LPL 2023: BLK Vs JF - Date, Time, Venue, Where To Watch, Pitch Report, Full Squad, Probable XI, Match Prediction

Get set for an electrifying showdown as the eliminator match of the Lanka Premier League season 2023 features a clash between B-Love Kandy and Jaffna Kings. The highly anticipated encounter will be held at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Brace yourself for an evening of thrilling cricket action as the game kicks off on Thursday, August 17th, at 7:30 pm IST.

It's worth noting that Jaffna Kings, the most successful team in LPL history, are facing challenges this year, securing just 3 wins out of 8 games during the league stage, placing them in the 4th position on the points table. On the other hand, B-Love Kandy has clinched 4 victories out of their 8 matches, securing the 3rd position in the league stage with 8 points.

Here's everything you need to know about the B-Love Kandy and Jaffna Kings  eliminator match of LPL 2023: where to watch, date, time, pitch report, probable XI, match prediction, and full squad.

LPL News 2023: BLK vs JF Match Details:

Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo

Where To Watch: Star Sports Network and Fancode App

Date & Time: 17th August at 7:00 pm IST

Pitch Report:

The R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, in Sri Lanka has a solid batting wicket with something for bowlers and hitters alike. However, in the most recent game, which was played at this venue, batting first, CS posted 74 runs and collapsed 10 wickets. In response, Galle Titans chased the target comfortably in the 9th over and emerged victorious by 8 wickets.

Full Squad: 

B-Love Kandy:

Angelo Mathews, Isuru Udana, Dinesh Chandimal, Mohammad Hasnain, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Wanidu Hasaranga, Fakhar Zaman, Dushmantha Chameera, Sahan Arachchige, Ashen Bandara, Mohammad Haris, Navod Paranavithana, Asif Ali, Kamindu Mendis, Nuwan Pradeep, Chaturanga de Silva, Lahiru Madushanka, Aamer Jamal, Malsha Tharupathi, Thanuka Dabare, Lasith Abeyratne, Avishka Tharindu

Jaffna Kings:

Thisara Perera, Charith Asalanka, David Miller, Maheesh Theekshana, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Dunith Wellalage, Shoaib Malik, Pathum Kumara, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Theesan Vithushan, Asanka Manoj, Nishan Madushka, Asitha Fernando, Hardus Viljoen, Nuwan Thushara, Dilshan Madushanka, Zaman Khan, Ashan Randika, Ratnarajah Thenurathan, Chris Lynn, Asela Gunaratne

Probable Playing XI:

B-Love Kandy:

Angelo Mathews, Isuru Udana, Dinesh Chandimal, Wanidu Hasaranga, Fakhar Zaman, Asif Ali, Nuwan Pradeep, Chaturanga de Silva, Ashen Bandara, Mohammad Haris, Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Jaffna Kings:

Thisara Perera, Dunith Wellalage, Shoaib Malik, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Nuwan Thushara, David Miller, Chris Lynn, Asela Gunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana,  Dilshan Madushanka, Nishan Madushka

Who Will Win The Match Between Jaffna Kings and B-Love Kandy?

Prediction: Chasing team to win the match 

cricketbazaar believes that the chasing team will emerge victorious in the upcoming match. Out of the 12 games played at this venue, 8 of them were won by the chasing team while only 4 were won by the team batting first.