LPL 2022 Qualifier 1, JK vs KF Live Score: LPL 2022 has finally reached its business end as the first qualifier of the tournament will be played today between Kandy falcons & Jaffna Kings. Both the teams are ruling the Points table & it would be exciting to see how this match will unfold. Falcons are marching into this clash on the back of a scintillating victory over Dambulla Aura. While Kings are also coming into this clash after bagging a victory over Colombo Stars. Notably, the Falcons have won their previous clash against Kings & would be brimming with confidence in this fixture.
Kandy falcons Preview
Hasaranga & CO are marching into this clash high on confidence from their previous win. They have won seven out of eight fixtures & are topping the Points Table. They defeated Dambulla Aura in their previous clash by a margin of 39 runs. They would aim to carry forward the momentum & win the qualifier to march into the finals. Their top order is ruled by Bhanuka & Fletcher while the middle order is handled by Ashen Bandara, Kamindu Mendis, and Carlos Braithwaite. While their lower order is handled by Chamika, Hasaranga & Allen.
In the bowling department, Hasaranga & Allen are their picks of the bowlers who have the onus of performing in Qualifier 1. The team would expect splendid spells by Zahoor Khan & Chamika in the start overs. Isuru Udana, Chaminda Wijesinghe, and Bandara provide variety to Falcons bowling department.
Jaffna Kings Preview
Jaffna Kings too are marching into this clash on the back of a comprehensive 8-wicket win over Colombo Kings. The season has been outstanding for defending champions & they would aim to carry the momentum ahead in Qualifier 1. Rahmanullah & Gurbaz who stitched a lethal 105-run stand in the previous clash would look ahead to provide a positive start in today’s clash as well. Their middle order looks settled with Shoaib Malik, Sadeera Samarawickrama, and Afif Hossain chipping in with runs. Their bowling department has a potent challenge to outclass the in-form Kandy Falcons. The experienced pair of Perera & Malik must scalp crucial wickets in the beginning while Zaman, Fernando & Jayawickrama would look for wickets in the middle overs.
LPL 2022 Qualifier 1, JK vs KF: Match Details
Kandy Falcons vs Jaffna Kings, Qualifier 1, Lanka Premier League 2022
Venue: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Date & Time: December 21, 3:00 PM IST
Telecast & Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV
LPL 2022 Qualifier 1, JK vs KF: Probable Playing XIs:
Kandy Falcons
Minod Bhanuka (wk), Andre Fletcher, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Kamindu Mendis, Ashen Bandara, Carlos Braithwaite, Fabian Allen, Chamika Karunaratne, Chamindu Wijesinghe, Isuru Udana, Zahoor Khan
Jaffna Kings
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Avishka Fernando, Thisara Perera (c), Afif Hossain, Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk), Suminda Lakshan, Dunith Wellalage, Asitha Fernando, Shoaib Malik, Praveen Jayawickrama, Zaman Khan
