Niroshan Dickwella |
| Shoaib Malik | Wahab Riaz |
| Pathum Kumara | Lakshan Sandakan |
| Vijayakanth Viyaskanth | Nipun Dhananjaya |
| Theesan Vithushan | Movin Subasingha |
| Asanka Manoj | Lahiru Udara |
| Nishan Madushka | Eshan Malinga |
| Asitha Fernando | Shashika Dulshan |
| Hardus Viljoen | Nuwanidu Fernando |
| Nuwan Thushara | Iftikhar Ahmed |
| Dilshan Madushanka | Lorcan Tucker |
| Zaman Khan | Jeffrey Vandersay |
| Ashan Randika | Angelo Perera |
| Ratnarajah Thenurathan | Dhananjaya Lakshan |
| Chris Lynn | Kavishka Anjula |
| Asela Gunaratne | Ramesh Mendis |
| Mohammad Nawaz | |
| Ahan Wickramasinghe | |
| Yashodha Lanka |
CS vs JK Dream11 Prediction Video
Stay tuned for the squad and players’ list as well, which will be announced closer to the match day. Enjoy the action-packed start to LPL 2023!