JK vs CS: Jaffna Kings will lock horns against Colombo Stars in the Final of the Lanka Premier League, 2022 on Friday, December 23, 2022, at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
Jaffna Kings secured a berth in the final of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2022 by thrashing Kandy Falcons by 24 runs in the first qualifier. As for Colombo Stars, they trounced Galle Gladiators in the Eliminator before swatting aside Kandy Falcons in the second qualifier by six wickets.
With the stage set for an enthralling final at the R. Premadasa Stadium, we should be in for a cracking contest between Jaffna Kings and Colombo Stars on Friday, December 23rd.
Here are the match details, pitch report, probable playing 11, squads, player records/stats and dream11 fantasy team predictions for the Final of the Lanka Premier League, 2022 between Jaffna Kings and Colombo Stars
JK vs CS Match Details
- Match: Jaffna Kings vs Colombo Stars, Final
- Date: Friday, December 23, 2022
- Time: 7:30 PM (IST) | 2:00 PM (GMT) | 7:30 PM (Local)
- Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
JK vs CS Pitch Report
The surface at R. Premadasa Stadium has seen its fair share of entertainment in the tournament. Teams have consistently piled up runs here and it shouldn’t be any different on Friday. Since the majority of the games here have been won by the team bowling first, whoever wins the toss will look to bowl first.
JK vs CS Pitch Stats For Final of Lanka Premier League
Stats based on the previous five matches —
- Average First Innings Score: 148
- Average Total Score: 140
- Team Batting First Won: 3
- Team Bowling First Won: 2
- Draw/No Result/Abandoned: 0
JK vs CS Probable Playing XI For Final of Lanka Premier League
Jaffna Kings Playing XI
Thisara Perera (C), Sadeera Samarawickrama (WK), Dunith Wellalage, Shoaib Malik, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Binura Fernando, Zaman Khan, Maheesh Theekshana, Afif Hossain, Avishka Fernando, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth.
Colombo Stars Playing XI
Angelo Mathews (C), Nishan Madushka (WK), Benny Howell, Dominic Drakes, Ravi Bopara, Mohammad Nabi, Charith Asalanka, Suranga Lakmal, Jeffrey Vandersay, Kasun Rajitha, Dinesh Chandimal.
Jaffna Kings & Colombo Stars Form in Last 5 Matches
JK Form
CS Form
JK vs CS Top Players to Pick in Fantasy Team for Final of Lanka Premier League
Avishka Fernando
He is the top run-scorer for Jaffna Kings, scoring 289 runs in nine matches at an average of 36.13 and a strike rate of 126.20. He will be one of the top picks for your JK vs CS Dream11 fantasy team.
Sandeera Samarawickrama
He is the second-highest run-scorer for Jaffna Kings, having piled up 250 runs in eight matches at an average of 62.50 and a strike rate of 126.90.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth
He is the top wicket-taker for Jaffna Kings, having picked up 13 wickets in seven innings at an economy rate of 6.79 and a strike rate of 14. He picked a three-wicket haul in the first qualifier against Kandy Falcons and must be looking to continue his good run of form in the tournament.
JK vs CS Player Record/Stats (Must Picks) For Final of Lanka Premier League
| Player | Stats (This Tournament) |
|---|---|
| Kasun Rajitha | 12 Wickets |
| Avishka Fernando | 289 Runs |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 213 Runs |
| Dinesh Chandimal | 238 Runs |
| Binura Fernando | 11 Wickets |
| Dunith Wellalage | 5 Wickets & 75 Runs |
| Benny Howell | 5 Wickets & 76 Runs |
JK vs CS Captaincy Picks For Final of Lanka Premier League
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Kasun Rajitha
- Avishka Fernando
JK vs CS Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Team For Final of Lanka Premier League
JK vs CS Fantasy Team 1
- Wicket-Keeper: Dinesh Chandimal, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Batters: Thisara Perera, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka
- All-Rounders: Benny Howell, Dunith Wellalage
- Bowlers: Binura Fernando, Kasun Rajitha, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth
- Captain: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Vice-Captain: Kasun Rajitha
JK vs CS Fantasy Team 2
- Wicket-Keeper: Dinesh Chandimal, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Batters: Thisara Perera, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka
- All-Rounders: Benny Howell, Dunith Wellalage
- Bowlers: Binura Fernando, Kasun Rajitha, Dominic Drakes, Maheesh Theekshana
- Captain: Kasun Rajitha
- Vice-Captain: Avishka Fernando
JK vs CS – Who will win the match? (Probable Winner)
Jaffna Kings are expected to win this match.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team for the fantasy game please consider the points mentioned and make your own decision at the time of making your team.
